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www.MOSTmag.com || FITNESS MAG A ZINE || 89FMM: Tell us the products you sponsor. AK: Gaspari, Muscleegg, Better Bodies, Fuel Meals, Liquid Sun Rayz, Cynthia James BikinisFMM: You write a regular column, what is the thought process for coming up with topics to cover?AK: I try to think what I would want to know regarding a fit lifestyle. Sometimes it%u2019s fun for me to choose a topic that I do not know much about and research the heck out of it...that way I can learn while I write!FMM: Tell us about your relationship with Team Gaspari. How did this partnership come about?AK: I have been with GASPARI nutrition for about a year and a half. Honestly, it is a dream sponsorship. It%u2019s funny because back when I was just an NPC competitor, I always used to joke around with my friends that if I ever got sponsored by GASPARI Nutrition I would know I had made it. Fast forward to 2 1/2 years and I am signed with them. I could not be happier. They are so good to me.FMM: What does your offseason look like?AK: This off-season involved a lot of traveling. Obviously my diet is more relaxed but my training remains the same. It is often difficult to get in a good work out while on the road, but I make it work. I even bring my own resistance bands with me. I am thoroughly enjoying this off-season.FMM: You are currently the Reigning Olympia Queen. Tell us about the moment you won the title. What are some of the duties you have as Queen? AK: I feel it is my job to be a great ambassador for the sport. I try to be a good role model and be a great example to up and coming bikini competitors. The moment that I won was one of the greatest moments of my entire life. The Olympia is basically the Super Bowl of our sport, the highest title. It felt like a complete dream when they called my name as the winner. That moment in time continues to play as a story in my head! FMM: What are some of the most common corrections you make during your bikini posing seminars?AK: A lot of girls lack confidence on stage. Some of these girls also are not exposed to the correct posing requirements. Sometimes all that needs to be done is working on their energy and %u201cswag%u201d.FMM: Where are some of the places you have traveled to for your bikini seminars? AK: I have been to amazing places such as Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom to name a few. More countries on the way as well! FMM: What do you like to do for fun? What do you like to do to unwind?AK: This may sound strange, but I love to go bargain-hunting. It%u2019s almost like a little thrill to find a good deal on random items. Some of these items I don%u2019t even need lol. I also like to cook, go hiking, watch Judge Judy and of course travel the world!