Writers

• Doug Schneider (right, standing with 2004 Canadian Fitness Champion Mindi O'Brien) is our chief editor and lead photographer. Most of the photos you see here were taken by him as he travels to contests around the country and the world. Doug's goal with SeriousAboutFitness.com is to create an online resource that will appeal to the most serious competitor as well as the casual enthusiast who just wants to learn the best way to improve their body and health.
  
  
• Alison Aulph, a graduate of biological sciences from the University of Guelph, is our senior contributor.
  
  
• Michelle Matthews, a registered nurse, is the 2007 Brantford Figure Champion and the 2007 Western Ontario Figure Champion. Michelle was all the runner-up in the Figure Model category at the Fall 2007 SAF Model Search. Michelle is our exclusive "Recipes" contributor.
  
  
• Kary Odiatu is the 2001 Canadian Fitness Champion and an IFBB professional competitor. Kary is not only an accomplished competitor, but also a well-known writer and a motivational speaker. You can learn more about Kary at www.fitspeakers.com.
  
  
• Nina Luchka is the 2005 IFBB North American Figure Champion and an IFBB professional competitor. Nina made her professional debut at the 2006 Figure International competition in Columbus, OH, USA. You can learn more about Nina at www.fitness-fox.com.
  
  
• Natalie Waples is the 2004 OPA Eastern and Western Ontario Figure Champion, the 2005 OPA National Qualifier Figure Champion, and the 2006 Ms. Grand Prix Toronto Champion. You can learn more about Natalie at www.nataliewaples.com.

Editing

• Janet Dingle is our ever-diligent copy editor and proofreader.

Photographers

• Doug Schneider contributes all photography unless otherwise noted.