Mova Fitness magazine

All Female Classic INBA 2012

Fitness Modelling Revealed

The Creatives With Vance Ang

Featured Model In Front of our camerasWith Lawrence Templar

Futurefitness stars

I want to bea Fitness Model

With Ania Borowska

Interview with the Pro Dan Hill

We ask you answer

September 2012Cover Moldel

Dion Panage

Celebrating 1st issue by Mariya Mova

MOVA Fitness Magazine

Contents

4. Celebrating our 1st magazine issueby Mariya Mova

8. All Female Classic INBA 2012Fitness Modelling Revealed

14. The Creatives With Vance Ang

18. Featured ModelIn Front of our camerasWith Lawrence Templar

24. Interview with the ProDan HillWe ask you answer

30. Future fitness starsI want to be a Fitness ModelWith Ania Borowska

38. Be Yourselfby Kishin Thadani

Issue 1 September 2012


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Editor: Mariya MovaDesign: Mariya Mova

Photographer: Mariya [email protected]

Cover Model September 2012, issue 1: Dion Panage

ContributorsINBA, Vance Ang, Lawrence Templar , Daniel Hill, Ania Borowska, Kishin Thadani

Models: Roberta Bertone, Nick CottonPartners: Extremebodygym.com

All content and photos are copyrighted by Mariya Mova

MOVA Fitness MagazineWelcome…… to MOVA Fitness Magazine

Not long ago I was just another girl who was training in a gym and trust me when I started training in a gym (1987). there were not many of us girls in there. It was generally considered as a guy’s sport and the girls were mainly confined to the Aerobics rooms…I Believe that my experience working in the fitness industry (for the last 20+ years) has probably contributed a lot to my current passions. I bought my first camera in 2009 and it was for my birthday. Now I know this was the best gift I could give to myself. And once I got behind the lens I got hooked on Photography. Spending years in front of the camera and having friends who are photographers has offcourse contributed to my new passion. And let’s not underestimate my school education and childhood passion which was the Arts- drawing and advertising was something I always wanted to pursue, but I was not brave enough to do it. Perhaps this was because I always considered my self not good enough and never looked at the option to do it just to enjoy the feeling of it, the feeling of creation. Combining my two passions of fitness and arts just naturally lead me to becoming a Photographer. And the best thing now is that my aim is not to obsessively criticise my self and search whether I am good enough, but rather. it is just to enjoy the creative part of it. Photography is just a journey like anything else, and the love of it, I am sure, will make me go forward and want even more… In this first edition of Mova Fitness magazine I will be featuring my work, and the people I work with. Simply because I believe the people I photograph are not just pretty faces. I feel that each one of them has an amazing story to tell and to inspire me and my readers with stories and pictures that deserves publicity and more exposure…Enjoy the ride with me…

Mariya Mova

Photo: Mariya Mova

All Female Classic INBA 2012

Fitness Modelling Revealed

History:On November 10th 1991, at The

Camberwell Centre in Melbourne,

the newly established and created

organization by Wayne- Australian

Natural Bodybuilding Federation (ANBF)

hosted the first truly Australian Natural

Titles.

The contest was a massive success,

attracting 83 competitors from around

Australia and 1300 spectators.

Importantly, it was the first contest in

Australia to have Olympic standard drug

testing of bodybuilding competitors.

In 1992 Wayne took the first Australian

team of five Natural competitors to

America to compete internationally.

From one contest in 1991, the ANBF

quickly expanded to twelve events

covering every State in Australia (except

NT) and became the country’s largest

bodybuilding organization.

In 1998 Wayne was officially recognised

as the INBA World Vice-President and in

1999 joined with some 20 other countries

and changed the name of the Australian

Natural Bodybuilding Federation to

the International Natural Bodybuilding

Association (INBA).

In 2003, INBA smashed Australian

records by receiving over 200

competitors in their Australian Titles.

For a sport where 30-odd competitors

is the norm, over 200 participants in

an Australian bodybuilding contest is

“success” in headlights. Interestingly, in

this year and for the first-time, the largest

bodybuilding organization in Australia

(INBA) recorded more female members

(52%) than male members.

