Maddie Asghari is a registered nurse and a Weight Loss specialist with a background in Nutrition and Personal Training. She has a bachelor degree in Nutrition and has been working as a dietician back in her home country, Iran. After she moved to the United States, She decided to change her career to nursing. She loves direct patient care aspect of nursing. She loves to empower her patients and help them to get their health back.
She always had a passion for fitness and health. She used to play volleyball professionally, until she injured her ankle. Then she started to do weight training and fell in love with it. As a dietician, she had always a healthy lifestyle. She eats healthy food most of the time but she do have cheat meals here and there. She says “It’s all about balance when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle”. Her passion is to educate people around her. She advices on how to do workout properly and how to feed one’s bodies to get all the nutrients their bodies need. IV vitamin therapy is another way to make sure your body receives all the essential nutrients as well as gets hydrated. As a nurse, she provides IV vitamin therapy to her patients.
Women Fitness President Ms. Namita Nayyar catches up with Maddie Asghari an exceptionally talented fitness model, fitness expert, registered nurse, weight Loss specialist and a dietician here she talks about her fitness routine, her diet, and her beauty secrets.
Namita Nayyar:
You were born in Iran and later moved to the United States. You have professionally played volleyball. You have a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and have worked as a dietician back in your home country, Iran. This later propelled your career to the height where you have been a leading Weight Loss specialist. Tell us more about your professional journey of exceptional hard work, tenacity, and endurance.
Maddie Asghari:
I got my BSN in nutrition back in my home country, Iran. I was working as a dietitian in a hospital as well as my private practice. I always wanted to be more involved in direct patient care, so after I moved to the USA, I decided to become a nurse. I always had passion to help others and make a positive impact on people’s lives. Nursing is a very challenging but rewarding profession. Caring for my patients when they need me the most and helping them to overcome their diseases gives me satisfaction.
Unfortunately, there are sad moments when we cannot help our patients to improve.
Especially during the pandemic, when I was working at the emergency room, I took care of a lot of patients that unfortunately couldn’t survive. Incidences like these are devastating emotionally. Boxing and working out at the gym help me to cope with my work stress. I am a NASM certified personal trainer and a weight loss specialist. Achieving a goal body weight requires a combination of healthy eating habits, regular exercise, and lifestyle changes. I’ve been helping a lot of people to lose weight and reach their goal body weight and maintain it with proper diet and exercises.
Namita Nayyar:
It is a dream for an immigrant to come to the USA. Tell us more about your immigration journey and guide others who wish to come to the United States to become its citizens.
Maddie Asghari:
As the first child of the family, I learned how to be a leader and take care of my younger siblings. When I moved to the USA at the age of 25, I knew that I had to catch up as quickly as possible to fit into the society. Although it was very difficult and challenging to adapt with the new culture, I felt the happiest and strongest than ever when I found myself in the world of freedom and opportunities.
There is one thing about this dream that I learned, Opportunities are often available to us, but it takes hard work and sacrifice to turn them into success. Success rarely comes easy and requires a lot of effort, perseverance, and dedication. I’ve been studying and working hard to get to the point I’m at right now and still I have a long way to get to where I want to be. I’ve learned to enjoy the journey instead of focusing solely on my end goals.
Namita Nayyar:
You are the leading social media personality, model, Cosmetic Injector, IV Specialist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PRP hair/skin, Nutritionist, weight loss specialist, and brand ambassador. How do you manage such a remarkable multi-dimensional lifestyle?
Maddie Asghari:
When you love and have passion for what you do, your work regardless of the load that you are carrying becomes nothing but joy and pride. Currently, I study to become a psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Mental health is as important as physical health, but unfortunately because of the stigma around the mental health, it’s often overlooked.
My goal is to provide holistic care and consider the whole person, including their physical, mental, emotional well-being, and underlying causes of health issues to support individuals in achieving optimal health and wellness.
Namita Nayyar:
As a Nutritionist what ideal diet plan do you advise for the following group of patients?
Maddie Asghari:
a) Elderly women: As we age, our metabolism slows down and we need fewer calories, so it’s important to watch portion sizes to avoid overeating. As a nutritionist, I always advise the older women to eat foods rich in Vitamin D, calcium, vitamin B-12, and protein. Protein is essential for maintaining muscle mass and strength, which can help prevent falls.
b) Women experiencing menopause: During menopause, a woman’s body experiences significant hormonal changes that can affect her weight, metabolism, and overall health. Therefore, it’s important for women going through menopause to maintain a healthy diet to help manage symptoms and prevent chronic diseases. Most of the women start to gain weight after they experience menopause.
