Had another awesome day yesterday with the entire crew at the Musashi centre. If you ever need knowlegde, inspiration or just time to chill with like minded people then attending a GTE workshop will hit the nail on the the head. Maria, Lindy, Greg, an Vicki are ACE :) so welcoming, informative an supportive. U guys rock THANKS xxx

Kim Nohe
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Hey Maria,
 
I just wanted to say a HUGE thankyou for the workshop on the weekend, I got so much out of it.  Lindy was amazing as I suspected that she would be, and you were a gem!! 
 
Thankyou again for your hard work, and the booklet that we got is going to be liquid gold for me. 
 
I really hope to see you at comps very soon, fitness model here I come.....  I have a bit of work to do, but I really feel that now I have the skills to be able to do it.
 
Andi Richardson
xoxo

 

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Rena wrote: "Thank you Lindy, Maria, Vicki and the fabulous posing guys for giving up your time to present this amazing workshop. There is so much I could say about today, but I'll try to be succinct: informative, inspiring, honest, emotional, fun, new friendships, graceful (that's you Vicki), powerful. To anyone thinking of competing or even to learn more about nutrition and fitness, you'll get so much from this workshop and quite probably make new friends on the day! :-D" Laura wrote: "Wooooooooowwwwwww!!!!!! Totally pumping day!!!! Today's team was so amazing and motivating!!! I cant thank Lindy, Maria, Vicki, David & Aaron enough.... I've come away from today with even more motivation and so much knowledge about the realities of dieting. That the idea of getting into the best shape of your life doesn't mean you need to suffer! Thank you.... And another thank you to everyone for sharing their stories.... Loved hearing every single one of them...:))) see you all up there! :)) xx"

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Kylie wrote: "Maria your team were so helpful, inspiring, educational and fun all at the same time. Can't thank you enough for yesterday. Also meeting the competitors and sharing our journey's is very encouraging. Thank you to you and yesterdays crew again.. You guys rock!

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Hi Maria,Just want  to thank you for an amazing day today!!! The workshop was of immense value and help,giving me a sense of security and confidence. Your “motherly enthusiasm” sent me home with a big smile. Speaking to a friend earlier tonight about my day,I told her what also stood out for me,was no bitchiness,everyone was sharing and caring with same goal and to ENJOY! Did my dinner dishes in my heels tonight ,my dog looked at my strangely.  Id grown!!!…  (he is a big Rottweiler)   Regards Marianne

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Get The Edge Pre-Competition Workshop Update Written By Lindy Olsen www.lindyolsen.com

It was so great to see so many future champions at the workshop on Saturday 15th at the Musashi Performance Centre in Notting Hill.  We were very lucky to have industry specialists, like Maria McCarter (ANB Vic promoter), Lindy Olsen Pro Figure and Fitness Model and 5 x Natural World Champion, Vicki Arief (choregrapher and posing coach), Greg Dolman (Master Trainer and Lindy's personal coach) amongst other special guests sharing their knowledge, passion and dedication to this lifestyle of ours that we all love so much.  The workshops are there for ANYONE from ANY federation who wants to get an insight into the life, training and nutrition of what it takes to get into the best shape of your life and KEEP it!  Even those who don't want to compete went away with so many tips and tricks to help them achieve the body they've only ever dreamed of. Everyone who attended contributed so freely and I was overwhelmed by everyones stories of tears and triumphs, I'm sure the best is yet to come from many of these fantastic people.

I for one had sore abs and a sore jaw from so many laughs and I must say that the more we continue to hold these workshops, the more inspired I am by everyday people who want to make a difference in this world of ours.

Special thanks must go to our awesome guests, Tony Haranas and Aaron Braithwaite for all their support

So looking forward to the next one in Sydney on the 19th Feb!

Hope to see you all there! PS:  Here's a message of thanks from one of the ladies who attended...

 

Hey lindy,

I just wanted to thankyou for yesterday..what a great day at the workshop, and the rest of the team!!!