So much was the growth of females

in the sport by 2003 the first female-

only bodybuilding event was organized

by the then Australian Vice-President,

(now INBA Australian President) Tony

Lanciano. Every year the All Female

Classic produces an amazing event,

loved by those who enter and now

stands as a unique symbol for female

sport. The sport of bodybuilding in

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Photo Mariya MovaCaroline Hutchinson 1st place Novice Fitness Model

Australia since 1990 has changed

dramatically. Who would have imagined,

that in one decade, male domination

in the sport of bodybuilding would

be seriously challenged by female

competitors, and the advocates of

chemical bodybuilding move to the back-

seat.

Some statisticsIn 2005 All Female Muscle & Fitness

Classic - 16/07/05 had overall around 59

competitors.

All Female Muscle & Fitness Classic -

16/07/05

SPORTSMODEL 6 competitors

Ms BIKINI MODEL 3 competitors

Ms FITNESS 5 competitors

In 2006 (World All Female Muscle &

Fitness Classic - 15/07/06) the

SPORTSMODEL category rose up to 11

competitors on stage.

At Present:

In 2012 All Female Classic - 24/06/12

The sports models/ bikini competitors

were as many as 55 and were devided

into different categories like Novice

Bikini Diva 10, Open Bikini Diva 14

competitors, Novice

Fitness Model 11 competitors, Fitness

Model 30Plus 7 competitors, Open

Fitness Model 13 competitors.

Finally there were overall 103

competitors at this year’s AFC 2012,

the event was the first competition in

Australian history (all federations) to be

beamed around the world on Pay Per

View (PPV), an estimated extra thousand

viewers watched from around the world

on their smart phones and computers.

Kelly McConnachie

Laura Debenedictis. 3d place open fitness modelPhoto Mariya Mova

The number of female competitors has

doubled over the years and thanks

to the sport/ bikini and fitness models

categories more and more girls want

to be on stage to showcase their hard

work and fit bodies. The opportunities for

those who get on stage are tremendous

and the events are becoming more and

more famous and recognised by the

media and the industry. Not to mention

the exposure and publicity of all the

competitors presented to them being

on stage. Once upon a time one could

only dream to be on the cover of a

magazine…MFM

Mariya Mova has competed with INBA

in 2004 Physique category taking 3d

place, and in 2008 Intermediate Figure

category taking 3d place as well…MFM

Michelle Licenblat

Mariya Mova on stage All Female INBA 2008

Photo Mariya Mova Rebecca Talevski 1st place open bikini diva

The Creativeswith

Vance Ang

I had the privilege over the years to work with one of the most renowned body-building journalists in Australia and I be-lieve he is very talented as well as amaz-ing and genuine person. Vance Ang’s writing talent is one that never compares to any other writer. The Fitness and Bodybuilding industry is lucky to have such passionate and active talent partici-pating and contributing to the history of bodybuilding writing for magazines and publications and he is now here with me to share his sacred secrets.

How did you start writing?Since an early age I have always en-joyed writing: it has been a prevalent element of my life since my youth where I would write stories which (at the time) were actually inspired by horror writers such as HP Lovecraft, Edgar Allen Poe and Clive Barker. Previously I had also written scripts for short films, which I made alongside my friend Michael Don-nelly who himself was an accomplished actor and model. For me writing is my way of self-expression and the written prose is something I value so much as a means of creating something unique as well as informative. There’s a defi-nite structure to words and unlike im-ages their messages cannot be always so easily interpreted and generalized – therefore I believe words are a more

powerful means of communication. I actually have to thank my mother Bella Ang who was the primary influence that encouraged me to capitalize on my writ-ing proficiency, without her I would not have pursued this at a higher level.