With menopause estrogen level drops which can lead to weight gain in women. Lower estrogen and progesterone level can also cause osteoporosis, so it is very important for the women going through the menopause to eat a balance diet, rich in protein and calcium and stay physically active. Alcohol and caffeine can trigger hot flashes and disrupt sleep, so it’s essential to limit intake.
c) Sportswomen:
Athletic women require a balanced and nutrient-dense diet to fuel their physical activity, maintain energy levels, and support muscle recovery and growth. Depends on our body goal, we should adjust our calorie intake with our calorie expenditure. For women who want to gain more muscle they need to consume more calorie than they burn in a day. It is very important to take enough protein for muscle gain and recovery after exercise. The recommended protein intake for physically active women is 0.5-1 grams per pound of bodyweight.
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Namita Nayyar:
You are a team member of the prestigious Spa Medica Aesthetic: An endeavor providing Innovative Aesthetics Enhancing Your Signature Beauty. At Spa Medica Aesthetic, they specialize in the most advanced and modern medical aesthetic treatments that provide natural and beautiful results. By offering a whole array of non-surgical cosmetic procedures and anti-aging treatments with minimal downtime, you make your clients look rejuvenated and refreshed all while looking natural. Your mission is to enhance our client’s natural beauty and uniqueness. Tell us about your role and being an active member of Spa Medica Aesthetic?
Maddie Asghari:
I work at Spa Medica aesthetic with my sister, Fay. She’s been my inspiration to pursue this field of nursing. My mission as an aesthetic nurse is to help my clients feel confident and beautiful in their own skin by enhancing their natural features and providing them with personalized care and attention I’m specialized in Botox, facial and body fillers, and PRP hair and skin ejuvenation. We offer an extended IV and IM vitamin therapy such as B-12 and biotin shots, IV to boost your immune system, IV for hangover recovery, IV to boost your energy level, IV for glowing skin and hair.
Namita Nayyar:
You provide IV Vitamin Therapy to your patients. Elaborate on this therapy treatment and to which class of patients it is most needed.
Maddie Asghari:
The majority of my clients are individuals seeking to reach their optimal health. IV therapy is ideal for individuals who might not get enough nutrients through their diet. IV vitamin therapy provides hydration along with a blend of vitamins, electrolytes, and antioxidants. I offer variety of IV therapies such as IV Immunity, Beauty IV for glowing skin and hair, Get up and Go to boost your energy, Hangover IV to help recovery after a night of drinking, and NAD IV to help with body rejuvenation as well as preventing Alzheimer
Namita Nayyar:
You have double Bachelor’s Degrees in Nutrition and Nursing Science. How these professional qualifications help you in your career as a Registered nurse and a Weight Loss specialist?
Maddie Asghari:
My background knowledge in n nutrition has been helping me a lot in nursing. Almost all kinds of diseases are somehow linked to our diet and our lifestyle. I always educate my patients about the appropriate diet and exercise that can help them overcome their medical issues.
Namita Nayyar:
You have a perfect chiseled sculpted physique. What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you may wish to share?
Maddie Asghari:
I love to train my whole body instead of dividing into the upper body and lower body days. I try to work on my entire body by incorporating total body, complex weightlifting movement’s superset with high intensity body weight cardio.
Namita Nayyar:
How do you train your abs? One secret to your toned body.
Maddie Asghari:
The funny thing about my workout routine is that I never specifically train my abs. I do lots of complex movements such as squats, deadlifts, and lunges which engage my abs all the time. I also do boxing 4-5 times a week which helps to tone my core. Being mindful of the engaged muscles during the workout helps to prevent injuries and achieving better results.
I think the secret to my toned abs is my consistent workout regimen over the years along with my healthy diet.
Namita Nayyar:
Do you take a special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Maddie Asghari:
I eat healthy most of the time, but I treat myself here and there to not deprive my body. I eat a balanced diet which contains mostly protein and healthy fat throughout the day and enough carbohydrate before and after my workout to fuel my body and help with recovery.
Namita Nayyar:
Five foods you absolutely love and five you keep to a minimum.
Maddie Asghari:
I love to snack on fruits but even fruits can cause weight gain if not consume in moderation. I try to choose low sugar fruits such as berries and melons. I also love almonds, peanut butter, chocolate, and there are definitely some foods that are bad for your health such as fried ice-creams, but it doesn’t mean that eating those foods every once in a while, will completely disrupt your health.
But it would be a problem if having those foods becomes a regular in your daily diet. For me, I have to stay away from bread. Bread makes my stomach uncomfortable and bloated. I meal prep and cook my meals and try to stay away from fast foods, alcohol, sugary drinks, and baked goods. I bake healthy, high protein, low carb snacks myself to satisfy my sweet tooth. I have some of their recipes in my Instagram and my YouTube channel.
Namita Nayyar:
You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Share with us your hair care and skincare routine.
Maddie Asghari:
Taking care of your body from inside will help to reflect the beauty on the outside. Smoking, drinking, drugs, sun exposure, eating fast foods with preservatives, stress, and sleep deprivation, are all factors affecting your hair and skin negatively. As a nurse, sometimes I have to deal with stress related to work and lack of sleep, but I try to catch up for it.
