{Portraiture} Fitness and glamour session with Anja

When Anja entered my studio I knew this was going to be a fun session. She is bubbly and fun, but not just that…she resembles dedication and commitment.

Perseverance, focus and discipline are key words here. I admire her in so many ways..

I asked her to share her story with you, as I know she will be an inspiration to others as she is to me:

#believe always

“After my second little man I caught myself standing next to he’s crib crying, watching him sleep wondering by myself “who are you Anja?” A mummy? A wife? A business woman….actually.. a all in one (master of none as they say) without any passion, any drive, any dream!?!

Don’t get me wrong being a good wife and mummy will ALWAYS be first on my priority list, but this was about becoming ME again and I quickly learned that it is SO much better for the people you love when you are happy and content with yourself. During my journey from a 103kg to 57kg on stage at Amateur Olympia in Liverpool October 2015 I’ve learned that we ARE allowed to take time for ourselves, taking time to do what you love, whether it’s painting, going for pottery lessons or reading it’s crucial to never neglect YOU!

So often we as woman are caught up being mummy, wife and some of us full-time employees that we forget about ourselves always having a million excuses about why we never get to do what we love. If I could have R1 for every woman asking me where I get the time to train like I do I’d pay for one of my bikini’s cash 😉 The answer is simple, I MAKE time, because that time, even if only 30 minutes helps me to “fill my tank” making giving a bit of myself to everyone I love so much easier. Surround yourself with positive people, mentors (mine….my coaches) and people that support you (mine my amazing hushband and boys) get them involved in your journey and GET THAT HEAD POSITIVE!

Never EVER talk yourself down! YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL, PRECIOUS AND SPECIAL, our God NEVER makes a mistake He planned every inch of you even before you arrived on this earth! Chase that dream, make time, grow, do what you love, you’re amazing!!”

#believe #limitless