Why did you choose fitness and body-building?I initially selected the topic of bodybuild-ing and fitness since it was always an in-dustry that intrigued me, and (at the time) an industry I knew little about. Seeking to gain more knowledge in something en-tirely different (my academic background is actually in policy analysis) which would broaden my own insights. Furthermore, I believed that mainstream society misin-terpreted the sport and I wanted to prove to others that bodybuilders were deeper than how they are portrayed especially in the media – the bodybuilding community contains some of the most intelligent and wonderful people I have ever encoun-tered, a number of whom (like yourself Mariya) have become close and valued friends of mine. The other byproduct to this is that it caused me to re-evaluate my own fitness, subsequently improving my physique and since then training has become an integral part of my lifestyle. Therefore it is fair to say that bodybuild-ing has changed my life for the better.

For me writing is my way of self-expression and the written prose is something I value so much

as a means of creating something unique as well as informative.

What makes you motivated?I draw my motivation from several lumi-naries in the sport, all from various back-grounds and all equally important to me. NABBA/WFF World President Graeme Lancefield is a very important influence for me, as Graeme is that perpetual professional and articulate gentleman who is regarded as a living legend. In terms of writing, master trainer Ingrid Barclay re-mains a big influence on me as she has been since my teen years. The larger than life innovator Tony Doherty (IFBB Pro Director) always amazes me with what he has achieved, his charisma is magnetic. Creative tal-ents such as Maria McCart-er (ANB Victorian President) and Jason Woodforth (INBA Vice President) are notable for their revolutionary con-tributions to natural body-building. Also Ian Collins of the Melbourne institution known as Evelyn Faye has always been supportive and encouraging – the man is a wealth of knowledge. It’d be remiss of me not to men-tion former bodybuilding champion Matthew Simon who has been an incredible support and a close friend.

It is people such as these that have achieved greatness and continue to in-spire and motivate me.

Photo Mariya Mova


Are there any highlights you’d like to mention?There are so many it’s hard to answer that question; obviously attending large events such as IFBB Grand Prix’s or NABBA International Events are always high up on the list of highlights. Un-doubtedly interviewing international stars is always a buzz especially in liaising with people such as Rich Gaspari, Erin Stern, Larissa Reis, Flex Wheeler, Alicia Harris and many others. Thanks to the magazine I have been fortunate enough to interview famous celebrities such as WWE Star turned Hollywood actor David Bautista and TV reality star turned WWE entertainer Mike Mizanin. Like any body-building fan, I would like to meet with the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger one day as well as the gorgeous Rachel McLish – that’s certainly two things I‘d love to do in this lifetime. How do you keep track on all the fitness and BDB news and gossip?Those who know me will recognize that I am a traditionalist in every sense – to acquire news I rely simply upon email-ing several industry contacts as well as undertaking my own extensive research. A number of people have cited the ben-efits of using facilities such as Facebook, however I do not subscribe to this nor do I have any plans to. What are you dreams and plans for the future?That’s a good question but one that I cannot answer definitively.

Are there any athletes you think we should keep an eye out for?

Well, locally speaking there are a vast number of competitors that have come up in recent years and a few rising stars that have captured industry imagination and these include Jake Nikolopoulos, Tamika Webber, Adam Fennell and Tif-fany Fox. These are incredible talents in their own right and I believe that they are bound for greatness. Dedicated athletes such as these have the capacity to really excel and create big names for themselves and follow in the footsteps of established champions such as (but not limited to) Scott Goble, Lindy Olsen, Rohan Reid, David Kirwin and Jodie Howard. It bears testimony to the quality prevalent within the Australian bodybuild-ing scene. Year after year we’re treated to new and exciting competitors and I think we’re very lucky in that respect.

Is there anyone you would like to thank?Aside from my primary aforementioned motivators, I would like to thank Aus-tralian IRONMAN (Blitz Publications) specifically senior people such as Silvio Morelli (Publisher) and Mark Castagnini (General Manager). It would be remiss of me not to thank Editors both past and present, which include Daniel Hedger and Davin Sgargetta – both very wise and talented guys. The publication has quite literally helped me realize my pas-sion and made me a much better writer and journalist. Also Mariya thanks to you for this opportunity, as you have always believed in me and been a very positive influence. MFM

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Featured Model In Front of our cameras with

Lawrence Templar

Mr Copacabana 2011- 1st

INBA Mr Beach body 2012- 1st

ANB Victorian Male Fitness Model 2012- 1st

Interview withLawrence Templar

I Photographed Lawrence just recently in July 2012. His presence in front of the camera was amazing. I soon found out he accidentally decided to appear on stage and as soon as he did, he became the winner of his first ever competition competing in the male fitness model category. No wonder why…So here is what he has to say:

Lawrence you have such defined abs. When did you start training? Have you done any other competitive sports?I started at the gym when I was 17 on and off but never committed until the age of 19 and once I did have never looked back!

