Weight Loss YouTube Wonder “AntiShay”

July 7, 2012 by Kymberly Williams-Evans and Alexandra Williams

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Interview with Shanti Marshalla, known as Antishay–one of the most influential weight-loss vloggers in the history of YouTube.

Shanti/ aka AntiShay has impacted the lives of overweight women and men in over 40 countries by telling her weight loss story while losing 70 pounds. In that process Shanti garnered more than 12 milllion YouTube views on her channel, AntiShay.

What makes her journey so motivating and successful to those who listen to her? Let’s find out:

Why do you think you made such an impact to reach more viewers than Trainer Bob, of Biggest Loser and Richard Simmons, for example?
What advice would you give to someone at the start of a weight loss journey, especially if the goal is to lose more than 50 pounds?
What words do you have for people who really resist exercise and need motivation?
The scale – use it or ditch it when on the weight loss journey?

See for yourself what makes Shanti such a beloved, helpful resource for those wanting to lose weight. Visit her YouTubeAntiShay channel.

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About Kymberly Williams-Evans and Alexandra Williams

Identical twins and fitness pros Kymberly Williams-Evans, MA and Alexandra Williams, MAhave been in the fitness industry since the first aerobics studio opened--with them--on the European continent back when leg warmers and thong leotards were the rage. Their fitness experience spans 3 decades on land, sea, and airwaves.

Kymberly has taught fitness on 4 continents in 4 languages for 30 years to more than 10,000 exercisers. She is former faculty at University California Santa Barbara (UCSB) in the Department of Exercise & Sport Studies. IDEA, the International Association for Health and Fitness Professionals tapped her to serve as the inaugural editor for Fitness Edge, a publication devoted solely to group exercise leaders. Finally she knew enough people in the exercise world that she became a three-time nominee and finalist for IDEA’s Program Director of the Year award.

Kymberly also worked the mind attaining a Master's Degree in English. Her true specialty was conducting business writing seminars and helping professionals communicate more effectively in the business world. From hosting an international fitness TV program to serving as grammar expert on a live show, Kymberly has led, moved and grooved with energy and good grammar for all.

Alexandra has been teaching, presenting and writing about fitness for over 25 years (since she was 7 and 1/2)! Currently on staff in the Exercise Studies Department at UCSB, she is also a contributing editor and writer for IDEA Health and Fitness Association's many publications. As an international presenter, Alexandra enjoyed her honeymoon in Venezuela after judging their national fitness championships.

Alexandra has her advanced degree in counseling, which qualifies her to ask nosy questions of her two teens. Combining her love of words and the microphone, she has also had a successful run as a radio presenter, emcee and comedian. She loves to work, so she also writes for her blog and is a frequent guest contributor to a variety of blogs about business and health.

Kymberly and Alexandra are also the Hosts of Fun and Fit on WomensRadio. Fun and Fit offers answers to audiences’ fitness questions, shares Fun Fit Facts, faces Freak Out Fit Facts head on and helps listeners cut through the hype and fat to reach their fitness goals. Learn, laugh and live it up on your road to health and fitness!