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www.MOSTmag.com || FITNESS MAG A ZINE || 51By: Sabina BloomWith the temperatures plummeting outside, MOST takes an inside look at a sizzling supporting actress on one of BET%u2019s hottest dramas. Being Mary Jane, now in its third season, has been heralded as having an authentic and relatable storyline that allows viewers to connect with the characters in a meaningful way. Read on to get an inside perspective into the life of Lisa Vidal, known on Being Mary Jane as the charismatic, driven and ambitious Kara. Describing her career as %u201cStrong, consistent, and rewarding%u201d Lisa Vidal tells MOST, %u201cI have consistently worked on really great projects for thirty-six years now and it has consistently been rewarding for me.%u201d After sighting her fabulous AIDAN dress at the Latino de Hoy 2015 awards, we had to ask who Lisa goes to for style inspiration.%u201cJackie Kennedy was always my favorite style setter,%u201d she gushes, %u201cBut I also love Olivia Palermo, Jennifer Lopez, Christie Brinkley and Rosie Huntington-Whitley.%u201d So what keeps Lisa going back to the gym during these cold winter months? %u201cFitting into my fabulous clothes is my fitness inspiration! I would hate not being able to fit my cute dresses and tight jeans!%u201d We could not agree more. Lisa%u2019s son, Scotty Cohen, is a sponsored fitness competitor, online coach and personal trainer. When asked how this has influenced her own workout regime Lisa says, %u201cHis discipline in the gym is amazing, he is at the gym every day. He takes his workout very seriously and I admire that!%u201d Athletics have always played a prominent role in the time they spend as a family. Lisa tells MOST, %u201cI love doing outdoor activity with my kids! We go skiing, ice skating, swimming, bike riding.%u201d She emphasizes, %u201cSoccer has always been a part of our lives; all three of my kids play it.%u201d So how does the actress and mother of three stay fit between takes on set? %u201cI%u2019m always trying to perfect the tone of my legs and butt. Everything I eat goes there!%u201d Looking for some inspiration at the gym? Lisa tells MOST that her go-to pump-up artists are Pitbull, Sean Paul or Rihanna and her fitness roles models are Christy Brinkley, Jennifer Anniston, and Jennifer Lopez. As snow falls outside and stores change their displays, it turns out we%u2019re not the only ones daydreaming about afternoons on the beach. Lisa tells MOST that her dream vacation is in Hawaii. But even on her days off there%u2019s never a break from fitness, %u201cOn vacation I make sure I do more outdoor exercises, especially by the water!%u201d Read on for the rest of our interview with Lisa Vidal. >>>