Bodybuilder Julia Foery In Two-Piece Workout Gear is "Big League"

Maureen Blanquisco is modeling workout clothes. In a new social media post the IFBB contestant shows off her incredible body in a blue exercise set, driving her followers wild. “To all my baddies out there! This color makes your tan complexion POP,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “So gorgeous 🩷🥰” commented one. “OKKKAAAY SLAAY SLAAY,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Swimming

When Maureen was younger she was a swimmer. “I always loved competing and performing. I usually call it “performing” instead of competing. Swimming was an individual sport. If I wanted to win, it all depended on me. I never liked depending on a team. If we lost because of them, I would get very frustrated,” she told Muscular Development.

2. Gymnastics and Cheerleading

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She then moved on to gymnastics and cheerleading. “Cheerleading was fine until one time we fell during a stunt, and it wasn’t my fault. I said, I think I work better alone,” this is when she discovered weights. “I started lifting weights at age 18. That’s around the time you want to look and feel good, putting on makeup. I was doing fitness training anyway, so I started to look for something I could do competitively that fit that. I had always wanted to compete in beauty pageants, but at 5 feet tall I was too short. Then I saw the Bikini Olympia on YouTube, and the woman who stuck out to me the most was India Paulino. She was my first idol! I thought it looked so cool. The women looked amazing, and this was the closest thing to a beauty pageant I could do. I thought I could just go compete in the Olympia. I had no idea you have to turn pro first, then qualify, the whole long process. But in my head, I only had one goal, to go to the Olympia.”

3. Here Is How She Preps for Shows

“I started prepping for the Olympia right after the Boston Pro in March, so that was seven months. It was a very chill prep because I was eating clean, but I was eating more than ever in a prep. I was still dieting, but it was more calories, and I did have one cheat meal a week. Now I see this is the best approach for me: a longer prep but with more food,” Maureen said.

4. Her “Breaks” Involve Cardio

When she does go on vacation, she still exercises. “I did go on vacation to Hawaii with my partner the week after the Olympia. That was on my bucket list. I did cardio every day, but I took five days off from weights. I had a couple of treats, but nothing crazy,” she says.

5. She Doesn’t “Gain Too Much” During the Offseason

Marueen avoids overindulging in the off season. “I have a very clear mindset that if I gain too much, it will be a lot harder for me,” she told Muscle & Fitness. “In Bikini, it’s all about condition, and while you could be ‘too’ hard, you certainly can’t be soft, either.”

Amanda Lawrence, a powerhouse in the powerlifting world, keeps her followers motivated with intense training updates on Instagram. Recently, she posted videos of herself bench pressing and deadlifting, captioned, “Happy Saturday! We still out here training hard 💪🏼 12 weeks until @sbdsheffield 👀.” With her unwavering commitment, Lawrence demonstrates the grit and preparation required for competitive lifting.

1. She Lifts Weights

Weightlifting is the main way Lawrence stays in shape. ACE Fitness states that lifting weights has a lot of benefits. “Lifting heavy weights elevates levels of anabolic hormones—specifically testosterone, growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1)—which are used to repair muscle fibers damaged during exercise. This helps the muscle fibers to become thicker and capable of generating higher levels of force.”

2. She Does Squats

Lawrence is seen doing squats in this Instagram video. Squats are a great exercise to do. Allina Health reports, “The squat is one of the all-around best exercises to do for your lower body. It strengthens and tones muscles in your thighs, butt and calves and improves posture, balance, flexibility and inner core strength. Squatting also improves bone mineral density to keep your bones strong.”

3. She Works With A Coach

Lawrence shared her training secrets with Muscle & Fitness. She says that she works with a coach to help her train correctly. “I was training with straps all the time and with non-calibrated plates, on incorrect bench heights. It made things hard when you actually had to train on standard equipment on game day. I had a lot of changes I wanted to make from the Grand Prix in March of this year to Worlds. I hired a new coach, Joey Flexx, and he changed everything for me. I purchased calibrated plates, got a rack and everything, and started training on the correct equipment. Now, I have a different perspective on what I can improve upon.”

