CSM Fitfluential Issue with Anna Kate Tillison

Features + cover stories CSM 2019 THE FITFLUENTIAL: The Fall-Winter Special Breakthroughs: The Break-outs in Fashion and Fitness

COVER SPECIAL in focus Cover Story Special: CSM COVER GUY: GIUSEPPE LAGUARDIA

the 2019 csm FITFLUENTIAL cover story photographs: BEHIND THE LENS AND BEHIND THE PHOTOGRAPHY:

GIUSE LAGUARDIA

the 2019 csm FITFLUENTIAL ISSUE COVER:

Europe’s Giuseppe Laguardia Visual Reality Creator Photographed by Giuse Laguardia for Center Stage Magazine

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ON THE COVER: GIUSEPPE LAGUARDIA Photographed by GIUSE LAGUARDIA Editor In Chief IAN CARLO BAJADA

Creative Art Director SYBIL GRACE HANN

Deputy Editor JASON STOCKINGER

Associate Editor HOLLY ANDERSON

Executive Managing Editor CARL RICHARD HERRERA

Supported Media Services PHOENIX MEDIA

Feature Director ALEXANDER ANDREW LIM

Publisher VIEWPOINT MEDIA INTERNATIONAL Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Metro Manila Philippines

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Features + cover stories CSM 2019 THE FITFLUENTIAL: The Fall-Winter Special Breakthroughs: The Break-outs in Fashion and Fitness

COVER SPECIAL in focus Cover Story Special: CSM COVER GIRL: ANGIE WILLSON

the 2019 csm FITFLUENTIAL cover story photographs: BEHIND THE LENS AND BEHIND THE PHOTOGRAPHY:

CASEY WITHERS

the 2019 csm SUMMER BODY ISSUE COVER:

Amercica’s Angie Willson FitnessModel.com Photographed by Casey Withers C Withers Media Group

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ON THE COVER: ANGIE WILLSON Photographed by CASEY WITHERS Editor In Chief IAN CARLO BAJADA

Creative Art Director SYBIL GRACE HANN

Deputy Editor JASON STOCKINGER

Associate Editor HOLLY ANDERSON

Executive Managing Editor CARL RICHARD HERRERA

Supported Media Services PHOENIX MEDIA

Feature Director ALEXANDER ANDREW LIM

Publisher VIEWPOINT MEDIA INTERNATIONAL Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Metro Manila Philippines

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ON THE COVER: ANNA KATE TILLISON Photographed by CASEY WITHERS Special Partners & Modeling Agency C WITHERS MEDIA GROUP BRAND MODELS UK SC MODELS MANAGEMENT HUEY IMAGES IMAGES BY OLIPHANT

Digital Collaborators UPFRONT MAGAZINE FRONTVIEW INTERNATIONAL PHOENIX MEDIA

Associate Publisher INNOV8 DIGITAL INC.

Advertising Business Director ANDREW PARK

Senior V.P., Grp. Publishing Director HENRY SY

Publisher VIEWPOINT MEDIA INTERNATIONAL Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Metro Manila Philippines

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CSM COVER MODEL + cover storY ANNA KATE TILLISON: Super Hot + Super Sexy FITFLUENTIAL ISSUE 2019 CSM COVER GIRL CASEY WITHERS Cover Photographer of C Withers Media Group Fitfluential Issue 2019 Go For Great CSM COVER MODELS + cover storIES CRYSTAL MARTIN ANGIE WILLSON Super Hot + Super Sexy FITFLUENTIAL ISSUE 2019 CSM COVER GIRLS PIERROT MULLER TIM MULLER GIUSEPPE LAGUARDIA GARY WARDLE MIGUEL LA CRUZ Super Hot + Super Sexy FITFLUENTIAL ISSUE 2019 CSM COVER GUYS

CSM FEATURES + FEATURE INTERVIEWS Anna Carter Corey Harmon Danielle Plate Dashiell Oliver Garret Birka Jacob Seth Martinez Jamie Wallingford Jaslyn Antonini Karim Khemila Lacy Watson Laura Gainer Lia Drouin Maria Roman Mishak Guichard-Foster Nicole Sanchez Quintin Wilsford Sarah Herse Tanya Bilisoly CSM Photographers + FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHS Casey Withers Jason Oliphant Malvin Hobbs Maya Guez Matthew Thomas Giuse Laguardia Pierrot Muller Tim Muller

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ON THE COVER: CRYSTAL MARTIN Photographed by CASEY WITHERS Special Partners & Modeling Agency C WITHERS MEDIA GROUP BRAND MODELS UK SC MODELS MANAGEMENT HUEY IMAGES IMAGES BY OLIPHANT

Digital Collaborators UPFRONT MAGAZINE FRONTVIEW INTERNATIONAL PHOENIX MEDIA

Associate Publisher INNOV8 DIGITAL INC.

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CSM COVER MODEL + cover storY CRYSTAL MARTIN: Super Hot + Super Sexy FITFLUENTIAL ISSUE 2019 CSM COVER GIRL CASEY WITHERS Cover Photographer of C Withers Media Group Fitfluential Issue 2019 Go For Great CSM COVER MODELS + cover storIES ANNA KATE TILLISON ANGIE WILLSON Super Hot + Super Sexy FITFLUENTIAL ISSUE 2019 CSM COVER GIRLS PIERROT MULLER TIM MULLER GIUSEPPE LAGUARDIA GARY WARDLE MIGUEL LA CRUZ Super Hot + Super Sexy FITFLUENTIAL ISSUE 2019 CSM COVER GUYS

CSM FEATURES + FEATURE INTERVIEWS Anna Carter Corey Harmon Danielle Plate Dashiell Oliver Garret Birka Jacob Seth Martinez Jamie Wallingford Jaslyn Antonini Karim Khemila Lacy Watson Laura Gainer Lia Drouin Maria Roman Mishak Guichard-Foster Nicole Sanchez Quintin Wilsford Sarah Herse Tanya Bilisoly CSM Photographers + FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHS Casey Withers Jason Oliphant Malvin Hobbs Maya Guez Matthew Thomas Giuse Laguardia Pierrot Muller Tim Muller

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Features + cover stories CSM 2019 THE FITFLUENTIAL: The Fall-Winter Special Breakthroughs: The Break-outs in Fashion and Fitness

COVER SPECIAL in focus Cover Story Special: CSM COVER GUY: MIGUEL LA CRUZ

the 2019 csm FITFLUENTIAL cover story photographs: BEHIND THE LENS AND BEHIND THE PHOTOGRAPHY:

MAYA GUEZ

the 2019 csm FITFLUENTIAL ISSUE COVER:

Euro-Australia’s Miguel La Cruz Boxer-Fitness Trainer Photographed by Maya Guez for Center Stage Magazine

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ON THE COVER: MIGUEL LA CRUZ Photographed by MAYA GUEZ Editor In Chief IAN CARLO BAJADA

Creative Art Director SYBIL GRACE HANN

Deputy Editor JASON STOCKINGER

Associate Editor HOLLY ANDERSON

Executive Managing Editor CARL RICHARD HERRERA

Supported Media Services PHOENIX MEDIA

Feature Director ALEXANDER ANDREW LIM

Publisher VIEWPOINT MEDIA INTERNATIONAL Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Metro Manila Philippines

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Features + cover stories CSM 2019 THE FITFLUENTIAL: The Fall-Winter Special Breakthroughs: The Break-outs in Fashion and Fitness

COVER SPECIAL in focus Cover Story Special: CSM COVER GUY: GARY WARDLE

the 2019 csm FITFLUENTIAL cover story photographs: BEHIND THE LENS AND BEHIND THE PHOTOGRAPHY:

MATTHEW THOMAS

the 2019 csm FITFLUENTIAL ISSUE COVER:

Great Britain’s Gary Wardle F45 and Gaz Fit Trainer Photographed by Matthew Thomas for Center Stage Magazine

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ON THE COVER: GARY WARDLE Photographed by MATTHEW THOMAS Editor In Chief IAN CARLO BAJADA

Creative Art Director SYBIL GRACE HANN

Deputy Editor JASON STOCKINGER

Associate Editor HOLLY ANDERSON

Executive Managing Editor CARL RICHARD HERRERA

Supported Media Services PHOENIX MEDIA

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from the editor EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Ian Carlo Bajada

DEPUTY EDITOR Jason Stockinger

CREATIVE ART DIRECTOR Sybil Grace Hann

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COVER PHOTOGRAPHERS Casey Withers Matthew Thomas Pierrot Muller Tim Muller Maya Guez Giuse Laguardia

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Engage to Influence with Fitfluential Issue!

IT’s about THE DRIVING FORCE OF INFLUENCE to equip, enable and empower real people WITH real stories.

The issue focuses on the flourishing talents of new faces and some familiar faces in fitness and fashion.

Refined ladies and gentlemen of this era embrace the new perspective of excellence and exceed themselves to the limit of their careers.

CREATIVIT Y INFLUENCES A VALUABLE CONTENT.

Digital world and its contents is the new jungle that influences the new generation.

Influencer, digital and content marketing are the new trends to motivate or persuade others.

It will continue to develop and evolve. One must keep on top of the industry changes, latest features and team up with like-minded contents and brand ambassadors to thrive.

So, how can you flourish? You have to develop your personal brand because this is your blueprint. It is everything. It’s either you stand out from the rest or you get trampled on. An effective yet authentic influencer or brand is obviously genuine. There’s a thin line of good intentions and toxic deception. Build trust and respect the people you work with. As you influence others, you should continue to grow and stay on top of the creative trends. There are so many resources over the World Wide Web which can help you bring your A-game to the next level. It takes a ton of work to become a thriving influencer, but I hope that after reading this you will feel that this is a passion you are inspired to continue. Eventually, what you have created or you put in will be what you will get back. If creating valuable content or creative delivery is something you are passionate about, you will grow and prosper. Being an innovative influencer comprises the fundamental combination of creativity and strategy; community and originality.

“If creating valuable content or creative delivery is something you are passionate about, you will grow and prosper. Being an innovative influencer comprises the fundamental combination of creativity and strategy; community and originality.”

Ian Carlo Bajada, Editor-in-Chief

ON THE COVER: PIERROT MULLER Photographed by TIM MULLER Special Partners & Modeling Agency C WITHERS MEDIA GROUP BRAND MODELS UK SC MODELS MANAGEMENT HUEY IMAGES IMAGES BY OLIPHANT

Digital Collaborators UPFRONT MAGAZINE FRONTVIEW INTERNATIONAL PHOENIX MEDIA

Associate Publisher INNOV8 DIGITAL INC.

Advertising Business Director ANDREW PARK

Senior V.P., Grp. Publishing Director HENRY SY

Publisher VIEWPOINT MEDIA INTERNATIONAL Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Metro Manila Philippines

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CSM COVER MODEL + cover storY PIERROT MULLER: Super Hot + Super Sexy FITFLUENTIAL ISSUE 2019 CSM COVER GUY TIM MULLER Cover Photographer of Center Stage Magazine Fitfluential Issue 2019 Go For Great CSM COVER MODELS + cover storIES CRYSTAL MARTIN ANNA KATE TILLISON ANGIE WILLSON Super Hot + Super Sexy FITFLUENTIAL ISSUE 2019 CSM COVER GIRLS TIM MULLER GIUSEPPE LAGUARDIA GARY WARDLE MIGUEL LA CRUZ Super Hot + Super Sexy FITFLUENTIAL ISSUE 2019 CSM COVER GUYS

CSM FEATURES + FEATURE INTERVIEWS Anna Carter Corey Harmon Danielle Plate Dashiell Oliver Garret Birka Jacob Seth Martinez Jamie Wallingford Jaslyn Antonini Karim Khemila Lacy Watson Laura Gainer Lia Drouin Maria Roman Mishak Guichard-Foster Nicole Sanchez Quintin Wilsford Sarah Herse Tanya Bilisoly CSM Photographers + FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHS Casey Withers Jason Oliphant Malvin Hobbs Maya Guez Matthew Thomas Giuse Laguardia Pierrot Muller Tim Muller

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Features + cover stories CSM 2019 THE FITFLUENTIAL: The Fall-Winter Special Breakthroughs: The Break-outs in Fashion and Fitness

COVER SPECIAL in focus Cover Story Special: CSM COVER GUY: TIM MULLER

the 2019 csm FITFLUENTIAL cover story photographs: BEHIND THE LENS AND BEHIND THE PHOTOGRAPHY:

PIERROT MULLER

the 2019 csm FITFLUENTIAL ISSUE COVER:

France’s Tim Muller Fit-Fashionable Heartrob Photographed by Pierrot Muller for Center Stage Magazine

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ON THE COVER: TIM MULLER Photographed by PIERROT MULLER Editor In Chief IAN CARLO BAJADA

Creative Art Director SYBIL GRACE HANN

Deputy Editor JASON STOCKINGER

Associate Editor HOLLY ANDERSON

Executive Managing Editor CARL RICHARD HERRERA

Supported Media Services PHOENIX MEDIA

Feature Director ALEXANDER ANDREW LIM

Publisher VIEWPOINT MEDIA INTERNATIONAL Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Metro Manila Philippines

Inquiries & Contact Details

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ON THE COVER: GIUSEPPE LAGUARDIA Photographed by GIUSE LAGUARDIA Special Partners & Modeling Agency C WITHERS MEDIA GROUP BRAND MODELS UK SC MODELS MANAGEMENT HUEY IMAGES IMAGES BY OLIPHANT

Digital Collaborators UPFRONT MAGAZINE FRONTVIEW INTERNATIONAL PHOENIX MEDIA

Associate Publisher INNOV8 DIGITAL INC.

