BodyScape Magazine Issue 6 The Fitness Model Issue by Advarto

Letter from

The Publisher BodyScape Magazine Issue 6 The Fitness Model Issue By BodyScape Publisher Sarah Lyons Glabman of PictureGroove Photography www.PictureGroove.com

Publisher: SARAH LYONS

What is the definition of a “fitness model” to you? I’d like to know. Over the past two decades, fitness models have become very popular. Is it a stage-ready, ultra lean look? Is it someone that has transformed from one size to another? Someone whom has overcome a tragic event and now is in the gym to recreate themselves?

Editor-in-Chief:

My definition of a fitness model is someone who: ~Has an attainable physique ~Is not so lean that you see each and every crease in their face ~Represents a healthy, and again, attainable look ~Is confident in their own skin, whether they are a size 12+ or a size zero

Art director & Creative Solutions:

different physiques, attitudes and lifestyles abound in this issue, and I want to present them all to you. Some are more “popular”, and others are just getting started in their respective careers. Young or old, new to the gym or not, your “fitness” is a choice. If you go to the gym, go hiking, do pilates, or group fitness, the one thing ties these activities to a common bond is getting you MOVING. And we ALL need to move! Movement lubricates the joints, arteries, and gets your heart pumping so that you r body can work effectively. Therefore burning calories and creating your result. The old adage remains true to today, and I {do my best} to live by it each day. Calories in vs. calories out. If you eat more calories than you burn, you WILL GAIN WEIGHT. Plain and simple! So be aware of what you put in to your mouth when heading toward your goal! The consistent vision the I have for the shoots I do is to promote health and wellness, in a glamorous and sexy way, and I would love to share my craft with you. If you’re interested in shooting with me, and experiencing fun and a ton of support, laughs, and memories along the way, shoot me an email at PictureGroovePhotography@Gmail.com. Next upcoming issue is our Special Edition…”Exotic Beauties”

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Sarah Lyons Glabman www.PictureGroove.com

MIKE LYONS

Rajpoot Talib

Associate Editor: Anil Madhwani

Contributing writers Issue 4:

Susan Hoff

Monica Brant

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Letter from

The Editor

So, let’s get one thing straight: If you don’t know Monica Brant or who she is, you’ll soon find out. First of all, Monica Brant graces the cover of this issue of BodyScape Magazine. She is a world champion fitness competitor, model and track star. She’s also a well-known lifestyle advocate for her clients. Her practice includes fitness and also health, nutrition and a host of other wellness pathways for those who come to see her. Most importantly, Monica is a genuine, confident, warm-hearted and beautiful human being. I am blessed to count her as a friend. Right now, she and Sarah, my daughter, PictureGroove photographer and publisher of BodyScape magazine, have teamed up to produce Epic Destination Shoots, of which probably most of you have heard. www.epicdestinationshoots.com is a site they’ve been working on. Monica has been in the Phoenix area recently working with Sarah on Epic Scottsdale. I met Monica last July to help she and Sarah produce Epic San Antonio, where Monica lives with horse-trainer husband Brad and their two dogs. I tagged along mainly to hold the reflector and schlep the lighting equipment from here to there. For starters, Monica introduced me to some dietary supplements about which I was totally ignorant. At age 74, I’ve come to realize that anything that promotes health and wellness is at least worth a try. So, I’ve become a fan of powdered beets, for example. Put a scoop in a shaker bottle or your morning smoothie and you’ll automatically boost your intake of nitrous oxide for more energy. That’s just one of her recommendations. If you haven’t met Monica and want to know know more about her, go to www.monicabrant.com or head to her Instagram @monicabrant. It’ve been toying with the idea of using this page to publish Letters to the Editor where readers can comment on subjects addressed in BodyScape or other topics devoted to health and fitness. So, I’d like you, dear Readers, to share your personal stories about Monica, how you met her and your experiences with her. How did she impact you? Just send your offering to me at mike.c.lyons@hotmail.com. I’ll devote this Letters to the Editor page to you.

