World Photography Day Contest Winners 1st and 2nd

Photography contest winner 1st rank

I am Shubham Dyal based out of Delhi . An independent film maker who have a passion for traveling and exploring new things. I am working since 2015 but photography gives me a new thing everyday perhaps it never let me get over.

This image is really close to my heart because of two reasons, one is this cute kid and second one is the location. I have clicked this somewhere in the INA market new delhi India.I believe, the best thing a photographer can have is a story in his / her Image. I am thankful to have this lovely expressions which made my picture priceless.

2nd rank

I m Md Kashif ul Haque.A photographer by hobby.I started photography in my collage days.I used to go for street photography and win street photography organized by Chiiz.

Body Transformation (Cherry Monteiro)

Before I talk about “ Fitness “ or “Body Transformation “ , I would like to introduce myself to you and the story behind my fitness journey.

My name is Cherry Monteiro , I am 23 Years old and I’m a Personal Trainer / Coach , Fitness Model , Fashion Model , Influencer and a Journalism Graduate .

I have an experience in the Fitness Industry for 7 years until now . Having trained people of all age groups , both genders to achieve their different fitness goals .

I worked as a professional fashion model starting at the age of 14 ( until currently) while I was studying. It all started when I was very petite , Lean or “Skinny” ( According to how people call “weak “ “ thin”) . I was all of that .

I constantly heard comments such as “ She needs to eat something “, “ She is too small “ , “She is too weak “ . These comments did affect me but I realised that I had to make a change. I then started with weight lifting .

It took a very long time to gain strength but eventually I transformed my body - It did stun a lot of people , but what mattered the most was how I felt - Healthy , Strong , Confident , Powerful. And I think that’s important. Women are capable of having physical strength , along with mental strength! We’re all strong . We just have to make up our mind to start somewhere.

Motivation begins when you start seeing very small changes in yourself. Small improvements over a course of time - This will push you further to improve and do better . Another important tool to remember- Everything “ Takes time “ . PATIENCE. Being patient is the most important tool in physical fitness . And another tool that I love and constantly remind my clients with is , CONSISTENCY, the right discipline by being consistent. This applies in fitness as well as in all aspects of life .

Through proper discipline and consistency, you can achieve your goal and even improve further .

The mental energy and positivity you gain from this discipline is a wonderful feeling of achievement which words can not describe.

You have to start somewhere. You have to have the desire to achieve. The “Will Power “ to continue and not stop . The constant mantra you feed your mind with - A healthy positive Mantra that will keep you going in your journey .

There’s a saying that goes “ Health is Wealth “ . This is most neglected by a majority of the population. It is your health that should be given the first priority to . It is your health that keeps you going. Your health is your back bone to everything. If you’re healthy on the inside as well as the outside, you can do wonders . Start your journey right away . You will be amazed to see what your body is capable of. Gift yourself and surprise yourself .

The sense of achievement is a wonderful feeling . Start your journey .

model @cherry_buff