Yve Shaw's Page

I Joined the Body Proud Community to

Many Reasons

My Facts 'n Stats:

My name is Yve Shaw (aka 'Sculpture'). I am a certified personal trainer and specialist nutrition advisor. In addition, I am also an actress, a certified make-up artist as well as a lifestyle and EFT coach. I am in my early forties and come from a dynasty of health and fitness professionals.

My Background // My 'Story"

My purpose driven passion is to continually develop personal growth for myself and others through mind, body and spiritual well-being. I am an avid Alpine and Nordic skier and have been fortunate to ski the mountains in Europe, North America and Canada. I also enjoy scuba divIng and riding my motorbike. I have a teenage son who has complex special needs which includes autism and verbal dyspraxia.

"Your thoughts determine your words, your words determine your actions, your actions determine your habits, your habits determine your character, your character determines your destiny........................."

"Your perception often governs your perspective. Regret looks back, worry looks around but faith looks up and onwards. Regret what you don't do, not what you've done"

Profession

Teacher, Personal Trainer &/or Fitness Professional, Parent, Entrepreneur, Health & Lifestyle, Artist, Model, Other

My Body Proud Beliefs:

First things first - one must ask themselves, 'what is it that only I can do, or do best?' Only when you've answered that question will you know what you should do!

Good intentions are not an acceptable excuse for doing nothing!

My Most Proud Moments // My Claim to 'FAME':

I competed in the 2009 UK Galdiators tv show. I was selected out of 10,000 applicants and was the oldest female contender on the series. It was an awesome experience and achievement for me to be wrestling with athletes half my age and also weighing up to 32kg heavier than I do. I definitely learnt that your only limitation is your mind ........keep on keeping on.

I competed in August 2009 in London, UK in my very first FAME competition.
1st place - Muscle Model Open
2nd Runner Up - Figure Pose & Routine Open

It truly was an awesome experience! Being 'Body Proud' enabled me to be even more 'Purposely Driven with Passion'

FAME NA Championships November 2009
1st place - Muscle Model Advanced
1st Runner Up - Figure Pose & Routine - Advanced
2nd Runner Up - Figure Physique Masters

My Prime Body Proud Goals:

Gain More Flexibility, Increase My Strength, Become a Role Model to My Children & Family, Keep Me Young, Compete in Physique Showcase Events, Sculpt My Physique, Attain Proper Symmetry, Be an Inspiration to Others, Get Discovered - TV, Magazines, Sponsorship, Gain Exposure, Become an Athlete

Timeframe &/or Plan to Reach My Body Proud Goals

To portray a unique body sculpture that captivates artistic, sensual and feminine curves

I Am Looking for Advice On:

Increasing my media profile in the United States.

Job Description // Shameless Plug for My Products or Services :-)

Personal Trainer &/or Fitness Professional, Actress, Parent/Carer and Entrepreneur

Status

looking for friendship, taking on new clients

My Body Proud Journey Starts Here (Blog Entry #1)

For the last 12 years, I have sculpted my body without having a specific personal goal in mind, until now..........

As a dedicated, determined and disciplined fitness individual, resistance training enabled me to hide behind my true devastated feelings surrounding my son's complex special needs and challenging behaviour.

I channelled my negative energy into gruelling weight training and cardiovascular fitness programs to escape reality. Whilst my physical being was undergoing a transformation, I was also embarking on a mental, emotional and spiritual journey with twists and turns throughout as I tried to come to terms with my fears and anxieties regarding what life had instore for my son and I.

By God's grace I have learned that the true test and strength of a man is not in his moments of comfort but undoubtedly in his times of challenge and controversy. My mind, body and spirit have been challenged continually, however through God's strength, I am more purposeful, more passionate and more powerful than ever before.

It's the broken, who become masters at mending and so having spent so much time healing my wounded heart, the Sculptor has remoulded the clay on the inside as well as on the outside. It is also important for me to remember however, that even though we live in this superficial visual world, the depth of your roots are still far more important than the height of your branches..........

My Philosophy on Nutrition, Physical Fitness &/or Focused Thinking:

Muscles are made as much in the KITCHEN as well as in the GYM

REGRET looks back, WORRY looks around but FAITH looks upwards and onwards SEEING the invisible, BELIEVING the incredible and RECEIVING the impossible...........

My Dietary &/or Training Routine:

Having spent many years getting to know who I am, I have a much better understanding of what the inside and outside of my body responds to well.

Dietary and Exercise theory are essential as guidelines but nothing beats being the author of your own manual as time goes on.

You are unique and so the one size fits all method should assist but not continue to be a substitute for stepping out and fine tuning your own engine!

I am Grateful For:

Winning a Special Educational Needs tribunal for my son which allowed him to attend a residential special needs school that would adequately cater for his complex learning difficulties.

Winning a Hospital Medical Negligence court case for my son when he lost a testicle after suffering a testicular torsion as an inpatient and received no medical attention for over 10 hours

My Advice to You to Help You Reach Your Body Proud Goals:

If you haven't got your health, it doesn't really matter what else you have....................

A Few Words about my Hero / Role Model / Trainer / Sponsor / Coach

My Heavenly Father!

(No further introduction necessary!!!)

Check Me Out Online:

http://www.yveshaw.com

I learned about this site from: (Be specific please)

For many years a friend of mine has been trying to
persuade me to compete in Fitness modelling but to no avail until NOW. He sent me the link and here I am joining...