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16 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday April 19, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com `HOW-TO GUIDE' YOUR GUIDE TO CHOOSING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR YOUR HOME & FAMILY 2008 HOW TO... `HOW-TO GUIDE' YOUR GUIDE TO CHOOSING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR YOUR HOME & FAMILY 2008 HOW TO... Be a successful part of the business community for 10 years In the heart of Bronte Village sits a store that for the past ten years has become a woman's best friend. And for the woman who owns it, her clientele and staff have in turn become hers. Ten years ago, Anya Izakowski opened Goodnight, Goodmorning, an upscale lingerie boutique, to not only fulfill a niche in the market but to create a job for herself doing something she loved. In a few short months, her boutique flourished and Anya says the business exceeds all her expectations. After one year, Goodnight Goodmorning was a finalist in the `New Business of the Year' category, in The Oakville Awards for Business Excellence. "When I first opened, it affected my life in so many ways," she says. "It was wonderful ­ it still is. It combined all my training of fashion, arts and business into one very fulfilling, creative opportunity." Since she had experience in fashion advising, Anya knew that to feel fully beautiful, you need to start with well-fitted undergarments. "You want to feel good when you put your outfits on," she says. "A quality bra can make you look 20 lbs. lighter!" For ten years now, Anya has ensured that her customers have the utmost in quality and comfort. "When customers come to my store, I take care of them. I don't just measure to fit a bra, I look at the whole body type. Then I know how to balance their look, how to make them comfortable. When you're comfortable, you're confident." Anya has built a loyal following of clients and staff who think the world of her. "When I lost my daughter, Magdalena, Stay fit and healthy as you age at Body Shaping Fitness Studio for Women Does your body feel a little loose? Do you have aches and pains, trouble sleeping, lack energy and are feeling generally unhappy? Do you know why? By the age of 30, if you live an inactive lifestyle, your muscles will begin to atrophy. If you don't use them you loose them! This is a dangerous situation because your body is trying to cope with everyday living without the strength it needs to protect itself and accomplish what is required from everyday living... How often do you hear people say they have strained their back, knees hurt, lack energy or are feeling generally unhappy? Your body was designed to move. In the days of our ancestors, for basic living needs, we would chop wood, do laundry by hand, grow our own fruits and vegetables, hitch up the horses, etc. Everyday living required the body to move and be strong. Modern day living does not require this effort so the body begins to deteriorate. The good news is that this situation is reversible. There are research programs that are working with people in their 80's that are proving that you can regain muscle through exercise, using suitable weight training. These people are feeling better than they have in years. three years ago, I was thinking about closing the store," Anya explains, "but my staff, my customers, my friends, were there for me and still are. They helped me go through the most difficult time of my life." Indeed, that philosophy extends to what Anya also does in the community. "We always give to charity, especially women's organizations," she says. "For example, every Christmas I give nice pyjamas to women in shelters where they have run to escape abuse. Everyone thinks of the kids at Christmas but people forget there are mommies too." Her store is well known for the greatest selection in the area of T-shirt bras, including a revolutionary `healthy bra' which never feels hot, bathing suite fittings, expert bra fittings and in prosthetics and bras fittings for women who have had mastectomies. When asked the secret to her success, she says: know what you're doing; love what you're doing and always look to improve. And with that philosophy and loyal clientele, there's no doubt Goodnight, Goodmorning, will be around another ten years. Your muscles were designed to be strong. They are the guardians of your body. Get moving today no matter how tired you may feel. Things can only get better! Exercise allows the body to release positive endorphins resulting in a happy glow. Life is great with a tight, fit, healthy body! For more information, call Body Shaping Studio for Women at 905.849.1919 or visit www.bodyshapingstudio.com. Located at 183 Lakeshore Rd., West, Oakville. 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The exciting thing is that it doesn't matter how old you are you can increase muscle tissue using a program designed to meet your personal needs... We are experts in women's fitness and health issues and have the capability to ensure that you will be doing this safely and having fun at the same time. Please call us to get started on your new and happy life!! 183 Lakeshore Road W Oakville . e (just east of Dorval Drive) For more information, please call (905) 849-1919 Available at www.bodyshapingstudio.com