About Me

From aspiring SA Fashion week designer to Physiology obsessed Strength coach.

Like many of us, my interests have changed since I first graduated. While I still adore the gorgeous velvet garments that grace the runways, I found my true passion in human movement and the science of the body.

Before we get in too deep, let me introduce myself. My name is Delaine (most people call me Dee)

I am a qualified Exercise Specialist/ Strength and Conditioning Coach (HFPA) and Bikini Posing coach. I am an outgoing, joke making, fun-loving outdoorsy girl who loves finding out what makes things work. Which is exactly why I’m here and why you have landed on my website. Let’s continue shall we…

What started as a mere way of improving my confidence after being bullied in high school and the thrill of embarking on a new challenge in my life, became a never-ending pursuit for knowledge and understanding of how and why things work the way they do, and not simply ‘because’.

I competed in my first bikini contest in 2016 with the assistance of an online coach. (I did not place but enjoyed the experience despite the obvious nerves)

In 2017-2019 I continued to enjoy Competing in the IFBB and NPC and earned various overall titles throughout the years.

While ravishing in the journey of competing and earning accolades, I felt something was missing and couldn’t help but think that I was keeping myself ignorant by simply following instruction, working hard but not truly understanding WHY.

Like many other women, I found myself asking, ‘why is it so hard, so complicated to lose weight and keep it off ?’ It can’t just be a case of genetics? Perhaps a secret weapon, a potion perhaps?

Just a side note, I am not a genetically slim woman, I store easily in my lower body which was a huge reason for my insecurities and bullying through high school. Yet another motivation for me to understand the female body, different body types and how to utilize those differences to your advantage.

The topic of Nutrition and body composition inhabited my mind for years, I was determined to understand the monster.

After losing my job due to COVID in 2020, I was left with nothing to do but continue my studies. At the time I was in my 1^st year of Exercise Science at HFPA, which helped maintain my sanity, but along with that awakened something else, the yearning for a new career. (I was working in Social media marketing and graphic design at the time)

I took the Leap in 2021 and Launched my own Personal Training Brand (Project BodyTalk) which has grown from strength to strength since then. During my 2^nd Year of my Exercise Science course, I had a thought, one which may have been ludicrous, but decided go for it anyway. After year of being coached and not really understanding the true workings of the female body, my studies and extensive research had now lifted my confidence and given me the knowledge to prepare MYSELF for a bikini contest. (If not now, then when?)

I started with the most important aspect when initiating contest prep: mind-set.

Mistakes truly are the stepping stones to wisdom, because without them, how can we truly learn how to make things right?

Throughout my years of competing I learned many valuable pieces of information and preparing myself for a contest would be the perfect way of utilising practical application. I took a very systematic approach and monitored by body, mood and mind-set constantly.

As show day came I was extremely nervous and doubt started to creep in. ‘Who competes without a coach? You haven’t competed in almost 2 years, you’ve lost your touch’  Those were the negative thoughts that gnawed at me backstage.

I gathered myself, remembered the hours of work I put in and gave it my all. I loved it, every bit of it ! Thankfully I walked away with the overall Bikini Title that evening and just a little boost in my ability to be a successful coach.

After the Muscle Mulisha show in 2021, I coached myself into 2 more shows in 2022, gratefully taking 2 more Class Wins and an Overall Title.

There’s just so much more to the body than merely losing weight. It’s a gift that enables us to achieve amazing feats. We must look back to fundamentals of movement and truly understand what it means to MOVE and create motion with purpose, always with longevity in mind.

I have such a strong desire to be more, a hunger to do something amazing that leaves a mark and passion to help people out there that have asked themselves this question many times; I wonder what would happen if I gave it all, if I had the right guidance from the start? What could I feel like and look like ? Perhaps my life could be different.

If you found yourself resonating with these questions, I would love to help YOU create the body you deserve.

Move with intention, purpose, self-confidence and the assurance that every step you take, every workout you complete, is creating a stronger, more resilient body and mind. Get your strength and vigor back, It’s time to take the leap!

HFPA (HEALTH AND FITNESS PROFESSIONALS ACADEMY)

Advanced Certificate in Exercise Science: 2020, 2021

 (Part-Time Studies)

• Certificate in Sports Conditioning
• Certificate in Training Special populations
• Certificate in Training in different environments

Passed with Distinction and Achieved Top student in ACES Part-time in 2021

OAKFIELDS COLLEGE

Higher Certificate in Fashion Design/ Craft Enterprise 2013, 2014