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Karen Kryzanowski
- 33, Female
- Thornhill, Ontario
- Canada
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- Photos (43)
- Photo Albums (5)
- Videos
Karen Kryzanowski's Groups
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FSN Photo Contest 2009
157 members
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Promo Models Group
47 members
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Glamour Models Group
102 members
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Joyzone Models
362 members
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Fourth Quarter Marketing…
355 members
Karen Kryzanowski's Discussions
Fitness Star Montreal
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Started this discussion. Last reply by James Erdt Dec 7, 2009.
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- My Status is:
- Single
- Within the Fitness Industry, I am:
- Fitness Model, Figure Model, Swimwear Model, Fashion Model, Runway Model, Glamour Model, Promo Model, Athlete, Sponsored
- This is a direct link to my online portfolio:
- http://www.modelmayhem.com/karenkryz
- This is my personal bio:
- Growing up I was not athletic - in fact I struggled with my weight. Being overweight never really bothered me except when I was picked on by other kids at school for my appearance. Despite being teased, it was not until my doctor told me I had high cholesterol (at the age of 13) that made me realize I had to do something about my weight and health.
The first major step I took was I changed my eating habits. By the time I was 15, I had managed to get my weight down to a healthy weight, and had lowered my cholesterol to a normal level. However maintaining that weight was a challenge, and by the time I completed university I had put the weight back on and had high cholesterol again.
So the next thing I did was join a gym. I enjoyed working out on cardio machines, but I didn’t want to go near weights because I was scared to get bigger than I already was. When I realized I was not getting the results I wanted on my own, I decided to hire a trainer to learn about weight training and to help me get my health back on track.
Everything was going great until I was 26, when I was diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). PCOS is a hormonal disorder that causes the ovaries to produce higher levels of androgens. Some of the major symptoms include infrequent menstrual periods, high cholesterol, and weight gain/obesity (all of which I was experiencing). Although PCOS is not curable, it is treatable with medications and can be controlled through diet and exercise.
Initially, I had a difficult time accepting that I had PCOS. I went through the “why me” phase and I felt sorry for myself. Discovering that something is wrong with your body and knowing that you have to live with it for the rest of life is not a fun experience to go through. However, if anything good came out of this ordeal, the diagnosis finally provided me with answers as to why I was having all these problems with my weight and cholesterol.
Today, I have accepted and come to terms with having PCOS. It has shaped the person I have become, and gives me the determination to take this negative element in my life and transform it into something positive. Competing has become that positive. I have been “gifted” with something that makes me special and unique - rather than see the glass as half-empty, I will view it as half-full.
- These are my accomplishments:
- ****** 2009 Competition Results ******
- 1st Place, Muscular Model Level 3, Fitness Star
- 3rd Place, Figure Elite Division, 2009 UFE Nationals Elite Show
- 11th Place, Fitness Model Elite Division, 2009 UFE Nationals Elite Show
- 2nd Place, Figure Open Division, 2009 UFE Spring Bash
- 3rd Place, Fitness Model Open Division, 2009 UFE Spring Bash
****** 2008 Competition Results ******
- 2nd Place, Fittest Duo, June 2008 FAME World Championships
- 2nd Place, Fitness Model Short, May 2008 FAME Classic
- 2nd Place, Muscle Model, May 2008 FAME Classic
- These are my sponsors:
- - Joyzone
- ThermoLean
- Perfect Nutrition
- Dedicated Clothing
- My modeling experience(s) list:
- - Oxygen Magazine, ThermoLean Ad (June/July/August/September 2009)
- Inside Fitness, ThermoLean Ad (November 2009)
- Titika Active Wear, Model for runway fashion show (November 2009)
- The modeling opportunities that I am interested in:
- Calendar, Editorial, Fashion Show, Fitness, High Fashion, Infomercial, Lingerie, Magazine, Portfolio, Print, Promotional, Runway, Sports, Swimwear, Tradeshow
- I will offer my services for:
- Exchange for Product, Magazine Features, Pay Only, Speaking Engagements, Spokesperson, Supplements, TFP (Trade for print), Tradeshow Work
- My height is:
- 5'4"
- My regular weight is:
- average 135lbs (150lbs off-season)
- My competition weight is:
- 125lbs
- My shoe size is:
- 8
- My hair colour, length and/or style is:
- Black, Shoulder Length
- My eye colour is:
- Dark Brown
- My ethnicity is:
- 1/2 Persian, 1/4 Ukrainian, 1/4 Dutch
- The languages I speak are:
- English
- My Personal Trainer is _____________ and you can contact him/her at:
- Tammy Strome [ www.cre8ionfitnessandwellness.com ]
- My words to live by:
- Dream Big
- I have competed and/or I will be competing at a Fitness STAR Model Search:
- No but I will compete with Fitness STAR in the near future
Karen Kryzanowski's Photos
Comment Wall (12 comments)
- At 9:48pm on February 15, 2010, James Erdt said…
- Congrats Karen! Another one of your pictures has been recently featured on the Main Page slide show!!!
All the best,
James
Fitness STAR
- At 11:11am on December 27, 2009, James Erdt said…
- Congrats Karen! Two more of your pictures have been recently featured on the Main Page slide show!!!
All the best,
James
Fitness STAR
- At 6:10pm on December 9, 2009,
Rua Gilna said… - i did indeed!!! miss canada tho, it rocks!! how are u?
- At 5:14pm on December 6, 2009,
Johnny S. Loper said… - Whats up Karen? It was nice walking in the cold with you. lmbo! It was all about the chips! Send me some through email! lol!
- At 9:47pm on November 8, 2009,
Urban Stylz Photography said… - don't worry, you will babe ;-) I'VE SEEN! hehehe
- At 7:35pm on November 6, 2009, Urban Stylz Photography said…
- yeah it will be VERY nice seeing you live again :)
- At 9:04am on November 3, 2009, James Erdt said…
- You are most welcome Karen! My absolute pleasure!
See you soon...
Best,
James
FSN
- At 10:01am on November 1, 2009, James Erdt said…
- Congrats Karen! Two more of your pictures have been recently featured on the Main Page slide show!!!
All the best,
James ;-)
Fitness STAR
- At 11:33pm on October 9, 2009, James Erdt said…
- Congrats Karen! Two of your pictures have been recently featured on the Main Page slide show!!!
All the best,
James ;-)
Fitness STAR
- At 1:36am on July 17, 2009,
Nore said… - yeah, apparently ure everywhere lol.
How u been?
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