Advertising Business Director ANDREW PARK

Senior V.P., Grp. Publishing Director HENRY SY

Publisher VIEWPOINT MEDIA INTERNATIONAL Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Metro Manila Philippines

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CSM COVER MODEL + cover storY GIUSEPPE LAGUARDIA: Super Hot + Super Sexy FITFLUENTIAL ISSUE 2019 CSM COVER GUY GIUSE LAGUARDIA Cover Photographer of Center Stage Magazine Fitfluential Issue 2019 Go For Great CSM COVER MODELS + cover storIES CRYSTAL MARTIN ANNA KATE TILLISON ANGIE WILLSON Super Hot + Super Sexy FITFLUENTIAL ISSUE 2019 CSM COVER GIRLS TIM MULLER PIERROT MULLER GARY WARDLE MIGUEL LA CRUZ Super Hot + Super Sexy FITFLUENTIAL ISSUE 2019 CSM COVER GUYS

CSM FEATURES + FEATURE INTERVIEWS Anna Carter Corey Harmon Danielle Plate Dashiell Oliver Garret Birka Jacob Seth Martinez Jamie Wallingford Jaslyn Antonini Karim Khemila Lacy Watson Laura Gainer Lia Drouin Maria Roman Mishak Guichard-Foster Nicole Sanchez Quintin Wilsford Sarah Herse Tanya Bilisoly CSM Photographers + FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHS Casey Withers Jason Oliphant Malvin Hobbs Maya Guez Matthew Thomas Giuse Laguardia Pierrot Muller Tim Muller

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Features + cover stories CSM 2019 THE FITFLUENTIAL: The Fall-Winter Special Breakthroughs: The Break-outs in Fashion and Fitness

COVER SPECIAL in focus Cover Story Special: CSM COVER GUY: GARY WARDLE

the 2019 csm FITFLUENTIAL cover story photographs: BEHIND THE LENS AND BEHIND THE PHOTOGRAPHY:

MATTHEW THOMAS

the 2019 csm FITFLUENTIAL ISSUE COVER:

Great Britain’s Gary Wardle F45 and Gaz Fit Trainer Photographed by Matthew Thomas for Center Stage Magazine

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ON THE COVER: GARY WARDLE Photographed by MATTHEW THOMAS Editor In Chief IAN CARLO BAJADA

Creative Art Director SYBIL GRACE HANN

Deputy Editor JASON STOCKINGER

Associate Editor HOLLY ANDERSON

Executive Managing Editor CARL RICHARD HERRERA

Supported Media Services PHOENIX MEDIA

Feature Director ALEXANDER ANDREW LIM

Publisher VIEWPOINT MEDIA INTERNATIONAL Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Metro Manila Philippines

Inquiries & Contact Details

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ON THE COVER: MIGUEL LA CRUZ Photographed by MAYA GUEZ Special Partners & Modeling Agency C WITHERS MEDIA GROUP BRAND MODELS UK SC MODELS MANAGEMENT HUEY IMAGES IMAGES BY OLIPHANT

Digital Collaborators UPFRONT MAGAZINE FRONTVIEW INTERNATIONAL PHOENIX MEDIA

Associate Publisher INNOV8 DIGITAL INC.

Advertising Business Director ANDREW PARK

Senior V.P., Grp. Publishing Director HENRY SY

Publisher VIEWPOINT MEDIA INTERNATIONAL Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Metro Manila Philippines

Inquiries & Contact Details

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CSM COVER MODEL + cover storY MIGUEL LA CRUZ: Super Hot + Super Sexy FITFLUENTIAL ISSUE 2019 CSM COVER GUY MAYA GUEZ Cover Photographer of Center Stage Magazine Fitfluential Issue 2019 Go For Great CSM COVER MODELS + cover storIES CRYSTAL MARTIN ANNA KATE TILLISON ANGIE WILLSON Super Hot + Super Sexy FITFLUENTIAL ISSUE 2019 CSM COVER GIRLS TIM MULLER GIUSEPPE LAGUARDIA GARY WARDLE PIERROT MULLER Super Hot + Super Sexy FITFLUENTIAL ISSUE 2019 CSM COVER GUYS

CSM FEATURES + FEATURE INTERVIEWS Anna Carter Corey Harmon Danielle Plate Dashiell Oliver Garret Birka Jacob Seth Martinez Jamie Wallingford Jaslyn Antonini Karim Khemila Lacy Watson Laura Gainer Lia Drouin Maria Roman Mishak Guichard-Foster Nicole Sanchez Quintin Wilsford Sarah Herse Tanya Bilisoly CSM Photographers + FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHS Casey Withers Jason Oliphant Malvin Hobbs Maya Guez Matthew Thomas Giuse Laguardia Pierrot Muller Tim Muller

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Features + cover stories CSM 2019 THE FITFLUENTIAL: The Fall-Winter Special Breakthroughs: The Break-outs in Fashion and Fitness

COVER SPECIAL in focus Cover Story Special: CSM COVER GIRL: CRYSTAL MARTIN

the 2019 csm FITFLUENTIAL cover story photographs: BEHIND THE LENS AND BEHIND THE PHOTOGRAPHY:

CASEY WITHERS

the 2019 csm SUMMER BODY ISSUE COVER:

Amercica’s Crystal Martin Bikini Babe Bombshell Photographed by Casey Withers C Withers Media Group

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ON THE COVER: CRYSTAL MARTIN Photographed by CASEY WITHERS Editor In Chief IAN CARLO BAJADA

Creative Art Director SYBIL GRACE HANN

Deputy Editor JASON STOCKINGER

Associate Editor HOLLY ANDERSON

Executive Managing Editor CARL RICHARD HERRERA

Supported Media Services PHOENIX MEDIA

Feature Director ALEXANDER ANDREW LIM

Publisher VIEWPOINT MEDIA INTERNATIONAL Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City Metro Manila Philippines

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ANNA CARTER FITFLUENTIAL FEATURE

7TH ANNIVERSARY

Fitfluential

ANNA CARTTER Woman SPECIAL

PHOTOGRAPHED BY CASEY WITHERS DISTRIBUTED BY VIEWPOINT MEDIA INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SUPPORTED BY INNOv8 DIGITAL INC. CONSULTED AND ASSISTED BY RALPH HAROLD DIZON AND RICH HERRERA WORDS AND STYLE BY SYBIL GRACE HANN AND JASON STOCKINGER EDITORIAL CREATIVE BY IAN CARLO BAJADA

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ANNA CARTER FITFLUENTIAL FEATURE

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There will be times when you wonder if it’s worth it, so it’s important to find your motivation.”

ANNA CARTER FITFLUENTIAL FEATURE

PERSONALITY

& IN-DEPTH CONNECTION

CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

ANNA: It’s important to address your state of mind. One way of doing that is by goal setting to continuously get better. Set your goals, hold yourself accountable, and increase the standard as you become comfortable with them. As long as you’re continually beating your best self, you have every reason to be confident in your abilities.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

ANNA: When making decisions, you should think about the long-term effects. A decision made today’s benefit may affect tomorrow’s outcome. Once a decision is made, don’t play the “what if” game with yourself. It does nothing but increase stress on something you can’t change. If it’s something that I really need help addressing, I will ask someone, who is detached from the situation. That is why I hire a coach to help me prepare for competition. It completely removes any questions about the direction I’m headed. It’s much easier for someone else to see how and when you need to make changes to your diet and exercise as we tend to be overly critical of ourselves.

CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

ANNA: Make them remember you. You have to know your audience and treat them as friends. I’m a firm believer that if you treat everyone with kindness and respect, you will receive the same. This gives you an opportunity to inspire others and market yourself.

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

ANNA: Consistency and focus. Stay focused on the bigger picture. One thing that I’ve learned is that nothing ever goes as planned. When that happens, it’s important to stay focused on your goals and your “why”. When you hit these road blocks, a detour is necessary. Just don’t go so far off track that you forget where you were going.

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

ANNA: Competing is not an easy sport. There will be times when you wonder if it’s worth it, so it’s important to find your motivation. Some things that I do to stay motivate are: refer to my beginning photos to remember where I was when I started, remind myself of my “why”, and communicate with my coach. These things help me to stay motivated to push through the lull.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

ANNA: I’ve seen a lot of changes in my body over the last three years, and my conditioning gets better with every year. My coach and I have already formulated a plan to bring a more conditioned physique to the stage in 2020 through diet and exercise.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

ANNA: Confidence IS sexy. You can tell a confident person in her attitude and appearance, showing comfort in her sexuality. She feels just as sexy in at-shirt as she does in lacy lingerie. She holds true to their beliefs and exudes a passion for it. When she speaks, she does so with such conviction that you believe it as well. But she, also, has a gentleness about her that says she still needs the strength of a man.

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ON FITNESS

& ON HEALTHY

LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

ANNA: The short answer is research. Continue learning.

Today’s world is ever-changing. Just as with any profession, trends and technology is ever-changing. They fad almost as soon as it is introduced. Science brings about new discoveries. With new discoveries, comes new ways to achieve goals, so I try to keep an open mind to new ideas that are introduced in the industry and do as much research I can to educate myself on the benefits and drawbacks.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

ANNA: How you diet is more important that how you exercise. You’ve heard the saying, “You can’t out-exercise a bad diet”. Well, it’s true. You must eat for your goals, whether it’s as a model, athlete, or individual.

All of these have different goals and require different nutritional standards to stay healthy.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

ANNA: Along with exercise and nutrition, make sure to get enough sleep. Sleep is just as important as your diet. It helps improve brain function and muscle repair. Towards the end of my competition prep, I just feel tired. I find that if I work in a short nap and add an extra half hour to my nighttime routine, I can think more clearly throughout the day and tackle my workouts as effectively as at the beginning.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

ANNA: Right now, my fitness goals are to prepare for my 2020 IFBB pro debut. So I’m working to improve my physique to bring a much better overall package to the stage.

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

ANNA: I can only speak for myself and my current goals, which are focusing on overall symmetry and conditioning. Since I sit at a desk for eight hours per day, I find that my core and posture can suffer; so, I favor exercises that help strengthen the core and improve balance and posture, like lunges, deadlifts, and squats. Once or twice a week, I do a stretch and plyometric day.

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CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

ANNA: The top two gym etiquette advices that I would stress are to always respect personal space and put your weights back. A sure sign that someone does not want to be bothered during their workout is headphones. It’s simple. If someone has headphones in, they want to focus on their session and appreciate it when they are left alone. It’s difficult to get back into your session when someone breaks your concentration and your muscles get cold. Changing out weights is a part of your personal workout. I don’t enjoy having to put my workout on hold to replace someone’s 100-lbs. plates before I do my drop sets. It’s common courtesy to return your weights when you are done using them.

CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity? Why do you say so?

ANNA: Exercise produces endorphins that stimulate the release of sex hormones, causing increased arousal, but other benefits of exercise are increased self-esteem and energy. Exercise makes you look and feel better. When you look and feel better, your self-esteem soars, making you carry yourself differently and become more appealing to your partner; and, with increased energy, you’re able to engage in sexual activity with a bit more vigor.

CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

ANNA: Oh yes. You’ve heard that you don’t get old until you stop working. The same goes for exercise and proper nutrition. As mentioned before, exercise increases energy; but, with proper nutrition, it also improves memory and quality of sleep and reduces depression and the risk of diseases, like heart disease and diabetes.

CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

ANNA: My advice to anyone wanting to achieve their personal goals is to hire a coach, experienced in exercise and nutrition to help you achieve your goals. After years of trying to do it all myself, hiring a coach was the best decision I ever made. I thought I knew how to exercise and how to eat, but I learned how to do these things to fit my personal goals.

I’m a firm believer that if you treat everyone with kindness and respect, you will receive the same. This gives you an opportunity to inspire others and market yourself.”

ANNA CARTER FITFLUENTIAL FEATURE

ANNA CARTER

When making decisions, you should think about the long-term effects.

A decision made today’s benefit may affect tomorrow’s outcome. Once a decision is made, don’t play the “what if” game with yourself. It does nothing but increase stress on something you can’t change.”

PHOTOGRAPHED BY CASEY WITHERS DISTRIBUTED BY VIEWPOINT MEDIA INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SUPPORTED BY INNOv8 DIGITAL INC. CONSULTED AND ASSISTED BY RALPH HAROLD DIZON AND RICH HERRERA WORDS AND STYLE BY SYBIL GRACE HANN AND JASON STOCKINGER EDITORIAL CREATIVE BY IAN CARLO BAJADA

COREY HARMON FITFLUENTIAL FEATURE

7TH ANNIVERSARY

Fitfluential

COREY HARMON GENTLEMAN SPECIAL

PHOTOGRAPHED BY JASON OLIPHANT DISTRIBUTED BY VIEWPOINT MEDIA INTERNATIONAL MEDIA SUPPORTED BY INNOv8 DIGITAL INC. CONSULTED AND ASSISTED BY RALPH HAROLD DIZON AND RICH HERRERA WORDS AND STYLE BY SYBIL GRACE HANN AND JASON STOCKINGER EDITORIAL CREATIVE BY IAN CARLO BAJADA

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COREY HARMON FITFLUENTIAL FEATURE

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You have to just love it. Some are in it for health, others to compete.

Find the reason that best fits you, and just love it.”

COREY HARMON FITFLUENTIAL FEATURE

PERSONALITY

& IN-DEPTH CONNECTION

CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

COREY: I was once a 145-pound senior in high school, third string on the football team, with zero confidence in myself. I joined the Marine Corps directly after high school, and became a Military Policeman, where I learned how to not only deal with stressful situations of others, but how to properly become the man I am today.

The gym was the way I gained most of my confidence.

The days of feeling weak, and inadequate were over, once I finally started seeing results in my hard work.

Hard work is something I thrive on to this day.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

COREY: I just love the challenge. Being assertive and attentive to my day-to-day training, and maintaining a good diet are all just something I have told my mind to enjoy. I have told myself to never quit, and to do what I love… so for me, it is only as difficult as you make it out be.

out though, you have to be willing to do what others won’t, such as, that extra hour of cardio, or those adductors and abductors. Someone who just has a love for the game, and someone who is humble with their progress show strength.

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

COREY: Determination, commitment, and a never quit attitude. Time tends to be everyone’s friend, and enemy at the same time. It is up to you to make it your friend, with a positive mindset. Instead of saying, “I’m going to have to give up cake and cookies,” say, “I’m going to make myself better by eating oats and fruits.”

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

COREY: You have to just love it. If you go into the gym every day thinking of it as a chore, or telling yourself that you don’t want to be there will drain you quick.

Some are in it for health, others to compete. Find the reason that best fits you, and just love it.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

COREY: I have never done a professional competition, and have been told many times that I should. It has become something that I now strive for, and one day will step on a stage and claim my IFBB Pro card. Through hard work, and dedication to my diet, and listening to my body, I will reach my goal and beyond without issue.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

COREY: Confidence is sexy, that is just a fact. Being able to go on in life without being bothered by what anybody thinks, and walking in a room, knowing that you always look your best, shows extreme confidence, and tends to radiate to anyone around you.

CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

COREY: First of all, I admire anyone and everyone who is in the fitness industry; because I understand the work, dedication, and sacrifice it takes to be your best. To stand

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

COREY: I surround myself with like-minded people, who like to talk about these kind of things. Whenever one of us learns something new, we enjoy sharing it with these kind of people, knowing that they appreciate it.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

COREY: Food is the most important variable to fitness in general. Personally, I have never felt better, physically and mentally, unil the day I started to eat right. It’s like putting synthetic oil in a vehicle instead of the regular kind; your engine will ultimatly last longer, and stay more clean.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

COREY: Eating right, and making sure I get enough rest to repair the damage done in the gym. Growth happens in rest time, a very important factor.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

COREY: I just want to be the best I possibly can be.

The grind will never stop, but one of my goals is to do my first competition, and eventually go for an IFBB pro card.

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

COREY: You really have to have an open mind to anything. Essential exercises are usually just the basics, but they just need to be done correctly. You can lift a lot of weight and not see results if youre lifting it wrong.

Lift it correctly, you will limit injury, and see results at the same time.

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

COREY: Just be courteous to others. Too many gyms have people that think they can just leave their weights around the gym, and that someone else will just puck up after them. Also, everyone has their individual goals, and desires. Be respectful to that, and always give a positive reaction to the people in your gym.

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CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity?

