NO ONE SAID the journalism business was easy. When everyone else is all bundled up to fight Mother Nature’s harsh winter chill, we’re peeling away the layers of fleece, down, and flannel to expose some of the city’s most well-sculpted physiques. And it’s not just the folks who are paid to stay in shape — besides personal trainers and Pilates instructors, within these pages you’ll also meet the people making you laugh, mixing your drinks, and managing your money. It’s been a tough assignment, but we think you’ll agree that the results are worth it.
A special thanks to everyone who submitted photos for our online bodies contest. Click on the links below to view the full shoots.
MP3: Tamara Wieder talks to FNX about Boston's best bodies
Chad Jackson, wide receiver for the New England Patriots
How much do you work out? Pretty much every day. In the off-season, I probably work out like, four times a week.
Do you watch what you eat, or does this body just come naturally? I watch what I eat sometimes, but most of the time, if it looks good, I’m going to eat it.
What’s your favorite guilty-pleasure food? Wendy’s — chicken nuggets, Wendy’s Double Classic, or something like that.
You have a great body now, but did you ever go through that “awkward” stage? Hell, yeah. Middle school, high school. I was a skinny little thing, but I’ve come a long way.
If you could have anyone else’s body, whose would it be? One of the guys out of [the movie] 300.
Favorite exercise? Single leg squats.
Least favorite exercise? Bench.
What’s the best body compliment you’ve ever received? Fans, people in general call me Milk Dud, Hershey Bar … anything that deals with chocolate.
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR BEST BODY PART? I’D PROBABLY SAY MY ASS.
Albana Zeqolli, stylist at Shag
How much do you work out? I don’t really work out at the gym. Whenever I can, I jog, but my real exercise is running around the salon and the blow dryer for my arms.
Do you watch what you eat, or does this body just come naturally? Part of it comes naturally, but I am also very careful in what I eat. I avoid junk food. I eat a lot of yogurt, cheese, milk, and healthy homemade Albanian food.
What’s your favorite guilty-pleasure food? I love sweets, especially Lindt chocolate, chocolate-chip cookies, and, of course, ice cream. It is a little treat on weekends and holidays.
You have a great body now, but did you ever go through that “awkward” stage? Not really.
If you could have anyone else’s body, whose would it be? Gisele Bündchen.
Favorite exercise? Spinning.
Least favorite exercise? Push-ups.
What’s the best body compliment you’ve ever received? [A compliment about] my stomach.
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR BEST BODY PART? MY LEGS.
Luis Sanchez, model and co-owner of the Savant Project
How much do you work out? I’m very committed to maintaining my body, so I work out a lot. At least two to three days before any important event like a Stuff shoot or vacation to Florida.
Do you watch what you eat, or does this body just come naturally? I own a restaurant, so I have to watch and try everything on the menu purely for quality control.
What’s your favorite guilty-pleasure food? I crush a pint of Ben & Jerry’s every Sunday — but mostly for the calcium, vitamin D, and health benefits of dark chocolate.
You have a great body now, but did you ever go through that “awkward” stage? Awkward? I would say I went through a “Stay Puft Marshmallow Man” phase in high school when I was tipping the scale at 260 pounds. Mom went a little crazy with the rice and beans.
If you could have anyone else’s body, whose would it be? Hugh Hefner’s. Need I say more?
Favorite exercise? Sex.
Least favorite exercise? Work.
What’s the best body compliment you’ve ever received? “Hey, nice ass,” but I think they were talking to my girlfriend.
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR BEST BODY PART? MY MIND.
DeAnna Pellecchia, dancer/aerialist, choreographer, and part-time personal trainer
How much do you work out? Basically, I “work out” for a living. Between rehearsals, performances, clients, and personal gym time, it ends up being about eight to 10 hours a day. And then I have to go home and walk my dog! Wait, correction: she’s a pitbull, so really I’m the one being walked — sometimes it’s the hardest workout of my day!
