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Silvana Ghoussain

@silvanagfit

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54| 2X Pro Bodybuilding Athlete 🏆 | Published Author 📖 | Fitness Model | Mum 💙 | Frontline Worker | Inspiring women to stay strong 🔥

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Book launch yesterday, with the book now selling online
#autobiography Lioness my fighting spirit

@booktopiabooks
@target
@amazonbooks
@fishpond
@dymocksbooks trending last week
@barnesandnoble
Storytel in Europe

Also the book is now in the Australian National Library 🙏

A few books selling in @peanutbutterbar

#fitmum #coach #personaltrainer #boxingcoach #author #youcandoit #booklaunch #booklover #fitover50 #lovewhatyoudo taken in Peanut Butter Bar by @silvanagfit

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4 years ago

🖤 WOMEN — YOUR STRENGTH IS NOT A THREAT. IT’S A GIFT. 🖤

For too long, society has whispered that strength in a woman should be softened, hidden, or apologized for. That being too bold makes you intimidating. That being too confident makes you unlikable. That standing in your power makes you “too much.”

But here’s the truth:

✨ You don’t have to dim your fire to be accepted.
✨ You don’t have to shrink to fit into someone else’s comfort zone.
✨ You don’t have to trade power for politeness.

Strength is not the opposite of grace.
Resilience doesn’t cancel out compassion.
Muscles don’t make you less feminine — they make you unstoppable.

Whether you lift weights, lead a team, raise a child, fight for your boundaries, speak your truth, or survive what tried to break you — your strength deserves to be SEEN and CELEBRATED.

So own it.
Unapologetically. Fiercely. Loudly.
💥

#StrongWomen #OwnYourPower #UnapologeticallyYou #FemininePower #ResilientAF #LeadLikeAWoman #MentalStrength #PhysicalPower
#fitover50 #fitlife by @silvanagfit

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a year ago

✨ Never underestimate what you’re capable of. ✨

You don’t need perfect circumstances.
And you definitely don’t need to wait for Monday. 😉

You just need to decide that you’re worth the effort — and keep showing up.

Life gets busy. Work, family, responsibilities… but somewhere in all of that, don’t forget yourself. ❤️

I’m still setting goals, still challenging myself and still working towards becoming the strongest version of me.

54 and still chasing the next goal. 🔥

If you’re waiting for a sign to start… this is it.

What’s one goal you’re working towards right now? 👇

#fitmum #WomenOver50 #FitnessOver50 #NeverTooLate #StrongWomen by @silvanagfit

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21 days ago

This transformation was never just about changing my body. It was about learning to look after ME. ❤️🔥

The woman on the left had no idea how much strength, discipline and determination it would take to become the woman on the right.

The journey wasn’t easy. It took sacrifice, consistency, changing my mindset and learning to put myself on the priority list, even when life was busy and everyone else needed something from me.

Being a mum, working full-time on the frontline and juggling life’s everyday challenges meant finding time for myself wasn’t always easy. There were days when it felt impossible, but I kept showing up.

This transformation didn’t happen overnight. It took years of hard work, commitment and learning that looking after myself isn’t selfish — it’s necessary.

At 54, I’m proud of how far I’ve come, not just physically, but mentally. 💪🏼

I’m still a mum. I’m still working hard. I’m still juggling life. The difference is, I’ve learnt that I matter too.

If you’re a woman who has spent years putting everyone else first, let this be your reminder that it’s never too late to start investing in yourself.

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to start, keep going and believe you’re worth the effort.

The hardest part wasn’t building this body. It was learning to make myself a priority. ❤️

#TransformationJourney #Over50Fitness #FitnessOver50 #SoloMum #fitlife by @silvanagfit

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a day ago

🏆💙 JACOB — BEST & FAIREST 2026! 💙🏆
Under 10s

Hard work, determination and heart! 🏉🔥

From his incredible defence and powerful tackles to those high-scoring tries, Jacob has shown what it means to give 100% on the field.

Every tackle, every try and every moment of determination has helped make this achievement so special. 💪🏆

Best & Fairest 2026 — so well deserved, Jacob! ❤️

As a mum, watching you grow, challenge yourself and achieve your goals makes me incredibly proud. Keep believing in yourself, keep working hard and keep chasing those dreams!

🌟 Your dedication speaks for itself. The future is yours!

#BestAndFairest2026 #ProudMum #RugbyLeague #HardWorkPaysOff #FutureStar Jacob 🏆💙 by @silvanagfit

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4 days ago

❤️ A LITTLE LOVE FOR MY FOLLOWERS ❤️

To everyone who follows, likes, comments and supports my journey — THANK YOU! 🫶✨
For those just started following my journey
Here is a snapshot of what I’m about.

🔹 1995 -Backpacked solo around the world for 9 months, the best thing I ever did 😊

🔹 1997: Became a co-host and MC on a local Las Vegas radio station and around the Las Vegas Pub and bar scene.

