# Fitspire of the Week: Jéssica Carvalho :The Only Limit is Your Mind!
What gives someone the right to consider themselves a successful fitness model or personality in the industry? Is it the amount of covers one can land because of their physique? Could it be how many sponsors they are able to grab to help support them? Or is it the amount of money one can make between different modeling/ fitness gigs?
Everyone will tell you something different, but if there is one thing that is hard to disagree with, it’s the ability to promote and market yourself to others. Social media has begun to play a huge role in self marketing as an athlete, competitor, fitness model or personality in the Industry. These days, you don't need a modeling agency to help promote you, or a company to take you on as a sponsored athlete in order for you to be seen in the industry.
Someone who once could have been just an average fit person, now has the ability to transform themselves into a “Social Media Fitness Star!” If you put in the time, the effort, and truly have a passion for fitness, you can change yourself from just a face with a body, to a bona fide personality – someone able to inspire and motivate others on their own fitness journey!
Jéssica Carvalho, age 20, and hailing from Brasilia-Brazil, is proof that if you put in the time, effort, hard work in the gym AND the kitchen, and use social media as a tool to self-promote, you can turn your average health/fit lifestyle into a network that reaches out to endless amounts of people who want to take the time out to follow your journey.
Q: When did you get started on your fitness career/journey? What made you want to become more than just the average person living a healthy and fit lifestyle?
A: Exactly three years.
Q: Being
that you have a loyal social media following, what is some advice that you would offer someone wanting to increase their popularity in the Fitness industry? What tip can you give someone to help them build their following as well?
A: My tip is simple, show who you really are, your effort, and its evolution over time. That motivates people, that if you really want to, you can do it!
Q: What made you want to become more than just the average person living a healthy lifestyle?
A: Always wanted to surpass my limits. I love the fitness world and I'm always looking to improve even more.
Q: Do you consider this as your part/full time job or a hobby?
A: For me, personally, it is work.
Q: There are many people that motivate and are inspired by you. How does that make you feel knowing that there are people who take the time to see what you are doing day to day?
A: I am very happy and grateful to have such a loyal and supportive following. At first, I used Instagram to just post pictures like everyone else. Then I saw that many people thought I was inspiring and that alone is so amazing!
Q: How does it feel knowing that somewhere, you are actually helping someone by motivating them to achieve their personal goals, just by posting your personal life and achievements on social media?
A: In addition to being able to meet people from all over the world because of Instagram, I am so happy I have a positive impact on others to lead a healthier life!
Q: Is there anything that has motivated or inspired you to become the person you are today?
A: Bodybuilding. I admire the effort and dedication that everyone has. It motivates me to want to be better every day.
Q: How does your family feel about your lifestyle? What would you sa
y to someone whose family does not support their lifestyle?
A: My family supports me and my mom helps me a lot! For family members that don't like my lifestyle, I don't care what their opinion is. My happiness matters.
Q: Of all the social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), what do you think is the most effective to use in order to market yourself in this industry?
A: Instagram.
Q: What is your diet like?
A: High carbs, high protein!
Q: What is your favorite cheat meal? How do you control yourself from going overboard when you decide to treat yourself?
A: OMG!!! I love candy, ice cream, chocolate cake… These are my favorites!
Q: Do you take any supplements? What do you think is one of the most important supplements someone should take who is training constantly?
A: Whey protein and amino acids. I would recommend the same for those who train constantly.
Q: What’s your social media/contact information?
A: Instagram: @jess_carvaalho
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.carvalho.1848
Kik: jess.carvaalho
Contact: [email protected]
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