Coffee and Vitamins, Q&A

Q: Gina, Is it true that if u take vitamins right before your coffee your body doesn’t absorb the vitamin? A: Yes, it is true that any drink or food containing caffeine such as coffee, tea, chocolate and some sodas can interfere with our body’s ability to...

Competition Q&A

Q: Gina, I have a few questions about figure/bikini competing. What do the judges keep in mind when they are comparing us on stage? and How does a competitor move onto the National Level Shows? A: Great question and one I get asked all the time! Below are some rules...

Protein Powder Q&A

Q: are all protein powders basically the same? do some absorb more? how do i know which to buy? i’m so confused on this subject! A:Great question! It is best to find a protein that is about 120-130 calories/scoop less than 3 g of fat/scoop less than 4g...

Carbinated water Q&A

Q: I just bought a homemade water carbonator… LOVE it… use it to carbonate my specially filtered alkaline water. Do you see any problem with drinking mostly carbonated water if it’s homemade and from a superior water source? A: Carbinated or not...

Bar Method Training Q&A

Q: Gina, What is your opinion of the “bar method” style of stretching a muscle right after a set of heating it up? A: It really depends on what your goals are. I am all for the bar method if you are focusing on elongating your muscles, looking for a great...

clean eating q&a

Q: Gina, How do you manage to eat so perfectly and never need to emotionally eat? I’m amazed how day in and day out you are so consistent with portions, choices, etc. What is your outlet when depleted? I know veggies are your trick to keeping on track but can...