I played under 18’s footy for the Macedon cat when I was in year 12 before that I would skateboard everyday down at the local skate park in Gisborne.

You took the stage as soon as you steped up. When did you decide to compete?It was actually a spur of the moment thing was in the crowd at the INBA Comp in May watching a mate Tom Mckenna who came 3rd on the day and everyone one there

was telling me to jump up on stage for the Mr Beach body so I went back stage got a slap on tan and ended up taking it out at 1st place, since then after realizing how fun it is have competed in ANB Victorian Male Fitness model and came first in that as well.

What Competitions you have done and titles you won?

Mr Copacabana 2011 1st

INBA Mr beach body 2012 1st

ANB Victorian Male Fitness Model 2012 1st

ANB ASIA PACIFIC Fitness Model of the year 13th out of 35.

What are your future plans and goals?

Future Plans for me would be to have the chance to travel over to America and compete in a higher level of competition and to get a full paid sponsorship.

What is your diet and training? Do you eat lean all year around? What is your favorite cheat meal?

Ill start with the cheat meal can’t go past a couple of blocks of chocolate would have to be my favourite,

Training is usually 5-6 day split of weights and diet is always 6 or more meals a day containing protein carbs and good fats always spaced around 2 and a half to 3 hours apart.

I usually sit around 7-8% body fat all year round but drop down to about 4-5% for a comp/ photo shoot and of course summer.

You are working as a personal trainer? Do you have any specific training approach? How do you train your clients?

Yes I am currently working as a personal trainer in Melbourne Central Fitness First and have been for the past 3 years

I mostly have clients with goals in the line of toning up and putting on some size but also specialize in weight loss and strength and conditioning, and as for training them it would be different for every person as lets face it everyone is their own person and has different goals and needs.

Anything else you want to add?

If anyone has any questions about training or diet or even just a question about me feel free to contact me though my facebook fan page:

www.facebook.com/templarlawrence

Thank you.MFM


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MM: Hi Daniel. You are for the second year in a row on stage for the IFBB Australian Pro Grand Prix Melbourne, do you like coming to Australia?

D: Australia is always a very special place for me to visit. The enthusiasm for Bodybuilding and contact to the fans are making it well worth having such a long flight. I always been here only for a very few days but it is a place I could definately spend a longer vacation. MM: When did you start training?

D: I always been very active as a child. After competitive swimming from the age of 6-12 i started playing Handball as teenager.

As getting physically stronger became an issue in this sport i joined the local gym at 14 years.

I realized that I am more an individual athlete than a team player and so bodybuilding became bigger to me.

In chinese horoscope i am a Tiger and I truly can indentify a lot of these characteristics to my behaviour. Furthermore I been stuying arts in School as a main subject.Bodybuilding seems like meant to be for me. I can combine my dedication as a loansome warrior in the gym with the spirit of an artist, working with my heart and sweat on a single masterpiece which happens to be my own physique

Interview with the Pro

Dan Hill

We ask you answer

IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Daniel Hill for Mova Fitness magazine

MM: What are your competition achievements so far? When did you become a Pro IFBB competitor?

D: I competed the first time when i was 18 years old. I choosen a Small show called German Newcomer Nationals which is a Show you can only compete in your rookie season. Unfortunately or i can also say luckily, there been 10 Teenagers competing in my class and i won right away.I didn’t know anything about photoshoots yet and i just loved the “sport”. At this point i can really say it still was a sport only to me.

After three years competing and winning the German Junior Overall Title in each year, I also won the IFBB Junior

Worldchampionship 2007 in Hungary.It was a drug tested show and 36 athletes in my weightclass competed there. Each and everyone of them was the national Champion of his coutry in junior division and it was a gathering of almost every Nation in the IFBB.

