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Canadian Fitness and Figure Nationals - My Experience and Win! 
By Fawnia Dietrich - July 2007

 

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Food
By Fawnia Mondey - posted 2006-01-10

The Art of Meal Planning

You know that you have to eat several times, so why is that that so many people leave their meal planning to the last minute and wonder why they can never follow a healthy nutrient rich diet?

Here are my top thre...[
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Motivation
By Fawnia Mondey - posted 2006-01-10

How to Achieve your Goals

New Years is a time when many people jump on the fitness bandwagon believing that this is their year to loose weight and tone up once and for all! But for most, that enthusiasm for exercise tends to fade within weeks and...[
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Why Women Need Protein
By Fawnia Mondey - posted 2005-11-21

Thanks to high-protein diets for weight loss, there has been an explosion of interest in protein. No longer are people looking at carbohydrate for shedding weight, or low fat diets for trimming our thighs; protein has the spotlight.
I was under the im...[
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Fawnias Fat Loss Tips
By Fawnia Mondey - posted 2005-07-31

Working out and eating clean go hand in hand. I have found that when I start working out on a regular basis I want to choose healthier foods. Same goes for when I am eating cleaner and in healthy portion sizes I have more energy to workout. Here are my ti...[read more]

Everyone should know about the Glycemic Index
By Fawnia Mondey - posted 2005-07-31

It all became clear to me; like something inside of me clicked. How to loose weight, primarily body fat by using something called the glycemic index. (GI)

Chris, a friend of mine, who was in excellent shape wanted to have lunch. We met at a Japa...[
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2005 Emerald Cup and Pittsburgh Show
By Fawnia Mondey - posted 2005-05-12

Emerald Cup, Apr 29th 2005 in Bellvue, WA.

This was my first American show, and it was clear from the start: Craig Productions knew what they were doing. http://www.craigproductions.com/emerald.htm

At the competitors meeting in was anno...[
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Making Time for You
By Fawnia Mondey - posted 2005-02-07

When the average American watches an average of 171 minutes of television a day, how can they find the time to workout?! It?s obvious that many people have their priorities not where they should be. Where does that much television get you? For me, in abo...[read more]

Fawnia Mondey by Kristi Lees
By Kristi Lees - posted 2004-11-16

FAWNIA MONDEY

Look out world here she comes! A small girl from a small town with big aspirations Fawnia Mondey has been quietly achieving for the last several years. This 5 foot 4 blonde haired blue eyed bombshell has tried a bit of everything, f...[
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Contest Preparation in the Blackout of 2003
By Fawnia Mondey - posted 2004-07-09

On July 17th 2003, I was given the ‘thumbs up’, to compete in the figure contest at the BCs on Sept 6th, in Burnaby, BC. Canada. www.bcabba.ca
With 7 weeks to diet down, I knew there was work ahead with little time to waste.

I live in bo...[
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Stressed
By Fawnia Mondey - posted 2004-05-30

Do you feel over worked and stressed out? You are never alone.
According to the American Institute of Stress, Americans (and us Canadians) are more stressed than ever before. Forty-three percent of adults suffer adverse health effects as a result, and...[
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My Motivation
By Fawnia Mondey - posted 2004-05-17

Day to day, we can feel as though we're barely getting by. The hours are filled with working, cleaning, cooking, meeting friends and getting to the gym. But if you stop and look at the big picture, I'm sure you are doing far better than you realize. Thi...[read more]

Improving your Health with Sex
By Fawnia Mondey - posted 2004-04-05

When we think of medical research on sex, transmitted diseases and sexual dysfunction may come to mind. Let’s set aside syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV/AIDS, impotence and frigidity and move towards a positive view on sex.
Sex is probably one o...[
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Breast Augmentation
By Fawnia Mondey - posted 1999-06-18

All the power to ya! But don’t expect me to follow. I am perfectly content with my breast size and shape. Sure, I’ve wondered what it would be like to have larger breasts, but never have I wanted to actually go and get them. My health is my concern. B...[read more]

The Ectomorphic Puzzle
By Fawnia Mondey - posted 2003-12-02

Somatyping is a system of classifying human body types and shapes. Developed by William Sheldon, American psychologist and author of The Atlas of Man, the system classifies humans by the natural, genetically predetermined body build, appearance and temper...[read more]

Fawnias Feel Good Secrets
By Fawnia Mondey - posted 2003-05-28

Some of these tips you may have guessed, while other could be new!

Practice Being Positive. Agree with a friend that for one week, neither
of you will complain, but rather focus on the good things in your lives. You may
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So You Wanna Be a Fitness Model?
By Will Brink - posted 2003-05-28

By Will Brink @ http://www.brinkzone.com
©2003 Will Brink/Brink Consulting

People that follow my stuff know I generally write about nutrition, supplements, training, and other topics that are more science based than subjective t...[
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No Cash No Problem
By Fawnia Mondey - posted 2003-03-31

Some of us have seen times, when paying for a gym membership is not always easy. Here are tips on how to train and stay fit on a budget!

For your cardio, try:
Running, biking, walking, and at home you can try skipping or have a...[
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Fawnias Top 10 Fitness Tips the Work
By Fawnia Mondey - posted 2003-03-04

Write down our goals and be specific. Don’t just say, “I want to loose weight.” A good example may be “To loose ten pounds by June 1st”. When we write down our goals, they become more realistic and easier to achieve, because they are more...[read more]

High Protein Diets
By Fawnia Mondey - posted 2002-11-07

As you know, there is a huge debate as to the affectiveness and safety of high
protein diets.

The points of views from the pro's may change as much as fashion, however this
issue is here to stay. Read on to discover the opinions of 'Weigh...[
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Cheat Days
By Fawnia Mondey - posted 2002-09-17

Is This You?
About two months ago, you started the typical bodybuilding diet. At first it was a bit of a challenge but after the first week, you had everything under control. Gone were the days of having to snack on some chocolate, or have garl...[
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Weight Training for Beginners and Tips for the Rest of Us
By Fawnia Mondey - posted 2002-09-01

We all remember the time we first set foot into a gym. Looking around at all the equipment and buff bodies moving weight in every imaginable direction, it's a wonder we didn't exit out the back door never to return! Weight training doesn't have to be inti...[read more]

 
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