🔹 2001: Became the first ANB NSW Ms Fitness when the category came to Australia. Back then it was all about the 90-second high-energy routine!

🔹 2002: Worked as a bouncer in one of the roughest clubs in Sydney, when hardly any women were doing it

🔹 2005: Became the first female boxing coach at @tszyuboxing 🥊 I was there for 10 years, and and came back teaching the youth class 2022

🔹 2006: Opened my clothing store on King St, Newtown. It became a destination store, with clients coming from as far as the Northern Beaches, and was a top 5 finalist in the 2008 NSW Small Business Awards

🔹 Became a mum at 43

🔹 2018: Moved to the Gold Coast, where my bodybuilding took off again. I represented Team Australia 🇦🇺 with the WFF in Singapore and took silver 🥈

🔹 2019: Released my autobiography, Lioness: My Fighting Spirit

🔹 2022: Turned PRO athlete in September with @msfitnessaustralia

🔹 2023: Released the second edition of Lioness: My Fighting Spirit

🔹 2023: Changed careers at 50 to become a frontline worker

🔹 2025: Turned PRO athlete with the WBBA 🏆

🔹 2026- Featured in a spread for Chic magazine, talking about frontline work, fashion and motherhood 📖 @sydneychicmagazine

Through it all, I’ve always been a fitness and PT coach on the side.
Every one of these chapters started with someone saying “you can’t” or “you’re too old” or “that’s not for women.” I did it anyway. 🦁

You can make things happen. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t.

Your age, your circumstances, your past: none of it decides what comes next. You do. 💪

👇 Tell me in the comments: what’s one thing you’ve been told you can’t do, and you’re going to prove them wrong?

#fitmum #fitover50 #fitlife #strongwomen #nevergiveup by @silvanagfit

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6 days ago

❤️ A LITTLE REMINDER FOR EVERY WOMAN JUGGLING IT ALL…

I’m a frontline worker, a solo mum, and a woman with goals of my own. 💪❤️

Between working full-time, raising my son, managing life’s responsibilities and chasing my fitness goals, I know how easy it is to put yourself last.

But here’s the thing… you don’t have to do everything perfectly. You just have to keep showing up for yourself, even in the smallest ways. ✨

Some days it’s a full workout. Other days, it’s a walk, 15 minutes of movement, or simply taking a moment to breathe.

Fitness isn’t about having more time. It’s about making the most of the time you have.

To every busy mum, frontline worker and woman who feels like she’s juggling a thousand things… I see you. I hear you. And this is your reminder that YOU matter too. ❤️

🔥 Let’s inspire each other to make health and wellbeing a priority, one small step at a time.

👇 Tell me… what’s your biggest challenge when it comes to finding time for yourself?

Let’s start a conversation! ❤️💪

#SoloMum #FrontlineWorker #BusyMums #FitnessOver50 #WomenWhoLift by @silvanagfit

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7 days ago

She’s my pepper 🌶️ and I’m her salt 🧂

We’re two fitness mums, working full-time, raising families, training and juggling everything life throws at us.

We get it. We live it. We hear you. ❤️

So we’re creating something for women just like us — making it easier to prioritise fitness, health & wellbeing without putting life on hold.

🤫 We’re not revealing it all just yet…

Watch this space

Dressed by @bodyjuiceswim

#fitnessmums #fitover50 #fitlife #wellbeing #fitnesslife taken in Sans Souci, New South Wales, Australia by @silvanagfit

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8 days ago

Warning: this kid’s cheeky grin is contagious 😁 Proceed with caution.

#goldcoast #fitmum #mumandson #fitover50 #enjoylifetothefullest taken in Gold Coast, Queensland by @silvanagfit

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16 days ago

Rest days count too. 🌊
Between frontline shifts, single-mum life and training, I used to feel guilty taking a day off. Now I know rest is where the strength actually gets built: muscles repair, energy comes back, and my head clears.
Today’s workout? Sunshine, salt air and doing absolutely nothing. ☀️

Back to my old place where I use to live Southport 😀☺️
How do you spend your rest days?
#restday #recovery #fitover50 #goldcoast #fitmum taken in Gold Coast, Queensland by @silvanagfit

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16 days ago

Happy Saturday

Hope your enjoying this great weather
What a day 🤩 taken in St George Motor Boat Club by @silvanagfit

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a month ago

5% of women can do a strict chin-up.

If you can’t do one yet, you’re not behind — you’re just earlier in the progression.

Here’s how to build up to it:
→ Start with a resistance band looped over the bar for assistance
→ As you get stronger, size down to a lighter band
→ Keep showing up until you don’t need the band at all
Small steps. Consistent reps. That’s the whole secret.
JUST DO IT. TAKE THE CHANCE.💪
#fitmum #50plus #fitlife #pullup by @silvanagfit

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