Bikini Diaries Unfiltered - My Transformation

The USN Face of Fitness - Do Not vote for ME… There have been numerous “shares” and “likes” and requests to vote for the top 32. I have given reasons why I would love to be the USN Face of Fitness ambassador. Let me repeat; “USN Face of Fitness” ambassador. Do I want to win? YES! However there can only be one female on the cover, and in all sincerity I wish all the top 32 ladies the best. We all have various reasons for entering, I have written and spoken about why you should vote for me; but let me explain to you why you should not vote for me. (Yes, you read correctly)  Reasons why you should NOT Vote for me to be USN Face of Fitness 1.        Your prefer a role model that is “unrealistic” because then you do not have to live up to your own higher standards. I am a real female, I am not the skinniest, I have had my own food disorder, I have been depressed, I have had my heart broken and I too want to simply veg out on the cou...

If you know me, and you have read my posts, you will know my ONE of my many goals is to Win The Fitness Cover Model competition. I have however, encouraged a few of the other amazing fitness ladies I have met to enter! To be told that, this is my dream and they do not want to “step on my toes”. Yes that is the truth! Firstly : I am confident enough in who I am, to wish the best for all females, including my fellow competitors. It took me a long time to be proud and confident of “who” I am and who I have fought to become! Secondly : I admire you all for taking on this lifestyle, the dedication, determination, spirit, enthusiasm and hard work is all admirable.  I would rather the wonderful, supportive females who love being in this industry, enter and win, and inspire other females; than have the “wrong” females win for the “wrong” reasons. To me winning the cover, is not about who has the best body or lost the most weight.     To me it is ab...

Inspired by Maylene Kim : Fitness Magazine Cover Model Search 2015 - Post 1

Lately I have been addicted to watching America's next Top Model (ANTP) I have come to the conclusion that, each of the applicant for the USN Face of Fitness should also star in a 10 episode programme. Where we tell our story, and we are coached by various professionals in the industry and then the best female wins. However this is only for the cover but I am taking ideas from Tyra Banks.   This year i am entering the USN Face of Fitness Competition.  Over the next few weeks I will be sharing my story and giving reasons as to why I believe i would make an amazing and inspiring Fitness Model. More importantly why i would be a great ambassador for USN as well as Fitness magazine.  First Letter for Fitness: .... F....  Fun.... Fit ... Fabulous... Fighter ... Freedom   I was glued to the television when Miss South Africa or Miss Universe was on.  I always wanted to enter Miss Tinkerbell, but never had the opportunity. I wanted to be a beauty...

Dedicate yourself to being better than you were the day before ... only compete with yourself... Do not set limits on your potential, challenge yourself...   #fitness #wellness #happiness #success #lifestyle #goals #dreams #WillSmith #motivation #inspiration #dedication #perseverance

Dedicate yourself to being better than you were the day before ... only compete with yourself... Do not set limits on your potential, challenge yourself...   #fitness #wellness #happiness #success #lifestyle #goals #dreams #WillSmith #motivation #inspiration #dedication #perseverance

Good Morning … What a beautiful #FitnessFriday this is going to be! Totally kicked ass at the gym, loved it… Until I had one more exercise to do… This is what happened: A happy friendly Maylene: “Hi, could you please tell me how many sets you have left? Or if I can use the machine in between your sets?” Chick on the machine, gets off and replies, loudly and quite rudely: “Why can you use an other machine, I am very busy and now you want to disturb my workout, there are other machines in the gym!” Ahem… if there was another machine I would use it. AND PEOPLE SAY FITNESS CHICKS WHO COMPETE ARE BITCHY AND THINK A LOT OF THEMSELVES???? Every female I have met who loves fitness have been kind, caring, understanding and supportive of each other. Even if we all step on stage together, we are friendly. When we compete, the other girls support from the audience side. WHY? Because: We are confident and comfortable in our skin. We have all been through our own journey and...

To All The beautiful Ladies ... So often we tend to hide who we are, parts of ourselves whether out of fear or protection, I do not know. What I do know, what took me a while to learn and understand is this...  I am ALIVE for a reason... I have purpose, a vision and I know that God has put me on earth to achieve my life purpose. I believe my life purpose is all about inspiring everyone around me. Ensuring daily I am touching a life, healing a heart, touching a soul with my kindness, generosity, my knowledge and my life lessons. I am uniquely stunning beautiful, always believed i looked so different and wanted to "Look" right and "perfect" however there is NO Right perfect look. WHY? Because we are all unique individuals who look absolutely beautiful the way you are. Once you see your beauty, no one can take that image away from you. Sometimes you find someone who will look at you, as if you are the most beautiful person on earth... keep that picture in your mind. Th...

It simply dawned on me now sitting at The Common Room ... as a freelancer we can be seen as the whores of work places. The only difference being we do not get paid for any sexual favours, but we do get paid to do a job using the talents and skill sets we have. In my mind, that means make me your work bitch, I will work for you but no strings attached. I will satisfy you in ways no one else can because I love what I do and that is what makes me great! I am a personal trainer, yoga teacher and an image consultant, so people pay for me, my time and services I offer. You are either reading this as a freelancer wanting advice, or you are playing with the idea of being a freelancer. Either way, you are looking for what we all crave; Freedom. As William Wallace in the movie Braveheart said " Your heart is free... have the courage to follow it." Do not misunderstand living as a freelancer you work five times harder, you crave knowledge, you are competitive with everyone an...

Interview with Big Frank  I am positive you have heard about Big Frank. If you have not, the you are seriously missing out on knowing one of the most inspiring individuals.  It is the month for Father” Day and I thought it would be suitable to do this interview during this month. I am privileged to have come into contact with this amazing man and honoured to have personal conversations as well as this interview. He has inspired me from afar and the first time I saw his Facebook posts I knew I just had to be a Big-Frank Supergirl!  He has changed lives… he has inspired so many people to get past challenges and the curve balls life throws at you… His message is simply … VICTORY over ADVERSITY..   Full Name :                Frank Budelewski Nick name :              Big Frank My guilty pleasure is … lol... popcorn...