Shape_Malaysia__June_2017

CLARINS SPECIAL
Exercise and healthy eating –
key to body confidence
Fitness athlete and model Nana Haleq shares
her secrets to her shape and confidence.
What is your must-have workout gear? Soft
cotton G-string (yes, no VPL please!), good
support sports bra with light padding and
a great pair of pants that flaunt my shape!
How do you unwind? I go for massages twice
a week and every now and then, I get into a salt
water jacuzzi or pool at Hilton Kuala Lumpur.
I love how it relaxes my muscles and take
my worries away and makes me feel like I’m on
vacation since I only take time off from work for
holidays in every one and half year (although
that’s about to change soon!).
Nana Al Haleq,
athlete and fitness model
What are your fitness challenges? Honestly,
it’s to finish up my food. I was never a big
eater because I naturally do not have a big
appetite. But as I progressed in an effort to
maintain my gains and physique, I was required
to eat up to 1kg of white fish meat a day and
up my calorie intake to 2000-2200kcal a day,
which is a lot! Aside from that, the challenge is in
getting adequate rest and time to recuperate.
What is your mental game? If others can do
it, I can do it too! It’s all about self belief, focus,
dedication and determination. Dive in, conquer,
persevere and see results!
Your favourite workout move? I love banded
exercises for booty and legs. You can do various
exercises with bands. Bands add intensity to
your workout, challenge muscles and they’re
great for rehab exercises. Bands are also good
for stretching and easy to travel with.
What is your fitness mantra? Learn, get
educated and inspired – and be an inspiration.
I also work hard and help others as much
as I can. Most importantly, stay focused
so that the effort put in is not wasted,
celebrate progress, results and achievements
with gratitude and love!
Your go-to fit food? All the green leafy
vegetables our planet could offer! How I wish
vegetables contain complete protein -
that would be awesome at so many level! And,
I also love barramundi.
What do you like about your shape? I like that
my shape manifests health to me. It reminds
me of how far I have come. Today, I am able
to understand my body and how it functions
better. I like how it makes me feel satisfied
- like I’ve earned a reward every time I’ve
accomplished my target. I also like how it makes
me feel like I am an artist or a sculptor as I sculpt
my way one day at a time for the shape I have on
mind. I loved my body then, I love it more now
and I will love it in the future too.
How to stay fit-focused? Be consistent and
patient while sticking to your routine - and only
have a cheat meal when you deserve it. Listen
to your body and exercise accordingly. Forcing
your body into something that doesn’t feel
right on a certain day like you have your menses
or are injured, will lead to complications and
disappointments - and it’s a waste of time too
as you won’t be able to put in your 100%. You
should also always have a new goal and not be
afraid of trying new activities. It will keep things
exciting, fun and more enjoyable for you.
A fit body is a
balance between
healthy hy eating
habits and exercise.
When that lifestyle
is combined with
Clarins’ Body Fit, the
result is the shape
of your dreams.
Contour and SLIM
down with the help of
caffeine-reinforced
e e ced
quince leaf extract
which h is a slimming
agent by itself,
along with seven
other plant extracts;
organic aquatic mint,
celosia, baccharis,
scabious, horse
chestnut, sunflower
phospholipids h and
hazelnut oil.
VISIBLE RESULTS
S
NOTED
for 80% of the women
who used it*.
84.5% firmer skin
73% lifted skin
81% improved skin
quality
*Study carried out for 4 weeks
on 94 women who used Body
Fit. Results expressed as a level
l
of satisfaction percentage.
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