Namita Nayyar:
Five skincare myths.
Maddie Asghari:
- Expensive skincare products give you better result. Many affordable products can work just as well. We just need to look for products with the right ingredients for our skin type and concerns.
- Oily skin doesn’t need moisturizer. Actually, by not using moisturizers, our skin produces more oil to compensate for dryness.
- Use sunscreen when you’re exposed to the sun during the day. it’s important to wear sunscreen even when it’s cloudy and overcast.
- Everyday Exfoliating is good for your skin. Over-exfoliating can damage the skin’s protective barrier and lead to redness and irritation.
Namita Nayyar:
Five athletic leisure brands you love to wear.
Maddie Asghari:
You can find me even on my scrubs or on athleisure outfits, lol. I think Lululemon has the best workout clothes. I love Alo Yoga sets for my everyday casual outfit, NVGTN workout pants are very trendy, I love Maniere De Voir sweat sets and for shoes I even have APL or high-top Nike shoes.
Namita Nayyar:
Five travel destinations on your wish list.
Maddie Asghari:
I love traveling and getting to know different cultures. I’ve been to a lot of countries, but I still have a countless destination on my wish list to visit. Cuba is on top of the list.
Then, I would love to see the wildlife safari in South Africa. That would be the opportunity to see some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife up close in their natural habitat I would also like to visit the scenic rice terraces and Hindu temples of Bali, Indonesia.
Tokyo, Japan is another destination I would love to visit for the unique culture which is combines of modernity and tradition, and advanced technology.
Namita Nayyar:
During the Covid pandemic, tell us more about your fitness routine to remain fit in those challenging times.
Maddie Asghari:
During the pandemic It was very challenging for me to stay motivated, but I was trying to work out as much as I could at home. There are plenty of exercises you can do with little to no equipment, such as bodyweight exercises, yoga, or Pilates. During that time, I was in a very good shape mostly because I was very careful with my diet because I knew I couldn’t be as active as I wanted.
Namita Nayyar:
You have done bold photo-shoots for your Instagram handle @maddieasghari. How you are so body confident and advice to your compatriots?
Maddie Asghari:
I would say to focus on your strength. Instead of focusing on what you don’t like about your body, focus on the parts that you do like and highlight them during the photo-shoot.
Try to relax and have fun during your photo-shoot. When you’re having fun, your natural confidence will shine through in the photos.
Namita Nayyar:
Your idea of a perfect date?
Maddie Asghari:
Every woman is unique and may have different preferences. It’s important to take the time to reflect on what is most important to you and what you are looking for in a partner. My priorities for choosing my partner are honestly, respect, compatibility to have similar interests, goals, and values.
Namita Nayyar:
What do you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and the message for its visitors?
Maddie Asghari:
As women, we face unique challenges in maintaining our physical and mental well-being, but with the right mindset and resources like this website, we can overcome any obstacle. Every woman’s fitness journey is unique, and progress takes time and effort.
Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding social media model girls, who all are your fans and shall like to know from you about their climb to the ladder of success in the field of modeling?
Maddie Asghari:
It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and perseverance to achieve success in this field, but with the right mindset and attitude, you can make your dreams a reality.
Here are some pieces of advice and motivational words that I hope will help you on your journey: Be confident in yourself, stay true to your unique style, keep a positive attitude, build a strong support system, be consistent, and remember, success doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time, effort, and a lot of hard work.
But if you stay focused and committed to your goals, you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Be patient, stay consistent, and celebrate every small win along the way.
Namita Nayyar:
You have an impressive Instagram following of 26.6k followers. A message for your ardent admirers.
Maddie Asghari:
Be authentic, genuine, and true to your personality, beliefs, and values. I always try to express myself in a way that reflects my true self, rather than trying to conform to what I think others want to see or hear. I try to be motivation, inspiring, positive, honest, respectful, and never compare myself to anyone or try to be like anyone else. Remember, social media is a tool to connect and communicate with others, but it’s important to be yourself and not try to be someone you’re not.
Namita Nayyar:
Elaborate on the endeavor of your efforts like the direct patient care aspect of nursing, educating people on how to work out properly, how to feed their bodies to get all the nutrients their bodies need, and as a national trainer by giving back to society?
Maddie Asghari:
I believe in holistic health and the fact that physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health are all closely intertwined, and that an imbalance in one area can affect the others.
When it comes to my patient’s health, I try to focus on treating the whole person rather than just their physical symptoms or illness. Nutrition and exercise play a significant role in maintaining overall health and well-being. By promoting healthy eating habits and physical activity, I can help improve my patients’ outcomes and support their overall health and well-being. As a future psychiatric nurse practitioner, I can provide my patients with mental health as well.
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