Why do you say so?

COREY: Overall this is true. Working out keeps your body healthy, and in return you will not only have more energy, but will have the desire to enjoy it more often and longer through your life.

CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

COREY: Fact. Working out releases endorphines (feel good chemicals) in your body. You can go to the gym angry, sad, happy, etc. and will always end up feeling better. Staying in shape and healthy keeps your internal organs healthy and happy, which will ultimatly keep the motor running more efficiant and smooth.

CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

COREY: Everyone’s body is different, what works for one, may not work for another. Basically, if you want to gain lean muscle, you have to understand that it takes time. Of course, you need to eat more protein and complex carbs, but whenever you workout, you need to make sure you feed the muscles with a good source of protein, and REST. Losing weight is similar, but instead of eating so much and often, you would need to limit your portions of carbs, and make sure you incorporate healthy fats such as avacados. This does NOT mean skipping meals. You should never skip meals to lose weight… fasted cardio in the morning, and a well balanced breakfast after will keep your metabolism running smooth.

Staying in shape and healthy keeps your internal organs healthy and happy, which will ultimatly keep the motor running more efficiant and smooth.”

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COREY HARMON

Determination, commitment, and a never quit attitude. Time tends to be everyone’s friend, and enemy at the same time. It is up to you to make it your friend, with a positive mindset. Instead of saying, “I’m going to have to give up cake and cookies,” say, “I’m going to make myself better by eating oats and fruits.”

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If you feel good on the inside, you will exude confidence and sexiness on the outside. There’s nothing sexier about a woman who knows what they want and goes after that.”

PERSONALITY

& IN-DEPTH CONNECTION

CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

DANIELLE: As a person I have never limited myself.

I know that when I put my mind to something, that no matter what I’m going to do what it takes to achieve it. I have failed many times in my life and at times have had to learn things the hard way. I think sharing this with people shows them where you started and where you can end up. I have become more confident in my career because I have been through a tough journey and it has made me appreciate my success’s more.

CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

DANIELLE: This is a tough one. You have to come to terms that in almost every sport there will be politics.

With fitness, there will always be someone that looks better than you or someone working harder than you. My advice is to be yourself. People relate with your issues and struggles more than you realize. Once you become relatable, then you stand out and people look up to you as an inspiration and role model. Don’t be afraid to show your true self.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

DANIELLE: It took a long time to be able to be comfortable in this industry and learn the insides and outsides of it. Sometimes I still feel like I don’t belong.

When it comes to managing difficult decisions, I have to consider the pros and cons and come to terms with myself if this decision will really benefit me and my happiness. I’ve always been one to try and make everyone happy, and in the fitness industry that can only become worse unless you don’t allow it to.

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

DANIELLE: You cannot have thin-skin. This sport is not for the weak. I competed for 5 years before I achieved my pro card and having multiple times where I was one or two places away from achieving it. I know many people who give up after a few tries. I knew how badly I wanted it and I knew giving up was not an option. You have to have motivation and you have to have a good work ethic.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

DANIELLE: My biggest achievement of this year is turning PRO. I look forward to stepping on the pro stage for the first time with all the other pro athletes that have inspired me on my journey. It’s a whole new level and I will achieve this goal by continuing to work hard during my prep and go in with zero expectations but just to go out there with my best look and to have a good time.

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

DANIELLE: Be prepared to never stop working. Set goals and aim to achieve them. Know that you will not always be motivated and those are the days that you might want to give up or throw the towel in. No one ever became a professional at something without failing at it a few times first. If you want it, then there is nothing that can stop you.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

DANIELLE: It’s all about self-confidence and self-love.

If you feel good on the inside, you will exude confidence and sexiness on the outside. There’s nothing sexier about a woman who knows what they want and goes after that.

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

DANIELLE: There are all kinds of new and shiny fads on social media. A lot of them I don’t agree with or don’t follow. I know what works for my body, and I stick to that. Sometimes new isn’t always better. But I love reading any new fitness related articles and enjoy the science part that goes into it (I’m a little bit of a nerd).

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

DANIELLE: One of my biggest pet peeves is when someone (usually a guy) comes up to me in the middle of set. When I’m at the gym, I’m laser focused and socializing is really the last thing I want to do. Another pet peeve I have is when someone doesn’t unload their 6 or so plates from a machine.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

DANIELLE: To me, this is the MOST important. When people say you cannot out work a bad diet, it’s true! As I get older, my body responds differently to the food I put it in. I have to watch what I eat, in order to keep my shape. I am not a naturally “fit” or “small” person. My metabolism isn’t super speedy fast. Nutrition is key to maintaining a lean, fit physique. If I had to choose what was the hardest between exercising and eating healthy, it would be eating healthy. I love cookies just as much as the next person, but you have to keep your long term goals in mind!

CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity?

Why do you say so?

DANIELLE: Fact. Working out and eating healthy boosts a person’s self-confidence. Which ultimately can make any person feel better/stronger in the bedroom.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

DANIELLE: I think there are many skills that go into being able to maintain a fit figure. Some of them are; determination, goal-driven, positivity, self-confidence, CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

DANIELLE: My ultimate goal for 2019 was to achieve my PRO card. I started my prep in January and competed in 2 national shows. Team Universe in July was where I was awarded my pro card. My goals for now are to reverse diet and give my body and mind a break. I would like to step on the pro stage come 2020.

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

DANIELLE: My essential exercises would have to be anything related with glutes and hamstrings. Exercises like back squat, straight leg deadlifts and hamstring curls are just some of the exercises I incorporate in my leg days.

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CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

DANIELLE: Fact. I feel amazing when I eat healthy and exercise on a daily basis. Not only does it keep your body in shape physically, but it keeps it in shape mentally. You can always tell the difference between someone who doesn’t take care of their selves and those who do. Exercising releases endorphins, endorphins make you happy. It’s science!

CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

DANIELLE: I think in any fitness journey, the person needs to set a goal. You have to be motivated and you have to know that anything worth working for, will not be easy. I also think having a good support system is always essential when going through this journey. It’s nice to have people support you and have your back when you are trying to make changes and better yourself.

You can always tell the difference between someone who doesn’t take care of their selves and those who do.

Exercising releases endorphins, endorphins make you happy. It’s science! “

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Be prepared to never stop working. Set goals and aim to achieve them. Know that you will not always be motivated and those are the days that you might want to give up or throw the towel in.

No one ever became a professional at something without failing at it a few times first. If you want it, then there is nothing that can stop you.”

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The true nature of a sexy and confident individual includes eye contact, body language and being selfassured with an open mind.”

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PERSONALITY

& IN-DEPTH CONNECTION

CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

DASHIELL: I exuded my confidence through regular photoshoots, taking and understanding people’s feedback and making your own improvements.

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

DASHIELL: It’s all about confidence and believing in your positive attributes that you can bring to the table and always believe in yourself.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

DASHIELL: I manage difficult decisions by paying close attention to clients/competition by remaining over confident without your ego ruining your style.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

DASHIELL: Game changing results that I look forward to are becoming a successful personal trainer and model, having a great physique to show and being involved in big upcoming events. This can be done by intriguing clients and keeping up to date with events CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

DASHIELL: The true nature of a sexy and confident individual includes eye contact, body language and being self-assured with an open mind.

CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

DASHIELL: You can stand out by being confident in the line of work you are in, and keeping your own unique style that makes you stand out from others.

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

DASHIELL: In order to be successful in this profession you need to be punctual and keen to learn new things remaining determined.

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

DASHIELL: You can keep up to date by researching on social media websites/fitness magazines, also attending gym and learning from other personal trainers.

CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity? Why do you say so?

DASHIELL: I believe this is a fact as it boosts one’s energy and confidence while improving their sexual stamina

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

DASHIELL: Nutrition is important because it gives you energy, less chance of heart disease and anti-oxidants within your body and muscles.

CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

DASHIELL: Most definitely yes. Living a healthy lifestyle keeps your bones and joints growing healthy and strong. Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit, as it keeps your red blood cells healthy to feed your brain.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

DASHIELL: The essential skills to be effective are to keep in routine, train at a minimum of 3 times a week, change your plans weekly to confuse your muscles and always putting 110% in to any sessions you do.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

DASHIELL: My fitness goals are to be more defined and powerful, to have bigger pictorials, biceps and triceps.

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

DASHIELL: The essential exercises is firstly cardio, followed by circuit training, ensuring you always do your warm ups and cool downs.

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

DASHIELL: Good advice would be to eat 2 hours before any session and drink plenty of water, give 110% and always have rest bites to allow your muscle to grow.

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CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

DASHIELL: My advice to people who want to sustain a healthy lifestyle would be to never skip breakfast, be active/ daily runs/ 3 meals a day and your 5 a day fruit and vegetables.

Living a healthy lifestyle keeps your bones and joints growing healthy and strong.”

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DASHIELL OLIVER

You can stand out by being confident in the line of work you are in, and keeping your own unique style that makes you stand out from others. You can stand out by being confident in the line of work you are in, and keeping your own unique style that makes you stand out from others.”

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Weigh all the options, be sure to attain all the facts to make an informed decision, and as old-fashioned as it sounds, make a mental pros/cons list to determine the best course of action.”

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& IN-DEPTH CONNECTION

CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

GARRET: To put it in a word, belief. There are many factors, both internal and external, that can prevent one from truly reaching for their goals. We must not be afraid to dream big, and I remind of myself of that to stay on course.

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

GARRET: Be prepared for the ups and downs, while remaining level. Don’t get to high during the highs or too low during the lows. Just as in life, or in the natural occurrences of the oceans, the waves come in and the waves come out.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

GARRET: Weigh all the options, be sure to attain all the facts to make an informed decision, and as old-fashioned as it sounds, make a mental pros/cons list to determine the best course of action.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

GARRET: On a wider general level, shifting people’s perception and mindset. Ideas such as we do not have to age at the same rate that is accepted as the norm, or one can not only be healthy and fit without the consumption of meat or other animal products, but thrive. I will start by displaying and representing these ideas myself, as we all know, actions speak louder than words.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

GARRET: Being true to one’s self. When you try to force any type of behavior, the lack of authenticity will always emanate through to those who choose to see it no matter how convincing you believe yourself to be. True confidence comes from self-acceptance and allowing your divine nature to shine through, something that is inside each of us. People are naturally drawn to that light. That is where sexy originates.

CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

GARRET: Versatility, the ability to morph into whatever is required for a particular project is the ultimate skillset.

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

GARRET: Commitment, humility, and preparation

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

GARRET: Remaining open-minded is essential; I will research certain ideas and might give them a trial run, so to speak, if I feel it could be beneficial. But every new possibility is always based on the base of knowledge that I have built on over the years, like adding a new tool to the toolbox. Never stop improving.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

GARRET: It’s everything! What I am consuming or not consuming, which is just as, if not more important, is constantly in the backdrop of my mind daily. Obviously, I am also very passionate when it comes to veganism and representing it in an accurate and beautiful light.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

GARRET: Consistency. There is no way around it, does not matter how great and disciplined the specific plan or regimen is, if it is not followed day in and day out, the long term results will suffer and even decline.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

GARRET: I am a constant pendulum of putting on a little muscle here or there and then cutting down to tone up specific detailed areas. It can feel a bit maddening in the moment, but the results over the long term are what I am aiming for, and that goal never changes. Presenting myself in the best possible package I can to honor the blessing of this life I was given.

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

GARRET: Well, I get pretty detailed with my exercises in order to achieve a more detailed aesthetic, so in my mind I have to do all of them! But to name a few that I cannot do without: any variation of rows for back, shoulder press, and hip thrusts.

I will do those multiple times a week or as often as I can.

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

GARRET: Less talking, more working; and that includes using a device! There are plenty of places that are appropriately deemed a social setting, but the gym is not one of them.

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It doesn’t matter if you are an athlete training for a game or competition, preparing for a show/shoot as a model, just starting your journey on a healthier lifestyle, wanting to stay active as we grow older, or somewhere in between I would think everyone has a goal they’re striving for and the focus on that task is essential to make that goal a reality.

CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity? Why do you say so?

GARRET: Fact. First, there is the obvious cardiovascular aspect. If your heart can’t handle the workload, you will get tired and fizz out quickly. But on a deeper level, blood flow, blood is the building blocks of all things including hair, nails, skin, organs, and even bones. To operate at one’s maximum efficiency you want to keep the blood flow strong all throughout the body and exercise (especially resistance training) is still the most tried and true, effective method of achieving this.

CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

GARRET: Fact. Well, happiness is a tricky subject as that can only found from within each individual from the mental and emotional standpoints. However, there is a chemical response that takes places during physical activity releasing endorphins that have been shown to lift one’s mood. Personally, I always feel happier after a workout. As for staying young, I absolutely believe that. The nutrition you put in, feeding the body precisely what it needs slows down and even prevents aging, which at its core is basically the wearing down of our systems over time. The sleep and exercise you put in both release your natural growth hormone which slows down and can even halt the aging process.

CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

GARRET: Have a plan, formulate how you can practically implement it into your daily/weekly routine, and then stay consistent. Put a high priority on your nutrition above all else, take a closer look at what you are putting into your body. I will advocate a plant-based diet approach all day long but for starters the number one thing I would say to keep in mind is what you avoid putting in your body is most essential. If you abstain from consuming the naughty stuff with zero nutritional content good things will happen. Your body is a masterful piece of biological machinery, let it work for you.

The nutrition you put in, feeding the body precisely what it needs slows down and even prevents aging, which at its core is basically the wearing down of our systems over time.”

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GARRET BIRKA

Be prepared for the ups and downs, while remaining level. Don’t get to high during the highs or too low during the lows.

Just as in life, or in the natural occurrences of the oceans, the waves come in and the waves come out.”

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Being sexy and confident doesn’t just rely on body or looks. You have to be able to carry yourself with the belief that you already are both those things.”

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& IN-DEPTH CONNECTION

CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and e xuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

JACOB: When I first began modeling I was a skinny and shy kid, who didn’t know what potential I had in me. I never tried to standout and kept to myself most of the time. When I started to develop myself in the industry of modeling I came out of my shell and explored who I really was, I found myself through the confidence I gained. I let my own self-doubt get the best of me, however I overcame that and I’m now more outgoing than ever and it helps me make connections with people very easy.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

JACOB: When faced with a difficult decision I have to trust my morals, what I go by day to day is a moral code to always do the right thing and trust in my instincts that what I’m doing is truly in my best interest. At the end of the day you have to always make sure you’re doing what best reflects the person you are

asset you have to make who you are versatile.

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

JACOB: Being who you are and never compromising to fit something you’re not, you have to be comfortable with who you are and work off your own body and mind.

You have to know what fits your being best.

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

JACOB: Always know who you are. Go after what you want, shoot for dreams the only thing that gets in the way is yourself because opportunity is always out there but you won’t find it without taking a leap.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward to and how will you achieve it?

