Paola Mayfield shot to fame because the charismatic Colombian seeking to discover love within the first season of 90 Day Fiancé, however settling in the US has been a problem each bodily and emotionally. Fortunately, this fierce feminine is now in an important place, and shares how she went from exhausted companion to explosive professional wrestler on this unique chat with M&F.

Paola Mayfield has made no secret of the truth that transferring to the US in 2013, with a purpose to decide to her 90 Day Fiancé companion Russ, got here with its ups and downs. However the couple have weathered the storm and are discovering their groove as a strong couple.

Except for a brand new relationship, Mayfield additionally needed to navigate a complete new food plan: Initially from Bogota, Colombia, the sweetness discovered herself placing on weight when she discovered herself swapping staples from dwelling comparable to recent fruit and home-cooked meals for extra handy quick meals. Again in 2013, on a visit to Lake Hefner in Oklahoma Metropolis, she realized that she couldn’t run round it like she’d hoped. “I moved to United States. I began filming 90 Day Fiancé, and I got here to this new life, new meals,” explains the star. “So, I began consuming lots and since I used to be filming, I used to be not taking note of what I used to be consuming, not taking good care of myself.”

For Paola Mayfield, Lake Hefner turned the equal of the Rocky steps

Across the time she obtained married, Mayfield says she determined to stake inventory of her well being. Whereas the kilos had crept up, the star was annoyed together with her lack of ability to run, and determined to make adjustments to her life-style. She stayed constant and finally made that run round Lake Hefner.

“I really [tried] it like, thrice,” she displays. “First one was 6 miles, then 7 miles, after which for the final one, I used to be in a position to do the complete 9 miles round the entire lake. However having the ability to try this in comparison with after I began, I really feel prefer it’s such a big impact. Folks are inclined to stop really easy, as a result of it’s not straightforward originally, and everyone needs straightforward. However there’s a course of, and there are such a lot of instances that I stop. There are such a lot of instances that I needed to begin over. However the good factor is, I used to be in a position to begin.”

Not solely did Mayfield begin on her health journey, however in 2024 she has gone from that unfit 90 Day Fiancé to the whole different excessive, turning into an excellent match professional wrestler as an alternative. Extremely, it was an opportunity viewing of the film Preventing with My Household, based mostly on Saraya “Paige” Bevis that sparked her need to get within the ring.

Mayfield made her professional wrestling debut in 2021 and has proved her doubters unsuitable. Very similar to different grapplers that appeared on actuality tv first, like The Miz, the star has been anticipated to show that she will be able to dangle in a world the place every little thing is shot dwell because it occurs, and you may’t merely re-do a transfer to get a special digicam angle.

“I do know that due to my background, I do know that I obtained alternatives. But additionally, after I get into the ring I show that I’m greater than only a actuality TV star,” she says. “I’m keen to really take bumps. I’m keen to place my physique in there and provides an important present as a result of I really like this enterprise. I actually I’ve a lot ardour for it.”

Mayfield’s fitter, stronger, professional wrestling physique additionally helped her to win the primary collection of The GOAT, in January 2024, incomes the best to name herself the Biggest of All Time because it pertains to actuality star. She misplaced a tooth on a type of challenges, however now she’s in an setting the place shedding a tooth is a minor inconvenience. Having hit the highway to achieve ring expertise, Mayfield labored for the Nationwide Wrestling Alliance earlier than making the announcement in September, 2024, that she had signed for WOW—Ladies Of Wrestling. Now, the grappler will likely be sharing the ring with imposing foes like The Beast.

Paola Mayfield is keen to pay a heavy value for professional wrestling greatness

To enhance her craft, “The Colombian G.O.A.T.” has been lifting heavy to enhance her potential to throw opponents across the ring, and has switched from being a vegan to consuming meat with a purpose to maintain her muscle constructing and restoration necessities.

In making an attempt to remain lean for the cameras, the professional wrestler explains that meat additionally permits her to eat much less carbs. It’s a personally conflicting problem for Mayfield, who’s an avid supporter of animal welfare, and says that whereas she understands that her personal physique is working higher with animal protein, she is eager to guarantee that all her meals are accountability sourced.

Mayfield’s exercises contain a warmup on the treadmill adopted by a median of three heavy units within the 8- to-12-rep vary for hypotrophy. The star says that she retains monitor of the weights that she lifts, and chases progressive overload for muscle and energy good points. After her health club classes, Mayfield additionally likes to get exterior and run anyplace from 5 to 10 miles relying on how she feels on any specific day.

“I need to be the champion,” she says of her new profession with WOW. “However, in fact I need to make my manner up in the best way it’s speculated to be. I need to show to all the women in there that I should be the following WOW Ladies’s Champion, and I do know that I’ve every little thing it takes. I need to present everyone that it doesn’t matter once you begin so long as you begin with the best intentions. You possibly can accomplish, and you can also make it large.”

Paola Mayfield will make her tv debut on WOW—Ladies Of Wrestling, beginning Jan. 4, 2025. WOW airs on Pluto TV and is in nationwide syndication within the U.S. Test your native listings.

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