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Table of Contents Page 10: Homemade food by BodyScape publisher Sarah Lyons Glabman: Great, home-cooked recipes delivered straight to us from some pretty amazing people! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chicken soup for the soulâ&#x20AC;? was delivered to us from Issue 4 cover model and contributor, Susan Hoff. Enjoy! Page 16: The Models of Fitness: Twelve beyond stunning women who strike a pose in so many amazing ways. These women are changing the way we view fitness in the best ways possible. Attainable, healthy, and ready to conquer the world. Photography by PictureGroove.com Page 74: COVER FEATURE: Fitness Icon, Pioneer, and Role Model Monica Brant This multi-faceted, multi-talented, multi-award winning fitness personality is just getting started. Read her interview on where she started and where she is now. All photos exclusive of PictureGroove Photography

Home Made Food BY BODYSCAPE PUBLISHER SARAH LYONS Who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t love a great home-cooked meal? With the world on go-go-go all the time, it seems nearly impossible to sit down and relax, with some good food at home. In each issue of BodyScape Magazine, we will feature a recipe from someone awesome, and share it with you. These recipes are healthy (for the most part), filling, easy and delicious. The BEST part of them though, its that each one takes less than one hour. The key to all of it is to actually take the time to do it! Enjoy yourself. Play some music and get your cooking vibes going! Cooking can be lots of fun, especially when tasks are divided between 2 people. Make a date out of cooking at home! Here is a great chicken soup recipe from Issue 4 cover model Susan Hoff. Enjoy!

Chicken Soup: GOOD FOR MORE THAN THE SOUL Please, for the love of all that is good, put down the can opener and step away from another bowl of instant soup with a shelf life longer than the time it takes for your favorite team to make it to the Super Bowl! This isn’t just another “good for the soul” chicken noodle soup recipe. Instead, this is a recipe perfect for when you feel a cold coming on but your sweet tail is too worn out to cook. It’s easily shared with expected guests or surprise visitors. I mean who doesn’t fancy a warm savory bowl of soup on a blustery day? It also covers your much needed Protein/Carb/Fat macros without the higher calorie count. Take the few extra minutes to make this exceptionally tasty recipe, and utilize some of those extra veggies in your fridge you’ve been staring at for the past week. We’re looking at you, carrots and celery.

HOFF’S HOMEMADE HEN SOUP INGREDIENTS: Prep: 10 Min Cook: 20 Min Total: 30 Min Servings: 6

1 Tablespoon Avocado Oil ½ Cup Chopped Onion ½ Cup Chopped Celery 58oz Organic Chicken Bone Broth 14.5oz Organic Vegetable Broth ½ lb. Chopped, Cooked Chicken Breast

1 Cup Sliced Carrots ½ Teaspoon Dried Basil ½ Teaspoon Dried Oregano ½ Teaspoon Lawry’s Salt Salt & Pepper to Taste

DIRECTIONS: In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion and celery in avocado oil until just tender, roughly 5 minutes. Pour in chicken bone and vegetable broths and stir in precut chicken, veggies, and seasonings. Feel free to add a pre-dried carb of your choice, ie. noodles, dumplings, or rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes before serving. I hand make my gnocchi-like dumplings and add them after it boils and is simply simmering then I garnish with freshly diced kale leaves just before I serve it.

DON’T SETTLE FOR JUST ANY VEGETABLE BROTH A lot of recipes you’ll find around the internet call for vegetable broth, and while picking up that watered-down and boxed shelf-staple is easy, you can make that magic potion yourself. It’s as easy as stuffing scraps in a bag and boiling water. When you’re cooking during the week, toss those extra shavings of onions, carrot peels, celery, garlic, shallots, and leeks into a gallon bag. Oh, and we’re not overlooking mushrooms, bell peppers, and herbs. Add them to the party. Keep cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and brussels sprouts out the party-they can get a bit bitter after too long (pun intended). When you have about 5 cups of scraps, toss them in a large pot with another 9 cups of water. Simmer it all over medium heat for an hour and add a teaspoon of salt and pepper for flavor. Then turn off the heat, allow the pot to cool, and strain out the scraps for some truly original vegetable broth. Easy to Store Without Going to the Store The vegetable broth isn’t the only element that can be stored or frozen for another rainy day. After creating your own delicious bowl of chicken noodle soup, you can easily save it in small containers for an ultra-convenient work time lunch or postworkout dinner. With a recipe as delicious and convenient as this, we won’t blame you if it becomes a weekly staple during the holiday season. Chicken soup is great for your sinus, easy on your tummy, and with a bit of salt can help with hydration. Enjoy! Cheers!

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THE MODELS Today’s fitness models are thriving like never before. They are entrepreneurs, influencers, and to say the least, in shape and healthy. Gone are the days of being “over-cardio’d” and being “shredded” year round. Healthy, curvier shapes are to be desired and attainable, and these twelve women are perfect representatives of a healthy lifestyle.

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Amanda Freick