JACOB: The game changer would be landing bigger and more fulfilling modeling gigs to help further my career, the only way to achieve that is to keep working on myself and discovering new ways to stand out.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

JACOB: The key to being sexy and confident doesn’t just rely on body or looks. You have to be able to carry yourself with the belief that you already are both those things, hold yourself with an esteem that people take note of, standing out with qualities that most people overlook.

CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

JACOB: The ability to connect with others, to be able to change the flow/pace of everything. In an industry that rely heavily on what you look like, you have to be able to intrigue people just by being you, a look is never a set

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

JACOB: Every day you learn something new and different in living healthy the only way to stay informed is to practice healthy living yourself and research and incorporate new ways to better yourself.

CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity?

Why do you say so?

JACOB: Fact. Maybe. Lifting or working out in general helps you improve your body and the knowledge of how your body works.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

JACOB: Food is a basic life necessity, the body can’t function off of grease and junk. As a model, athlete and young man I find it important to always practice healthy eating habits because you leave a handprint on everyone you meet and spreading good habits on nutrition affects everyone.

CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

JACOB: Fact. Living healthy makes you feel lighter and gives your body what it needs to go through the day burning off the proper nutrients.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

JACOB: Diet. A healthy diet is the most effective way to maintain a figure a proper diet will either help you gain weight or lose it. Working out almost daily, with needed rest day(s) is also a great way to help you achieve your goals faster.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

JACOB: I’m currently in a bulking stage I am aiming towards putting on another ten pounds to help with a bigger figure and maybe compete once I am at a proper weight and aesthetic.

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

JACOB: You can never go wrong with the basic bench press, some essential workouts you don’t want to compromise on are calisthenic movements, dip, pull-ups, rows.

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

JACOB: Don’t ego lift! Lift weight you’re able to lift without ruining your form and make sure to warm up properly before any lifting.

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CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

JACOB: Whether you’re wanting to gain or lose weight find the diet that your best comfortable with and take slow steps to where you’re trying to get to.

Living healthy makes you feel lighter and gives your body what it needs to go through the day burning off the proper nutrients.”

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JACOB MARTINEZ

Always know who you are. Go after what you want, shoot for dreams the only thing that gets in the way is yourself because opportunity is always out there but you won’t find it without taking a leap.”

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Never ever give up on the person that needs you the most or give up on yourself in your journey.

Keep the vision that sets your soul on fire.”

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CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

JAMIE: In the world of fitness, I never defied my limits.

I simply never let myself have them. I believe within my heart that you don’t have limits when you truly desire the better version of yourself. You can accomplish anything.

As for nursing, I created a confidence in knowing my passion was to help others. I always shown interest in the body and how it functions, connecting the areas of fitness with it just makes it that more exciting for me.

won’t change your outcome overnight, but if you keep consistency, you will be successful.

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

JAMIE: My greatest advice is to never ever give up on the person that needs you the most or give up on yourself in your journey. Keep the vision that sets your soul on fire.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

JAMIE: To manage difficult situations in my profession, you must be calm and collected. Your dealing with a high volume of diverse people and atmosphere. To make the right decisions is to be confident, caring, and selfless in your work for the patient.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

JAMIE: I’m what you can label as the “goal-digger”. I’m constantly looking to challenge myself and others in every way all the time. I look forward to bringing positive differences to peoples lives and giving them hope. I will achieve that goal in every aspect of nursing and fitness.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

JAMIE: An individual with strong morals, belief in their vision despite the obstacles that face them.

CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

JAMIE: I believe work ethic always wins. If you put in the effort that most will not do, the odds are your going to succeed regardless of what sets you back.

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

JAMIE: In nursing, it takes a ton of patience. You have to learn that taking care of someone else is selfless and demanding. In fitness, it is also demanding patience. You

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

JAMIE: I surround myself with positive, like-minded individuals. I continue to keep an open mind to learning new things in the industry and social media is a huge help to that as well.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

JAMIE: Food is fuel. I look at nutrition as to how you perform in the gym, work,and regular life. Of course, who doesn’t like their favorite foods once in awhile right? We are human.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

JAMIE: Discipline. It all comes down to that single word. If you don’t stay disciplined to say no to certain temptations to reach your goals it will take you longer to get there.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

JAMIE: Currently, I’m maintaining my physique till I’m ready to cut again. I enjoy prepping for a photo shoot, stage, etc….

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

JAMIE: Compound movements always win when lifting.

They create the biggest structures in the body and give more shape when done correctly. Mixing up your cardio routines can really help with boredom and keep you motivated to keep going. I always mix it up!

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

JAMIE: Never curl in the squat rack and always stay humble. Kissing yourself in the mirror between sets is not allowed.

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CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity?

Why do you say so?

JAMIE: Fact, it helps with self-esteem and especially in women! We feel better about ourselves and learn to be sexually inspired. For guys, I’m sure they appreciate the certainty in us women.

CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

JAMIE: Fact, living a healthy lifestyle does keep you happy and young. You look good, feel good, and prolong your life for your loved ones and yourself.

CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

JAMIE: My advices to those who are trying to ether gain, lose, or just want to be comfortable in their skin.

Don’t ever lose the vision or the why that lives in your heart to reach that goal. Living in regret that you could have tried harder or the fact of giving up, is far worse then taking the small steps to the bigger picture. Don’t give up on yourself.

Living a healthy lifestyle does keep you happy and young. You look good, feel good, and prolong your life for your loved ones and yourself.”

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JAMIE WALLINGFORD

In nursing, it takes a ton of patience. You have to learn that taking care of someone else is selfless and demanding. In fitness, it is also demanding patience. You won’t change your outcome overnight, but if you keep consistency, you will be successful.”

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LAGUARDIA COVER GUY HE IS DRIVEN.

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CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

GIUSEPPE: I always trusted what I was creating, that is, content that could interest other people. I always put my professionalism and my skills. I try to base everything on my abilities.

CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

GIUSEPPE: To be original, you must be yourself without imitating anyone. And only then people will tell you if what you are doing is original or is like others.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

GIUSEPPE: I try to reflect and not make hasty decisions, because it does not take so much to make mistakes. The experience and maturity obviously help to make the right decisions as we do not need to be in a hurry to reach a goal. We must be aware of our own resources and make these are our strengths.

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

GIUSEPPE: One must have a lot of patience, a lot of perseverance, a lot of humility and a lot of passion.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

GIUSEPPE: I try to live the present. I hope everything always goes for the best, without expecting anything. We must be contented with who we are and what we have. Then, the future is destiny will tell us what lies ahead.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

GIUSEPPE: The nature of each of us is given by what mother nature has given us. Each of us must be proud of what it is. However, always try to improve and have a good time. We must make sacrifices and even renouncement on nutrition. We must train enough, but not too much. To be sexy, you have to be sure of yourself.

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CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

GIUSEPPE: Eat well and try to rest as much as possible. Train a lot, not only in the gym but different sports to burn calories.

To be original, you

must be yourself without imitating anyone. And only then people will tell you if what you are doing is original or is like others.”

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Follow a good diet, train a lot, rest well and live everything with goals to achieve it.”

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

GIUSEPPE: I try to read fashion and nutrition magazines. I also try to exploit my knowledge for my physical and mental well-being.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

GIUSEPPE: As they say...we are made of what we eat, so I try to eat clean. However, taking the pleasure of enjoying a sweet or a nice pizza every now and then is also good.

CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity? Why do you say so?

GIUSEPPE: It definitely improves sex life, because you have more resistance and awareness of your body

CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

GIUSEPPE: Follow a good diet, train a lot, rest well and live everything with goals to achieve it.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

GIUSEPPE: The main activities are running, working out and above all, resting.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

GIUSEPPE: I’m trying to follow a food plan and a card to be able to get results for next summer as I have several photo projects to carry out.

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

GIUSEPPE: We must first make a nice calculation of the metabolism and calories to assimilate and burn. After that, calculate how many exercises are there. The important thing is to do some free body exercises for muscle power. Above all, a bit of jogging will help to burn calories.

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

GIUSEPPE: The advice I can give is not to improvise but to be followed by someone who has studied and who knows the world of fitness well and to be always themselves and believe in their goals to reach.

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One must have a lot of patience, a lot of perseverance, a lot of humility and a lot of passion. We must be contented with who we are and what we have. Then, the future is destiny will tell us what lies ahead. Eat well and try to rest as much as possible. Train a lot, not only in the gym but different sports to burn calories.”

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CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

TIM: If we want to succeed, we must be determined, and know where we are going. My twin brother, Pierrot has always been a support and motivation for me. We try to help each other to achieve our goals.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

TIM: For important and delicate decisions, I try to put the pros and cons. I wonder if this choice will allow me to approach my goals. In case of need I ask a person who could advise me objectively.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

TIM: I think it’s important decisions that can or can not make our projects successful. Of course, if we want to achieve our objectives, we must work hard.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

TIM: A sexy and confident person is a person who loves his body, his mentality, his character, and above all who is fully responsible. Being sexy is not just the physical beauty of the person.

CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

TIM: I think that what makes the difference in a person is his personality, his character, his strength to carry out his jobs. A person to determinate and with a big mind, will not let go until he has achieved his goals.

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CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

TIM: It is necessary to take care of one’s body, to imagine and to vary the poses. It is also very important to look good with agencies and customers.

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

TIM: Always believe in yourself, never give up. It’s also good to do things step by step, not to choose the facilities, and to always pay close attention to your image.

A sexy and confident person is a person who loves his body, his mentality, his character, and above all who is fully responsible.

Being sexy is not just the physical beauty of the person.”

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Healthy eating makes you feel good about yourself, and has a good image of yourself. When one is well in one’s body and mind, one is in good shape.”

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

TIM: Thanks to social networks that I use a lot to share my work, and discover new content.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

TIM: Good nutrition is very important because it allows me to stay healthy, and to keep an athletic and healthy physique. This is one of the most important points, and one of the most difficult sometimes.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

TIM: I try to go to the gym 4 to 5 times a week. I alternate my sessions with cardio (running or skipping rope) and fitness.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

TIM: Since I am targeting the European market and more specifically France, I can not afford to have a too developed physique. That’s why for the past few months I’ve been promoting cardio and lighter weight, to get a more natural and less bodybuilding physique.

CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity? Why do you say so?

TIM: Nice! When you work your cardio, you can just be better for sex.

CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

TIM: Healthy eating makes you feel good about yourself, and has a good image of yourself. When one is well in one’s body and mind, one is in good shape.

CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

TIM: Set yourself an objective, go regularly to the gym, and do at the beginning of the exercises that you like not to disgust you. Feel free to go to the gym with a friend, to share your motivation.

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

TIM: For me the most important is the abs, so I try to keep them perfect. After I train a lot of pecs, legs and buttocks.

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

TIM: It is necessary to try to keep the motivation, to give maximum to each exercises, to each series. On the side of nutrition you must eat healthy, and give enough protein necessary for your body to develop.

You must also not hesitate to take a coach to avoid doing bad the exercises and the injury.

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Always believe in yourself, never give up. It’s also good to do things step by step, not to choose the facilities, and to always pay close attention to your image. I think that what makes the difference in a person is his personality, his character, his strength to carry out his jobs.”

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It’s good to be confident in yourself but stay humble.

Just because your sexy doesn’t make you better then everyone else.”

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CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

JASLYN: I give myself short and long term fitness goals.

I try to me best ability to achieve my short term goals as they will get me to achieve my long term goals. There are some days I fail to achieve my daily goals but I don’t let that keep me down. I immediately get back up and try again. The most important advise I can give you is you will fail some of your goals but just make sure you get back up and continue on pushing. in example, if you cheat on your diet, don’t give up or be hard on yourself and continue to cheat. Put it behind you, and get back on your diet. Just don’t let it happen often lol

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

JASLYN: Stay true to yourself and disciplined. Many people look up to you and folllow what you do. If your not sticking to your goals, why would other people take any of your advice?

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

JASLYN: If you’re passionate to helping people and changing lives for the better, then working as a personal trainer is for you.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

JASLYN:I sit back look at the situation, make a game plan and strike it.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

JASLYN: I recently started buying meals from www. iconmeals.com as I live a pretty busy life and sometimes cooking becomes an inconvenience for me. So, I purchase pre made meals which are delivered to my house. in the AM I throw my meals in my lunch box and go on my day. Pre cooked meals bound you for success in your fitness goals because you’re already prepped and have no excuse to cheat. If you decide to try out iconmeals, use code JAZZY For discount.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

JASLYN: It’s good to be confident in yourself but stay humble. Just because your sexy doesn’t make you better then everyone else.

CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

JASLYN: Their compassion for others, you can have a perfect body but if you have no compassion for others, what help are you?

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

JASLYN: I read and live the lifestyle. I have mentors and surround myself with like individuals.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

JASLYN: It’s 80% of the battle. If you don’t diet right, no amount of workout or cardio will do anything. Your diet and nutrition has to become part of your daily living.

It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

JASLYN: I have a routine and I stick to it every day; workout, cardio, and eating healthy. It’s part of my life and I enjoy it. You have to find a routine that best fits in your schedule and make sure you’re happy with it. If you force it and dread doing it, you will eventually fall off.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

JASLYN: Building a bigger booty and shooting with big name photographers CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

JASLYN: Squats is my number one. Fasted cardio isn’t an exercise but is super important for fat loss. Fasted cardio is cardio immediately after you wake up on an empty stomach. Cardio on empty (fasted) stomach will burn the most fat as there is no carbs in your system after sleeping for 8 hours with no food. After you finish your fasted cardio, wait 45 mins before eating breakfast as your body is still burning fat during this time.

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

JASLYN: Don’t dress slutty and don’t stare at others.

Get in the gym, focus, do work, and get out.

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CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity?

Why do you say so?

JASLYN: Yes, if you’re feeling good about your body it will give you a boost of confidence. Also your stamina will increase as your endurance increases from working out and cardio.

CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

JASLYN: Yes it does 100%. Your body releases endorphins which is a happy feeling when working out.

Working out is your depression pill. If you’re ever feeling down, go work out and release some endorphins CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

JASLYN: Create a routine and be consistent. Fasted cardio and weights 4x a week, and eat healthy everyday with 1-2 cheat meals a week. Make it your lifestyle and enjoy it!!

Your body releases endorphins which is a happy feeling when working out.

Working out is your depression pill.”

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JASLYN ANTONINI

If you’re passionate to helping people and changing lives for the better, then working as a personal trainer is for you. Stay true to yourself and disciplined.

Many people look up to you and folllow what you do. If your not sticking to your goals, why would other people take any of your advice?

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Stay real and everybody will find you sexy and confident. If you are serious, respectful, you take care of them etc., this kind of decisions will be easy to manage.”

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CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

KARIM: At first in sport the first challenge is you, if you are not ready to fight yourself you will never reach your goals. When it’s start to get hard, you have to push again and again to broke your limits. Sometimes or all times because I hear it everyday, guys at the gym they will compare themselves to others but they forget to stay focused on themselves. I train hard and smartly in each workout, that’s the best way to defied your limits. To be confident, you have to believe in yourself.

