Meet the Judges for the 2012 Fit and Fabulous Mom Contest

Meet the 6 AMAZING Professionals who will be the Judges for the 2012 Fit and Fabulous Mom Contest

Patricia Valenti, IFBB Bikini Pro                                                    www.ValentiGoldCup.com I enjoy my role as a mother of two children in college and the proud owner of Evolution Fitness Club. I am passionate about my chosen sport as I am about my family. Being an  IFBB Pro-Athlete and achieving that success in 3 short years has truly been a life changing experience. Back in 2007 I became interested in my personal fitness and began training on my own at the age of 44. In my search of excellence, I met Shannon Dey the Founder of Team Bombshell. With her guidance and my determination, I set my training goals, which developed my physique to begin my quest to compete in June of 2008. In my first competition I received second place. Following what appeared to be a career in second place results, I altered my training and began to take ballroom dance lessons. It was there that I learned musicality, rhythm and stage presence. I felt truly comfortable on stage and could exploit the sexy playful side of my personality. Finally, at the 2010 NPC Pittsburgh show, I was the Overall Masters Bikini Champion and earned my Professional Athlete Status. What a wonderful experience it has been.Today, I live my dream, continue to train while mentoring others in this wonderful sport so that maybe one day they can achieve the status I know as a pro. My expertise, love of fitness, dance, and interest in nutrition is infectious to others as I see the potential to be a winner in all. My future as a pro is exciting; I love so many of the people I get to meet as a result of this wonderful sport. As I expand my career in the fitness world it is clear that I have found my calling!

Carolina Gonzalez, Carolina Gonzalez Photography              www.Axisdzn.com Carolina is a wife and mother of two beautiful children. Carolina of Axis Design Inc, is a Photographer as well as a writer I always look for creative ways to enhance your beauty during production; and in post production I improve the pictures by retouching them using the proper tools and programs. Axis Design Inc. is a Miami based Graphic Design and Photography Company that has worked in the fitness industry for more than eight years.  We have done photo shoots with models such as, Jennifer Nicole Lee, Ava Cowan, Melanie Tillbrook, Tamar Cohl, Laura London, and male models like Mark Alvisi, Marc Megna and Charles Justo. We have covered a variety of shows and competitions, dozens of covers for Natural Muscle Magazine, and we have done the corporate images and product packaging of many companies and their products.

Karina Nascimento, IFBB Physique Pro                                            www.KarinaBrazilPro.com Karina is a wife and mother of three beautiful children. Karina Nascimento is a Brazilian born bodybuilder/fitness model turned physique competitor. She moved to Texas in 1986 and that is where her love for bodybuilding started at the age of 16. Running track and playing volleyball made her want to be more defined and want to change her body from the average look. After many endeavors in her childhood, she decided to change her life completely and soon met her first trainer, Herman Steele, in Arlington, Texas. He changed her body into a work of art. Soon she started to win overall championships in bodybuilding shows. Karina loved the challenge of working out and competing.

Fredo Cylentro, SNBF Pro Bodybuilder, Fitness Model and Elite Pro Trainer, Exercise Physiologist & Nutrition Specialist. Fredo is a dad of one beautiful daughter. He is the President of BodyX90 Company, a cutting-edge sports Nutrition and fitness branded under the leadership of a committed management team. Former US Marine and Instructor, worked for many companies globally as a fitness and oneway model, over 18 years of experience in fitness training and instructor and also creator of      BODY-RX strength training, cardiovascular and his new book: “Fredo’sRX Unfinished Training Guide”. Look for it at www.bodyx90.com Fredo is also currently working part time with selected individuals as coaching, bikini, figure and bodybuilding preparations Fredo was recently featured in Flex Magazine for endeavor’s suite of professional service offering and as a walking testimonial on his ownself. Fredo Cylentro is a man you will want to be around.

David Gandell, 2 Time Cancer Survivor, Motivational Speaker, Professional Life Coach & Fitness Trainer, HOST/MC of the Diamond Classic & Ruby Championships  www.DavidOctavioGandell.com  David Octavio Gandell achieved immense success at a young age. A charismatic, positive and dynamic individual, David earned his college degrees from the University of South Florida. He serves as Master of Ceremonies for major fitness competitions, modeled, acted, and has earned the prestigious NASM Personal Trainer Certification. He serves as a role model to many in his community and beyond.  His bright future, and indeed, his entire life, faced a near insurmountable challenge when David discovered that he was afflicted by a rare form of cancer, one believed to be fatal.   This positive, penitent fighter never let the odds stop him, and never let cancer call the shots. Through immense faith in god, sheer force of will and tireless perseverance, David achieved what my (including some of the world’s foremost oncologists) though would be impossible. He beat cancer. Twice Join David as he continues to inspire the wold with his devotion to his faith, his relentless positivity and his boundless dynamism. His Testimony serves to give courage, and inspire the hero in all of us.

Eli Sepharti, Motivational Speaker, Weigh Loss Success Story         www.FatBoyFitMan.com  Eli is a dad of three amazing children. This year I turned 42 years old and I am in the best shape of my life. Just a little over 3 years ago I was in the WORST shape of my life. Not only physically, but also emotionally and mentally. I believe these all go hand in hand. In 2008 I had ballooned to almost 300 lbs standing at 6′ and my body fat percentage was well over 40%. My blood pressure was elevated, I felt tired all the time, if I walked a flight of steps I would lose my breath, my joints were hurting, and I was always getting some type of flu or cold.Around March of 2008, shortly before the end of an almost 18 year marriage, I had what many would call an epiphany. One day I looked at myself in the mirror and couldn’t believe how unhealthy and just plain fat I had allowed myself to get. At that moment I knew I had to do something to change this downward spiral. As I thought about past attempts to lose weight I realized that the “quick fixes” and fad diets I had tried, although successful short term, were not going to work if I wanted to make LIFE-LONG changes. That is when I decided to try a different approach and came up with the principles of ONE STEP AT A TIME = SUCCESS! Small, consistent changes allowed me to achieve the body I have today 180 POUNDS with 10% body fat. I am also an avid runner having finished my last 10K in 47:43 and my last 5K in 23:10. Both being my personal best times. My drive and passion today is in helping inspire, motivate and teach others how to achieve fitness success too. Eli was recently featured in People Magazine and on Good Morning America. He is inspiring millions to live a happy and healthy life One Step at a Time.