Amanda is a
compassionate fireball on a mission. We feature a
photo of Amanda in the new 2008 printing of the BodyArt
Cookbook!
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Dr.
Amanda Diep
Traditional Chinese Medical Doctor
Cognitive Psychology
Major - BSc. / Business Major - BCom.
Professional FAME Bikini Model
I
was quite an ill individual who ceased to have faith
in allopathic medicine. So, I tapped "mother
nature's natural pharmacy" and exercise to
find my way back to optimal health. And did I
stop there? No.
I challenged myself to be in the best shape I could
be - to hopefully be an example to all - that
someone can actually leave the hospital (all drugged
up) to then recover and work toward stage
performance as a FAME Pro Bikini Model!!
I realized how blessed
I am, so I'm competing on stage and using this
spotlight to bring attention to one of my passions,
humanitarian work. One of the non-profit
organizations that I am so proud to associate with
is Ministro Humanitarian Foundation.
My degrees say
that I am a doctor in various areas, while my heart and soul say that I'm a
humanitarian and that I'm in LOVE with life, each
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A passionate creative, Christy
has been a long-time fan of
the BodyArt Cookbook,
and recommends it to her students.
We feature a
photo of Christy in the new 2008 printing!
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photo by Dave Brown |
Christy Greene
www.eighthwonder.ca
Eighth Wonder
Production Company and Bellydance Studio
Mom / Actor / Performer / Teacher Alberta,
Canada
"The body follows the mind and the heart. Doing that
which makes us truly happy in spirit, will lead to peace
in the mind, success in body and allow us to maximize
our creative potential.
Journey journey journey…this is my mantra. I’m learning
about baby steps…to slow down in my mad passion for life
and learning and to soak up each moment as it happens.
Always a student, I endeavor to discover that which I
truly love, and pursue it. I trust my instinct,
take risks, and trust the universe ~ what initially
appears disastrous is often a gift in disguise.
I have made my passion my work. I perform and teach
Belly Dance full time and have found independence in my
creativity - and creativity in my independence. I
recently combined my two great loves in one stunning
project; a Belly Dance Art Film."
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Eva has endless
enthusiasm to lend a helping hand. We feature a
photo of Eva in the new 2008 printing of the BodyArt
Cookbook!
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Eva Sefcova
WNSO Personal Trainer
and Sports Nutritionist.
Professional FAME Fitness Model.
Alberta, Canada
"Fitness
and a healthy lifestyle should be an
essential part of everyone’s life.
There is nothing I love more than helping
people reach their goals.
My heart fills with joy when I
see the smile on
someone's face after their
fitness dreams become a reality. I work
with everyone from older women with extreme
weight problems to special needs
bodybuilders. I have found my calling
in life and that is to help as many people
either through inspiring them when I compete
on stage, being a mentor at FAME fitness
camps, or one on one lifestyle coaching.
I could not imagine doing any thing else."
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A powerful force, Inga wrote a blazing review of the
BodyArt Cookbook
for the launch of her magazine.
We feature a
photo of Inga in the new 2008 printing!
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Inga Yandell
www.bare-essentials.com.au
Editor-in-Chief
B.E. Magazine : Bare Essentials, Women of Action.
Double Impact Fitness.
ISSA Strength Coach and
Performance Nutritionist.
Victoria,
Austraila
"My
message to everyone is simple: We need to look
within - for it is the courage to take charge of our
lives that will transform who we are and where we are
at. The Bare Essentials Magazine is about
realizing we are all that is required to make an impact
on how we live, what we do and who we B.E.come!
Since
1998, I have be dedicated to providing resources that
empower people to live with passion and good health.
B.E. "women of action" is a magazine that contains the
simplest methods of challenging both mind and body to
become strong inside and out. It's dedicated to
effective education that supports independence and
strength of character." |
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As a messenger of balance, Kim loves the simplicity of the
BodyArt Cookbook
1-serving meals.
We feature a
photo of Kim in the new 2008 printing!
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photo by Gordon J Smith |
Kim Asbury
Office Administrator
Team Savage Fitness Competitor / Group Fitness Instructor
South Carolina, USA
"It has taken a few
years for me to realize that training as a fitness
competitor isn't 12 weeks out from the show and then
let it all drop off after the show is over.
