Yvan competes at wolrd beauty contest

Another adventure in my exciting world thanks to you my friends!













Very Big news today! As I was chosen to be the only male model to compete at the Trendz zoom contest in Spain.




The goal is simple:

First: To submit a set of photos showing the latest style and hair in the fashion world. I will be the sole model to represent Canada so I have a big task in front of me.
industry.

I am teaming up with famous stylist Dale Seaman and his team at Zootz studios for a style change like you have never seen before.

This is to set the newest trends in the fashion and hair around the world. industry.






















``It is a true honor for me to represent my country in such a prestigious contest and I think we have a great shot at the title``


Thanks for your support and stay tunes for regular updates about the contest!

YVAN

Hicking the Juan de Fuca trail

The key for staying fit and healthy is to incorporate physical activities into your life style. For that reason I went on a 3 days hike along The Juan de Fuca marine Trail. Located on Vancouver Island , the trail starts near Jordan River (about 1 hour drive from Victoria) and ends up close to the town of Port Renfrew. All together this is a 47 km hike into the wilderness and across several beautiful beaches. It is truly an experience of a lifetime ! Highly recommended for outdoor fans. On these intermediate trails you will strengthen your body endurance and reconnect with your soul.

If you are planning on doing the full hike, you will need water, tent, complete camping gear, bear spray,light snacks (trail mix or bars). And remember to pack light since whatever you have on your backpack will be weighting on your shoulders.












No bridge! No problem take your shoes off and cross it by foot!

















You simply go to your own pace and enjoy mother nature`s own miracles.





















There is a true feeling of pride and accomplishment after a good day of hike!













While hiking on the low tide zone. You explore a very different environment. This star fish was actual moving away!










This is a very pleasant workout.
The world is all yours.





















A very nice feature of the trail is the numerous wooden bridges. Indiana Jones style!





















A bit more technical this part of the trek takes you on top of giant boulders. Excellent for your balance and great workout for the cores.








This part of the hike is my favorite. The sound of the waves uplift you spirit.


Mr Devin Mattews! Personal trainer. This exploration trip will be followed by some group trekking with clients in the near future.

While mostly in the forest, the trail
peaks out for some stunning view points.


































These home made bridges are alot of fun. They also keep you from getting too muddy. Each ones are unique.
























Sunset at bear beach!




















As the sun wakes up, the forest becomes a surreal scene.












All along the route on the beach we can see some amazing rock formations.


















This is boulder hiking at his best. Climbing Up and down works your bum and thighs.











A warm fire and a beautiful view. This is prime time real estate. Sign up now for the next group trek!

easy snack idea

It is very important to eat every 2-3 hours if you what to improve your body. But what to eat when your not very hungry? Here is an example of good healthy snack to have between meals.

Easy Hummus Recipe

Ingredients

*1 15 oz can chickpeas drained
2 cloves garlic minced
Juice of 1 lemon
½ teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons tahini
2 Tablespoons virgin olive oil

Place all ingredients in your food processor/blender and puree to desired consistency. Add a little purified water to get a nice creamy consistency.

Then add to it 1/2 of cottage cheese for your protein et Voila!

Try it and let me know what you think!

Vanny Vay wins the F.a.m.e competiton

Believe it or not! After only 10 months of intense training Yvan`s personal training client and "Protegé" Vanny Vay wins the first runner up in Fame West at her first ever fitness competition.











Vanny delivered an amazing performance and therefor qualifying for the Worlds championship in the bikini division.



"After the morning show, i knew that she
had a good chance to be in the top five. But
after a little beauty rest Vanny came back on stage with fire in the eyes like never seen before. She did the performance of a life time and the crowd in Vancouver went crazy with a standing ovation. " says Yvan.







The bikini division was the extremely competitive with over 30 girls fighting for a place on the podium.

Vanny worked so hard to reach her goal and now she is now super star in the fitness industry.

CONGRADUATION VANNY!!

Hello my friends. I just got back from vacation in the Florida Keys and the Bahamas last night and I got a great news from Malama international productions

I am featured in the new release Aloha Life movie -
http://www.alohalifemovie.com.

Aloha Life is a documentary based on the Aloha Life workshops presented by host Alika Medeiros. Alika learned of the Aloha Life from his grandmother and it has been passed from generation to generation of Hawaiians through their ancient chants and the hula hula. The Aloha Life is not a new concept, nor is it a secret. It is an education in the old teachings, a balanced system of personal development, healing and spiritual discipline. The world's great teachers have preached for centuries what the the Hawaiian people live through an Aloha Life. The islands of Hawaii hold the key for achieving total personal power, boundless love and an eternal peace - that key is an ALOHA LIFE!


The movie is registered with imdb.com
(http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1210792/) where I already I had an
entry for the film Deadly Little Secrets. Because of the new film,
my "STARmeter" is up 96% over last week!

Having met Alika myself, I can tell you that his outlook on life is healthy and powerful. This philosophy will help you deal with the urban stress like it did for me.
Way to go Alika !
Get it now! It will change your vision of life.

Yvan

Yvan lands Down Boy 2008

Hello my friends. I got a great news today! I just landed the job for the marketing campaign of the Down Boy 2008 collection. This high fashion designer makes shoes for the North American and European market.

Starting next week You will see my face on the cover of the 2008 Down Boy catalog. And then progressively other marketing tools.

I want to thank Isabelle Swidersky at seven25.com for making this possible.

Sky is the limit !
YVAN x

Yvan`s Playgirl fanclub week

Open house PLAYGIRL party at my house! To thank all of my fans in Vancouver. Without you girls none of this would be possible. I feel just like the cherry on a french banana split.
























Here posing with the playgirl fanclub. I have to say that after 6 years I feel more comfortable then ever in that sexy role. Hole in one baby!























































And part of it is because I have great support by my group of friends.
On the far right European model Sean that I have known since the first playgirl shoot in 2002.

What a crazy week it`s been for me !

Well, the second printing of the march 2008 issue of playgirl magazine is still stores now. I almost forgot about this... until I met with a very nice welcome committee at the Vancouver airport last night.

I was walking to the car on my way back from a photo-shoot when I realized a group of girls standing on the sidewalk. ``can we have an
autograph please mr Cournoyer``. They were so cute and so polite , I decided to strike a pose with 2 of them.


Here I am at Mona`s club in Vancouver for a special Playgirl found raiser. I am meeting with fans to promote a healthy life style in a drug free environment.






I love my job !
a little of this , a little of that...


Thanks to everyone for the huge success of the event.



A bientôt !


YVAN