HOW TO BECOME A FITNESS MODEL - BE DISCOVERED

Inside the mind of a working ﬁtness model For some absurd and illogical reason, athletes and fitness models are often portrayed by the media as having lower levels of intelligence. There are many articles that ridicule and criticise celebrity athletes for poor errors of judgement or bad behavior they may have exhibited. I agree that certain behaviour is unacceptable and the media is right in reporting this but it is sadly common to hear that athletes and attractive people in the fitness industry are considered ‘dumb’. Each of us lives under different principles, regardless of whether we are athletes, politicians, doctors or lawyers. The amount of money someone earns should not be used to classify their intelligence level in relation to a specific action or behaviour. It almost seems that society doesn’t believe that an attractive or physically talented person can also possess other assets such as intelligence, good business instincts or be easy going. Ironically those ‘dumb’ people who reach the top are often responsible for a large part of society’s entertainment. This can be as a top athlete in an important sport or as a model in a fitness or fashion show that will decide what the latest trends will be and define and show the best way to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. These successful people are followed, copied and inspirational to so many in our society and should not be constantly ridiculed or judged due to the poor behaviour of only a handful of silly athletes/ celebrities. So please, don’t let people think you are stupid, narrow-minded or that all you do is look in the mirror all day long. Don’t let those ill-informed opinions creep into your mind and have a negative impact on you. Show them that being healthy and attractive are just a few of the assets you possess. Be proud for having self respect and for taking pleasure in simple, everyday things. Be proud for giving love and for considering and caring about the interest of others, for caring for the environment, for accepting your responsibilities, for planning ahead and not fearing the future, for welcoming new experiences and new ideas. Most of all be proud for using your talents and for putting the best effort into what you do and getting enormous satisfaction from doing it. That is what it takes to be who you are and to look the way you do!! pg. 2 www.AEFM.com.au

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