Do you watch what you eat, or does this body just come naturally? The muscles are genetic — I can build muscle definition without much effort. A lot of athletes in my family, on both sides: hockey players, football players, and my grandfather was a boxer. But I have to watch everything I eat.
What’s your favorite guilty-pleasure food? The portobello pie at Figs (accompanied by some Coronas) and chocolate-chip cookies. (Any kind! But of course I love my mom’s the best!)
You have a great body now, but did you ever go through that “awkward” stage? Awkward, no, but I used to be painfully shy!
If you could have anyone else’s body, whose would it be? Angelina Jolie (as Lara Croft). There is no one else on the planet who can pull off a white shiny spandex unitard. Period.
Favorite exercise? I perform on a grid of ropes (a/k/a/ “The Net”), 20 feet tall by 26 feet wide, that suspends vertically in the air. The dance piece is 22 minutes long with no breaks, and I’m pretty much flying by my arms the whole time, so it’s intense cardio and upper-body all at once. I actually performed it for 4000 people at the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert this past summer — in 110-degree heat!
Least favorite exercise? Chin-ups. I try to do 25 every day.
What’s the best body compliment you’ve ever received? How about the funniest? I live in Charlestown, and I was walking my pit bull, Doris, down Main Street (it was about 90 degrees, so I was wearing a pair of gym shorts and a sports bra), and a townie said to me, “Who’s more jacked? You or the pitbull?” I had a good laugh.
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR BEST BODY PART? BESIDES MY BRAIN, MY ARMS. I’VE GOT A NASTY LEFT HOOK. GRAMPY WOULDA BEEN WICKED PROUD.
Ramiro Torres, “The Freakin Puerto Rican,” co-host of the Ramiro and Pebbles Morning Show on JAM’N 94.5
How much do you work out? I wake up at 3 [a.m.] and work out at my house every morning before I get into the station. Plus I’ll train in Brazilian jiu-jitsu a few times a week with UFC fighter Kenny Florian, and I’ll “Burn with Kearns” with my friend and trainer Kevin Kearns whenever I get a chance, too.
Do you watch what you eat, or does this body just come naturally? I watch what I eat. I eat a lot of chicken, fish, veggies, and fruit. I try not to do the fast-food thing, but if I do, I’ll get the cleanest crap on the menu (like a grilled chicken sandwich with no mayo).
What’s your favorite guilty-pleasure food? I don’t really have a guilty-pleasure food that I can’t resist, but when I do decide to eat crap, I’m all about the cheesy appetizers and desserts.
You have a great body now, but did you ever go through that “awkward” stage? All the time! I feel awkward now, and I used to be heavier. I was never the “round” type of heavy, though. I would gain all of my weight in my face and belly, so I resembled a mosquito that just got finished sucking blood.
If you could have anyone else’s body, whose would it be? Beyoncé, all day! Then I would just spend the entire day naked staring at myself in the mirror and … wait, did you mean a guy?
Favorite exercise? I love doing bodyweight stuff like push-ups. There’s a million ways to do them and you can do them anywhere, anytime.
Least favorite exercise? I’m not a big fan of running. It’s just boring. I’d rather do something like jump rope.
What’s the best body compliment you’ve ever received? “You’re not fat!” This was from a listener who claimed that I sounded fat on air. How do you “sound” fat?
What do you consider your best body part? Wow, how can I choose? There’s my chest, my butt, my triceps … I guess if I had to choose, I’d say my left nipple. It’s so cute. I’ll put it up against anybody’s any day!
Jessica Shepard, bartender at Vox Populi
How much do you work out? At this moment in my life, I do not work out at all. As far as the past, I used to dance in a company and work out on the regular. Guess I’m lucky!
Do you watch what you eat, or does this body just come naturally? I do eat pretty healthy, but because I don’t eat a lot of meats.
What’s your favorite guilty-pleasure food? My downfall is cheese and chocolate. Mmm!
You have a great body now, but did you ever go through that “awkward” stage? My weight fluctuates five to eight pounds all the time. But I’m just small!
