How did model and fitness instructor Buffie Carruth, otherwise known as “Buffie the Body,” go from being skinny to having the shape she’s (very) well-known for today?
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BDO: You didn’t always have “the body.” How did you create it?
Buffie: I was skinny throughout my teenage years and early 20’s. My mother and father were skinny, too, but I refused to let genetics have the last say. So I went to see a doctor and he recommended an appetite stimulant. I immediately started gaining weight once I started taking the medication. I went from 119lbs to 173lbs (which is my current weight). It took years to get my body to the point where I was satisfied. But eventually, I was able to create a body that I thought I could never have. Any woman can shape their body with the right exercise and diet. It’s about finding what works for your body and sticking with it. Everyone is not the same and what works for one person may or may not work for someone else. You must have realistic expectations, discipline and tenacity. It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it.
BDO: How difficult is it for you to stay in shape?
Buffie: Exercise isn’t a problem for me, but I often fall off the wagon with my diet. Self-control is not one of my strengths when food is involved. But I am getting better.
BDO: What is your guilty pleasure food?
Buffie: Häagen-Dazs ice cream and pecan cookies!
BDO: Name your least favorite moves at the gym?
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Buffie: Split squats! You’re basically squatting with one leg and it taxes the entire body. It takes a lot of balance and the right shoes.
BDO: What is the one thing people assume most about you?
Buffie: People assume I’m a party girl with a Hollywood attitude. But once they get to know me, they’re baffled that I’m not even close to being like that. I live a quiet, laid-back lifestyle. I love fitness, baking, gardening and sewing. I’m simple.
BDO: What are three things that every woman needs to understand about having a great body?
Buffie:
1. Don’t skip out on carbs and fats. It takes more than protein to build a great body.
2. Don’t be scared to lift heavy weights. Resistance training IS necessary.
3. Allow your body to rest. Rest is just as important as the actual workout.
BDO: What are you doing now and what do you hope to accomplish?
Buffie: I became certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine in 2012 as a personal trainer. So I’m working on starting an online training website for women who prefer working out at home. I just released ”Grade-A Glutes,” which is my first workout DVD. You can purchase it at www.bodynomics.com. My future goal is to create fitness apparel for women. It’s hard finding nice workout clothing for women who are tall, especially if they have big thighs and a butt.
