Singapore #Fitspo of the Week: Neo Jun Ru
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Name: Neo Jun Ru (@jrrenana)
Age: 29
Height: 1.63m
Weight: 51kg
Occupation: Cabin Crew
Status: Single
Diet: I have been trying out different diets to see how my body changes. I would prefer intermittent fasting to eat what I like during the 8-hour window without feeling guilty. But I would usually eat less carbs, more protein and not take any sugar drinks. Occasionally I would drink Coke Zero, if not it’s just plenty of water.
Training: I would go to the gym at least twice a week, focusing on strength training to maintain my muscles with 10 minutes of cardio before and after. I also do indoor rock climbing and jog 5km once a week.
Q: Were you active when you were younger?
A: I used to swim and do taekwondo during my school days. When I got older, I did snowboarding, wakeboarding and pole dancing. Only in recent years then I became more focused on building my body aesthetically.
How do you fit your fitness regime into your cabin crew life?
My sport shoes and gym attire is a must-have item for every flight. When we still could, I would make it a point to use the hotel gym or go to the nearest Anytime Fitness gym nearby.
You train with a personal trainer (PT) at the gym – when did you start?
I think it started two years ago when I didn’t have much fitness knowledge and I believed having a PT would help me achieve my fitness goals. My goal was quite simple – to look fit and indulge in food without feeling guilty.
After getting a PT, did your goals change?
My love for fitness and health grew when I started training with a PT. Our bodies are amazing and I wanted to know more. The COVID-19 circuit breaker made me realise the need to have the knowledge to train myself and help the people around me. I would definitely love to have the chance to make positive changes in people’s life and inspire others to live a healthy lifestyle.
Was there ever a time where you felt the least confident about yourself?
I was never a naturally confident person. I am still learning to build my confidence in my life in different areas. Growing up I loved my sugar and processed foods, but these caused me to fall sick often and become physically unfit. Over the recent years though, I have become more confident and am happy with my healthy lifestyle.
Are you satisfied with your body now?
I am satisfied with my healthy lifestyle but I would like to experiment with different types of diet along with appropriate workouts in the gym to push my body to its maximum potential to achieve the shape that I want.
Have you ever received any comments about your body?
Yes I have had comments that I should not grow too muscular and not to go under the sun too much. It’s this stereotyped thinking that girls should be fair and skinny.