If you could have anyone else’s body, whose would it be? If I could have anyone’s body it would be Jessica Biel. She is so amazing, and natural. I like that!
Favorite exercise? When I do exercise, I’m a cardio freak! The elliptical machine is probably my favorite; I could do it for hours!
Least favorite exercise? My least favorite exercise is doing any kind of weights.
What’s the best body compliment you’ve ever received? It’s so easy to compliment someone’s body; my favorite is getting a compliment on my smile!
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR BEST BODY PART? DEFINITELY MY DERRIÈRE!
Tony Allen, guard for the Boston Celtics
How much do you work out? I work out every day when I don’t have a game.
Do you watch what you eat, or does this body just come naturally? Sometimes I watch what I eat — I try not to eat too late — but for the most part I’m eating some of everything.
What’s your favorite guilty-pleasure food? Cheeseburger with grilled onions.
You have a great body now, but did you ever go through that “awkward” stage? No, not that I can remember. I always wanted to be like one of the action figures, one of the WWF wrestlers, so I did a lot of sit-ups, push-ups.
If you could have anyone else’s body, whose would it be? Me.
Favorite exercise? I love doing bench press and leg squats.
Least favorite exercise? I hate doing oblique bridges.
What’s the best body compliment you’ve ever received? When I go swimming, all the old women tell me I have nice legs.
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR BEST BODY PART? MY CALF MUSCLES.
Taylor Abbey, head bartender at Haru
How much do you work out? I never work out … I just work! A lot.
Do you watch what you eat, or does this body just come naturally? I’m a vegetarian, so I don’t do meat, and I try to avoid deep-fried anything when I eat out, but I think the key is that I really don’t like ice cream or chocolate or other sweets, which are dangerous indulgences. Nightly access to superior sushi at Haru has been a dream come true.
What’s your favorite guilty-pleasure food? Spicy curly fries dipped in a combination of ketchup and mayonnaise.
You have a great body now, but did you ever go through that “awkward” stage? Awkward may not be the right word, but when I was a college student in New York, I was a total couch potato and gained about 15 pounds. Awkward for my clothing, certainly.
If you could have anyone else’s body, whose would it be? Angelina Jolie. She’s got the whole package, doesn’t she?
Favorite exercise? Running.
Least favorite exercise? Yoga; the pace is way too slow for my personality.
What’s the best body compliment you’ve ever received? Are you kidding? Winning this competition! Nothing else comes close.
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR BEST BODY PART? FRANKLY, MY BRIGHT BLUE EYES.
Andrew Ference, defenseman for the Boston Bruins
How much do you work out? In the off-season, a ton. Probably six days a week, about an hour in the gym and two to three hours doing biking, running, kayaking. And then during the season, we’re playing, practicing, working.
Do you watch what you eat, or does this body just come naturally? I eat healthy, but I definitely have indulgences. As a general diet, I eat organic and eat healthy, but I’m all about stopping at Bova’s for pastry.
What’s your favorite guilty-pleasure food? Lemon turnovers from Bova’s — so good.
You have a great body now, but did you ever go through that “awkward” stage? I was always active — I always played sports all the time. I never worked out to have a good body; that was never the point of my workouts. The point was to be in good shape for the sports that I play.
If you could have anyone else’s body, whose would it be? Jarome Iginla. He was a teammate of mine in Calgary before I got traded to Boston.
Favorite exercise? Doing sprints on the stairs. It’s the most effective one.
Least favorite exercise? Bench press, by far.
What’s the best body compliment you’ve ever received? My wife usually pumps my tires. Maybe getting asked to do this — that’s a pretty good one, I guess.
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR BEST BODY PART? I’LL GO BACK TO MY WIFE — SHE SAID, BEFORE I CAME HERE, “MAKE SURE YOU SHOW YOUR VS, BETWEEN YOUR HIP AND YOUR OBLIQUE.”
