Times Of Swaziland: DON’T WISH FOR A GOOD BODY, WORK FOR IT

DON’T WISH FOR A GOOD BODY, WORK FOR IT
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By Pholsile Hlophe on 12/01/2019 08:42:00


MBABANE – Muscle growth takes time and a whole lot of patience, but it is
worth the wait.  “Transformation is an ongoing process that tends to appear
ordinary, when in fact something extraordinary is taking place,” once said
Suzy Rose.
If you set yourself certain physique goals, the best way to do it is to apply
the rightful mindset because it is our thoughts that hold the key to miraculous
transformation.
Results
Lifting weights can deliver the results you have been dreaming of.
In a space of three years, Lynsey Martin has built her body with a mix of
heavyweight lifting which she does five to six times a week and through
strategic cardio.
Her fitness journey involved a change of diet and sticking to a strict training
routine.
After having two children and weighing 50kg on the scale, the 33-year-old lady
felt the need to regain her fitness and with the help of her personal trainer,
whom she met at Mbabane Club Gym, Arnaldo Barbosa, she is amazed by the fruits
of her hard work.
Some people are astounded when she says 55.6kg is her heaviest weight ever.
Gaining weight and building firm muscles has proved to be the real answer to
good health for her.
She is currently a professional bodybuilder and bikini model. During her
three-year journey, she has qualified as a health and wellness coach and also a
pregnancy coach.
Martin’s story is testimony that nothing beats passion and determination. “I
never dreamt that I would do what I do now! It has been an incredible journey
from where I started up to today- one that has taught me so much about myself,
body and mind. Arnaldo’s passion and professionalism for the sport is
invaluable to me,” she said.
Dedication
Martin says her transformation demanded a lot of time and dedication.
Training for her has turned into a lifestyle and more than just a fitness goal.
During this course, she has developed the love of healthy food, which also
inspired her to open her own food outlet, Pink Lotus, which is located at the
Mall in Mbabane.
“It has always been a dream of mine to open my own business and being able to
help people explore new food and dishes is such a bonus. I love helping others
find peace with their relationship with food and guiding them to better health
by assisting them not only to adjust their eating habits but their mindset
too,” she added.
Some of her sporting achievements include shining in the Kwazulu-Natal Ironman
Bodybuilding Championships where she won second place in 2017.
She has also competed in all five editions of Barbosa Classic Bodybuilding
competitions.
Martin further advised mainly ladies who tend to be emotionally depressed due to
their physical appearance, to work for the bodies that they desire. You will not
get that body by sitting on it. The best way forward is simply working towards
it.