Interview with my amazing coach ... Louise van der Nat

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Interview with my coach… Louise van der Nat

I am one of the extremely lucky few females to have Louise van der Nat as a coach. She won the WBFF Pro Diva Figure Model 2012 and competed in 2013 and came 2nd.... AMAZING!!!!

The first time I saw Louise was at a show I went to watch, The Miss Xtreme. This lady on stage won and her coach “jumped” up and was so excited!
I knew then that I wanted that… I wanted a coach who lived and breathed the industry… who would jump at my achievements … My first picture I saw of Louise, she was in her bikini and I thought “oh my word! This lady has some serious muscles. If anyone can kick me into shape it had to be her, I know I motivate myself but sometime we all need a kick up the A** in the right direction…. 

Then I met Louise, i was so very nervous and she is not giant sized, but she has a giant sized personality and a gorgeous smile to go with her amazing friendly and sunny persona. Trust me thought she also has a fighting spirit so you do not want to get on her bad side.


"In high school, in sport, I had a coach who told me I was much better than I thought I was, and would make me do more in a positive sense. He was the first person who taught me not to be afraid of failure.
Mike Krzyzewski"



I had an interview a few months ago and even though I write a lot, this was a harder interview to complete. I meant to have it done before the 1st WBFF in South Africa, as they say “better late than never”. 

I don’t know how anyone can compete and make it to stage without a coach. I believe what makes my coach absolutely amazing, is that she is a positive, honest, motivating larger than life billboard for the industry.

On a personal level I have been able to transform my body completely, and I must admit I have totally enjoyed dieting and training. I have had my bad days, but having my coach be disappointed in me was a worse feeling than eating any take away’s. However I am still learning and I have a long way to go but with this amazing coach I know I will achieve my goals.

Watching her compete, I was speechless!


 
I am sure you are all interested in finding out more; read on ….
1.       Guilty pleasure…. Wine…
2.       What it means to be a female…. AWESOME!!!
3.       3 self-descriptive words …  Humble, Private and Independent
4.       I start the day with …. Coffee
5.      My favourite exercise is anything that involves back
6.       I love … my family
7.       What is your core message to your fans and aspiring female athletes …. Don’t give up!
8.      What is your proudest moment … winning the WBFF World Championships in 2012 and watching my clients “work it” on stage
9.       Your most memorable moment … Mauritius, a couple of years ago… that’s all I am saying!
10.   Who inspires you? Anyone that can make it through a competition prep
11.   Top 3 songs …. Titanium, Independent love song, and Beautiful People (Theme song for WBFF Worlds 2012)
12.   I am grateful for … My loving and supportive husband “Nicholas”
13.  The moment that changed my life is … the day I started training with my coach Nathan Harewood
14.  If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? A cat … independent and strong
15.   2 items you will never leave the house without… purse and cell phone
16.  Favourite meal … steak
17.   Favourite thing about competing … Competition day… love the adrenalin backstage
18.   What makes a man a gentleman … treating his lady with respect

19.   I love being fit and healthy because … I CAN!!!


So now you know a little more about this amazing lady…  with a drop dead gorgeous body and a smile that can stop a blind person in their tracks… 

A huge thank you to my coach for being such an amazing inspiration, for being with me every step of the way to stepping on stage.

 Thank you for taking me under your wing and guiding me in the right direction on this path of health and fitness. I know i have a long journey ahead of me, and i keep learning more and more everyday. All this knowledge and info and with your amazing support and love of the industry i know i have a bright future, where i can inspire everyone around me.

 
" A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.
John Wooden "(http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/coach.html)







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