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Tattoos Are Ugly?!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Becky Rowe Jun 6, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
So I get Oxygen magazine every month and I read a letter to the editor complaining how they featured a model with tattoos. The woman went off about how the magazine is slipping and their standards…Continue
How do you know when you're ready?
Started this discussion. Last reply by FAME World Tour May 27, 2010. 1 Reply 0 Likes
My goal is to enter a fitness competition in nine months. Realistically starting in Bikini. I know I have work to do on toning and learning the poses etc, but I'm not sure how far I have to go…Continue
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Yes I have shot with Trevor on a few occasions :)
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thank you for the request! Great pics, you look fantastic
Started reading 'The Art of Expressing The Human Body' I'm a huge Bruce Lee fan....
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Becky Rowe replied to Alyssa Andel's discussion 'Tattoos Are Ugly?!'
As said everyone is entitled to their opinion so I don't see how someone should judge a magazine as tacky just because a model had tattoos, we are after all living in the 21st century. Tattoos are now relatively common and most people I know,…
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Enjoy July and its heat.......you have an impressive body.
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alyssa I like your philosophy and I enjoyed your blog "are tattoos ugly" I agree -- keep up your dedication and you will get to where you headed mamma stay easy!
malachi smith replied to Alyssa Andel's discussion 'Tattoos Are Ugly?!'
you know to each his or her own. I mean to me as a personal like in taste - no I myself dont find being inked out or sleeved out sexy--on the other hand I do believe in moderation like anything else it can be a beautiful thing -- what about…
I tried a new move at the gym yesterday- feelin' the burn! Hope I didn't look too amateur haha...
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Tattoos Are Ugly?!
So I get Oxygen magazine every month and I read a letter to the editor complaining how they featured a model with tattoos. The woman went off about how the magazine is slipping and their standards have gone down and how putting tattoos in the mag is tacky. Everyone is open to their own opinion, me being tattooed myself I got a little heated... Do tattoos take away from definition and fitness modeling? Is there more of a market for 'alternative' models (and I use that term loosely) in 2010 or…See More
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Profile Information
- My Plug:
- I am currently a stay at home mom and work in the hospital as a lab assistant
- My BodyPROUD Story
- I am a new mother, my daughter is fourteen months. Working out started as just wanting to look as good as I did before having a kid but has transformed into a whole way of life for me. I want to be a good role model for my little girl and want to be the best I can be physically and mentally.
- My Facts 'n Stats:
- I train four to five times a week at the gym and enjoy staying active with my daughter- whether going for walks or running in the park (trust me, she keeps me going!) I try to learn new tricks to eating and staying healthy and hope that Body Proud will open some new doors for me.
- My bodyPROUD Goals:
- Hi everyone! I'm new to the whole fitness competition world but have been interested in it for ages. I finally got the courage to kick start my goals and hope to meet new friends with the same interests. So here it goes :)
- My AHA Life Defining Moments:
- Eating healthy and staying fit is hard work no matter how you look at it. I just take it one step at a time and each day I get a little closer to being who I want to be, physically and mentally. Clean eating along with a regiment of physical activity is helping me reach my goals. I have accepted that Rome wasn't built in one day and enjoy each little milestone along the road.
- My Transformation Triumphs!
- Welcoming my little girl into the world has trumped any experience so far, nothing makes me more proud than seeing my daughter grow into a beautiful little person. I love to model and put together photo shoots, having the opportunity to be featured in magazines such as 'Inside Fitness Canada', 'Paris Photo' and 'Bizarre' have given me the confidence and fire to pursue all of my dreams.
- My bodyPROUD Intentions:
- Increase My Confidence, Improve my Health, Increase My Strength, Become a Role Model to My Children & Family, Compete in Physique Showcase Events, Sculpt My Physique, Magazines, Gain Exposure
- To Become BodyPROUD, I commit to do the Following:
- I am hoping to be competition ready in 9 months and think I can reach my goal if I stay focused and create a solid support group to help me along the way.
- Life Advice that Helped Me:
- Be patient with yourself, it's o.k if you don't see results immediately. Just keep at it, don't be afraid to ask questions and stay focused. Finding friends that have the same interests and goals always helps to keep you motivated as well.
- How I Boosted my Confidence and/or Added Joy and/or Health into my Life:
- I enjoy making clean (and tasty!) meals for my family packed with lean protein, plenty of veggies and whole grains. Experimenting in the kitchen finding new ways to spice up healthy alternatives keeps me motivated to go to the gym. Clean eating is the key- cutting out all refined flours and sugars and eating as much raw food as possible is the key to getting the most out of training.
- Please Help ME with:
- Weight training, diet, competition etiquette
- My Dietary &/or Training Routine:
- I try to hit the gym four or five times a week isolating different muscle groups each day. I love weight training, always do a little cardio at the beginning of my session and finish with stretching. I do plyometrics at home when I'm watching TV and keep active outside with my daughter.
- Expressing Gratitude is a Key Ingredient to a Happy Life. I Am Grateful for:
- Giving myself the patience to make it through my transformation.
I am grateful for my family and my beautiful daughter, Vanna and I am grateful for my health everyday.
- My Hero / Role Model / Trainer / Sponsor / Coach / Guru... and Why
- I have always looked up to Jamie Eason, I think she has a great outlook on life, offers great advice and has a great body!
- Profession:
- Parent, Healthcare
- I learned about bodyPROUD.org from:
- I saw a girl at my gym practicing her competition routine and I decided to go up to her and ask where to start.
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Comment Wall (9 comments)
- At 8:40pm on January 30, 2012,
Trainer J (Nutritionist) said… Hi Alyssa my name is Trainer J. I was reading your profile and wondering have you gotten around to doing a fitness competition?
- At 2:46pm on January 13, 2011,
Thomas said…
- How are u?
WOW
U look sooo good
You having a good day?
- At 10:14pm on August 01, 2010, Iron Man gave Alyssa Andel a gift…
- At 3:02pm on June 29, 2010,
Alysha Taylor said…
- Yes I have shot with Trevor on a few occasions :)
- At 11:09pm on June 1, 2010,
Angel Alberto Garcia said…
- Enjoy July and its heat.......you have an impressive body.
- At 12:20am on May 30, 2010,
malachi smith said…
- alyssa I like your philosophy and I enjoyed your blog "are tattoos ugly" I agree -- keep up your dedication and you will get to where you headed mamma stay easy!
- At 3:33pm on May 27, 2010,
Lori Chinnery said… - Thanks for the add Alyssa, hope to see you on the fame stage in Edmonton in Sept.
- At 12:21am on May 21, 2010,
Angel Alberto Garcia said…
- Welcome to BodyProud.org and have a wonderful day.
- At 1:47am on May 20, 2010,
FAME World Tour said… - Hi Alyssa!
Welcome to the BodyProud Community. Congratulations on taking those steps towards competing. Hope to see you on the FAME Stage soon.
In fact, the FAME World Tour is coming to your area for the WNSO Canadian Nationals in Sept. So it's a great start!
Be sure to post your magazine features on the site. Congratulations!
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