Gordon Bither, senior vice president of integrated network services at State Street Bank
How much do you work out? I work out five to six times a week for an hour per session; I lift with my trainer, Brandon W. Kolar, at Equilibrium on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and he and I lift at the Sports Club/LA on the weekend. I have worked with Brandon for three-plus years; his knowledge and focused attention have been key to the results that I have achieved. Working with a trainer/training partner keeps me motivated and helps me ensure that I use proper form on each exercise. On the days that I don’t lift, I do a quick 20 minutes of cardio and 40 or so minutes of stretching and foam rolling. I generally take one day a week off.
Do you watch what you eat, or does this body just come naturally? If you were to ask my friends or co-workers, they would say that eating is a religion with me! I watch what I eat very carefully because you can’t be successful unless you manage both diet and exercise. Willingness to change your diet is absolutely critical. You can exercise every day of the week, but if you don’t change your diet, you won’t see positive changes to your body. I eat four to five small meals a day, keep fats low, avoid all sugars including alcohol, and manage daily totals of carbohydrates and protein, depending upon my goals at a given time.
What’s your favorite guilty-pleasure food? That’s an easy question to answer! It is the full-belly fried-clam platter, French fries, a side of onion rings, and a Sam Adams draft (or two) at Woodman’s in Essex.
You have a great body now, but did you ever go through that “awkward” stage? I can honestly say that I went through that “awkward” stage for too many years! There was a long period in my life where I didn’t really think a lot about my health or long-term consequences. It’s great to have physically accomplished what I have at this stage of my life. I am extremely proud of the level of physical conditioning that I have achieved and the size of the weights that I can lift. I have never felt better!
If you could have anyone else’s body, whose would it be? That is a very difficult question because I can’t think of anyone my age that I would swap with, at least anyone that someone reading this would know. If I have to pick someone, I would say Daniel Craig in Casino Royale, but he’s 21 years younger than I am!
Favorite exercise? Barbell squat or any other exercise on a heavy leg-training day.
Least favorite exercise? Bicep curl. Be it with dumbbells, barbells, cables, or bands, it’s just boring.
What’s the best body compliment you’ve ever received? I am most proud of the number of compliments that I have received by people who are totally surprised by my real age. They generally guess mid to late 40s, sometimes early 50s.
What do you consider your best body part? Best is relative. I would have to say my chest, but quite honestly all of my body parts are the best that they have ever been.
Melissa Hough, soloist with the Boston Ballet
How much do you work out? I’m a professional ballet dancer, so I dance about six days a week from four to six hours a day. I consider that a lot of “working out.”
Do you watch what you eat, or does this body just come naturally? I try to watch what I eat, but I don’t like to. Honestly, it depends on how much I’m working at the time. I eat more “junk” food when I’m dancing more and “healthier” food when I’m dancing less.
What’s your favorite guilty-pleasure food? Pickles, popcorn, and Bloody Marys from Tremont 647.
You have a great body now, but did you ever go through that “awkward” stage? I guess you could say I was a bit awkward when I was 15 and 16, at least as a dancer I was.
If you could have anyone else’s body, whose would it be? I try not to think about that. There are many dancers who were born with better “dancer” facilities than I, so I’ve spent most of my ballet career trying to accept what I have. It’s quite a struggle when you have to look at yourself in a mirror every day for six hours.
Favorite exercise? Tendus at barre (ballet exercise where you start in fifth position and brush your foot to full pointe, keeping it on the floor while doing the movement and holding onto the ballet barre).
Least favorite exercise? Riding the exercise bike. I only do it when I feel like I look “out of shape.” I hate it.
What’s the best body compliment you’ve ever received? Maybe being chosen to do this issue of Stuff.
What do you consider your best body part? I’m too critical of my body to answer this question. Dancers are crazy about this sort of thing, and I’m one of them.
Nancy Civetta, long-distance open-water butterfly swimmer and owner of PR agency Civetta Comunicazioni
How much do you work out? Right now, I am working out four to five times a week. I try to balance masters swimming with yoga and weight training. When I am working up to my swim events, I’ll work out six to seven times per week, and I’ll focus on swimming in Cape Cod Bay at least three times per week, so I can make it the 1.4 miles across Provincetown Harbor all butterfly. I’ve done it two years in a row now.
