Annabel DaSilva (born October 11, 1993) is a Bikini model and an IFBB Pro Competitor. From battling Bulimia nervosa and Body dysmorphic disorder to becoming a famous Fitness model, Annabel DaSilva has a truly inspiring transformation story.^[6]

Annabel DaSilva is a rising fitness talent hails from Brazil but now residing in India. From a young age, Annabel wanted to become a model.

Her interest in modeling was so great that Annabel finished high school at the age of 16 and decided to travel the world doing modeling instead of continuing with her education.

However, this is where things started going downhill for her.

Shortly after entering the world of modeling, Annabel realized it totally distorted her image and self-confidence.

She developed an unhealthy relationship with food as a way of adhering to the standards of the modeling industry.

Annabel started modeling at a tender age of 16, right after finishing high school.

At first, this was her dream job.

But she quickly came to realize the restrictions this lifestyle set upon her.

Annabel was constantly on her toes when it came to her diet and training.

This made her feel terrible and led to body image issues.

It wasn’t until she decided to replace constant travels and the restrictive lifestyle of a Bikini model with the weight room, that her life began changing for the better.

After years of working out and changing her perspective on foods, she went on to sculpt a body that now inspires others.

Annabel lifts weights about 5 times per week, with each workout lasting 90 minutes.

She has a few rules for having a great workout.

These include:

In 2014, while she was still doing bikini modeling, Annabel had one goal and one goal only – to look slim and have abs.

She says she“ate like a bird, took fat burners, and would chew foods and spit it out”.

But one morning, she says she woke up and was hit with a realization of how unhealthy her habits were.

This was the turning point for Annabel.

From here on, she started making radical changes in her diet.

This included adding more healthy fats and lean protein, along with some carbs for energy.

Annabel likes to load up on calories before and after training.

This not only keeps her full of energy but also delivers the nutrients needed for muscle repair and growth.

She has Oatmeal with Bodybuilding supplement as a pre-workout meal, and Sweet potato, Tuna, and eggs for post-workout.

Annabel doesn’t have a gym coach or mentor, but a few close friends that she listens to for guidance.

“I’m lucky to have people like that in my life,” says Annabel.

The first person she looked up to was Mia Hamm, an American retired footballer. Mia was a role model for Annabel growing up, and has been an influential figure on her fitness journey too.

She has active accounts on Instagram^[4] and Facebook^[5]