“ He is my coach and nutritionist , and he also knows how to push my buttons , in the wrong way and the right way ,” Lequeux says . “ The gym is where he is no longer my husband and just my coach . He breaks me in there every time and has no remorse for me . This is what my type of character needed , someone to push me around in the gym and test my limits .”
Lequeux has taken her newfound knowledge and passion to new heights , as seen by her
600,000-plus followers on Instagram . She is still adjusting to her new levels of success and notoriety . “ I don ’ t really feel popular or known until someone stops me on the street for a photo , which is so strange to me — I don ’ t know if I ’ ll ever get used to it ,” she says . “ I think I project an honest image . I really try to portray me in the raw , if you will , and be completely transparent with my beliefs and my knowledge .”
She is set to launch her new website ( fitbyvalen . com ) and YouTube channel , hoping it helps even more people succeed as she has . “ I ’ ll provide people with several options of personal coaching — with me by your side along the way . Or you can purchase a different plan where you can take general nutrition advice , recipes , supplement advice , and daily workouts for a more on-yourown approach .”
124 FLEX | JANUARY 2018