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

KARIM: Be motivated, love your job, like to help people to reach their goals CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

KARIM: Mmm.. just good luck and keep going, it’s good work do it with love, and be professional

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

KARIM: Sure isn’t an easy part in this job, but we are humans aftere all. I have to stay calm try to explain clearly with respect. If you are serious, respectful, you take care of them etc., this kind of decisions will be easy to manage. You also have to find this balance between professional and life.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

KARIM: Good question but hard to answer. If I can say everyday it’s an other day to change it, I try to achieve it everyday like that. I can achieve it day after day like step by step. I like my actual shape. I would stay like that not too much bigger, aesthetic shape it’s the good one for me.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

KARIM: This is a funny question. I think those kind of nature either you have them or not. But if I have to describe them, I will say stay real and everybody will find you sexy and confident.

CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

KARIM: Be unique, don’t be like everyone but be you.

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

KARIM: To be honest, I use a lot Instagram. I follow also the old school real guys like Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler for example.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

KARIM: I’ll keep be honest with you. I thanks my mom and dad. I don’t care about it. I eat everything it’s like cheat meals everyday, so I know it’s important part but thanks to my genetics.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

KARIM: I think you have to train seriously, sleep well, food it’s important also I have to take care more but I can’t I love so much food so I know I couldn’t be serious with diet CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

KARIM: I would be more shredded naturally that’s my actual fitness goal CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

KARIM: Back and legs because lot of people when they start the gym they are already starting by chest. They do it like 3 times by week and they put a little bit of back and sometimes shoulders.

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

KARIM: Gym will help you to explose your limits if you train smartly and with patience, gym isn’t the finality but it will be part who help you to reach your goals.

CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity?

Why do you say so?

KARIM: I think it’s a myth because you could be performing even if you are not athletic.

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CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

KARIM: Fact, healthy mind in healthy body as French people’s saying. I think everyone dreams to get a nice body. If you feel good in your body, you will be happy in your life.

CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

KARIM: You have different genetics so each must follow the good diets before you start it. Don’t hesitate to ask people. They know about what they talk and they will advice you good, like that. You will not lose your time, energy and money.

Healthy mind, in healthy body. I think everyone dreams to get a nice body. If you feel good in your body, you will be happy in your life.”

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Be unique, don’t be like everyone but be you. Be motivated, love your job, like to help people to reach their goals.

Keep going, it’s good work do it with love, and be professional.”

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The key to success is to focus your energy on what you are gaining, on the new not the old, on what is ahead not what is behind.”

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CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

LACY: Change in perspective and being grateful for all that I am...imperfections and all...learning to work with myself not against myself. Also surrounding myself with such amazing and inspiring people. Those who push you to do and be better. No jealousy or hate. Just higher goals, good times,positive energy and bringing out the absolute best in each other.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

LACY: I embrace the difficulties that come my way and use them as opportunities for growth. Hard work can be painful when life is lacking purpose. But when you live for something greater than yourself and the gratification of your own ego, then hard work simply becomes a product of love.

makes me happy and let the chips fall where they may.

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

LACY:Hard work, dedication and consistency. Invest in yourself...you will never lose!

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

LACY: Fitness is about so much more than just exercise.

It’s a catalyst for positive changes and if affects every aspect of your life.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

LACY: The key to success is to focus your energy on what you are gaining, on the new not the old, on what is ahead not what is behind. Believing in yourself is the first step. Believing you are worthy and deserving of everything you want in this life. A pulse equals a purpose.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

LACY: Strong and healthy. As a society I think we worry too much sometimes about what we physically look like, rather than focusing on how we actually feel on the inside. My goal has been to feel good in my own skin. I want to feel strong and healthy...mentally and physically.

My focus is on making improvements while keeping a well balanced relationship with fitness and family.

CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

LACY:People who stay humble and true to their character throughout their fitness journey. It’s cliche, but oh so true. My only competition is myself. Everyone will have their opinion no matter what I do so I need to do what

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

LACY: Listening to podcasts, engaging in forums, attending seminars and surrounding myself w/ people who live this lifestyle.

CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

LACY: FACT! The nutrients and natural endorphins you get from foods nourishes the body and mind. Working out provides mobility and longevity.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

LACY: Nutrition/food is absolutely crucial to maintain a healthy lifestyle and longevity. You can’t workout bad diet.

CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

LACY: Start with a highly qualified reputable personal trainer to provide the knowledge and guidance to get you started with nutritional guidance and work out plan to help you achieve your individual goals, stay motivated and accountable.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

LACY: Being consistent with daily nutrition and training.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

LACY: My goal this year has been to qualify for nationals, which I did when I competed in the NPC Johnnie O Jackson Classic Aug 24th in Fort Worth, Texas. I placed 1st in open, 1st in masters and won overall in bikini. Now my goal is to train and prep for a national show to obtain my IFBB pro card!!

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

LACY: Focus has to be on the whole body. From lateral raises to calf raises and everything in between. But also you have to exercise your brain... mentally and spiritually.

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

LACY: Be kind and respectful of others. It’s really a simple concept.

CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity?

Why do you say so?

LACY: I feel it can be a contributing factor but for me personally it has to do with a deeper emotional connection with my partner and my want and desire to be with him.

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Nutrition or food is absolutely crucial to maintain a healthy lifestyle and longevity.

You can’t workout bad diet. Working out provides mobility and longevity.”

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Fitness is about so much more than just exercise.

It’s a catalyst for positive changes and if affects every aspect of your life. Invest in yourself...you will never lose!

Everyone will have their opinion no matter what I do so I need to do what makes me happy and let the chips fall where they may.”

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CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

GARY: There is a fine line between confidence and arrogance, I take pride in letting my actions speak louder than my words. Adopting that mindset forces me to keep a high work ethic and keep pushing my limits day in, day out.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

GARY: I’ll sit down, weigh up the pros and cons and go from there.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

GARY: Every day I wake up is a game changer.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

GARY: Someone who’s stylish, ambitious, secure with how they are and focused on achieving their goals. It goes without saying that person needs to be in shape too!

CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

GARY: Honesty! A lot of people are selling their soul for a quick paycheck these days, I pride myself on being real and telling it how it is.

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

GARY: A hard work ethic, drive and a sprinkle of patience.

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

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CSM: Do people get intimidated by you and your work? How do you handle that situation?

GARY: I’m a nice guy but a hard worker. If some one gets intimidated by me 9 times out of 10 it’s because they’re soft and should probably focus on themselves as opposed to focusing on someone else.

I wont be afraid to tell them that to their face also.

CSM: Who is the person that gave you a huge impact in your life and why is that person is vital?

GARY: My mum! Unfortunately, she lost a battle with cancer when I was a young teen but she taught me a lot in life and everyday I try to make her proud.

CSM: How do you set goals for yourself?

GARY: Every November, I sit down and reflect on the year I’ve had then think about what I want to achieve over the next 12 months. I then create a series of short term goals that will lead to me achieving the long term goals. On top of this, I make a list of what will stop me from achieving those goals; this makes it easy for me to stay on the right track.

CSM: You work as a model or you compete in figure competitions alongside with your current job, what exactly motivates you and how do you do it?

GARY: I like to push my limits in life to see what I’m capable of but I initially started taking care of my nutrition and fitness when my mum passed away as I wanted to keep my body healthy.

A sexy and confident person is someone who’s stylish, ambitious, secure with how they are and focused on achieving their goals.”

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Goal setting always important, without a goal in mind it’s very easy to fall off the wagon.”

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

GARY: Every 3 or 4 month’s I’ll read the latest scientific studies surrounding the areas that are important to me.

CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

GARY: It certainly keeps me happier, that’s one of the reasons I train as It helps keep me in a positive mindset.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

GARY: Very important! You can train as hard as you like but if your nutrition isn’t on point you’ll never achieve your goals.

CSM: There are a lot of online coaches and lifestyle advisers out in the market already, what are the factors that people should take into consideration when hiring a personal trainer or online coaches or maybe investing some time and money to them?

GARY: I think the two most important things are to ensure the trainer or coach is fully qualified and then look at previous clients they’ve worked with. A good trainer should have a good portfolio of client transformations, if they don’t my advice would be to save your money and look elsewhere.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

GARY: Goal setting always important, without a goal in mind it’s very easy to fall off the wagon.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

GARY: I’ve recently made the decision to drop some size and focus less on bodybuilding and more on functional fitness. I feel a lot healthier and it’s nice being able to fit into some stylish clothes without having to order bigger sizes online.

CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

GARY: Sign up to my website gazfit.com and it’s got all the information you need.

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

GARY: Cardio and big compound lifts such as deadlifts and squats!

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

GARY: Put your damn weights away after using them!

CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity? Why do you say so?

GARY: I’m told I last long so I guess it’s true!

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Set some goals, spread positivity, and don’t worry about other people’s opinions. A hard work ethic, drive and a sprinkle of patience are things to be successful in this type of profession.”

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CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

ANGIE: As a younger individual I was always told what I was and wasn’t capable of. With experience and growth I learned I was capable of any thing I put my mind to. There were always challenges and limits within many I met, that test one’s faith in self. My desire was to stretch myself and replace those limits with new and far greater beliefs. I like and live by the words of Martin Luther King “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

ANGIE: Everyone has to make difficult decisions from time to time. I look to my family, goals, desires and often look seek top professionals or advisors who have already cleared the path, as well as trust my instincts and experience to make the right call.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

ANGIE: A game changer for me this year was landing a magazine cover and I am very honored and thankful to Center Stage Magazine for that! I continue to try to find a healthy balance and fill it with family, love, career and fitness, which are all very important to me.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

ANGIE: I think the true nature of a sexy and confident individual lies in their belief, excitement, passion, love and desire towards ones life and all its surroundings. I think it comes from within and I find that very attractive. To some its very natural and you can just see it oozing out of them.

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CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

ANGIE: I think the people that stand out are the ones that have put their mind, body, soul efforts into it. I believe its their passion that wins them over and stand far apart from all others. I feel the more passion, enthusiasm, hard work and determination I have, gets me through the challenges we face.

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

ANGIE: We own our own business. To be successful it is literally a 24-7 commitment. You have to let go, jump in and love it. All in, 100% and nothing else. You have to want to help others achieve success and want for them as much if not more then you want for yourself. We really can have everything we desire. You just have to want it more than anyone else, and work harder than anyone else to get it.

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

ANGIE: Meditate! Let go of all the BS. Get your mind right and deeply and completely aligned with your goals. Then prepare to work harder than you ever have and have fun doing it. Love what you are doing and you will transcend success.

I think the people that stand out are the ones that have put their mind, body, soul efforts into it. I believe its their passion that wins them over and stand far apart from all others.”

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Healthy eating makes you feel good about yourself, and has a good image of yourself. When one is well in one’s body and mind, one is in good shape.”

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

ANGIE: I constantly read articles and information on nutrition and fitness. I have a trainer that helps me with nutrition and training and I also follow many fitness individuals to keep on top of the latest trends.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

ANGIE: Nutrition is super important, besides the mind, it is the next most important. Its not just important for a model or athlete but for anyone.

Proper nutrition will keep you healthy, skin glowing, weight under control and looking and feeling your best.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

ANGIE: Commitment, dedication, meditation, mindset, determination and a strong support group.

These aspects are so important to ensure success.

I believe that you must schedule time for cardio, weight training and meal preparation. Then if things get tough, call in the support to get you the extra kick that takes you to the finish line.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

ANGIE: I want to maintain a lean and healthy physique year round. This has always been a constant struggle, most of all in my mind. So I work hard on developing my self image as a healthy fit individual eating a healthy diet and looking great.

I truly know anything is possible and I can achieve anything. However, it can be challenging and I have to work super hard to combat this. I’m currently planning to compete in a figure competition in late 2019.

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

ANGIE: I currently do 30-45 minutes of cardio daily and weight train 4-5 sessions per week. I have my weight training sessions split up by bodypart to ensure I hit all areas.

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

ANGIE: My biggest pet peeves are people not cleaning the equipment after themselves and not re-racking their weights. Be respectful and clean up after yourselves, plain and simple.

CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity? Why do you say so?

ANGIE: Hell yes! Working out is a game changer… trust me… It gets the people going.

CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

ANGIE: Absolutely a fact. Living a healthy lifestyle helps keep you free of sickness, full of energy and ready to take on each day. Exercise has a huge impact on aging.

CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

ANGIE: Whether you want to lose weight or gain weight, whatever your goal may be, you can do it!

You have to focus on what you want to become, not who you are today or your current situation. If you hold your vision close and work towards that every day, it will happen! Then invest in a top nutritionist to help with a healthy diet that aligns with your goals and get a trainer to push you when you don’t want to push yourself.

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Get your mind right and deeply and completely aligned with your goals. Then prepare to work harder than you ever have and have fun doing it. Love what you are doing and you will transcend success.”

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When you truly know and love yourself, you are better equipped to love others and encourage them to find that same self-love.”

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CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

LAUREN: My current career started before I even knew it started - it started with a passion for fitness and health that was developed from a nutrition class I took in college. Not a day would go by that I didn’t seek out articles, studies, books, etc. to learn more and more. I started surrounding myself with people that were much smarter than me and had a lot more experience and I learned so much from every single one of them! Then, one day, I stepped away from Corporate America and pursued my career, my passion, and became a fitness trainer. Every day I push my boundaries - in both mind and body. I aspire to be more and to do more every day.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

LAUREN: Being attentive is crucial for what I do - I must listen before I speak if I want to help my clients achieve their goals and create a lifestyle that is sustainable long term. With that being said, once their plan is created, I am very good at holding them accountable. Being assertive has created an environment of trust and honesty with my clients. Difficult decisions are unavoidable and the best way to handle them is to make a decision with confidence, follow through, and if the path you chose didn’t turn out like you expected, role with it and do what it takes to correct it. Always move forward!!

thrown their way. When you truly know and love yourself, you are better equipped to love others and encourage them to find that same self-love.

CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

LAUREN: You stand out when you don’t get lost in the noise. It’s the quiet ones that stand out the most to me.

If you watch those people close enough, you see them shine through their actions and not their words. I feel like I stand out because you simply cannot get me down. I am a “rainbows and butterflies” kind of girl.

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

LAUREN: Wanting to achieve your client’s goals as much as they do. When people see that you are standing by their side every step of the way, they stick with you!

Also, always be improving!! “Develop a passion for learning and you will never cease to grow.”

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

LAUREN: Keep your head down and keep grinding.

Never give up on your goals. Believe in yourself and improve at least 1% every day!

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

LAUREN: I look forward to changing people’s lives. I live for and love hearing how excited my friends, family and clients get when they conquer their goals or break through a plateau. I, too, love achieving the goals I set for myself. Once you knock one of them out of the park, set another one and go smash it too!!

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

LAUREN: Wow, what a great question. A sexy and confident person is someone who truly finds happiness in themselves and in their life. It is someone who loves themselves from the inside out despite any negativity

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

LAUREN: I read books, blogs, and studies. I watch and follow experienced professionals in the fitness world.