Do you watch what you eat, or does this body just come naturally? I am one of the lucky ones who never has to watch what I eat, but I do eat well and healthy. I cook a lot, pay attention to where my food comes from, and love eating Italian. I also do not have a sweet tooth, so that helps, but I make up for it in pasta consumption!
What’s your favorite guilty-pleasure food? The Brazilian “bombs,” as we call them in my office, from Modelo Bakery in Somerville. They are savory pastries shaped like a pear, filled with chicken and cream cheese, rolled in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried. They are amazing!
You have a great body now, but did you ever go through that “awkward” stage? Just in my head.
If you could have anyone else’s body, whose would it be? Madonna’s!
Favorite exercise? Swimming the ’fly.
Least favorite exercise? Breaststroke.
What’s the best body compliment you’ve ever received? That my arms looked like Madonna’s! I suggested an eye exam: I’m not there yet, but I am working on it.
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR BEST BODY PART? MY BACK.
Alvin May, resident in general surgery
How much do you work out? I have to settle with just working out when I can. With my crazy busy schedule in the hospital, I am usually limited to a half-hour or 45 minutes here and there — maybe late in the evening or after an overnight on call. I can usually squeeze in a little something of a workout about three days a week. I have a power tower at home, which has become my all-in-one workout.
Do you watch what you eat, or does this body just come naturally? Honestly, I have to thank my parents for giving me great genes. I think I find myself working out much less than other guys I know, and I’m still able to maintain myself. But by the same token, I don’t really indulge myself too much when it comes to food. I tend to eat pretty moderate portions of food, often splitting a meal with someone, even at 6’ 3,” 200 pounds. I like to eat and eat what I like, but I rarely “pig out.” And every couple days, I like to throw in a salad for lunch or dinner to balance out my disregard for my diet. Other than that, I don’t find myself watching what I eat too much.
What’s your favorite guilty-pleasure food? There are two. Number one, Cold Stone ice cream. I love that Founder’s Favorite! When they started selling it in the carton, I knew it could be a problem. Fortunately, cold Boston winters curb my craving for ice cream. Number two is the Betty Crocker Warm Delights. You pop them in the microwave for 45 seconds. So good. The Chocolate-Chip Cookie is awesome!
You have a great body now, but did you ever go through that “awkward” stage? Always having been tall for my age, I was “the skinny kid.” I came to hate the word skinny. I would always correct people and refer to my build as “slim.” As I got older, though, I was able to fill out the frame a bit — with good results, I think.
If you could have anyone else’s body, whose would it be? I would probably have to say a young Michael Jordan. I would love to have his body dynamics and feel what it’s like to [do] all the things he could do with his body.
Favorite exercise? I am a huge advocate for resistance exercises: push-ups, pull-ups, dips, running, etc. I like the idea of using my own body to build my body. For most of my workouts, I use a power tower in my house. It allows me to work the big upper-body muscle groups nicely. With that, I’ll throw in some traditional push-ups and some handstand push-ups. I have found, for me, that working in this way, I can continue to build on a natural-looking physique that is balanced. In addition, I’ve found that the results of my workout last longer between workouts. My guess is that I’m not isolating individual muscles, but rather building muscle groups that I would otherwise use in natural movements and activity.
Least favorite exercise? Running! I have to run alone with personal-playlist music blaring in my ears. It is so hard for me to distract myself from how far I’ve run and how tired I am when I run that I need to escape completely. So when I run, I make an iPod playlist that is sure to get my mind off running and in a fun and energetic place.
What’s the best body compliment you’ve ever received? I got up the nerve to be in a fashion show in college in my senior year. During one of the scenes, [I] had to take off my shirt. When I did that, the women in the crowd went crazy. It changed the entire way I looked at my body.
