20 THE STRAITS TIMES NOVEMBER 6 2014

Ice cream is her weakness

Ming Wolf, who is currently on reality TV show Fit For Fashion, tells Ng Wan Ching about her favourite treat and how getting on the show kick-started her fitness regimen

What do you do to keep fit? because of you and not I try to be as active as possible, whether it is because of anyone running to the MRT station in the morning, or else, looking fabulous choosing to take the stairs instead of the lift. will be the last thing These little things make a big impact on your you think about – and stamina and health at the end of the day. yet you will look On top of that, I go to the gym and I run for effortlessly great. 20 to 30 minutes at least three times a week. I also swim and have occasional workout Has there ever been a sessions with my sister, doing yoga and stretches. time when you were On days that I don’t work out, I do as many not fit and fab? push-ups as I can, until my arms start to feel the Yes, just recently, burn. before I tried for a spot on Fit For Fashion. I didn’t realise how What is your secret to looking so fabulous? unfit I was until one I’m happy with myself and my body. day, I walked up a I think many people spend too much time flight of stairs and wondering if strangers standing next to them at the became breathless. My traffic light approve of how they look. heart was pounding Once you decide that you are who you are and I had to sit down before I could continue. Being only 19, that was frightening. It was Ms Ming Wolf her towards ’s first fitness like someone had just and fashion reality show. thrown cold water on Age: 19 Ms Wolf, who was looking for a way to change her sedentary me. Height: 1.71m lifestyle, decided to go for it and When my sister became one of 12 contestants suggested that I try for Weight: 60kg picked for the show. the Fit For Fashion The half-Burmese and half-German All the contestants live and show, I thought it was work in Asian countries, including crazy. Me, on TV? student at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts is no stranger to , , Myanmar, Then I realised how Hong Kong and the . badly I wanted change change. She was born in Hong Kong and The series, which aims to and decided to say transform ordinary men and yes. lived there with her family till they moved to Myanmar to look after women into fit, stylish and That “yes” took me confident individuals, was filmed her maternal grandmother. to the interviews and, at the Tanjung Jara Resort in later, onto the show. Her German father still runs a Malaysia. small business there, teaching Each episode sees contestants What is your diet like? management courses. Her mother taking part in both a fitness and For breakfast, I love is a housewife. survival challenge, with the having scrambled eggs She has an older sister, 25, weakest performer being with diced tomatoes. and a younger brother, 18. eliminated. The winner will walk The more tomatoes, In 2011, she came to school away with a prize of US$100,000 the better. here and to live with her older (S$128,000). Lunch is balanced, sister, who is finishing film studies Ms Wolf is still in the with meat like fish and at the Nanyang Technological competition, which started airing vegetables with some University. on StarWorld earlier this month on fruit. Malaysia, Singapore, It was her sister who pointed Thursdays. & Brunei Dinner is my smallest meal because PHOTO: DIOS VINCOY JR FOR THE STRAITS TIMES Like, I’m normally home SMS 82188603603 quite late, so I would Would you go for plastic surgery and why? [email protected] motherLike, just grab some fruit or a light meal and I’m set. Never. I am on my way to transforming myself Youu After daughter from moody Ming to happy, active and “bring it S?M?L? DeDecide!ccide! What are your indulgences? on” Ming. My kryptonite and ultimate weakness is ice Being on the show has given me the Lose Belly Fat in 3DaysDays! cream. If we were in a crowded room and confidence to love myself, so why would I go and Reduce 1 Size someone said the words “ice cream”, I would in 2 Weeks! change that? Before hear it and hunt that person down to demand that he or she gives me some. Do you think you’re sexy? What do you do to relax? Everyone is sexy in his or her own way. By exercising, drinking enough water and eating Don’t try to be what everyone else thinks you well. should be. Be yourself and enjoy every second of Before it. NetturulResources(S)PteLtd(201101711H)201101711H) Netturul Resources Sdn Bhd (9039100D) D) What are the three most important things in I think I am confident and sexy. PT Netturul Resources Indonesia (4014051431102169) "Used in conjunction Netturul AP (B) Sdn Bhd (RC/00009392) with a balanced diet your life? www.cambridgeweightplan.com | www.netturul.com and regular exercise" Family, health and friends. [email protected]