Sandra Lyn Nelson: Fitness and Fashion Model shares her incredible journey to Maxim Cover Girl Finalist 2019

Sandra Lyn Nelson journey along the path to be a leading model began over four years ago. She decided to make changes in her diet for health reasons. She eliminated all dairy, wheat, any products made with flour along with heavy carbs.

With her hard work and tenacity she made to the Top 8 of the Maxim Cover Girl competition 2019.She made some dramatic changes in her life that included adjusting her diet, eliminating bad habits, and training hard.

She told Maxim “I wanted to age gracefully and feel healthy and feel good about myself ”.“I eat only healthy foods, and have eliminated milk, wheat and many carbs. I started working out and saw amazing results quickly. I hired a trainer and results came even faster. I am now 46 years old, and I feel like I am 25.” With the remarkable ability to understand, relate to, and communicate with people, Nelson has found a place on the world stage as an audience of thousands supported her throughout this journey. 

Women Fitness President Ms. Namita Nayyar did a candid interview with Sandra Lyn Nelson, a leading Fitness and Fashion Model where she talks about her workout, diet, hair & skincare, and her success story.

Namita Nayyar:

You are from Saskatoon, Canada. What propelled your modeling career to the height where you have been at the top of the world of fashion and glamour modeling. On 2nd March 2020, you made it into the Top six stunning finalists of Maxim Cover Girl from around the world. Tell us more about this fairy tale journey?

Sandra Lyn Nelson:

I had just started my Instagram page through the persuasion of friends and family. My IG page was only up for a couple of months and Maxim sent me a message asking me if I would consider entering the Maxim Cover girl Contest. To be truthful it was the first I had heard of it. I was very flattered to even be considered as worthy of the competition. At the age of 44, I thought it would be impossible to compete with 20 year old women in an international magazine cover contest.

I discussed it with my partner and decided I had nothing to lose. I would be no further behind by participating. It turned out to be a great decision. Admittedly, I was surprised by the support I received both locally and around the world. It was the first time in my life that I had so much attention. It seemed to gain momentum round after round. The entire experience fuelled my ambition and motivated me to work even harder. I took it as a sign that I was on the right path by pursuing a modelling career at my age.

Namita Nayyar:

At 46 plus years of age, you have one of the most desirable chiseled sculpted bodies. Women of your age aspire to be just like you. Tell us the secret to this stunning personality?

Sandra Lyn Nelson:

I credit a lot of my success to a positive attitude and a sound work ethic. I believe that my spirituality of gratefulness and positivity guide me daily. I am thankful every day for the people in my life that support and guide me.  I rely on my family and friends heavily for support.

I also have developed and maintain a high level of trust in myself and the universe that I am looked after and that trust will guide me in the overall direction I need to go to achieve my goals and be successful. It is an on-going relationship that I work on every day!

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Namita Nayyar:

You are a leading media personality, model, Instagram sensation, mother, and a fitness icon. How do you manage such a remarkable multi-dimensional lifestyle?

Sandra Lyn Nelson:

It is very challenging! I have learned to be very well organized!  I have developed a schedule over the year that works well for me. I schedule everything around my workout days. All my personal care appointments such as hair, nails massage etc., all get booked around that. I plan my meals as best as I can in advance.

This helps me to stay on course with my nutrition. I have great resources who I reply upon to council me regarding the ultimate food groups that are best for me. My routine accommodates grocery shopping, meal planning and photo shoots! I make sure I block room in my schedule for my puppy and my partner as well. I feel it is a must to have a well-rounded life taking time off from the schedule for rest time when required.

Namita Nayyar:

What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you may wish to share?

Sandra Lyn Nelson:

I have developed a rotational system with my exercise program. I switch between arms/ abs/back and chest then rotate to legs /abs/glutes. I will then mix up the rotation to allow for a holistic approach to the development of my overall shape. Within that rotation I will have anywhere from 10 to 20 different exercises within each set that rotate to target each area that I am focusing on. I change them up regularly to keep the program different.

I never linger too long with the same set of exercises.  I do have a personal trainer who has worked with me and guided me over the last three years as well. The challenge now is to sculpt targeted areas. It takes a lot of focus and patience because the gains become smaller and smaller.

I have learned that it is a marathon and not a sprint. The changes become more and more subtle. I see them by looking back at photographs taken six to twelve months ago. This is how I stay motivated.

Namita Nayyar:

You once said, “I eat only healthy foods, and have eliminated milk, wheat, and many carbs”. Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?

Sandra Lyn Nelson:

I learned several years ago how food and exercise affected my health in a positive way. I originally made changes in my diet to control my hormone swings. I started by eliminating dairy and wheat from my diet.

I hired a personal trainer to help me get into over-all better shape. I was amazing at what happened and so quickly. Within a few months I dropped close to 25 pounds and my body started to transform from my workouts.

I was highly motivated by the results. I continued to make small dietary adjustments to help myself feel better. I cut down on carbs, alcohol, fried foods, sugar and eating out. These changes coupled with a revised workout schedule, made a significant impact on my health, appearance and mental well-being.

It was a complete transformation. Now I work out 3-4 times a week and maintain a very clean diet where I cook my own foods and eat on as regular a schedule as I can. It has made a huge difference to how I feel. The monthly hormonal swings have been reduced by 90%. I also feel like I am more in control of both my physical and mental well-being.

Namita Nayyar:

You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Share with us your hair care and skincare routine.

