Future Freaks #Fitspire of the Week: Jen Mercer: “I love trying to inspire people to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.”
#Fitspire of the Week: Jen Mercer: “I love trying to inspire people to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.”
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eone 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!
Jennifer Mercer, age 30, and hailing from San Diego, California, 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: Tell me about your competitive history.
A: I’ve only competed in local shows and bikini contest.
Q: When did you get started on your fitness career/journey? What made you want become more than just the average person living a healthy and fit lifestyle?
A: When I was a teenager I had a very rough home to come home to, so I started to work out to take out my frustration and eventually it became my addiction. And after high school I stayed active in the lifestyle and began working at a healthy cafe and learning more about cooking as well. Now I currently train a few select clients of whom I also meal prep for.
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: Post at least daily and try to keep it positive. :)
Q: Do you consider this as your part/full time job or a hobby?
A: Full-time. I also do promo modeling. But my daily job is being a lifestyle coach, personal trainer and healthy cook.
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: Obviously, it feels good because it's what I love and work hard at. Everyone likes to feel they're important, I believe.
Q: How d
oes 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: It feels great. I love trying to inspire people to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
Q: Is there anyone who has motivated or inspired you to become the person you are today?
A: My sister. She has always been my rock and kind of took on my "mom" role growing up.
Q: How does your family feel about your lifestyle? What would you say to someone whose family does not support their lifestyle?
A: Most of my family does not support me and wishes I wore more clothes in my shoots. But I say do what you love. Those who love you will eventually accept it or support it.
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: Probably IG because there’s no limit to followers, but Facebook is more personal.
Q: What is your diet like? Do you eat clean all year round?
A: I don’t consider my eating a "diet" because I love the food I cook/eat. But I keep it pretty clean, yes. Mostly chicken, fish, turkey, some lean beef and tofu, tons of veggies and fruit. Complex carbs and occasional cheat days. I don't deprive myself and I eat a lot of small meals throughout the day.
Q: What is your favorite cheat meal? How do you control yourself from going overboard when you decide to treat yourself?
A: I'm obsessed with Sour Patch Kids and Swedish Fish. lol I can eat them by the pound!
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: No, I only take CLA, a regular multi, and probiotics. Also drink a daily whey protein shake.
Q: What’s your social media/contact information?
A: Instagram: jen_mercer_
Facebook: jenmercer
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