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Published on Tuesday, 16 October 2012 18:38
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Written by Vanda Hadarean
Spotlight On IFBB Fitness Pro: Vanda Hadarean
Category you compete in: I fel in love with FITNESS
Date of birth: May 3, 1976
Hometown: Cluj , Romania
Career: Fitness Professional
Competition history: starting at very young age I started to compete in gymnastics , and after years of work that led me to European Championships (1991 and 1992), double gold medalist , and bronze medalist, World Championships (1991, bronze medalist), and Olympic Game (1992, Silver medalist), Ms Fitness World title 4 years in a row(2008, 2009, 2010, 2011), Ms Fitness Canada ,5 years in a row, CBBF, National Champion 1991, Turned IFBB PRO, Toronto Supershow , 2nd place .
Next competition: Not sure yet:)
In your opinion, how important is motivation and confidence when aiming to accomplish a goal?
As athletes we always have to set goals and keep a strong mind on the direction we want to go. But that should happen not just to athletes , goals should be set in any aspect of our lives . Inspiration and motivation are powerful tools in my fitness career , I draw inspiration from everything I see around me , from amazing people I meet every day , from amazing friends , clients , and from the children I teach. Motivation on the other side has to come from within.
In your eyes, what combination of hard work and natural ability is needed to reach the top?
I believe that hard work , beats talent. I have been in the sport all my life , and I've seen it so many times . There are amazing talented athletes with unbelieveble talent , yet their talent was not fully developed because they would choose not to work hard enough . On the other side I've seen athletes with not as much talent , and worked so hard . The ones that worked harder , and prepared with more focus would always compete better . I believe that God gives us talents , and we are to work hard and develop that to our maximum potential. Of course the trainer plays an important part in developing that natural ability .
Give me some examples from your life where confidence has helped you to achieve?
Confidence comes from believing and trusting who you are . Trusting that you have put all your hard work and your best into everything you do. Confidence should not come just from placing first , but from believing that you are good enough . Working on my positive attitude always gives me confidence. To be honest everything I do I attack with positivity and confidence , withoout being arrogant. To me training my mind and spirit , is as important as training my body . This is health and fitness to me.
What do you find the most challenging about competing?
Used to be nervousness...yes , I know....after so many years in gymnastics and fitness ....I should not be nervous anymore (people would think) , but hey , I am human , :) and I still get nervous.
What are your top 5 key strategies for success? 
Success can be different for everyone. For some success is measured by money , to some is measured by athletic achivement , to some a happy life . As I grow to me success is a happy and enjoyable LIFE . I was and I am still a competitor at heart , BUT I love enjoying life . For my life to be successul it means:
- having God in my life , I always find peace at heart from HIM
-amazing family
-focusing on what I love , Fitness , and inspiring others to like their lives (through fitness many times)
-passion for what you do....
-work hard , plan goals and following through . Never give up on your dreams .
What is your favorite protein powder? Why do you like it?
I use InterActive Nutrition products. "Whey Pro, chocolate flavor. " I like it because it feels light when I drink it.
Favorite Inspirational Quote: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)
In closing, Who would you like to give a shout out to:
My family , and friends that care about me , Daydreams Fitness Wear for really helping me feel confident on stage in my posing suit and fitness costumes. InterActive Nutrition for great support and for the supplement that supplement my diet . Hummingbird MediSpa for making me feel pretty and well taken care of, my fans for their encouragement and believing in me .
With love to ALL, and thank you very much Gail, and RX Muscle.