Sandra Lyn Nelson:

Hair care:

For my hair I use Oribe Shampoo and conditioner. It is amazing on my hair. I find it the best for holding the color, at the same time making my hair manageable. I live in a dry climate, so it is important that it moisturizes, plus it gives me a beautiful lustre. It smells so pretty every time I use it. I only wash every second day so my natural hair oils have a chance to come back.

Over the years I have gravitated to high-quality products. I find I use less of the product with better results. My go to brands are Clarins and Eminence. I like Clarins because it’s a plant based natural product. Eminence is an organic skin care line. I use the Clarins hydra essentials line. This includes face wash, sos face mask and face cream. I have very sensitive skin and subject to break outs. I can use this with no issues. It is so hydrating and nourishing on my skin.

For my eyes I use Eminence Marine Flower peptide eye cream. It works so well preventing the bags under the eyes, crow’s feet and dark circles.

I also apply a complete 100% body hydration every day with cocoa butter body cream by Vaseline.

For lip care I do a lip scrub 2 x a week by Sara Happ. Exfoliating my lips makes them feel amazing and smooth and plump after taking off all the dead skin cells. Because of the dry environment where I live I do it 2x a week.

Namita Nayyar:

It is a dream comes true for a model to appear on Maxim. You made it to the last six finalists of Maxim Cover Girl from around the world. Tell us more about your experience in participating and the thrill of this competition.

Sandra Lyn Nelson:

It was the first time that I had ever entered a competition. I have to admit I was very nervous and unsure of what to expect. There were lots of rules and guidelines. At times it was difficult to keep up with it all. After the first couple of weeks I had time to adjust to the idea and it became a lot of fun.

I had a small following on Instagram when I first started the competition. I used IG and Facebook for the majority of my promoting. Locally, one of the radio stations picked up the story and interviewed me several times, updating my success and prompting the community to vote for me. As time passed and I moved from round to round the contest developed a life of its own.

One of the most positive aspects of being in the competition was the positive feedback I received from virtually all over the world from both men and women. I was so impressed with the avalanche of emotional support, as well as voting support from the public. I had to pinch myself at times! The competition started out with over 30,000 women participating, and I was competing with women in their early twenties, successful actresses, models and Instagram personalities. Truthfully, I entered just for fun at the prompting of my friends, family and partner. I actually didn’t expect to make it past the first round!!

It impacted me significantly in the last few rounds. I realized how many women had been eliminated and how deep I had progressed. The reality of it hit me and I realized what an achievement it really was.

Namita Nayyar:

Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding fashion model girls, who all are your fans and shall like to know from you for their climb to the ladder of success in the field of modeling?

Sandra Lyn Nelson:

Determination, unrelenting work ethic and never give up believing in yourself. Your pursuit of this career is a marathon and not a sprint so be patient and believe in yourself. Always be prepared for setbacks because they are inevitable. Stay positive throughout them and trust the process and be relentless towards your cause. Those that are successful are the ones who refuse to quit and never take setbacks personally.

Embrace them and then move on and work harder. One of the most important things I have learned is not to compare yourself to other models and women. There are so many beautiful women on social media. Modeling is just not about your outward physical appearance. Having your personality and confidence shine through the camera is just as important. Your audience picks up on it and it becomes as alluring as your physical beauty.

Namita Nayyar:

You have done bold photo shoots for Maxim and on your Instagram handle @ms_sandralyn. How are you so body-confident and advice to your compatriots?

Sandra Lyn Nelson:

To confess I did not start out that way. I was and still am to a degree quite shy! Over time however, I have become more confident as I have transformed my body. I am very proud of what I have accomplished, especially at my age. I will be 46 in two months. I look and feel twenty years younger than I am. It has helped me with my self-esteem building confidence in my appearance.

I have worked very hard over the last four years to get to this point so I don’t feel as shy about displaying my new found confidence. I find it very empowering!  It is my hope that by displaying my confidence, I inspire other women and motivate them to join me in my journey to physical and emotional fitness. If I can achieve this then anyone can1

Namita Nayyar:

What do you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and message for its visitors?

Sandra Lyn Nelson:

I believe in the cause of Womenfitness. It has become a vital resource for women to learn and educate themselves about fitness, well-being, nutrition, fashion and self-care. As a woman, it is important to have access to learning and be self-actualized in a confident and healthy way.

Womensfitness has accomplished this and championed women for 21 years. It is now a current, informed, dynamic resource for all things women so deserving of all the support we can give them. Congratulations to you all that have created it!!

Namita Nayyar:

Today social media plays a vital role in putting your message across to your followers and fans. What is your message for the 71.9k followers on Instagram?

Sandra Lyn Nelson:

Just remember not to lose touch with reality. Always stay grounded about your physical image. On social media there are many body types and millions of beautiful women so be cautious about comparing yourself to all of them. It’s important to take stock of and be self-aware of your own attributes and your own points of beauty and be proud of them. Do not undervalue yourself because you feel that everyone is thinner, prettier, taller etc. than you.

Harvest your inner beauty through confidence. Confidence is the synergy that brings out your beauty and makes you glow. Stay grounded about how you utilize your social media accounts and don’t take it all so seriously. Have fun with it and use it to spin positive messages out to the world and to other women especially. The proper perspective will help you prevent negativity from creeping into your psyche!

Sandra Lyn Nelson social media presence

• Instagram @ms_sandralyn
• Twitter @mssandralyn
• Facebook @mssandralyn

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