It was a phenomenal experience to win the Overall title and it enabled me to apply for the Pro licence.There are mostly no pro qualifier shows in Europe and you basicly have to Win titles for being allowed to make your petition for the lincence.The IFBB headquarters of your Country afterwards decide if they issue the licence or not. It didn’t feel ready at that point as I still looked at Bodybuilding from the sports aspect only, but i was

blessed having Ed Connors encoraging me to get the licence. I am grateful for this advice he gave me, which changed my life into good and I am proud I was able to believe in my dream and take the risk to change my life.

MM: You are also an international cover bodybuilder model (recently featured on the Australian Iron Man cover page, how did you achieve this success?

D: 3 weeks before my Pro debut in 2010 I had a photoshoot with famous photographer Mike Neveux in his aterlier. I took another half year until the feature and cover came out and month by month I heard from new countries where it was Features as well. Such As Japan, Italy or right here in Australia MM: What is your ultimate dream when it comes to achieving your goals? What makes you to stay motivated?

D:Short term i will enjoy all the opportunities and experiences Bodybuilding brings me.Travel around the world, meeting interesting people, make friends and money on the way and capturing everything on video and picture.

This is annother blessing Bodybuilding has brought to me... It documents basicly my whole life and someday I can lean back and just be proud of what i did.Ultimately I want to achieve

something i can be proud of. Look back on an amazing and fulfilling career and i want and enjoy spending as much time as possible with my (hopefully) many childreen and wife. I am a single child myself and i always wanted to have a big Family in the future.

MM: What is your diet during competition preparation? Do you have any secrets?

D:I keep the carbs high indtead of lowering them. For a tall and heavy guy like me it is nearly impossible to fill up again once you are deep in dieting and empty. In this way I also keep ms metabolism burning and i can adjust and control it better. Especially for a two Year dieting and photoshoot marathon, this was the only way to go.

MM: What is the most important tip when it comes achieving a physique like yours?

D: There is no real secret to it.If I can do it, you can. It all comes down on how bad you want it and if you believe in yourself enough.I believe that anyone has the potential to reach everything he ever wants as long as it is in harmony with the inner self. You need to find yourself and your true passion inside and once you found it, you cannot stop yourself from becoming successful as long as you stay true to yourself in every way on every day.

MM: What advice would you like to share with Mova Fitness Magazine readers and fans?

D: Stay true to your visions and feelings. You know the right way if you only listen close enough to your heart and soul.

Never let somebody tell you that you are not good enough. The first step before anybody in theworld believes it, is you have to believe it!

I had the privilege to work with Dan Hill in 2011, our photo shoot was actually suppose to be at a gym, but at that time we couldn’t access the gym and we had to shoot out doors, in a hot and sunny day. I am still glad to have been able to work with such elite and world known international athlete.

Thank you for this amazing opportunity to be able to work with you and have you in front of my camera! Congratula-tion on your recent achievements and I wish you all the best! MFM

Photo Mariya Mova

Future fitness stars

I want to be a Fitness Model

With Ania Borowska


Photo Mariya Mova

Ania Borowska: Athlete, Fitness Competitor, Fitness

Model (age - 28):

Education: Bachelor of Food & Nutrition

at Deakin University, Personal Training

- Master Trainer at Australian Institute

of Fitness, Bachelor of Multimedia at

Swinburne University, Tanya Modeling

Agency modeling certificate.

Bio:Fitness Industry became huge part

of my life since 2005 when I joined

Fitness First Clubs. It was a hobby

that turned into career. I lost 15 kg, I

have transformed my body and my life

and never looked back. I started as a

Membership Consultant, working close

with gym members, advising them on

correct exercising techniques and diet.

I also worked in modeling for a few of

Melbourne’s agencies such as Dare

Promotions, Real People Agency and

Azure Management. I’ve completed

modeling course at Tanya Modeling

Agency. Now I’m studying Food &

Nutrition at Deakin University and

starting my Personal Training business.

