Center Stage Magazine August-September | Page 108

fitness Breakthroughs Miranda Browning Webb is 29 years old. She graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with my B.S. degree in Exercise Science. She have competed in two National shows to date, the first was Nationals in Ft. Lauderdale placing 8 out of 21 women and just recently at the IFBB North Americans coming in 6th out of 14. How long you’ve been in the modeling business? “I honestly just recently began doing photo shoots in the last couple of months. I have been focused on health and fitness since 2008 and training to compete for three years now.” We asked her who her inspiration in modeling/ fitness business was, “I would have to say Rob Bailey is a pretty HUGE inspiration. He may not compete in the fitness industry, but his dedication, drive, and determination are admirable”, Miranda said. When you were growing up, what was your goal/s or dream? “Growing up I wanted to make it to the Olympics as a fast pitch pitcher”, she shared. Everyone has their first experience when you tried out new things. What was you experience when you first start your first ever-modeling gig and fitness business? “I absolutely loved the modeling/photo shoot experience. I had an amazing photographer and make-up artist that made the shoot a lot of fun”, Miranda recalled. Since you have competed in different tournaments, it is given that you will be busy. So, how do you manage your time with your busy schedule? “This is a tricky question. Although my schedule is loaded with running children to and from school, my son’s travel soccer, my daughter’s dance, simply being a mother and wife, as well as my own training, you just make it work. If you are passionate about something, you will find a way to piece the puzzle together.” How do you maintain your physical physique? “I have an amazing coach, Trae Kidd that keeps me on point both in the off-season and during prep. I maintain a clean diet year round; it’s certainly a lifestyle.” How many times do you work out in a week? Do you have any favorite workout? “I work out currently 7 days a week, strength training is my favorite. Don’t sign me up for cardio! Cardio is essential during prep so I will do it, but I prefer strength training”, Miranda said and laughed. Is there any workout routine that you find very challenging? “Super setting exercises for a particular muscle group always shocks the system, to make the workout a bit more challenging.” What types of food do you eat? Do you have any meal plans or your own customized meal plans at all? Can you share us? “I keep my foods pretty simple. My daily foods include: egg whites, turkey and chicken breasts, salmon, oatmeal, cream of rice, sweet potatoes, basmati and jasmine rice, broccoli, spinach and 1st Phorm protein! My coach creates my diet plans specifically for my goals and me”, she enumerated. Since when did you start to realize that being fit and healthy is a must these days? Was there someone who influenced you? “I actually battled with bulimia for a bit, and one day I realized that I wanted to be around for my children, set a better example and lead a healthier lifestyle”, Miranda revealed. What food or drinks you can’t resist and why? “I LOVE my 1st Phorm chocolate mocha protein shakes! I also use the protein to make pancakes and waffles for breakfast…” Name your fitspiration icons or models you look up to.