Lozza Female Pietermaritzburg South Africa: You Inspire Me!

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My BodyPROUD Story: I have a passion for life! I have learnt early enough that you only have one chance at it... so do whatever you choose to do and do it at your best.

I love to travel. I have worked hard to get myself out there and enjoy the world. Whether it has been for pleasure, work or representing a team, I have had the pleasure of meeting amazing people and seeing most memorable sights.

My family has always been loving and supportive of the things I choose to do in my life. Sometimes they may not understand but they know we all need to experience life in our own ways in order to become who we are as individuals.

"Strong Mind... Strong Body"

My Facts 'n Stats:: Lauren Ellis; 28; I have been involved in sport my whole life really. Swimming, Lifesaving (Ocean & Freshwater), Athletics, Paddling (Ocean & River), Running... and now, what to me is a very different direction... Figure Comps.

My AHA Life Defining Moments:: Accomplishments:
IFBB Regionals (KZN), Miss Figure, 5th place ;
WPF (Now WFF & WBBF) Regionals (KZN), Miss Bikini, 2nd place ;
WPF Nationals, Miss Bikini 7th place.

I came in halfway through the season with FAME World Tour, South Africa Nationals as my first visual taste of what I was in for. I was lucky enough to be given a behind the scenes tour. Wow! I loved it but I was hellishly nervous and still felt clueless.

The dieting sucks, the training is awesome and it's always a challenge. I have discovered that when I feel accomplished in something, I then search for a new challenge. I think I got a bit more than I bargained for this time.

My Transformation Triumphs!: 1. It may seem silly but I got my first invite to a comp. It feels great to know my efforts are being recognized.

2. So far I have managed to get my kit sponsored and a percentage of my supplements. Hmmm, a challenge to get full sponsorship is a happening!!

To Become BodyPROUD, I commit to do the Following:: To get a sponsor... it's in the pipeline. Now I gotta get the comps going and cause some upsets!

Life Advice that Helped Me:: "Strong Mind... Strong Body"

What a better way to find out where one's strengths and weakness lie! Are you ready to discover and admit to these things about yourself? This profession/sport/hobby(whatever you want to call it), is all about PERFECTION! What is 'perfection' to you?

Some want to lift heavier weights, shape for that perfect symmetry, get the best pose. We can't forget what the mind wants and needs. Courage to take that first step onto the stage and parade yourself around with utmost confidence and spunk. Endurance and dedication to maintain that diet and training(waking up before the crack of dawn to get a session in).

A very good friend of mine told me: "If you want to come last, you will come last. If you want to come 3rd, have that cheat meal. But if you want to win, you will do whatever it takes (in a sportsmanlike fashion) to be Number 1!!"

Think about it!

How I Boosted my Confidence and/or Added Joy and/or Health into my Life:: Strong Mind. Strong Body

Only you can get yourself out of bed. Only you can make yourself smile. Only you can.... Need I say more. It's all in your power. Stop making excuses and DO IT!

Please Help ME with:: My motivation happened by fluke really. And now that I think about it, it was a blessing in disguise...

In 2003 I suffered from a thrombosis under my armpit which put me out of any medium type training and competitive sport for 3-4 years. Any activity caused painful swelling and the warfarin I was on was not much more pleasant.

So travel and partying filled the gap but sport never left my mind. I just had to get into it again. I decided to give my backpack a rest and came back home to South Africa and got back into paddling.

I dominated with my paddle partner and we were favourites for the season. Everything was running so smoothly but then it started! The shooting pain, the pins and needles and eventually the dead arm. Ag... it wasn't that bad, it's not like my arm was falling off.

I paddled my last race in July 2008. I actually put my paddles down to give up (I don't give up, so it was a tough choice. However my partner wouldn't let me give up). We finished 2nd to a team that rightly deserved it. I am devastated not to be competing in a sport/s that I truly enjoy but then I wouldn't be where I am today, now would I!