Its been 8months of letting my emotions over take and binge eat:( (its like I became addicted to food) And when you shared your story and started talking about your first comp and getting on stage...it took me back to mine, and made me remember that feeling..my god I have never felt so high in my life running off that stage with a trophy!

It didn't matter what place it had written on the front of it, I had never had one in my life before and the overwhelming feeling of the highest happiness I have even felt to this day!!! And u took me back

there yesterday and made me wake up and think what the heck have I done to my body (as I have put on 12+kg's) long story short I have my motivation back:) and I AM going to do it and will get back up on stage this year. And I guess I just wanted to thank you so, so much for trigging that spirit in me once again.

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Another testimonial.... Hi Lindy it`s Mandy Marni Guy`s freind from body and soul i attended the work shop yesterday.I have come away feeling completely excited and confident and your story was so inspiring, it has made me feel like i can achieve!!!THANKYOU!

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I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for the Melbourne workshop a few weeks ago.  It was by far the most inspiring day I have had (easily pleased I know).  I just couldn't believe how down to earth and helpful everyone is.  and SOOOOOOOOOOO knowledgable.  I will truly treasure the day and definately be attending in the future. - Natalie

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“I also wanted to thank you for putting on such a great workshop earlier this month.  I thoroughly enjoyed it & both Craig (my trainer) and I got so much out of it.  We both left at the end of the day pumped up and so excited!” – Carla

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“Great workshop on Saturday.  It was well worth the effort as I picked up a ton of knowledge regarding Body Building and supplements. The guest speakers were all really switched on and got there point across in a nice relaxed manner.” – Bruce. Gym Owner.

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Hi Maria,Just wanted to to say how fantastic the Get The Edge workshops have been. The advice from Lindy, Greg, Andrew &  yourself has been invaluable. I have been coming to your workshops for 2 years & I am still learning. The workshops have been my connection to the bodybuilding world, being in Shepparton, I feel a bit isolated…

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I started a plan with nutrition advice from Lindy & training advice from Greg, 5 weeks ago & have made some excellent progress. My recent Bodpod showed that I have lost 4% bodyfat, 2.6kg fat loss & 1 kg muscle gain. Without this information I couldn't be completely sure of what was going on. My weight was staying the same but my skinfolds were coming down, I knew there was muscle gain but not that much.

I highly recommend the Get The Edge workshops to anyone thinking about competing or wanting to learn more for their clients. I have come away from each workshop with new friends & can't wait to get back again July 17 - Brenda Milne

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Hi Maria

Myself and my husband Darrell attended your Workshop yesterday and we would just like to say a big thank you for the experience. We really enjoyed the day and felt we took away alot of good info which will hopefully be put to good use as I am competing for the first time on Sept 19th Central Coast. We also just wanted to say how comfortable yourself, Lindy and the other speakers made us feel on the day, you are all a credit to Natural Body Building. I am a bit apprehensive about competing as I dont really have much confidence, but after coming to your workshop and meeting you all I feel a little more at ease. We are really looking forward to your next workshop in a months time, I really need to practice my posing so hopefully we can do a bit more of that.

Thanks again, it was great!!  - Amanda and Darrell Price

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I attended a pre-competition workshop last Saturday. These are run regularly by the ANB all over Australia. For those not familiar with this workshop - it was an experience I will never forget. I met so many amazing people, all like-minded, all determined, all with a story and an experience to share. I met champions, judges, trainers,... future competitors... I would recommend this workshop to absolutely everyone! I walked out of there so motivated, so inspired - this week, my competition coach was blown away with my training - I put absolutely everything I had into every single rep!! I trained harder than ever before and will continue to do so because now more than ever I believe in myself and I believe I too can be a champion! Thank you ANB - Thank you Maria, Lindy, Vicki, Bruce, Aaron, Jo, Jodie and all the other incredible, incredible individuals I met on the day xx

Kamila