Meet the lifestyle coach, nutritional expert, business owner and fitness competitor model who is all about inspiring people to become the best version of themselves…
Sensational photo shoot, Jodi, congrats. How do you feel?
AMAZING, humbled and grateful! I am so thankful for all the people who made this possible and believed in me. The crew made me look and feel so beautiful and I had so much fun.
Well, you look gorgeous and fit. What is your best asset?
My height and my build. Being five-foot-eight and a former fitness competitor who competed in 42 fitness competitions, I still work out to maintain muscle but keep sexy curves. I’m also a very empathetic person and have a way to make people feel calm and good about themselves.
Give us a little more background about you and your life story so far.
I grew up in Tyndall, South Dakota USA – a town of 1,200 people – and attended South Dakota State University where I graduated with highest honours in biology (pre medicine) with minors in chemistry and health science. I was planning on going to medical school at the time but then realised my love for fitness and nutrition. I became a certified personal trainer and nutritionist and competed in 42 fitness competitions with 76 titles in fitness, figure, bikini and sports modelling. I won the Natural Olympia twice and worked for numerous nutrition companies and also did a lot of fitness modelling at the time. In 2014 I created and formulated 15 different flavours of protein bars, the Em-Power protein bar (APN Crave protein bar) which was nationally distributed throughout America. I also hosted my own TV Talk show on WCOB which focused primarily on health and fitness. I have continued my love for health, fitness and modelling by building my health coaching and body sculpting business and helping other men and women build their dream body.
Wow, amazing! So, what would people be most surprised to know about you?
I was a WOW (Women of Wrestling) superhero while living in Los Angeles. Also, growing up in South Dakota I spent every weekend hunting, fishing or camping with my family – I know how to seine minnows!
Nice one! What made you become a fitness model and competitor?
I knew as a child I wanted to do fitness competitions from the moment I saw Fitness America on TV. I used to dance and flip around the living room trying to copy their moves.
What is the best advice you can give our readers on how to get and stay fit?
Find something you love and stick with it. Consistency and learning to eat a balanced diet is the key.
You are a certified health, fitness and nutritional expert, lifestyle coach, product representative, personal trainer and model. How do you juggle these different jobs?
You always make time for things you love! Love what you do, and you will never work a day in your life.
What’s the best thing about being an Influencer?
Connecting to so many different people around the world – I’ve met so many amazing people through social media and a lot of amazing opportunities have come my way thanks to social media.
What have you learnt about men over the years?
All men are not bad! Just because you get one or two bad apples doesn’t mean they are all bad.
What’s one thing men should always remember about women?
Women are pretty simple, give us attention, love and communication and we are happy.
What do you look for in a man?
Hardworking, honest, attractive and has his own career.
How have you been coping with these crazy COVID-19 times?
Last year was a sad time for many. I have always been an optimistic person, so I used this time to really focus on being the best version of myself. I want to be able to help people more, work harder toward my dreams and take on any opportunity that comes my way. It breaks my heart to see that some people are still out of work.
What’s the first thing you will do once all travel restrictions are lifted?
I’m heading to Miami in July to compete in the Miss Bikini U.S. competition and would love to get out of the country in the next year. Australia is on the top of my list — I have not been there yet!
Besides koalas and kangaroos, what else do you know about Australia?
The Australian Food Guide Pyramid is different than the U.S. in that it contains herbs and spices as part of the nutritional guidelines.
What’s one thing you would like to change about the world?
Teaching people more about health and nutrition and the power of meditation. Sickness and disease can be cured by eating a balanced diet and everyone deserves a life full of health and happiness.
What’s next for you? Any exciting projects on the horizon you can share with us?
Oh my God, I am working on so much stuff! I have always been a very highly motivated individual but I want to continue modelling, and being a role model to other women, as well as helping as many men and women look and feel their best! ■
Status Update
NAME: Jodi Tiahrt
BORN: May 11
HOMETOWN: Tyndall, South Dakota USA
LIVES: Las Vegas, Nevada USA
FIVE WORD SELF-DESCRIPTION: “Intelligent, hardworking, humble, down- to-earth, funny.”
PHOBIAS: “Bellybuttons and snakes.”
LIFE MOTTO: “Live the life you love, love the life you live!”
INSTAGRAM: @joditiahrtfitness
Photographed By RYAN DWYER (@LETSHOOT)
Interview By SANTI PINTADO (IG: @SPINTADO)
Hair & Make-Up BY TAYLOR JAZZ (IG: @TAYLOR_JAZZ)
Produced By MAIN STREET PRODUCTIONS (IG: @MAINSTREETPRODUCTIONS)
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