I have even tried many of the trends myself so that I can see what works best for me. Now that I know what works for me, I am pretty much practice the routine.

CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity?

Why do you say so?

LAUREN: I’m going with fact on this one. I would say that when you work out, you feel sexier and when you feel sexier, you are more likely to want to seduce your partner??!! Just a thought.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

LAUREN: It is the absolute most important thing in my book. Food and nutrition are what helps me sleep better, think more clearly, and have energy throughout the day it is vital to my overall wellbeing!

CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

LAUREN: I absolutely believe this. Working out releases endorphins which make you feel happy and less stressed. This plays in to feeling young as well. Also, when you take care of your body, you can add years to your life - I really believe that!

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

LAUREN: Eating the right foods for my body and activity levels. I rarely indulge on “junk” food unless it is useful for achieving my goals (re-feeds and “cheat” meals) but, even then, I am picky and eat foods that are high quality! And, of course, pushing myself in the gym.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

LAUREN: My most immediate goal is to grow the areas of my body that are lagging (glutes and hamstrings) and more long term is to step on a National stage for the first time in 2020.

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

LAUREN: I’m not sure you could have asked a harder question!! Deadlifts, hip thrusts, reverse hypers, all things shoulders...so many more!! It is all about balance!

I think the only thing I don’t train heavy is my chest.

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

LAUREN: Just be kind. Everyone there, no matter what level they are at, is there for the same reason - to improve their health and their life. Be mindful of this, don’t judge - encourage! Oh, and put your dang weights back where you got them from!

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CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

LAUREN: Find a coach that can guide you through your nutrition and fitness program to help you achieve either goal! As far as being sexy - that really starts from within!

We all bring something unique and sexy to the table find your sexy and run with it.

Working out releases endorphins which make you feel happy and less stressed. This plays in to feeling young as well.

Also, when you take care of your body, you can add years to your life.”

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LAURA GAINER

When people see that you are standing by their side every step of the way, they stick with you.

Keep your head down and keep grinding. Never give up on your goals. Believe in yourself and improve at least 1% every day!”

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Sexy comes with an attitude of comfortable with one’s body and self.”

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CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

LIA: sometimes the limits that I have or have had in the past I let other people put on me. Once I got past that mentally I pushed through those limits because of the belief that I had in myself. It wasn’t easy though because I was brought up thinking that I wasn’t good enough or that I wouldn’t be anything. As I got older and successfully raised my children I set new goals for myself in modeling and even though I was scared I pushed through those challenging times and decided I need to do something for myself.

it became very easy for me. I don’t pay for modeling shoots and never half and I have gotten paid for a lot of side jobs that I do. Be professional. I show up early and on time and I make sure I have everything ready for my shoots and I think that’s a good start along with having a “real” personality to making it in this profession.

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

LIA: I personally would say do this kind of work for yourself and never lose your integrity just for a photo shoot or for any pushy photographer or “guy with camera.”

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

LIA: being a model sometimes I treated it as I treat everything in life. I try to be respectful and show up on time and do the best job that I can. This is how I’ve always been whether it be working at a jewellery store or doing shoots out in the desert. I try to do my best and I make sure that I treat it professionally and with class.

The decisions that I make, I make them with responsibility to myself and to the integrity I have.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

LIA: I keep my body and mind pretty much in shape year around so anything that I put my mind to I go after it. As far is game changing results go, I don’t really have that mentality of a huge 180° lifestyle change for anything.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

LIA: Sexy comes with an attitude of comfortable with one’s body and self. Confidence having no uncertainty about one’s own abilities, successfulness.

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

LIA: Honestly I don’t do modeling for a living. So I don’t know the complete steps of making it as a profession. I’ve done modeling since I was very young and I’ve always done it for myself because I enjoy it. I haven’t been natural at it my whole life but as I got older

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

LIA: I actually went to school for personal training and for nutrition but I also keep up to date with a lot of reading and researching. I keep what I think is important and I throw out what is proven to be a fad or something I see on the Internet that makes no sense.

CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity?

Why do you say so?

LIA: I think that’s a complete myth because I’ve never had that problem. If you’re sexually attracted to your partner you definitely don’t have to be a gym goer to make things work any better.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

LIA: to me it’s one of the most important things that you can do as far as doing anything that has to do with modeling, athletics and keeping in shape. I eat about 8515 you’re around and when I want to tighten up a little bit I might increase that to 90/10...

CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

LIA: I would say that is 100% fact. People that work out frequently and eat clean a majority of the time definitely stay younger and happier. I can base this on my personal experience.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

LIA: It doesn’t take skills to be effective in your figure or shape. It takes a well balanced nutrition program and exercise to do that.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

LIA: I pretty much like the figure in the body that I have right now. I like to stay in shape you’re around and push myself at the gym. As far as goals, I would say I would like to maintain the body that I have.

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

LIA: I train exactly like a bodybuilder with train. We’re going to the gym and prioritize body parts into individual days weekly. I pretty much use all the exercises that you see people use and I try to make sure the form and the execution is perfect.

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

LIA: for me the biggest gym etiquette problem that I see at the gym is people that are on their phones and sitting on equipment for a prolonged period of time. They are basically wasting their time and if I need to use that machine they are wasting mine. I don’t like it when people try to talk to me while I’m training either. I’m at the gym to make myself better not to try to pick up dates.

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CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

LIA: first of all don’t compare yourself to others. I see so many girls on social media that compare themselves to another female on IG that has doctored or Photoshop their pictures. This is not going to be good for anybody that’s trying to get to their fitness goals. The second part is to be very patient and to give it time for their bodies to adjust and to change. It’s not going to be easy and it’s definitely going to take some research. If you don’t know how to train you must hire somebody that actually does to help you and assist you. If you do not know how to eat you must hire somebody that actually does. Be prepared to spend money too on these goals. Your body is a temple and you must put energy and time back into it if you want it to be better. Invest in yourself ladies

People that work out frequently and eat clean a majority of the time definitely stay younger and happier.”

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LIA DROUIN

Be professional. I show up early and on time and I make sure I have everything ready for my shoots and I think that’s a good start along with having a “real” personality to making it in this profession.”

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7TH ANNIVERSARY

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To be sexy and confident, you have to feel confident and be beautiful in your own skin.”

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CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

MARIA: Every time I step on stage as a bikini competitor I put my body through a 12-20 week healthy prep. Pushing my body and mind to new limits. Always trying to beat my last package on stage. I think the motivation and dedication a person puts into a constant prep shows how strong you can be both physically and mentally.

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

MARIA: Let the beauty of what you love be what you do. Passion and heart will set you apart. You have to have patience, know that as long as you are being consistent the results will come.

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

MARIA: Be passionate about helping people.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

MARIA: Currently I’m a personal trainer and NPC bodybuilding bikini competitor. Always adding knowledge to help my clients achieve goals. Not only physical but mental also.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

MARIA: I’m going to keep adding knowledge and new certifications. Eventually the goal is to earn my IFBB pro card. Every competitors goal. No matter how hard it is you have to be confident that you will achieve the goals you set for yourself.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

MARIA: You have to feel confident and beautiful in your own skin.

CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

MARIA: I’m only in competition with myself. I want everyone to be successful in my profession.

Everyone’s training is different, everyone’s knowledge is different. At the end of the day the goal is to help people get healthy and active.

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

MARIA: I keep learning, reading, adding new certifications for both nutrition and training.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

MARIA: Food is fuel. You have to treat your body right and it all starts in the inside.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

MARIA: Staying active and consistent with my goals. Weather I’m on prep for a show or not. I keep up with cardio daily and lift 5-6x a week. Meal prep to make sure I’m set for the week.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

MARIA: Right now I’m staying consistent, maintaining my body and getting mentally prepared before I start my next competition.

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

MARIA: 1. Focus on your workout. 2. Follow gym rules 3. Practice common courtesy. 4. Wipe down equipment and make sure you re-rack weights.

CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

MARIA: Fact! A healthy lifestyle is a valuable resource for reducing the incidence and impact of health problems, for recovery, for coping with life stressors, and for improving quality of life. There is a growing body of scientific evidence that shows our lifestyles play a huge part in how healthy we are. From what we eat and drink, to how much exercise we take all will affect our health.

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CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

MARIA: Whatever your age, fitness level or body shape, it’s never too soon or too late to start thinking about living healthily. You can take a step towards healthy living by making one change now to your daily life. That won’t be so hard will it?

You can take

a step towards healthy living by making one change now to your daily life.”

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MARIA ROMAN

Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.

Passion and heart will set you apart. You have to have patience, know that as long as you are being consistent the results will come. Be passionate about helping people.”

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Make a plan and execute it with proficiency.

Keep pushing; don’t stop for anybody but yourself.”

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PERSONALITY

& IN-DEPTH CONNECTION

CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

MISHAK:I come from the streets in North West London, a place where it’s hard to become a success.

I was at an all-time low, I weighed about 50kg, had low self-esteem and no confidence. I hit rock bottom and realised I had to change. In 10 months I went from the guy who couldn’t even lift an empty bar on a bench press to destroying my mental and physicals limits and being able to deadlift 3 times my own body weight of 70kg with my head held high. This journey wasn’t easy, at so many points I couldn’t get past a particular weight, but with planning, sheer hard work and determination I finally started beating them week in week out.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

MISHAK: I rationalise the situation then I stick to my gut instinct and my training. With the right thought process, nothing will be too difficult.

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

MISHAK: It takes a lot of hard work, pain, determination, self-motivation and sleepless nights to be successful in this type of profession. You’re a walking professional at all times even when you’re not at work, people are always watching, this isn’t an industry in which you can afford to slip up.

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

MISHAK: Keep pushing; don’t stop for anybody but yourself. Dream it, make it a reality and live it, this road won’t be an easy one but it will be one of the most rewarding. Not many jobs where you can work as hard as you can and keep yourself healthy at the same time whilst motivating others. Make a plan and execute it with proficiency.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

MISHAK: I want to be stage/competition ready by 2020.

I will work harder than I ever have with my team, I will have to change my whole life once again, but I’m ready.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

MISHAK: It’s not something a person can learn; it comes naturally. It’s part of a person’s persona. You can feel it and see it emanating from a person, you either have it or you don’t. It cannot be acquired like a skill CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

MISHAK: A big personality will help a person stand out. Things have changed now, more things are being accepted. 10 years ago my face tattoos would have been frowned upon but now I think it’s something that gets me noticed and brings me opportunities I would have never come across before. They are unavoidable so just be the best at what you do so you can stand firm footed in the middle of the politics.

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

DASHIELL: You can keep up to date by researching on social media websites/fitness magazines, also attending gym and learning from other personal trainers.

CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity?

Why do you say so?

DASHIELL: I believe this is a fact as it boosts one’s energy and confidence while improving their sexual stamina

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

DASHIELL: Nutrition is important because it gives you energy, less chance of heart disease and anti-oxidants within your body and muscles.

CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

DASHIELL: Most definitely yes. Living a healthy lifestyle keeps your bones and joints growing healthy and strong. Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit, as it keeps your red blood cells healthy to feed your brain.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

DASHIELL: The essential skills to be effective are to keep in routine, train at a minimum of 3 times a week, change your plans weekly to confuse your muscles and always putting 110% in to any sessions you do.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

DASHIELL: My fitness goals are to be more defined and powerful, to have bigger pictorials, biceps and triceps.

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

DASHIELL: The essential exercises is firstly cardio, followed by circuit training, ensuring you always do your warm ups and cool downs.

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

DASHIELL: Good advice would be to eat 2 hours before any session and drink plenty of water, give 110% and always have rest bites to allow your muscle to grow.

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CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

DASHIELL: My advice to people who want to sustain a healthy lifestyle would be to never skip breakfast, be active/ daily runs/ 3 meals a day and your 5 a day fruit and vegetables.

The happier you are, the younger you feel, and the less you let stress occupy your conscious and subconscious.”

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MISHAK FOSTER

It takes a lot of hard work, pain, determination, selfmotivation and sleepless nights to be successful in this type of profession. You’re a walking professional at all times even when you’re not at work, people are always watching, this isn’t an industry in which you can afford to slip up.”

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A sexy and confident person is someone who is comfortable in their own skin regardless of what physique level you are at.”

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& IN-DEPTH CONNECTION

CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

NICOLE: I pushed aside negativity in my life and push forward. You only live once and for yourself.

So it’s important to crush your goals that are for you.

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

NICOLE: Everyone has to start somewhere. If you have a craving for this kind of work, then go for it.

There is no right or wrong way to crush your goals.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

NICOLE: I try to think things through and weigh the pros/cons before coming to a decision.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

NICOLE: To be a better version of myself from yesterday.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

NICOLE: Someone who is comfortable in their own skin. Regardless of what physique level you are at.

CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

NICOLE: Someone who is kind, humble and compassionate. We all had started from a lower level then where we are at now.

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

NICOLE: Continue to push forward with your own goals. You will succeed. There is no race to be a better person then the girl standing next you.

Everyone is successful on their own level of profession.

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

NICOLE: I stay certified in my profession. Always reading up on new material or continuing to to education credits for my certification.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

NICOLE: It’s very important. The overall package to be a model, athlete or just an individual, come from your diet. It counts for 80% of the package.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

NICOLE: Diet, training and competing. During off season, I try to maintain a lean physique.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

NICOLE: To someday obtain my IFBB Pro card.

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

NICOLE: Weight training and cardio.

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

NICOLE: The gym should not be used as social hour. It’s a time to focus on yourself, crush those goals. There is always time outside the gym to socialize.

CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity? Why do you say so?

NICOLE: Yes, I truly believe that working out does improve one’s sexual stamina.

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CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

NICOLE: Yes, living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young.

CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

NICOLE: I believe you should find a good coach or trainer who has their best interest for you. They can help you achieve those goals.

Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young. working out does improve one’s sexual stamina.”

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NICOLE SANCHEZ

Continue to push forward with your own goals. You will succeed. There is no race to be a better person then the girl standing next you. Everyone is successful on their own level of profession. Everyone has to start somewhere. If you have a craving for this kind of work, then go for it.

There is no right or wrong way to crush your goals.”

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7TH ANNIVERSARY

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QUINTIN WILSFORD GENTLEMAN SPECIAL

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Courage matters more than confidence, as it shows someone’s flaws in a positive light and makes them relatable.”

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CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

QUINTIN: As a husband and father of two daughters, I have put everything on the line to excel in my career while providing for my family.

Through their motivation, and extended knowledge in health exercise; I am able to persue my dreams and push my body past it’slimits which I showed on stage at the Branch Warren 2019 Classics.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

QUINTIN: Difficult decisions aspire from in professions. Remember that doing something trumps doing nothing!

CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of c ompetition and full of unavoidable politics?

QUINTIN: In a world where the competition regularly claims to be #1, you need to bring something unique to the industry all while remaining humble. Humble is one factor that can make or break anyones reputation.

