Tue, 09 Aug 22 08:10:59 +0000
…says competition made her realise the sky is the limit
By Timothy Jaikarran
Another bombshell female bodybuilder, Guyana’s Asanti Conway, participated in the recently held CAC 2022 Bodybuilding Championships in Barbados, and impressively walked away with a silver in the Junior Wellness Category.
According to Conway, she is thankful for the experience the competition had afforded her, as she was able to go toe-to-toe with expert bodybuilders from around the Caribbean.
In an exclusive interview with this publication, she was asked for her views on bagging silver at the competition, and she said, “I am extremely elated to be accepted in this line-up to compete with all these experienced competitors. The opportunity to be onstage to compete against expert bodybuilders from different countries has made me realise the opportunities I have been afforded just by entering the bodybuilding and fitness fraternity.
“CAC is without a doubt my biggest accomplishment in my years of bodybuilding. I consider myself a baby in the field, since I am still learning so much; however, I do find it an opportunity to showcase my canvas, which is my body, to the world in another country.”
Conway further stated that copping a silver in a new category and in a new country is her biggest accomplishment yet, as, by doing this, it has now changed her mindset, with the sky being her limit.
She has promised to continue pushing on until she meets ‘the top’, as the CAC has helped her uncover new potential, while she has met new people with a wealth of knowledge. She explained that, for many years, Miss Bikini had been her category, but since she decided to enter the Wellness category, her eyes have been opened, as she now realises that her body is worth so much more than what she had limited it to.
Conway has said that she does feel rewarded, since it takes a lot of work to produce the masterpiece she had presented on stage in Barbados. She noted that, prior to the competition, she had felt a bit insecure with her height, when she saw the other competitors. However, after her presentation, she felt as though she had unlocked a treasure chess of confidence and poise.
“I honestly felt like the sexiest giraffe with the best body on stage. My level of sexiness moved from zero to 100. This helped me realise how much (I) can benefit from experience and exposure. I feel like this is the best I have ever looked in my three years of competing, as I felt pampered and appreciated,” she has said.
According to this abundantly talented woman, her motivation stems from reflecting on where she came from and where she is today. She explained that, as a child, her height and size had always dissuaded her from being the best version of herself, but now she understands that the power of the mind, coupled with strong will, is bigger than what any weight or size can do.
In her three years of competing, Conway has continually turned heads, proving that size and height are not negative factors, and self-confidence has now taken its rightful position in her life.
Conway also commented, “It’s not always about having a sexy body, but more so having a healthy lifestyle while learning to be different. It takes a lot of discipline and self-motivation to hit the gym hard, and to stay away from all those tasty foods. But when I think of confidence, health and sexy body, I always say, ‘Why not?’
“My highest point in the competition is that I stood a chance in the top three, even though the competition was bigger and the competitors were taller. I felt like I went to the Olympics and I got a silver medal, this is definitely more than what anyone would want when doing what they really and truly enjoy most.”
Conway has showered much praise on God, and her mother, whom she credits for remembering her in prayer. She has also singled out Mark Perry and Aubrey Casanova, who have been encouraging her, and her trainer Fizal Bacchus.
Conway was sponsored by Mohamed’s Enterprise, Top Brands, Medi-Care, and King’s Pharmaceuticals and Supplies.