Professional Experience:Community Network Advertising &

Marketing Agency - Marketing Rep

Fitness First Membership Consultant,

Promo Rep at TAFE

Australian Open - Hostess with Dare

Promotions

Tropix Beverages - Hostess with Dare

Promotions

Media Tree Australia - Hostess with Dare

Promotions

Privately:To me fitness, exercising and healthy

eating is a way of life. It’s a lifestyle and

choice I make everyday.

Through fitness and healthy eating

my body becomes the best it can be. I

love the transformation. Its a constant

work on improving my body shape and

becoming stronger mentally. Being

healthy, strong and knowing that you are

really looking after your self is incredibly

rewarding. Its my way to happiness.


Photo Mariya Mova

Diet (1600 cal): Breakfast: cup of Oats with berries and 2 spoons of fat fee greek yogurtSnack 1: 10 almonds and Protein ShakeLunch: 120g Chicken with SaladSnack 2: Grilled Pumpkin, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes & 80g Chicken (pre-workout)Dinner: Large bowl of steamed veggies: beans, broccoli, capsicum, spinach & 120g grilled fishSnack 3: Casein Protein Shake Training:

Mon: Morning cardio,evening: weights - legs & abs

Tue: Morning weights - chest & shoulders, evening: bikram yoga

Wed: Morning weights - back & abs,evening: bikram yoga

Thur: Evening weights - bice & trice

Fri: Morning cardio, evening: weights - abs

Sat: day offSun: bikram yoga or gym: dead lifts

Future plans & goals:My long term goal is to continue to train hard, or train harder, improve my body composition and one day compete in figure bodybuilding competition. At the moment I’m concentrating on my Personal Training & Nutrition Business and preparing to compete in fitness model category. In the future I would love to help others find their path in life, with my support of nutritionist, personal trainer, counselor, psychologist or just agood friend.To contact Anna email at [email protected]

The goodness of

Chestnuts

Chestnuts are classed as temperate nuts.

Chestnuts, unlike other nuts, contain very little fat or oil and mainly contain complex carbohydrate (50%) and water (40-45%), with small amounts of protein (5-10%). Traditionally, chestnuts are roasted over an open fire or in the oven

(slit first and roasted on medium heat for 25-30 minutes, turning over after 15 minutes), but they can be boiled, steamed or grilled too in sweet or savoury recipes.

Chestnuts contain low quantities of sodium and they are also gluten and cholesterol free. Compering to other calorie values chestnuts are 3 times less in calories. 100 grams is only around 180-200 calories. Chestnuts can be dried and milled into flour, which can then be used to prepare breads, cakes, pancakes, pastas (it is the original ingredient for polenta,[5] known in Corsica as pulenda), or used as thickener for stews, soups, and sauces.

Chestnuts (raw, peeled) Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 820 kJ (200 kcal) Carbohydrates 44 g Sugars 11 g Fat 1.3 g Protein 1.6 g Water 60.21 g Vitamin A equiv. 1 μg (0%) Thiamine (vit. B1) 0.144 mg (13%) Riboflavin (vit. B2) 0.016 mg (1%) Niacin (vit. B3) 1.102 mg (7%) Vitamin B6 0.352 mg (27%) Folate (vit. B9) 58 μg (15%) Vitamin B12 0 μg (0%) Vitamin C 40.2 mg (48%) Calcium 19 mg (2%) Iron 0.94 mg (7%) Magnesium 30 mg (8%) Phosphorus 38 mg (5%) Potassium 484 mg (10%) Sodium 2 mg (0%) Zinc 0.49 mg (5%)


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‘‘ When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everyone will respect you. ‘‘Lao Tzu (6th century BC) Ancient Chinese spiritual leader

and founder of Taoism

Do you realise just how amazing and

magnificent you are? Sometimes it can

be very difficult to see these qualities

within yourself, particularly when we

compare ourselves to others that we

assume have these very qualities in

larger amounts! But in reality, we all

possess greatness within ourselves

and have the ability to live a life of

true happiness and inner peace. A key

to recognising your own magnificent

attributes is to ‘Be yourself’. In my

opinion, this means to live and act

according to what ‘feels right’ within

your own heart and in the process

become the best you can be from a

position of your own values and desires.