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

QUINTIN: Be realistic with your goals. Changes will not happen overnight. If instant gratification is your thing, exercise can be a drag. It’s not something you do once, then sit back and reap a lifetime of rewards. Remain consistent and don’t give up!

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

QUINTIN: With the assistance and knowledge from my coach, James Alami, I am currently prepping for nationals - August 2020. I plan to follow his advice and bring to most conditioned package to stage.

Although I won’t share my exact diet/conditioning details, I will note that a vigorous amount of cardio and low carbs are usually my starting point.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

QUINTIN: In my opinion, courage matters more than confidence, as it shows someone’s flaws in a positive light and makes them relatable. Yes, confidence is sexy but it takes courage to have confidence.

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

QUINTIN: Social media, podcast, and health and fitness literature (currently working towards my NASM certification).

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

QUINTIN: Don’t be a douche. We are all here for the same thing. There is no need to slam down your weights, or be a machine hog.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

QUINTIN: Rather you’re a model, athlete or just an everyday individual; food and nutrition should not be restrictive. Once you view food as actual fuel for your body, rather than just a cure for hunger, you’ll begin to make healthier food choices. Nutrition is not only important for beneficial for the human body to function accurately.

CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity? Why do you say so?

QUINTIN: FACT. Empty calories have absolutely no benefits for the body. When the body is fueled with beneficial nutrients(carbs, lipids, protein, vitamins, minerals and water), all of our body systems can function properly. The #1 cause of death in America is heart disease. Those who choose to consume essential nutrition and exercise regularly may reduce their chances of developing serious diseases that contribute to premature death.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

QUINTIN: Many individuals assume maintaining their figure (or even losing weight) is 100% about cardio and training. That is incorrect. Maintaining your figure/shape is 70% a fundamental diet (“Abs are made in the kitchen”) and only 30% from exercise.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

QUINTIN: Completing my NASM PT certification & nutrition certification. Also, achieving my pro-card in year 2020 - then on to the Olympian stage to complete with the best in the world.

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

QUINTIN: To perform accurate exercises and avoid injury, stretching should be the first step. Next, I like to keep an open mind when doing cardio and exercises. I don’t care if the movement makes me look goofy in the gym, if I am targeting the correct muscle and making a mind-muscle connection - I know i’m on the right path!

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CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

QUINTIN: Fact. Exercise naturally gets blood flowing to all of your body parts. It also makes us feel more energetic and is said to relieve stress, increasing ones confidence.

CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

QUINTIN: Remain consistent. Never give up. Trust the process.

Exercise naturally gets blood flowing to all of your body parts. It also makes us feel more energetic and is said to relieve stress, increasing ones confidence.”

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QUINTIN WILSFORD

Be realistic with your goals.

Changes will not happen overnight. If instant gratification is your thing, exercise can be a drag. It’s not something you do once, then sit back and reap a lifetime of rewards.Remain consistent and don’t give up!”

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Find the aspects of the industry that you’re really passionate about and focus on that.”

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CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

SARAH: I left my corporate job three years ago to pursue fitness full-time. It was a scary change but ultimately incredibly fulfilling to do what I love full-time. When you’re passionate about your job, it gives you tremendous confidence.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

SARAH: When you work for yourself, you have to be a boss all day every day. Whether I’m running a class, or doing a personal training session, I understand that I’m in charge of the experience and I hold myself accountable. If anything goes wrong, it’s on me!

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

SARAH: Being successful in fitness means putting in a lot of work. It’s fast-paced industry, where content and information is flowing at rapid speeds. You need to be able to keep up and put yourself out there.

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

SARAH: Find the aspects of the industry that you’re really passionate about and focus on that! Don’t try to be everything to everyone.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

SARAH: I love chasing big goals on both the career and athletic front. I’m a bodybuilder, a crossfitter, and a power lifter so I have a lot of personal goals that I’m working on! I’m always trying to be stronger, faster, and fitter.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

SARAH: Being sexy and confident is about knowing yourself and knowing your worth. (It’s not about a weight or body fat percentage) CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

SARAH: I’m always drawn to influencers who are independent thinkers and don’t just repeat clichés and commonly held beliefs. I like people who are willing to challenge the status quo!

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

SARAH: I’m a huge fan of podcasts, YouTube videos, blogs and journals. I make sure to get my information from professionals that I trust and seek sources that are evidence-based.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

SARAH: Food is very important! I have been taking my nutrition seriously for years and it’s critical to both my aesthetic and performance goals.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

SARAH: Years of consistency and dedication with both my nutrition and training have created the physique that I have today.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

SARAH: Right now, I’m taking an offseason from bodybuilding to build up some muscle and strength.

I would like to do some powerlifting and/or crossfit competitions in the next year.

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

SARAH: My workouts are a combination of strength and conditioning. I do a lot of heavy barbell work, assistance work, and metabolic conditioning.

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

SARAH: Be conscious of your surroundings – don’t hog equipment, put things back, and be kind to the people around you.

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CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

SARAH: Definitely! A healthy lifestyle brings you physical and mental wellness so that you attack the other parts of your life with more vigor.

CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

SARAH: Patience and consistency are critical when changing your body composition. Changes do not happen overnight!

A healthy lifestyle brings you physical and mental wellness so that you attack the other parts of your life with more vigor.”

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Being sexy and confident is about knowing yourself and knowing your worth. Being successful in fitness means putting in a lot of work. It’s fast-paced industry, where content and information is flowing at rapid speeds. You need to be able to keep up and put yourself out there.”

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A secure person will naturally exude sexiness and confidence without even trying.

Remember, confidence is quiet, insecurity is loud.”

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CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

TANYA: Six years ago, at age 37, I had been divorced for a few years with two small children and was financially struggling, overweight and very unhappy with myself. After trying all the shortcuts, I finally found bodybuilding and fell in love with it for so many reasons.

I was intimidated by the weights at first but pushed myself beyond my comfort level. I knew in order to change, I would have to do things I had not done before.

I kept pushing myself, and in 10 months, I lost 60 lbs and began to compete in bodybuilding competitions. I was not comfortable on the stage at first but was determined to push myself and not let fear (that internal negative self-talk) keep me from seeing how far I could go or what I could do. I have taken this mentality and applied it to my personal and professional life as well.

Bodybuilding not only makes you strong physically, but it makes you stronger mentally too. In fact, everything starts in your mind. Your mind drives your body and actions. I now carry myself with an immense amount of confidence in my abilities and resourcefulness to get anything done.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

TANYA: I rely on my many years of past experiences to draw from in current day situations. I use a combination of experience mixed with staying on top of current laws, rules and regulations for my industry to make sure I know what I’m talking about at any given time. Much of the time, diffusing a difficult situation or making tough decisions is about validation, education and logic. When dealing with a highly emotional client or person, I first validate them. Once a person in an emotionally charged situation feels heard, then they are able to hear you. That is step one. Then you can move into the education and logic part of the conversation in order to reach a resolution. And when I have to make difficult decisions, I look at the facts and take the emotions out of it. I do what is best for either my client or the bottom line, depending on if it’s a client issue or an business operational issue.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

TANYA: Over the last few years, I have been writing a book about my life. My intention is to help others through sharing my stories. The topics included in this book will cover everything from childhood traumas, infertility, an abusive relationship, fitness, learning self-love, suicidal thoughts and plans, to financial hardship and homelessness. It’s extremely personal but being vulnerable is where our real power lies if we truly are set out to help others. And I feel that there has to be a greater purpose for all the pain other than “a bunch of bad things happened to me – the end”. There has to be more to it than that. A greater purpose to it all. None of us wants to feel alone and when we do, and someone comes along that you can relate to and has been where you are and gets it, a little thing called “hope” is sparked in that person that was feeling alone. And hope is like a life preserver to someone that is drowning.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

TANYA: A secure person will naturally exude sexiness and confidence without even trying. Remember, confidence is quiet, insecurity is loud. Being secure with yourself, loving yourself and being your authentic self; not comparing yourself to anyone else and loving who you are and celebrating all the things that make you, you; is the most attractive thing in a person. They are not worried about impressing others or being someone they are not. They are usually down to earth, and well-traveled individuals with empathy and the ability to be a free thinker. They see things through a macro lens, instead of a micro lens. We are all one.

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CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

TANYA: That is an excellent question. It can be very hard to stand out in a sea of 200+ competitors in your class. I think the answer to that question is confidence.

You have to first believe in yourself before anyone else will. If you are unsure, the judges will be too. And I think that just comes from time and experience. Having a good coach is imperative. Someone that will be honest with you and keep you motivated and cheer you on and guide you along in the process. Prep can be intense, as most of us are juggling full time jobs and families on top of all that goes into doing a show.

Obviously, your overall presentation is critical. You can look like a 10 but if you don’t believe it, they won’t see it. You have to believe it. So it really all goes back to confidence and stage presence and finding ways to set yourself apart from the herd when it’s your turn for the few seconds you get up there to shine!

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

TANYA: My full time gig is real estate. And I am in one of the hottest markets in the US – in Austin, TX. We have over 15k+ licensed agents in just the Austin market last time I checked. But only about 5-10% are actively producing, and 87% of real estate agents fail. Most never even do one transaction a year. I have been in this industry since 1994. I’ve done leasing, new construction with home builders, hard money lending to real estate investors to single family residential and commercial.

I have co-founded a team and partnered with my sister.

I think in order to be successful and profitable in this industry, you need experience and relationships in the business. Such as smart tech tools, a dynamic assistant and or transaction coordinator, and an effective closing officer at a title company. It really takes a village around you to get each transaction done. We are not glorified door openers. We are fiduciaries – we have the highest level of responsibility to our client’s best interest with severe consequences to those that are unprofessional or shady. I’m good at what I do and specialize in listings and luxury buyer needs. It really does take a village along with tenacity and excellent follow up, communication and negotiation skills to be a producer in this field and have staying power.

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

TANYA: If you are new to this business, I would strongly recommend starting on a team and or having a seasoned mentor in the business to help you get started.

You’ll need a lot of hand holding during your first few years in the business. Finding a supportive broker or mentor and one that provides leads for you is imperative.

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It really does take a village along with tenacity and excellent follow up, communication and negotiation skills to be a producer in this field and have staying power.”

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

TANYA: I read a lot and I see my own coach 2-3x a week. So we always talk about what I’m doing when we train and why I’m doing what I’m doing.

I enjoy being involved in my own process so I ask questions and like to understand the why behind it all.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

TANYA: Food and nutrition is very important to me. I tell people all the time, that what you eat is 80% of what you’ll look like. The other 20% is what you do in the gym. I just know that for me, I feel better when I am a certain size and weight. So regardless of a show or a shoot, I still keep myself within a certain range that is comfortable for me. I usually stay within 10-15 lbs of my stage weight all year long. I actually prefer to do meal prep for the week. It makes my life easier to have all my food cooked already. Not just for me, but for my children too. With my busy schedule that includes the crazy real estate hours and my kids school and sports commitments, it’s so much easier to grab what we need for the day and take it with us and reheat than to figure out each meal each day.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

TANYA: I think we all know our “wiggle room”.

Meaning, how much play we have before we have to button down and get serious. As long as I have a certain amount of physical activity then I know I can eat pretty much what I want within reason and of course in moderation. I aim to be in the gym 3-5 days a week for at least 1 hour a day (5 days a week when I’m in prep). And I have a home gym too, so no excuses! I usually give myself a cheat meal once a week and eat very clean/paleo the rest of the week.

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CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

TANYA: I am aiming to get on stage again next year. So I’ll be working with my trainer to get ready and make adjustments as needed and keep pushing myself. I honestly love pushing myself to see just what I can make happen. After losing 60lbs and being smaller now in my mid 40’s than when I was in high school and AFTER 2 children, it’s just a personal achievement that makes me happy and feel good about myself. Happiness is truly an inside job.

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

TANYA: I actually love training legs. It’s my favorite; leg day. I usually train legs 3x/week and uppers and abs 2x/week. I have lower back issues due to degenerative disc disease so I’m not in the squat rack as much anymore, but I do a lot of leg press and leg extensions and calf raises. I can do 360 lbs plus the weight of the sled for calf raises, which I’m pretty proud about.

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

TANYA: Oh gosh…. I prefer small, non-commercial gyms for this very reason. Seeing your buddy there is one thing but to approach a stranger at a gym and hit on them is so annoying. You’re going to have to be smoother than that if you expect that to work. I’m a “headphones on, world off” type of girl when I’m in the gym. I purposely do not make eye contact. I’m truly there to push some weight and get on with my day of numerous responsibilities.

The gym is not a dating site. Please stop doing that.

Use that time and energy on re-racking your weights instead.

Be disciplined.

Don’t tap out without really giving it a true chance. You have to realize that this is a lifestyle.”

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Everything you do in life, comes from you. Starts with you. And you are only as good as your foundation. It will be the absolute best investment of your life.”

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CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity? Why do you say so?

TANYA: Absolute FACT. It’s just science. The more fit and in shape, i.e. conditioned you are, obviously the better you can perform physically, at anything.

Skill, however, is an entirely different subject.

CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

TANYA: FACT. I have said before that I found the fountain of youth and it is lifting weights and eating clean. And it is very important to understand that it truly is a lifestyle; not a diet. It is simply how we live. It is our normal. I am much more vivacious now, at almost 44 than I was in my 20-30’s! And it’s because of the way I live and my routine. I can keep up with my kids and lift with the boys.

CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

TANYA: To anyone that is seeking a change in their physique, I would say to have a clear goal and find the right coach or trainer. And then, REALLY commit. Don’t go for a few days or weeks and quit.

Stick with it. When I was on my own fitness journey, I noticed results in 4 weeks, and I was hooked. Be consistent. Be disciplined. Don’t tap out without really giving it a true chance. You have to realize that this is a lifestyle. It doesn’t happen overnight and there are no magic pills. You have to do the work. Everything you do in life, comes from you. Starts with you. And you are only as good as your foundation. It will be the absolute best investment of your life; I promise you that.

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CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

ANNA: I started my career super young and the ripe age of 18 years old. Getting adults to respect me and listen to advice I give them was tough at first. But I had to earn the respect. I made sure I was thoroughly educated and then let the results of my current clients speak for themselves.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

ANNA: I make sure that I think of all pros/cons, and made an educated decision and sometimes even involve others and ask for advice.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

ANNA: For my business I would like to continue growing it even more than it has, and have a worldwide business with 3 coaches under me by 2020. Also by 2020 I will be an IFBB pro in bikini.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

ANNA: There is a fine line between confident and cocky. Making sure an individual truly cares about the well-being of others and empowers others, while finding your own confidence is important.

CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

ANNA: I think I stand out because I am real and don’t put up with any BS. I am a good balance of “model/bikini competitor” but also am very relatable, and the public likes someone who they can look up to and admire, but also relate to.

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CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

ANNA: Persistency. Making sure my clients know I care about them (which can be a lot of extra time on my end), but it is 100% worth it.

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

ANNA: Start slow, and don’t expect clients to come throwing themselves at you at first. It takes a long time to be a full time personal trainer and online coach. Stay patient and if you love it enough, the clients will come.

