When did you get started in training and living a fit lifestyle?
I have always been active my entire life; From karate, motocross to dance I’ve always been involved in some sport but it wasn’t until I got engaged and was prepping for my wedding day that I really got involved into fitness. I had a friend that was a trainer who I hired to whip me into the best shape of my life. I had no clue about nutrition 7 years ago, I ate pretty much anything I wanted to and lived on pizza and coffee (I still do enjoy these things but not every day lol) When he gave me a meal plan and taught me about what foods to eat to fuel my body I was blown away. I had more energy than before I learned what foods were good for me and what foods I had thought were so-called low cal.
I started to lift regularly and fell in love with the process of seeing my body change before my eyes. I was hooked! In the first year of marriage, I did three fitness shows lol now there’s a test on the marriage haha!
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You recently placed Top 5 at the WBFF Worlds this year, how amazing was it being on stage at
the Worlds?
I can’t tell you how much I’m still over the moon happy about my placing at worlds! It was an incredible line up of women! As always the WBFF stage was top notch! Hosting at the Bellagio it was a beautiful location and 4 days of getting super glamorous! I found out after the show was done and they posted the official standings I actually ended up coming in
Are you still planning to compete again in the future?
Most defiantly! I’m going to be doing the WBFF LA Pro show in April 2019, I
can’t wait!
What is the most challenging thing about being a fitness model?
I think for me one of the hardest things is feeling like- “Am I not lean enough? Am I too fluffy?” That sometimes self-doubt that everyone has at times but is amplified if I have an upcoming shoot. Again something that I continually work on.
Do you listen to music while you train?
I’m a huge Rap and R&B girl new school for sure but old school is my favorite! I can rhyme pretty much every 2pac and Bone Thugs and harmony song you can think of lol and on the total flip side I will definitely jam out to Metallica or
Do you enjoy cooking?
To begin with I actually hated the thought of cooking or baking and steered clear of the kitchen as both my grandmas and mother were great cooks. It wasn’t until the night that I met my future husband who asked if I could cook, and I said “yes” to impress him, and totally faked it for the first 6 months. I had to learn quickly on my own and got into watching programs on the Food Network to get inspiration. Now, as I’m writing this, I’m hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for 42 people and couldn’t be happier being in the kitchen. So, the moral of my story is: “don’t mock it until you try it”.
What is your current training style, routine or split?
Right now I’m 5 day training with 5-6 days cardio followed with typically 2 days of dance gigs.
Monday – Leg Day & Cardio
Tuesday – Shoulders & Back /Cardio Plus
1 hour dance practice
Wednesday – Legs & Abs /Cardio
Thursday – HITT training
Friday – Shoulders & Abs Cardio –
Belly dancing gigs
Saturday – Cardio Bellydance gigs
Sunday – Off, or if the weather is nice up
here in Canada I will typically ride my
dirt bike.
What are your favorite clean foods and splurge foods?
Clean foods it has to be Halibut or Cod I looove fish with a side of basmati rice and broccoli is a staple for me. And a big surprise for my splurge meal is PIZZA , I literally have a small pizza slice tattoo on my foot just to solidify my love for the little triangle of goodness.
We love your Cannon Balls, tell us about your new project?
I’m so excited about my newest adventure! Since creating my app, Mrs. Cannon’s Kitchen, which I’m proud to say is selling in over 44 countries all over the world. With the response of people looking for healthy options and recipe ideas, I have found the most common-asked recipe was protein balls. I know people like easy, quick recipes, so I created my own protein ball dry mix and called it Cannon Balls (my last name being Cannon LOL). The recipe is simple and easy: you add 1 cup of peanut butter or almond butter if you’re allergic to peanut butter, and l/4 cup of coconut oil. The recipe makes 24 protein balls with over 6 grams of protein per ball. I wanted to create this recipe to help busy moms and people on the go to give them a healthier option rather than a granola bar which is chalked full of sugar. I launched the product in July of this year and I’m presently selling them at Popeye’s Supplement Stores and branching into local grocery stores. I plan on taking my Cannon Balls everywhere!
Read more of Heidi’s interview in the Print or Digital Edition of Fitness Gurls – Feb 2019 issue.
