NPC Bikini competitor Yarelis Gonzalez has competed in two shows and won not only her class but the coverall in both. She’ll be competing this weekend at the NPC Steve Stone Metropolitan Bikini Championships held in conjunction with the New York Pro Fitness. I caught up with the Cuban Cutie to find out more about her. She shares whether or not she’s dated a dude with a mullet, her thoughts on fanny packs and more.
Name: Yarelis Gonzalez but you can call me Ellis 🙂
Ellis.. is that was all the cool people call you? YES, only cool peeps!
Age: 23
Born in: Havana Cuba
Currently Reside in: Wilmington DE
Languages Fluent in: Spanish and a little Italian
Pets: Black Lab
What’s your his name? His name is Heppo. My baby sister made it up 🙂
Contest History:
2010 DE States bikini overall champion
2010 Hurricane Bay Tampa FL bikini overall champion
How did you get started in competing? I wanted to take it to the next level, no more go to the gym once a week lift a 7lb dumbell look around and go home, so I decided to do a show. A well put together and followed competition prep will take you there.
Are you saying no more pink dumbbells for you? 🙂 Heavy pink dumbbells for me.
How did you start working with Tracey Greenwood as your trainer? I met this girl who was training for a show and let’s just say she looked very healthy, (killer body, tight everything) I asked her how did you get all this? That’s how I got to Trixie.
What’s been the best part of working with a trainer? Tracey is just fantastic, she knows my body better than I do and has been dead on about every single detail. Her level of expertise is up there. I’ve never felt or looked better before.
What does your family think about your eating and competing? They love it, my mother gives me a lot of credit for the dieting portion of it. I grew up on rice and beans on the table every day, so adjusting has been a challenge.
Ever had a freak out before a show? Oh no.. never, way too cool! haha Yes Trixie can tell you.
HA! You’re right on track then.
What’s your workout routine split look like?
I welcome Mondays with a killer, butt kicking, fast-passed leg work out
Tuesdays is back/biceps
Thursdays chest, shoulders triceps.
How much cardio do you do every day? About 1 hour. I try to split it in two sessions most of the time.
What do you do for your cardio? I really like the stair stepper, I try not to run too much, it puts a lot of pressure on my knees. I keep my body guessing what I’m going to do next, it’s the best way to burn fat or at least it is what works the best for me.
Do you work out on an empty stomach? Just my cardio.
Favorite meal of the day? Breakfast…egg whites oats and blueberries. yuummm!!
What will you be eating for your “first supper”? The food I’ve been craving… chocolate pound cake! 😀
Where do you get your suits? Suits You Swimwear
What is the most fun about competing? Back stage, when I’m all dolled up. I glance at the mirror and see what I’ve been able to achieve!! It makes me happy.
Favorite Supplements? I like my Glutamine it is very hard for me to put on muscle specially with the dieting so it has definitely helped.
What advice would you give other women who are thinking about competing? If it is something you think about and wish you could do, do it! why not nothing bad can come out of it, only good things.
How many pairs of workout shoes do you own? Wait…….yes 4.
Ever worn a fanny pack? haha no, they are awful!
Ever dated a dude with a mullet? It’s in my bucket list.
Play any sports growing up? I cheered for 2 years in Cuba, and ran… because there are no cars lol jk
Are you more of a girlie girl or a tomboy? I’m such a girl, but there are days when I just don’t care.
Are you sweats or tight booty shorts kinda gym girl? sweats
Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks? Yarelis would like to run on Dunkins please!
Good call on Dunkin Donuts coffee. What do you order? Caramel hot chocolate or Iced Latte.
I saw that a pigeon left you a little present on your car window. Do you laugh or get pissed? Honestly it was already a crappy day, so i just laughed 🙂
Ever had to hide a jar of peanut butter from yourself? Yes, I need to find someone to do it for me though. lol
Favorite Cartoon character? Sponge bob
Favorite song to listen to in the gym? “Fighter” Christina Aguilera
What’s the key to a good Fist Pump? Good music and sweat.
Anyone you want to thank? My coach, trainer and friend Tracey Greenwood, my family for always being there for me and HardBody.com!
Thanks for your time and all the best this weekend!
For More info on the show:
Tribecca Performing Arts Center
199 Chambers Street
New York, NY
Phone: (516)933-1111
Email: steve@bevfrancis.com or bev@bevfrancis.com
http://bevfrancis.com/contests/schedule