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR BEST BODY PART? SMILE. SHOULDERS. I THINK THOSE TWO CAPTURE BOTH MY PRESENCE AND PERSONALITY.
Aaron Crutchfield, dramatic-arts instructor and improvisational actor with ImprovBoston
How much do you work out? I usually go to the gym about once and a half per week; when I train for Ultimate Frisbee, then maybe two and a half.
Do you watch what you eat, or does this body just come naturally? I have just started to stop eating when I get full, so I am a “many small plates from the buffet line” kinda guy.
What’s your favorite guilty-pleasure food? Pot brownies! Just kidding. I guess either Cherry Garcia [ice cream] or chocolate-chip cookie dough that is all melty.
You have a great body now, but did you ever go through that “awkward” stage? Do you mean when I played Dungeons and Dragons until 2 a.m. during high school? Or do you mean how could a guy with total asthma discover playing frisbee?
If you could have anyone else’s body, whose would it be? Barry Sanders, a wicked cool, totally strong guy, or Michael Jordan, who is a master of dexterity. Since I wish I could dunk, I guess I would choose Jordan.
Favorite exercise? Just plain old playing catch with friends on a beach, or a plush green field, with a little wind to really send the frisbee — but in a gym, I would say dumbbell presses followed by crunches.
Least favorite exercise? Rush-hour traffic! Just sitting, ugh! But really, maybe upright rows, because you need good form and it never looks like I am lifting much!
What’s the best body compliment you’ve ever received? One time my buddy’s little sister said I had killer calves.
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR BEST BODY PART? THAT WOULD BE EITHER MY ARM, OR MY PASSIONATE HEART, AND I USED TO HAVE A PRETTY GOOD LIVER.
Danielle DiGiorgio, special events manager at Felt
How much do you work out? Four to five days a week.
Do you watch what you eat, or does this body just come naturally? I would have to say that I don’t really watch what I eat, but I enjoy healthy food, which is probably why I have a healthy diet. I eat pretty much anything I want; I just try to do it in moderation. That is the key!
What’s your favorite guilty-pleasure food? Buffalo wings with blue cheese washed down with a Stella draft beer, and anything with chocolate, of course!
You have a great body now, but did you ever go through that “awkward” stage? I would say freshman year of college. Awkward is a nice way to put it; I like to call it the freshman 20! But that was probably due to pledging a sorority and having the typical college diet: Bud Light, pizza, and whatever else is available after 2 a.m.
If you could have anyone else’s body, whose would it be? Nicole Scherzinger, lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls. I just think she is the most beautiful woman all around.
Favorite exercise? Arms.
Least favorite exercise? Legs. I have to psychologically pump myself up to get through it.
What’s the best body compliment you’ve ever received? I would have to say being nominated for this issue! I would have never thought to enter myself!
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR BEST BODY PART? I WOULD HAVE TO SAY MY WAIST, THANKS TO ALL THE CURVACEOUS WOMAN IN MY ARMENIAN/ITALIAN FAMILY.
Jonathan Cardoza, cardiac nurse at Tufts-New England Medical Center and gross human anatomy lecturer at Boston University
How much do you work out? My workout schedule varies greatly from week to week. Some weeks I work out just one day, others six. In an ideal week, I would lift four days, cardio five days, with something else thrown in the mix, like yoga.
Do you watch what you eat, or does this body just come naturally? I have found that diet is the biggest component to how my body looks. I don’t do anything crazy, never too much protein — I follow the food-guide pyramid: low fat, high fiber. Just like your grandparents.
What’s your favorite guilty-pleasure food? Ice cream. I’ll always consume the entire container regardless of size, or until I am so full that I’m winded.
You have a great body now, but did you ever go through that “awkward” stage? I’ve had about 20 years of “that awkward phase,” or rather a series of them. By the time I graduated high school I was about 210, no muscle. Then in college I dropped down to 160, still no muscle. Now I am 185, never been bigger, never been leaner.
