Maria Slusnyte was born in Kaunas Lithuania, but now stays in London UK.She is a model and a beauty expert. She Won Miss Europe World 2017. She began her modeling career at the age of 14 years after being spotted by an agency in her hometown through social media. After high school she moved to Milan to pursue modeling more seriously. She has done shows in London, Milan, Paris, and Istanbul. She has worked for brands like Aqazzura, Gianico and No.21.
She has a special space for pageantry
, finding it a more personal experience compared to modeling work. One of her earlier wins was getting placed in the final Top 5 of Lithuanian contest ‘Miss Kaunas’. She represented her home country as Miss Lithuanian in the Miss Europe World and won in 2017.When it comes to the world of fashion and style, the name Maria Slusnyte is always spoken with great respect. The talented diva has spent many years perfecting her style and that is the reason why she is considered to be one of the most fashionable names in the pageantry industry.
Maria spends her time exercising daily, fasting, learning about anti-ageing nutrition, playing tennis, fitness boxing, reading biographies and self-improvement books and meditating.
Fitness and healthy nutrition and wellbeing have become her lifestyle.
Namita Nayyar:
You were born in Kaunas Lithuania and now stay in London UK. After high school, you moved to Milan. At the age of fourteen, you decided to pursue modeling and walked the ramp in London, Milan, Paris, and Istanbul. This later propelled your career to the height where you have been at the top of the world of modeling. Tell us more about your professional journey.
Maria Slusnyte:
Being born in such a small country it’s not easy to get through all the difficulties on the way to the top. I’m proud of my country and roots, but for bigger achievements you need to travel to countries where fashion industry is booming. Especially high fashion. That means you never at home with your loved ones.
Model life is a constant travel, long hours on the planes and sets, meeting new people and mostly never seeing them again. Making friends and then saying goodbye. Also you always have to look your best at any condition, know exactly what the situation is requiring.
Each country has they own unique circumstances and charm. It is amazing to discover all that while you work. Modeling teaches so much discipline and opens up your eyes. But it’s definitely not for everyone.
Namita Nayyar:
It is a dream for a model to feature on MAXIM, you were on the cover of MAXIM Australia in October 2021. Tell us more about this spectacular achievement of yours.
Maria Slusnyte:
This was a last minute offer which I didn’t even have time to prepare myself. The come out was really great considering the circumstances, thanks to great team. We pull up this shoot in 2 days notice and made it happen in Munich. Never even thought in a million years I would be on the Maxim cover. It’s a wonderful experience. I guess when you are doing something publicly it’s always gonna be haters. But that’s how you grown. Wouldn’t change a thing from this experience.
Namita Nayyar:
You are the world-leading beauty pageant competitor, social media personality, model, upcoming actress, and brand ambassador. How do you manage such a remarkable multi-dimensional lifestyle?
Maria Slusnyte:
If I have to travel a lot for work and simultaneously work on other projects, like building future home, maintaining relationships it’s definitely challenging. But it’s worth it, I feel great about things I have accomplished in my age. I always remind myself I can relax when I get older.
Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you may wish to share?
Maria Slusnyte:
Best workouts are high intensity interval training. That works for me, everyone is different of course. But I feel the happiest after hard work out. Other days I play tennis. Also great cardio that keeps me in shape.
Namita Nayyar:
How do you train your abs? One secret to your toned body.
Maria Slusnyte:
For abs I love abs roller wheel, I do it quite frequently. In beginning it’s hard but after you see great results and when strength is building up you can increase reps. One secret to tone body, would be no matter what your favorite activity is, you just show up every day or as much as you can and just do it. As we all know you can’t buy a fit body, also there is no magic pill that will make you fit. It’s a constant hard work. ….
Namita Nayyar:
Do you take a special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Maria Slusnyte:
My diet very simple. Nearly every day I have fasting intervals for 16hours. So my breakfast would be around 1pm, full of protein and fiber. People in fitness world praise so much protein but forgets fiber. It’s extremely important for us. Fish and vegetables are my main food for dinner. Avoiding sugar and carbs as much I can, but I don’t have strict diet. If I feel like sometimes eating pasta I eat it without any regrets.
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Namita Nayyar:
Five foods you absolutely love and five you keep to a minimum.
Maria Slusnyte:
I love eggs, vegetables, berries, buckwheats and fish or chicken.
At the minimum I keep all the pleasure foods like ice cream, chocolate, crisps. All those things which are full of sugar and carbs.
Namita Nayyar:
You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Share with us your haircare and skincare routine.
