Center Stage Magazine August-September | Page 164

fitness Breakthroughs Tomas has been in the modeling business for about five years already. He was born and raised in Poland. When he was 20, Tomas moved to England to finish his education in Cambridge and then after couple of years, he was offered first shoots and started to work as professional model in United Kingdom. In those span of year/s, who was your inspiration (modeling/fitness business)? “I need to say that I never really had any inspiration at all. However, I was always into fashion and follow new trends also create my own style. I’m always so pleased to attend all high fashion events I’m envied too and meeting new people,” he said. When you were growing up, what was your goal/s or perhaps dream? “I was always told by my parents that I can achieve everything I like if I’m going to put hard work to it! But back then, my dream as a little boy was to become a fireman,” Tomas laughed. What was/were the experience/s when you first start your first ever modeling gig and fitness business? “Well, I remember I was so happy and much stressed when I went first time to studio. I was so scared I will never forget that. But everything went well and after couple of weeks, I saw myself in the magazine witch was amazing felling I so proud from myself,” the fashion model exclaimed. How do you manage your time with you busy schedule? “I always try to be organized with everything but unfortunately is not always easy as it sounds. I wish day would be longer for few hours. Sometimes I’m so busy with work that I don’t have time for anything but like everyone knows hard work always pay you back,” Tomas shared. How many times do you work out in a week? Do you have any favorite workout? “I’m going to the gym twice a week. I do swim a lot as well, as that’s make me relax after my busy day but I believe if you eat healthy that’s already half of the success.” Is there any workout routine that you find it very challenging? “Well to be honest, I didn’t like to go to the gym in the beginning. I don’t like it at all. I didn’t see any point until I started to see the effects. And after a few weeks, it has become my routine and I actually started to enjoy going to the gym and work out. Now, when I’m away or don’t have the time for it ‘cause of my busy schedule, I feel very bad like I’m missing something. But I make it to a point to go the pool and swim at least.” What types of food do you eat? Do you have any meal plans or your own customized meal plans at all? Can you share us? “I don’t really, but I believe that is very important to watch what we eat. I always stick to healthy options. Personally I love seafood.” Since when did you start to realize that being fit and healthy is a must these days? Was there someone who influenced you? “Oh yeah, my friend who’s is running a magazine about healthy lifestyle have always told me that I should change my diet so I did tr 䁥и