If you could have anyone else’s body, whose would it be? I don’t know; I’ve never made ideals like that. Pat Sajak, is that hot?
Favorite exercise? I love to run outside at night. When I started running, I hated it for the first six months. Now it’s peaceful to go run for an hour at 1 a.m. — it’s really peaceful and quiet in Boston.
Least favorite exercise? I hate doing abs. Even when I force myself to do it, it’s still half-assed.
What’s the best body compliment you’ve ever received? My favorite compliment came from a patient’s granddaughter who was around seven. We were discussing cardiac arrhythmias when she interrupted to ask if I was a dentist. When I asked why she would think that, she said, “Because your teeth are so white and shiny.” I totally melt for kids, and my patients who are from the 80-80 club. Eighty years old, eighty pounds.
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR BEST BODY PART? MY BEST BODY PART IS MY LEGS; I NEVER MISS A WEEK OF DOING LEGS.
Christine Streeter, Pilates instructor at Studio Elle Pilates
How much do you work out? I do Pilates and spinning at least three times a week. In addition to that, I participate in a lot of seasonal activities: snowboarding, cross-country skiing, kayaking, hiking, and walking my dogs.
Do you watch what you eat, or does this body just come naturally? Definitely watch what I eat. I mainly stick to a healthy diet and try to let my body tell me what it needs, but I have my moments. I love sweets, so I try to restrict myself so that I don’t overdo it.
What’s your favorite guilty-pleasure food? Hmmm, there are so many! I’d have to say frozen custard from Abbott’s in Rochester, New York, which fortunately you can’t get around here.
You have a great body now, but did you ever go through that “awkward” stage? From 18 to 25, I couldn’t get it together; I struggled with my weight. I finally figured it out in my mid-20s and am very happy to have it behind me!
If you could have anyone else’s body, whose would it be? Heidi Klum; longer legs would be great.
Favorite exercise? Pilates; it completely changed my body.
Least favorite exercise? Running, crunches, aerobic classes.
What’s the best body compliment you’ve ever received? I get compliments on my arms and calves a lot, but the best one was from a woman I was talking to at the beach. She said that I was the only person on the beach who should be in a bikini. I’ve worked really hard on my body, so it was nice to have someone recognize it.
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR BEST BODY PART? MY ARMS, BUT I’M REALLY PROUD OF MY ABS; THEY TAKE A LOT MORE WORK.
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Wynne Corazzelli, project manager
How much do you work out? Almost every day.
Do you watch what you eat, or does this body come naturally? I try to eat well. I have been a vegetarian since I was 12.
What’s your guilty-pleasure food? Cheez-Its and Oreo cookies.
You have a great body now, but did you ever go through that “awkward” stage? Freshman 15 in college was probably my most awkward stage.
If you could have anyone else’s body, whose would it be? Eva Longoria.
Favorite exercise? Running.
Least favorite exercise? Squats.
What’s the best body compliment you’ve ever received? Some of my friends have said they wished they had a body like mine.
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR BEST BODY PART? MY TUMMY.
George Hatzikostantis, nutrition management
How much do you work out? Six days a week, two to three hours a day.
Do you watch what you eat, or does this body come naturally? Very strict diet, high protein, well-balanced nutrition. I had to work very hard to look the way I do!
What’s your guilty-pleasure food? I don’t cheat often, but blueberry pie is [my] weakness.
You have a great body now, but did you ever go through that “awkward” stage? I was pretty skinny growing up, and I was 6’2”. Thank God I eventually grew into my height.
If you could have anyone else’s body, whose would it be? Nobody’s. I’m happy the way I am.
Favorite exercise? Squats, shoulders, chest, arms.
Least favorite exercise? None. I love them all.
What’s the best body compliment you’ve ever received? “Oh my God, what’s that, a 20-pack?”
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR BEST BODY PART? ABS.
[Photos by Tim Gray
Directed by Michael Diskin
Hair Services provided by Leon Liu, Talia Wildes, and Antonio Pagano of Vidal Sassoon Salon]