Maria Slusnyte:
My skin and hair, I take it really seriously. It’s like my job. For my face I often having hydra facial done, using hydrating masks everyday. Spending so much time on the planes with air conditioning skin gets dehydrated quickly.
For night skincare I use retinol, it helps with spots and wrinkles. My hair also needs a lot of maintenance, like masks, hair hydrating treatments. Sometimes putting hair oil through the night, makes them shiny and silky.
Namita Nayyar:
Tell us the Quote you live by.
Maria Slusnyte:
You can chose one of two things to suffer in life: “Pain of discipline or pain of regret”.
Namita Nayyar:
Elaborate on a day in the life of “Maria Slusnyte”.
Maria Slusnyte:
Get up at 6:30 am, coffee and face mask. Gratitude. After that I can start preparing for a day. By 9 am I’m at the gym or tennis court. Always after that trying to find time meditate for 30 mins.
So my physical body and spirit are alligned.
After breakfast normally have meetings then some beauty treatments like facial or massage.
When I’m not working my days are pretty chill. Spending time with family, reading a book, being as much as I can in nature.
Namita Nayyar:
Five skincare myths.
Maria Slusnyte:
Collagen supplements. They are not possible to digest. We learn it while I studied medical beauty therapy.
Sun is good for your skin. We should always avoid sun and always wear SPF 50. Even in winter.
“Dermatology tested” doesn’t meant its trustworthy product to use.
Make up makes you age faster. There is no prove of this. These days are so many good make up brands that it’s even helpful for people with various skin problems.
Pore size. You can’t reduce or change size of your pores with skin care products. The only thing that helps to prevent from black heads is salicylic acid.
Namita Nayyar:
Five athletic leisure brands you love to wear.
Maria Slusnyte:
I don’t have 5 favorite brands, I like when it’s a good quality, looks nice and comfortable to wear it. I like cashmere sets for everyday. For more sporty look I like off white brand, Vetements, Jil Sander.
Namita Nayyar:
Five travel destinations on your wish list.
Maria Slusnyte:
For past 2 years Northen lights it’s been on my list to see. Hopefully this year will find time to travel and see it in Norway.
Another destination been in my mind for quite some time is Cappadocia in Turkey. Those pictures with hot air balloons are really incredible.
Didn’t have a chance to travel in Asia much. Would love to discover more of those different coutures, Japan, China, India, Vietnam. Spend enough time in each country to understand their unique culture.
Namita Nayyar:
What virtue or trait has been a catalyst in your meteoric rise as a supermodel and winner of Miss Europe World 2017?
Maria Slusnyte:
I think the biggest gift I have is persistence. Never giving up. Consistency is the key to success. Waking up and not feeling good, but still showing up will help you to achieve your goals and dreams.
Namita Nayyar:
During the Covid pandemic tell us more about your fitness routine in those challenging times.
Maria Slusnyte:
I was lucky enough to spend most of the Covid time close to the beach. Swimming and riding a bike was main activities. Other times was working out at home. I have to admit was very challenging to stay disciplined.
Namita Nayyar:
You have done bold photoshoots for a number of fashion brands and on your Instagram handle @maria_slusnyte. How you are so body confident and advice to your compatriots?
Maria Slusnyte:
I look at human bodies as a piece of art. I’m a big fan of women nudes. When the representation is right for me it’s a most beautiful thing. Photographer Russel James is my favorite artist in that kind.
And working in modeling world you can’t be shy of your body. Need to embrace your feminine side.
Namita Nayyar:
Your idea of a perfect date?
Maria Slusnyte:
With a man that I love being by the beach. Either walking and watching sunset or having dinner. I love being by the beach, especially with someone who you love.
Namita Nayyar:
What do you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and the message for its visitors?
Maria Slusnyte:
I really wish to all the readers to find out what makes you happy and chase it. Keep dreaming.
Also never stop building yourself, mentally, physically and spiritually.
Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding social media model girls, who all are your fans and would like to know from you about their climb to the ladder of success in the field of modeling.
Maria Slusnyte:
I would like to say to everyone that success has two sides. Don’t believe in everything you see on social media. Don’t lose yourself for pleasing other people or trying to fit in.
Namita Nayyar:
You have an impressive Instagram following. A message for your ardent admirers
Maria Slusnyte:
All I can say I’m grateful to them. For support, for kind words and all the love.
Namita Nayyar:
Elaborate as a model your endeavor of giving back to society.
Maria Slusnyte:
“If everyone would help their neighbor, no one would suffer.” I truly believe in that. Help as much as you can in your circle and less fortunate people.
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