I had quite a challenging time during my student years, and I gained a lot of weight very quickly. When I became overweight, I started struggling a lot with my body image and fitness. I hated how I looked, I hated the feeling of my fat jiggling when I walked, and I hated not being able to fit into my favorite clothes!
Being young and impatient, I crash-dieted and pushed my body to the limit in the gym, doing multiple excruciating training sessions a day. I ended up ruining my health, losing my menstrual cycle, and developing mineral deficiencies.
Fast forward — I became a certified personal trainer, nutrition and women's coaching specialist and found healthier yet still effective ways to lose weight and keep it off long-term. I’ve helped dozens of women, won a bodybuilding competition in 2019, and continue to support women around the world through my social media.
I’m passionate about four things.
First, since I’ve visited 33 countries, I consider myself an experienced traveler. People ask me about travel almost as often as they ask about training.
Second, I love collecting experiences more than collecting things. Experiences make life richer and last much longer, while many things don’t.
Third, moving my body makes me happy — I love exploring on foot, swimming in the ocean, lifting weights in the gym, and training with my friends for HYROX.
Lastly, I’m passionate about bettering myself by learning new things and bettering the world by donating to two or three charities.
Here’s what my clients say after their transformative experience with me.
"I'm in my 40s and I've never felt so strong! If you’re looking for a dedicated and professional coach who will inspire and guide you every step of the way, I highly recommend Margarita. Her expertise, enthusiasm, and genuine care for their clients sets her apart."
"I lost over 5kg and dropped 2 clothes sizes in the first 3 months! The best thing about Margarita is that she prepares you to take this journey even in her absence. With everything I learned from Rita, I went from size 20 to now size 12!!!"
"I've gone down from a size 20 to a size 16. From 106kg to 81kg. But my progress is about much more than the numbers - I gained confidence, energy, healthier relationships with food and learned how to deal with my cravings"
Artist and writer
Won 4 first place medals in 4 categories at a bodybuilding show. "Margarita believed in me when I didn't, told me what to eat and how to cook (I'm hopeless), fixed my back problem, taught me posing, grew my back and butt 5x!"
Athlete (Fitness bikini)
"My body has transformed since working with Margarita!! In a year I have gone from a size 12 to 6, which is crazy to think after having 2 babies that would even be achievable. She is kind, understanding and motivating. Her programs are very well rounded and support my goals."
"I was never really a gym fan, but now I’m hooked thanks to Margarita! She challenges me, listens, and tailors every workout to my body type for maximum results. I love how my body has transformed! Highly recommend!!"
Mom and business manager