Kim Kardashian’s Trainer, Melissa Alcantara’s 5 Rules For Making a Fitness Transformation

Melissa Alcantara is best known for being Kim Kardashian’s trainer, and she has a few things to say about changing your life through fitness.

Alcantara shares photos and videos on her Instagram page and has nearly 900k followers there. Numerous people find her inspiring. Here are her five rules for achieving a fitness transformation as published by Shape.

Consistency

She’s a big believer in showing up and doing the work every single day.

No Hacks

Alcantara advises her followers not to fall for cheap tricks and “miracle” products. “It’s about doing many small, healthy things for positive results that build up over time,” she says.

Plan Upfront

You’ll see the results much faster if you plan your workouts and meals in advance.

Attitude

Alcantara believes that staying positive is important. “Feeding your mind negative thoughts yields negative actions,” she says. “The realization that your mind can create your reality is very powerful.”

Long-Term Goals

If your goal is to get in shape for summer vacation, you’re in for a big disappointment. “Commit to a more sustainable regimen for one year before you entertain anything else,” says Alcantara.