4. She Eats A Lot Of Protein

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Lawrence shared her typical diet with Muscle & Fitness. She says that she eats a lot of protein. “I eat the same things a lot, over and over. That’s just what works for me. I like a high protein diet—at least one gram per pound of body weight—because you need that just to perform and fuel. I go a little bit lower carbs, but make sure I get enough to fuel my performance. I follow a Renaissance Periodization diet, and they have an app you can use to track macronutrients in a plan that’s customized to your goals. It has set food choices that you can pick from. For example, if you need to get 30 grams of protein in and you want to eat specific foods, the app will tell you exactly how much to eat of specific foods to hit the nutritional value of 30 grams, or whatever fits your needs.”

5. She Protects Her Muscles

Lawrence makes sure to protect her muscles from injury. She shared how she does so with Muscle & Fitness. “I know my body’s limits, and I’ll purposefully not go through with a rep if something feels funny. Of course, I always have spotters, but knowing my limits has allowed me to continually push weight faster than others without getting injured. Before a lift, I’ll stretch a lot, use rollers, and do hip circles to loosen up my hips for both squats and deadlifts. I don’t do a ton of post-lift stretching, but I use recovery creams and make sure to eat a healthy diet. When it comes down to it, if you’re going to get injured, you’re going to get injured. There’s no way to prevent it, but just don’t be stupid and know when to stop.”

Julie Rene is trying to motivate her followers to get in shape – in her workout gear. In a new social media post the bodybuilder flaunts her amazing figure in a two-piece set. “GIRL, I was SO FED UP WITH MY OWN BS that I made a change 👇🏼When I started my fitness journey I tried EVERYTHING but I ALWAYS ended up right back where I DIDN’T WANT TO BE,” she said, revealing the list of things she used to do. “And…. LADY it’s your turn.” How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. These Are the Mistakes She Made

In the post Julia explains that every time she “thought” she committed to making changes in my life she actually did the following.

"❌ talked myself out of it because the goal seemed “too big”

❌ negotiated with myself on my commitments

❌ didn’t keep the promises I made to myself

❌ blamed my circumstances for why I didn’t succeed

❌ let peer pressure from friends and family interfere with my goals."

“FINALLY I was so FED UP with my own BS I made a CHOICE to…🎀STOP getting in my own way, making excuses, playing the victim, and putting myself LAST. I needed to LOVE MYSELF ENOUGH to do something about it,” she added.

2. This Is Her Pre-Gym Routine

Julia recently shared her “pre gym routine” with her followers. First, she eats a “high carb plus lean protein meal one hour before training. you’ll have the energy you need to train + enough time to digest so you don’t workout on a full tummy,” she says. She also brings a full water bottle to the gym to avoid dehydration. She then mixes “pre-workout, pump and salt to drink while lifting. this gives me sustained energy throughout my lifts + helps replenish electrolytes,” she says.

3. Protein Coffee

Julia drinks Buff Coffee, which allows her to enjoy the perks of caffeine while also getting protein. “With 18g of #protein and 125mg of caffeine, it’s meant to complement your days and help you reach your goals. Start your mornings with a boost, or treat yourself in the afternoon, no matter where you are,” she says in a post.

4. Tips on How to Shave Calories From Your Diet

In a recent post, Julia shared some “pro tips” on how to shave calories from your diet. She says to start by using an olive oil spray to cook with “so you’re not dousing your food in tons of calories from olive oil,” she says. Next, “swap your full calorie sodas for propel zero, 0 sugar soda of choice, MIO, or Gatorade zero.” Also, “don’t be afraid to use sauces just check the nutrition label before covering your food with it you could be adding tons of additional calories without even knowing it,” she writes. Lastly, “if you’re too busy order your protein in bulk!”

5. Grocery Haul for Fat Loss

In the same recent post, Julia shared her grocery haul for fat loss.

LEANER PROTEIN:

-eggs + egg whites

-white fish

-chicken breast

FATTIER PROTEIN:

-salmon

-90/10 beef

-steak

CARBS:

-white rice

-sweet potato

-oats

-quinoa (higher in protein)

FATS:

-avocado

-dark chocolate 53% cocoa

-egg yolk

-almonds

FRUITS + VEG:

-cabbage

-asparagus

-zucchini

-cauliflower

-mushrooms

-broccoli

-spinach

-bell peppers

-blueberries + raspberries

-pineapple

-watermelon

-blackberries

-strawberries