DIVA Spotlight – my amazing friend and DIVA teammate – Megan Lefetra Hoffman!
When Megan walks into the room her pure beauty stops the crowd. She’s not only striking but full of love and one of the most determined athletes I know. I’ve never seen anyone work harder than Megan and her abondance of success shows. Below are some answers Megan and her journey becoming a WBFF PRO in NYC July 2014.
How did you get into fitness?
I had hired a trainer to get into better shape for my wedding in 2006 & he asked if I had ever considered fitness modeling. When i said no, he said I should consider competing to get exposure. I did the 2006 Fitness Atlantic show & placed 1st in tall class. After that I was addicted!
When was your first show?
Brian Canone’s 2006 Fitness Atlantic show, after that I competed steadily for the next few years in Fitness America with some great success. I had a baby in 2008, and competed one more time in 2009. Since then I have been focusing on my son, my work, & my life as a single parent.
Megan Winning her WBFF BIKINI PRO Card in NYC
What’s your fitness history / story?
As a kid I was a gymnast for 10 years, played 3 Varsity sports in high school, was an All-American in lacrosse & played in college. After graduation I was looking for an athletic outlet- I tried half-marathons, CrossFit, mud runs, the ING NYC Marathon, but nothing really was that fulfilling. I was sick with eating disorders for 7 years so I’m always looking for my athletic outlet to compliment a healthy, active, and balanced life- competing does that for me.
How was your experience with the WBFF ?
It was amazing!! From the beginning of the athlete meeting the night before the show I was sold! They strive for class, sass, celebrating the true beauty of a fit woman, & the wonderful comraderie amongst competitors. The show was on-time, the expeditors were beyond helpful, & staff was so professional.
How was your Experience with the Fitness DIVAS ?
Lindsay was unreal. Her attention to detail was unparallelled. Every workout, every exercise, every calorie was carefully calculated for me, She pushed when I needed it & listened as I struggled. I couldn’t have done it without her, she held my hand through the entire prep even though we were miles apart.
Just “one” of Megan’s magazine ads
Modeling in NYC
What would be one tip for any aspiring competitor or fitness model?
Don’t ever give up. Ever. I tried for a year to get a contract with my first modeling agency. I had a baby at the height of my modeling & competing career & never thought I’d work/compete again- and guess what? I shot a cover 14 weeks after he was born, hosted & created my own DVD afterwards, won my WBFF Pro Card after taking a 5 yr break. You just have to be willing to do the work- and not just want it. I worked my butt off, doing what they said I would need to do, but without ever deviating from my own personal beliefs/morals. I’ve never taken my clothes off, done risque shots, or let anyone put me in a compromising position & have still had a lot of success modeling, shooting covers, commercials, DVDs, books, ad campaigns, editorials, & now can proudly call myself a WBFF Pro & a Fitness DIVA team member!!