As long as you are not constantly trying to diet to lose weight and allowing yourself to recover from workouts, having a healthy balance in life will keep you happy.”

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Sexy and a confident individual truly cares about the well-being of others and empowers others.”

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ON FITNESS

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

ANNA: I am always reading articles and updating all of my certifications in a timely manner.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

ANNA: It is everything. As a bikini competitor, obviously, we have to diet down to step on the national level stage to do well. In my off-seasons, a well-balanced diet overall helps my mood and confidence.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

ANNA: Making sure you take care of yourself. Eat right, recovery well, drink plenty of water and lead a happy life.

CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

ANNA: Fact. As long as you are not constantly trying to diet to lose weight and allowing yourself to recover from workouts, having a healthy balance in life will keep you happy.

CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

ANNA: Don’t be afraid to eat and put on some weight. Putting on weight is essential to grow. Lift heavy and eat plenty!

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

ANNA: National stage summer of 2020 to earn that pro card.

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

ANNA: As a bodybuilder I train each muscle group 2-3x per week ad keep volume pretty high. No one exercise is king, but usually the simpler, the better.

No need to over complicate things in the gym.

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

ANNA: Be mindful of others, never ever put someone down, and put your stuff away.

CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity? Why do you say so?

ANNA: Fact. It increases testosterone and not only will that affect your sex life, but working out will increase your confidence as well!

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Start slow, and don’t expect clients to come throwing themselves at you at first. It takes a long time to be a full time personal trainer and online coach. Stay patient and if you love it enough, the clients will come.”

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CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

MIGUEL: When I set a goal I seek inspiration by other successful people. It’s about being fearless in your pursuit of reaching your goals. It’s ok to fail time and time again but you have to keep going and never give up.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

MIGUEL: Difficult decisions will always present themselves, so I feel it’s important to be able to not get too emotional, think with your head not too much with your heart. Zoom out of a situation and think about the bigger picture, but some people need to be told a hard truth, and some situations can require a combinations of being able to empathise as well as sticking to what you feel is right. I’m confident that if you’re giving advice from a good place, it will ultimately be well received with gratitude.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

MIGUEL: My game-changing result this year is based around fashion and lifestyle, I’m at the beginning stages of developing a fashion line that is inspired by fitness and street wear, stay tuned.

I know it’s not going to be easy, but stepping out of your comfort zone and chasing something you believe in is a game changer.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

MIGUEL: Being confident in your own skin. Be true to yourself, and also believing in your capability.

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CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

MIGUEL: Try and not copy anyone. Find something you love, enjoy and be dedicated to work hard to master that skill. Also, be open to put yourself out there, stay on top of the trends, stay up-to-date what on people are looking, the fitness industry has a lot of trends that come and go, it’s important to stay relevant but also not to get caught up and lose sight of what makes you unique.

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

MIGUEL: It takes a strong work ethic! I believe working in the fitness industry means that you have to be able to walk the walk, if you’re going to talk the talk. I train hard, and I expect my clients to train hard also, how I can I be a source of motivation and inspiration if I’m not willing to back up what I say.

People come to me, or follow my workouts because they know I’m the real deal, I attribute my success because I truly believe everyone is capable of leading a healthier life.

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

MIGUEL: Be willing to learn, take people’s advice, be prepared to put in long hours and stay focused.

You have to be prepared to put in the hard yards, and not get complacent.

Be willing to learn, take people’s advice, be prepared to put in long hours and stay focused.

You have to be prepared to put in the hard yards, and not get complacent.”

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Be focused on your goals but be flexible to change it up if it’s not making you happy or getting the results you’re after.”

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LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

MIGUEL: Source is reliable information that is backed by research. There great podcasts, and website’s that break down the latest research that can adapted to lead a healthier lifestyle.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

MIGUEL: A highly important factor, a wholefood diet is the way I re-fuel after training, it keeps my mind focused, supports a strong immune system, and my overall wellbeing and energy. I feel that it’s important to be balanced eat healthy, but don’t deprive yourself, just don’t go overboard on highly processed foods.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

MIGUEL:Being consistent, for me, fitness and training is a huge part of my lifestyle, without training I don’t feel like myself. I maintain my physique with consistent and regular training, I also enjoy training with friends, and can be super focused training by myself. Training with your friends, is a great way to stay motivated to train and make exercise a way of life. I see lots of people give up on the fitness goals purely because they are not consistent.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

MIGUEL: Right now I don’t have a specific fitness goal, but I will also try to keep improving and be better than I was yesterday.

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

MIGUEL: Personally for me it’s running, boxing, jump rope, HIIT, and calisthenics. Body weight exercises are awesome for endurance, strength, mobility and stamina.

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

MIGUEL: Look after your personal hygiene, and put your equipment away when you’re finished.

CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity? Why do you say so?

MIGUEL: Good question, that depends on the individual, you can be fit and doesn’t mean you’ll be a freak in the sheets. But, it’s fair to say that working out can make you feel more confident, and feel more sexy in your own skin. So I will have to say that ’s a yes FACT. Sex is also excellent exercise ha.

CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

MIGUEL: Absolutely,one of my friends named Bernie is 94 yrs old, he has been working out regularly since he was a teenager, and he leads an active life and is a testament that age is just a number. I hope I’m as fit and alert at his age, a true inspiration to see what a healthy lifestyle can achieve.

CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

MIGUEL: Both require hard work. Gaining weight generally will mean more calories in and a program that based around strength and conditioning to build muscles. Similar to someone that wants to lose weight, generally there’s a diet around a calories deficit, added cardio as well as strength and conditioning. It’s also about what mindset and attitude you adapt, be focused on your goals but be flexible to change it up if it’s not making you happy or getting the results you’re after.

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It takes a strong work ethic! I believe working in the fitness industry means that you have to be able to walk the walk, if you’re going to talk the talk. I train hard, and I expect my clients to train hard also, how I can I be a source of motivation and inspiration if I’m not willing to back up what I say.”

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PERSONALITY

& IN-DEPTH CONNECTION

CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

CRYSTAL: I grew up around limits and didn’t have the luxury to get my high school diploma; hard and proved my worth through my work ethic.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

CRYSTAL: I review. I write pros and cons. I study.

I take the time to see the bigger picture.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

CRYSTAL: I love the hungry that I have and the drive that motivates me to always reach higher.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

CRYSTAL: Sexy to me means that you own who you are without worrying about anyone’s opinions.

CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

CRYSTAL: Not following the crowd. Not copying the next person. What makes someone standout is being true to who they are.

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

CRYSTAL: Heart and motivation 100 percent every day.

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

CRYSTAL: You can’t let anyone talk you out of moving toward your goals. As long as you have your family and closest friends on your side, you can achieve anything.

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Sexy to me means that you own who you are without worrying about anyone’s opinions.”

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Setting a routine is extremely important and when I feel good mentally and physically I see everything in life runs that much smoother.”

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ON FITNESS

& ON HEALTHY

LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

CRYSTAL: I always educate myself and stay up to par with certifications or trends.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

CRYSTAL: Food and nutrition is so important. I live a healthy lifestyle and I only speak about this to others because I live this way.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

CRYSTAL: Setting a routine is extremely important and when I feel good mentally and physically I see everything in life runs that much smoother.

CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

CRYSTAL: I truly believe this is a fact.

CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

CRYSTAL: Find a coach who has your best interest at heart. Who listens, who cares, who responds to you and is more than a coach.... then you are most likely to succeed.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

CRYSTAL: Competing in my 2nd WBFF show in November.

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

CRYSTAL: I love agility and have seen this transform bodies without steady state cardio so much more.

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

CRYSTAL: Rack your weights CSM: Fact or myth? Working out improves one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity? Why do you say so?

CRYSTAL: Fact!!!! When a person feels better about themselves, they start to live it... Confidence grows... Sexiness shows.

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CRYSTAL MARTIN

You can’t let anyone talk you out of moving toward your goals. As long as you have your family and closest friends on your side, you can achieve anything. Heart and motivation 100 percent every day.”

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PERSONALITY

& IN-DEPTH CONNECTION

CSM: Describe how you defied your limits and exuded confidence in your career and what did you do to push those boundaries.

PIERROT: I set small goals but which became bigger and more interesting. I move forward as if nothing is impossible, I want to succeed, I must succeed, and I have dreams to realize.

CSM: Being assertive and attentive is required in your profession. How do you manage difficult decisions?

PIERROT: I keep positive and I think and I give myself the means to change. The current difficulty is that I am too muscular to practice modeling in Europe. I shared it with ambitions and passions; I wish to combine the two.

CSM: What game-changing results do you look forward and how will you achieve it?

PIERROT: I want to gain visibility and notoriety by persevering.

CSM: Who is the person that gave you a huge impact in your life and why is that person is vital?

PIERROT: My twin brother, with whom I share everything, and my mom, I want to be able to offer her what she wants so much.

CSM: Describe the true nature of a sexy and a confident individual.

PIERROT: To be sexy you have to love yourself and show that you are proud of who you are. I think that the purity of the look, the emotions that a projected looks, it is essential. The body, the harmony of the human body is a bonus. Everyone can be sexy, attractive without having dreamy bodies of pretty silhouettes etc. Sometimes a charm cannot be explained, it’s like that.

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CSM: What makes a person standout in an industry which is very fast-paced, full of competition and full of unavoidable politics?

PIERROT: You have to be the most ambitious and want more than the others CSM: How do you set goals for yourself?

PIERROT: My goals and objectives following the choices of the heart, my dreams, my desires, my wishes, I do everything according to that.

CSM: Work-wise, what does it take to be successful in this type of profession?

PIERROT: The perfectionist, ethic and imaginative spirit. You have to have real determination, to have such success, never to give up. Many give up so close to the goal. The difference between the possible and the impossible is the will.

CSM: What is your great advice to those who will venture this kind of work?

PIERROT: We must never give up and trust in ourselves, we all have a part of genius in us.

To be sexy you have to love yourself and show that you are proud of who you are.”

PIERROT MULLER FITFLUENTIAL COVER EDITORIAL

Sport is health.

It’s the best way to stay as young as possible, and the impact is huge.”

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ON FITNESS

& ON HEALTHY

LIFEST YLE CSM: How do you keep educated or updated with latest fads in healthy living or lifestyle?

PIERROT: I try to learn more, day after day to improve my health. I learn every day to evolve, through the intermediary of friends and athletes.

Today it is a sport with advice and very accessible learning.

CSM: How important is food and nutrition to you as a model, athlete or as an individual?

PIERROT: Healthy eating is the most important tool in a sport practice such as fitness. The food is the most important, eat in quantity to evolve physically, eat healthy, give to the body it is not a need said that food accounted for 70% of the work, double the amount of training. It’s hard to believe for someone who does not practice, but once disciplined, you will quickly understand why.

CSM: Describe the essential skills to be effective in maintaining your figure or shape.

PIERROT: You have to mix the cardio and body weight.

CSM: What is the ultimate gym etiquette advice for people?

PIERROT: Work smart, know what to do and how.

CSM: Fact or myth? Does working out daily improve one’s sexual stamina or prowess during sexual activity? Why do you say so?

PIERROT: We feel stronger, more formidable, but I think it’s more of a myth, with or without sport you can be good.

CSM: Fact or myth? Living a healthy lifestyle keeps you happy and young? Why is that?

PIERROT: Sport is health. It’s the best way to stay as young as possible, and the impact is huge.

CSM: Any advice to individuals who wants to gain weight and lean muscle or lose weight and be sexy?

PIERROT: Eat a lot and very cleanly, work a lot in endurance and degressive series to dry the muscle and draw it to the max.

CSM: What are your fitness goals that you are aiming now?

PIERROT: I am fashion model now, but before I had bodybuilding ambitions such as Zyzz, I changed my goal to have a healthy life and an iron health.

CSM: Do you think customized meal plans are really necessary? Why is that?

PIERROT: For those who do not know nutrition, diet, or who cannot stay in good standing, I think it’s a very good choice to make scheduled meals athletes are regular in their diet, everything is calculated to have a good balance.

CSM: What are the essential exercises you have to do as a fitness enthusiast?

PIERROT: Squat pull pump.

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PIERROT MULLER

We must never give up and trust in ourselves, we all have a part of genius in us.

You have to be the most ambitious and want more than the others Work smart, know what to do and how.”

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FASHION

FOR A RETRO LIFESTYLE

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So what exactly is the recipe to make you successful?

While we’d all love to throw in a cup of this or a dash of that, it’s not that straightforward. Find the perfect mix of all ten ingredients below, combine, and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

RESILIENCE IS FITFLUENTIAL:

Let’s face it: there will always be times of uncertainty in our lives.

The difference is how you handle them.

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Being effective in difficult circumstances and setbacks is what will enact change and propel you forward.

HONESTY IS FITFLUENTIAL:

Being honest with yourself will allow you to really dig deep and see what it takes to achieve your goals.

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You’d be amazed at how fast forward you will move towards your goal after you do so Don’t forget, honesty goes a long way when it comes to others too.

PATIENCE IS FITFLUENTIAL:

You might not see immediate results when working towards something long term

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If everything came so easily and quickly, then why isn’t everyone successful?

TIME MANAGEMENT IS FITFLUENTIAL: Being productive with your time is essential in working towards your goals, professionally and personally.

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After all, all work and no play makes a Jack a stressed out and dull boy, right?

COURAGE IS FITFLUENTIAL:

If all the most successful people in the world ran away every time they got scared, where do you think they would be today?

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Behind every successful person exist stories upon stories of failure. While having your best plans blow up in your face is scary, it’s all part of the learning process.

PASSION IS FITFLUENTIAL:

What do you truly enjoy in life? Successful people inject passion into what they do.

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Try to think about an aspect of your life that you want to change.

How can you inject your passion into it?

NETWORKING IS FITFLUENTIAL:

Successful people never venture out on their own. In fact, they would probably tell you that it’s impossible.

Having people who can mentor you, keep you accountable, and talk through your concerns will make or break you.

Go out there and start

VISION IS FITFLUENTIAL:

Do you have a clear idea of what you want and how to get it? Successful people do.

They also frequently refer to their vision and to their values and strategy in order to succeed in whatever they set their minds to.

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ADAPTABILITY IS FITFLUENTIAL: Having a plan is definitely important on your road to success. But what if things change?

How easily will you move from one set of circumstance to the next?

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Highly successful people are able to change with every turn and adapt to situations that arise. Will you be one of those people?

CREATING VALUE FOR OTHERS IS FITFLUENTIAL: Why would anyone pay attention to you if you don’t have something to offer?

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Successful people know that they need to build up their skill set, whether its career related, or even something as simple as helping a friend out

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Figure out what you have to offer to the world, and just do it!

WILLINGNESS IS FITFLUENTIAL:

If you aren’t willing to help others solve problems, this is likely not the field for you.

Be willing to help in whatever way needed in an effort to get a good job.

TEAM PLAYER IS FITFLUENTIAL:

If you can’t be a team player, you are not going to find the best career.

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