I would like to further explore this

principle and finish the article by offering

some simple steps to ‘being yourself’.

Be Yourself!By: Kishin Thadani



It is important to understand that we are all unique and have our own journey in this life and once we recognise this, we can begin to embrace it and even celebrate it. This very transformation can bring out a self confidence and love which can have amazing impacts on our lives and how we approach situations and people. We feel at peace with ourselves and have a greater sense of control of our lives by no longer depending on the acceptance of others on how we look, speak, dress, work or socialise.

When we no longer depend on others for acceptance of ourselves, we become secure in our own skin and this energy will become evident to those we interact with.

You may think that by being yourself and doing the things that make you happy it will disappoint or hurt others in the process. What I would suggest to you here is that if you choose to do what you enjoy in life, without intentionally hurting or enforcing your will on others in the process, then other people will actually come to value your honesty and consistency. At the end of the day, everyone has a right to their opinion and to make their choices in life and so do you.

Finding and being yourself is a lifelong progression in many ways, as we constantly evolve and mature as individuals. It may be challenging, but it is not a process that should scare you. Here are some simple ways to help you

find your true self and chart a course of happiness on your terms:

Find out what makes you 1. happy.

Reflect on the people, activities, environments and careers that align most with your inner values and that would bring you most fulfilment. Go out on a sunny day in the park and let your mind be emptied of all of its worry and fear and be replaced with the sights and sounds of the calm environment. With this calm state of mind, note the reflections in your mind (perhaps even write them down on paper). It is often said that all of our answers lie within us. By getting rid of the clutter of distractions in the mind, we can actually listen to what our heart, or ‘gut feeling’, is telling us.

2. Make a decision to be yourself.

This step is often the hardest and but once you make the decision it will seem as if all the pieces start to fall into place. To succeed at this step you must be willing to let go of the pre-programmed beliefs about what you think others want from you and how they expect you to act. Replace these with thoughts of accepting yourself as you are and reflecting on the things that make you such a great person. Be proud of these qualities and begin to show them to the world without fear of judgement.

Go after life with passion 2. and purpose.

Tap into your passions and follow them. To be passionate you need to FEEL it within you and choose to value your life and the amazing possibilities it has to offer. I encourage you to relive your childhood innocence by looking at everything you see and experiencing them with wonder and admiration as if it was for the first time. In doing this, I believe that life will be a much more exciting place and you will also begin to apply the same sense of wonder and admiration for your own unique qualities as a person.

View life’s events as 3. learnings for continuous growth, rather than labelling them as positive or negative experiences.

There is no such thing as a failure unless you allow it to be. Choose to learn from your experiences and recognise that we are all unique and can choose to look at an experience from many viewpoints. You may receive negative feedback from your decisions or behaviour, even from loved ones, but if you choose to see the experience as a learning, this can actually be an empowering experience rather than something to feel ashamed about.



“If one advances confidently in the directions of his dreams, and endeavours to live the life which

he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.”

Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) American author and philosopher

We human beings are all unique and display greatness in our own ways. You certainly have your own exceptional talents, abilities, values and life goals; and that is what makes you amazing. It isn’t an easy choice to drop your façade and simply be yourself, but I truly believe that it is one of the most important and fulfilling decisions you may ever make on your life journey.

Good luck!

About the Author:

Kishin Thadani is an aspiring counsellor and life coach that aims to help people of all walks of life to address their life challenges and succeed at living according to their innermost desires. Kishin would love to hear your feedback and thoughts on the article and he is contactable by email at:[email protected]© Kishin Thadani 2012

Hot Shot

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Nicole Wilkins 2nd Place

Figure Champion and

IFBB Olympia Figure

Champion 2011


FitX 2012 IFBB Pro Grand Prix XII

Erin Stern 1st Plase Figure Champion and IFBB Olympia Figure Champion 2010


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In the Next Issue 2- December 2012

Featured Model Nick Cotton

and much more...

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INBA Victorian Natural Physique Titles 2012

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