Eating isn't about
entertainment its about fueling your body so it can
function properly. I decided that I want to live a
healthy life style. That doesn't mean only eating
chicken and broccoli. It means finding healthy
foods that you like and combining them with other
foods that compliment them.
Fitness has always been
a part of my life and will continue to be a part as
long as I am able. Nothing is more fulfilling or
satisfying then walking out of the gym knowing that
I just completed a work out and I feel great. And
even more so, walking onto a stage and know that all
the hard work I've done has paid off, regardless of
the placing I receive."
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Kristi is leading
a courageous journey. We feature a
photo of Kristi in the new 2008 printing of the BodyArt
Cookbook!
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Kristi Lees aka "twisti kristi"
Yoga Teacher / Writer.
Victoria, Austraila
“Sometimes I just feel so bound up in the physical body,
so restricted. Physical activity whether it be dance,
circus training, cardio, yoga, strength training etc
gives me a way to break free from that; to get out of my
body, to feel its lightness … even if sometimes it is
just momentarily.
It's taken awhile to get
there because training used to be a means that binded
me. When I was going through my eating disorder and the
years that followed training was about controlling the
body - not liberating myself through it. "
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Lea and her 'just do it' attitude, love the
BodyArt Cookbook
meal ideas.
We feature a
photo of Lea in the new 2008 printing!
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Lea
Newman
Officer- US
Air Force
Ms Fitness USA and Fitness America
Competitor /
Personal Trainer
NLP Coach and
Hypnotherapist.
Florida, USA
"I
believe that "fitness" is unique to each individual.
For some
people fitness is about feeling strong and for other's it's
achieving a certain weight loss goal. And yet there are others
that are just looking to find the joy of life in exercise and the
peace of knowing they are doing something good for themselves.
For me, I
am motivated by the desire to inspire, encourage, and motivate
others. The best way to do that is to lead by example!"
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Just out of the gates, Rachel was inspired by the
BodyArt Cookbook
to make fitness a major factor in her lifestyle.
We feature a
photo of Rachel in the new 2008 printing! |
photo by Todd Ganci
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Rachel Ibbison
www.rachelibbison.com
Fifth Grade and Special
Education Teacher
Team Savage Fitness Competitor / Group
Fitness Instructor.
Connecticut, USA
"The feeling of being healthy is what
motivates me everyday. In 2007 I took it to
a new level of competing in fitness. The
journey through this process has been such a
life lesson of discipline and self
fulfillment.
I have learned how important it is to stay
active and eat healthy as my way of fighting
the everyday struggles of life. Everyone's
life can go up and down day to day. Exercise
is something that gives me energy and I know
exactly what types of foods my body needs to
keep my energy consistent. I don't get the
highs and lows like people can from eating
sweets or fast foods. I eat just enough to
fulfill my body, but not too much to feel
completely full, and bring down my energies.
If everything in my life is not going great
I know that I can still hold on to
exercising and eating right. This is
something that I can do for myself."
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SamiTe' is a fiery snake woman on a mission to inspire!
She appreciates the
BodyArt Cookbook's
clear,
and concise approach to mindful diet and how well
it works for travel.
We feature a
photo of SamiTe' in the new 2008 printing!
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SamiTe'
www.samiterocks.com
Bellydance, Fire Dance, Aerial Arts, and Yoga
Performer and Teacher
North Carolina, USA
I want people to feel inspired
... to free their spirit...to grow in every direction.
Dance
is an expression of the
heart and soul.
Truly magnificent performers
dance from this place.
Fusion
Bellydance aims to
shift paradigms...transcending
the limitations
of body consciousness and
opening to a realm greater than ego. This
realm touches the soul of any audience, inspiring people to remember
the passion that burns within.
My main
message is that Bellydance is a beautiful and rich artform
that can be enjoyed by any body regardless of gender, age,
height, weight, color, or sexual preferance. The aim of my
classes is to empower the student to utilize and accentuate
the gifts of their own incredible body in an environment
that supports creative and spiritual growth through
movement.
Blessings
Be. |
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