When Vanessa Hewko walks in a room, you notice. She has a very unique ability to pull of 'lady' and 'sexy', simultaneously. Men, despite the references for women, this is not just a post for ladies and, along the way, this will continue to be a contributor we're sure you won't want to miss for many reasons. Ladies, we all know the concept mentioned above and pulling it off just is not easy. At times, it is the ultimate challenge for a woman. Married, dating, single, indecisive over what their situation is, we all want 'our sexy back' or better yet, to never lose it. Or, maybe you've just never been able or known how to get fit. Who yearns for inhibition? Who wants to feel like a frump?
God forbid you have to be ready for an event. You either have to fit into that tux that you rocked years ago or slip into a new gown, requiring far too much time looking at yourself in a mirror that takes up far too much of the dressing room. Don't panic. According to Vanessa, it is as simple as routine and finding enjoyment in the process of getting fit. The remainder of this post is a little about her history. Tomorrow's post will cover the first contribution of her thoughts, tips and tricks. Vanessa Hewko would tell you first and foremost that she married the love of her life and partner, Eric. She'd tell you that she is a mother of four, wonderful and determined grown children, each uniquely talented. Marriage and family come first to her. She's also shared in the past jokingly (yet with truth) that if Momma ain't happy, ain't no-one happy. If you are a mom, you get it; 'nuff said. If you aren't, remember that when and if your day comes. If you are 'the man' in anyone's life or simply living single, hopefully you want to be and stay fit. Any way you cut it, Vanessa figured out at a young age that to be the best wife and mother, she had to be the best her and she achieved those goals.
She was a professional dancer for a decade and could be found performing on cruise ships, dinner theaters and more. She graduated from The Royal Academy of London where she obtained her teaching certification. She then opened a dance studio in South Florida and owned and operated it for five years at which time she made the decision to devote her time to what would become her family of six (she was the sixth). Vanessa gave birth to four children within a five year period and we recommend you do the math on that!
While raising four children, she was dedicated to stay in shape and be at her best (both for herself and, as a result, her family). She mastered the art of lifting, fitness training, body transformation and ultimately, a method in which to achieve and maintain it in an efficient manner. Furthermore, she studied intensively on her own and found herself whole heartedly believing in "clean eating", which she'll share in later posts. In fact, with all of the knowledge she has in the physical component of fitness, she's the first to say that it all begins with diet. This woman makes eating healthy taste incredibly good. We've put her to the test and she not only knows what to do, she knows how to keep it fun. She doesn't just talk a good game, she lives clean and doesn't suffer in doing so. In fact, she teaches others how to enjoy clean eating. To that end, we'll mention after countless years of volunteering (unmentioned when we spoke with her), she currently works with the girls at Hannah's Home where she teaches these unwed mothers to live clean, be at their best and grow from there. In addition, she operates her business which involves her coming to your home (this applies to men and women) to help you get on the right physical path (which of course, makes you feel better mentally) while enjoying both the process and the outcome!
We are really excited to continue to glean advice from Vanessa as another fabulous contributor. You can follow her on Facebook under Vanessa Hewko Personal Trainer. There, she motivates us with tips, recipes, workouts, quotes and more. As we've seen mentioned on her page in the past, the only person in your way, at the end of the day, is you!
Many thanks to Vanessa for contributing to the Warren Todd blog and we look forward to her sharing her tips, tricks and philosophy to getting and staying fit and ultimately, feeling your best!
Here's to a new week and a fresh start!
Niki & Trish
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