I initially laughed at the guy who encouraged me to enter my first comp... Now I am the one encouraging others. Their laugh sounded just like mine!

The Blessing: My confidence has increased, I look great, I feel great and others feel encouraged through seeing my mental and physical transformation. Not only do I feel motivated to constantly improving myself but to help others find it within themselves too.

My Dietary &/or Training Routine:: It's great to be a part of a community where people are 'Body Proud'. It's a relief to know that I'm not alone in the sacrifices and commitments I make to get not only my body but my mind to the stage it's at. So in many ways this is like a support system for me.

Expressing Gratitude is a Key Ingredient to a Happy Life. I Am Grateful for:: Having the confidence to walk out on stage in the bikini and heels. Have never been a spotlight kinda girl.

My Hero / Role Model / Trainer / Sponsor / Coach / Guru... and Why: I have been training with a male colleague. I find this more beneficial because though he has way more testosterone than I do... I still want to kick his ass in training. And this benefits him 'cos he doesn't want me to catch up. So we are constantly pushing each other. We are both Personal Trainers so we get to learn more about the male and female mindframe in training and competitions alike, which helps us relate more to our clients.

Well I have been training on my own now for about 2/3 months. It was great at first 'cos no talking distractions. But now I am missing the competitive aspect of it. There is no one else able to train on my time schedule....I'm losing the motivation... help... anyone?

Profession:: Personal Trainer &/or Fitness Professional

I learned about bodyPROUD.org from:: Fame website

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At 1:24am on January 20, 2010, Jurie Weidemann said…: hey there, thanks for the add...also check out this group
http://www.bodyproud.org/group/FAMEsa

At 2:57am on October 9, 2009, Elsa said…: Thanks Lozza.

At 11:36am on July 13, 2009, Dana Ransome said…: Hi Lozza,
Wow you look great, a real inspiration. I have just started strength training but wish I could find a personal trainer like you who has been through it all and looks great! I need a eating program as so many trainers offer different advice and a training schedule? If you know of any in JHB who I can train with that would be great!!

At 6:53am on February 13, 2009, Elsa said…: Thank you for the kind words and support. I will see if I can post some more photos next week.

Enjoy your weekend!

At 6:13am on February 13, 2009, Elsa said…: Thanks! I do have a trainer that I see every 4-6 weeks. I stay about an hour away from JHB, therefore , it makes it impossible to train with one on a daily basis. He has worked out training and eating programmes and I train on my own at our local gym.

You look absolutely amazing! Great to see SA on the map!! :-)

At 6:01am on February 13, 2009, Elsa said…: Hi

Thanks for adding me and thank you for the advice. Are lunges the best exercise to firm up the glutes?

At 2:01am on February 13, 2009, FAME World Tour said…: Hey there!

FAME is coming to South Africa the first week of October. Hope to see you at that show!

At 9:08pm on February 1, 2009, Eydie Anderson said…: Look at your accomplishments....How did you feel? It is mind over matter sweetie and the best I can describe it. You have to stay positive and know what the rewards at the end might be. I am just won of those discipline do it right or not at all kind of girls. You have done so much so far, look at your bio. It is a selfish sport, believe me,, I know. but it means the world to me to become pro. I have been through alot and thought I had lost my dreams. I am older. So, I say my prayers and changed my group of friends that were trying to bring me down. The diet is really not that bad. I don't know who does your nutrition, or what it entails. Mine just isn't that bad. I like the disclipline and structure to get ready to compete. Odd I guess. If you need any help, please just ask.
I know that was an odd way to answer your question but from the heart and soul it came :)
Xox
~Eydie

At 5:47pm on January 30, 2009, Eydie Anderson said…: Nice abs girl :)
xox
~eydie

At 2:49pm on January 30, 2009, BodyPROUD said…: Sure thing!
You'd have to check in with Joanne! she can be found on our site here:
http://www.bodyproud.org/profile/JoanneRossi
:)