Marija Čitaković is world leading Serbian Model and beauty pageant winner. She has been Miss Europe 2017, winner of Top 3 Miss Fashion TV 2018, Miss Turism International 2020 and Miss Lady Universe Serbia.
Women Fitness President Ms. Namita Nayyar catches up with Marija Čitaković, exceptionally talented Serbian model and beauty pageant winner, here she talks about her fitness routine, her diet, her beauty secrets and her success story.
Namita Nayyar:
Where were you born and had your early education? You started competing in various beauty pageants. This later propelled your career to the height where you have been at the top of the world of modeling and also won many beauty pageant competitions. Tell us more about your professional journey of exceptional hard work, tenacity, and endurance.
Marija Čitaković:
I was born and live in Belgrade, Serbia. I’ve been modeling since I was seven years old. I’m proud of myself because when I was little I wanted to be Miss, a winner of a beauty pageant which I later achieved. Now, after 25 years, I have behind me, I took part in many competitions in which I represented my country.
Namita Nayyar:
You won Miss Europe 2017. Tell us more about this spectacular achievement of yours.
Marija Čitaković:
Yes, at the Miss Tourism World competition that was held in Turkey, I won the title of Miss Europe, a great experience and an achievement that I am most proud of, although I think that my time for success in modeling is yet to come.
Namita Nayyar:
You are the world-leading beauty pageant competitor, social media personality, model, and brand ambassador. How do you manage such a remarkable multi-dimensional lifestyle?
Marija Čitaković:
I think that first of all it is necessary to love your job, to enjoy it and that success comes from that combination. Considering that I traveled a lot and that many competitions took place, I didn’t have much time to relive all my successes. The older I get, the more aware I am of my results and, of course, the prouder I am of myself.
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Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you may wish to share?
Marija Čitaković:
I like to work my legs the most when I train, running too. When I train, it’s usually exercises with a lower load and higher repetitions. The emphasis is on femininity.
Namita Nayyar:
How do you train your abs? One secret to your toned body.
Marija Čitaković:
Honestly, genetics help me a lot, but for the stomach, just as much classic abs 🙂 I do about 200 reps in the abdominal exercise.
Namita Nayyar:
Do you take a special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Marija Čitaković:
I try to eat healthy, but I think that moderation is the most important thing, and listen to your body, if you feel like eating something, eat it, but be moderate about it.
Namita Nayyar:
Five foods you absolutely love and five you keep to a minimum.
Marija Čitaković:
Food I Love: Chicken, milk, bananas, tomatoes and cheese.
Foods I avoid: I don’t eat sandwiches, burgers, pasta, pizza and dough.
Namita Nayyar:
You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Share with us your hair care and skincare routine.
Marija Čitaković:
In my opinion, the most important thing is hygiene and maintenance of facial hygiene. Then high-quality face cosmetics and high-quality make-up. Drink plenty of fluids and stay away from the sun.
Namita Nayyar:
Five athletic leisure brands you love to wear.
Marija Čitaković:
Nike, Plein Sport, Armani, and Dsquared2.
Namita Nayyar:
Five travel destinations on your wish list.
Marija Čitaković:
China, India, to see the Jordan River, the Pyramids of Cheops, Niagara Falls and Los Angeles.
Namita Nayyar:
You have won many beauty pageant competitions namely, Miss Europe 2017, in Top 3 Miss Fashion TV 2018, Miss Tourism International 2020, and Miss Lady Universe Serbia. Tell us which beauty pageant competition has been most memorable and tell us more about it.
Marija Čitaković:
I have very fond memories of all the competitions, I met a lot of friends of different nationalities and cultures, which makes me very happy, but let’s say that the competition for Miss Fashion TV is one of my favorites… Every international competition, that is, every year, lasts about a month. So I traveled a lot and had the opportunity to meet different cultures. Lebanon, Beirut, Turkey, Greece, Italy and several cities.
Namita Nayyar:
During the Covid pandemic tell us more about your routine to remain fit in these challenging times.
Marija Čitaković:
As for the corona, it affected my career a lot, because I couldn’t travel. I think it would have been a bigger success, but unfortunately we were all limited… During that time I was in my country, I adjusted all my obligations and habits to the given situation.
Namita Nayyar:
You have done bold photo-shoots for a number of fashion brands and on your Instagram handle @citakovic_marijaa. How you are so body confident and advice to your compatriots?
Marija Čitaković:
I love my body very much, and if I could choose where to live, I would live at 35 degrees all the time in a bikini… I accepted myself as I am, natural, and I like to show both my face and my body. Although I think it is also part of my personality.
Namita Nayyar:
Your idea of a perfect date?
Marija Čitaković:
I’m very spontaneous by nature, so I don’t like to think ahead, I always have my goal, and the rest I adapt to the situation.
Namita Nayyar:
What do you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and the message for its visitors?
Marija Čitaković:
You present the Women Fitness to the world in a very nice way, I am pleased with this interview. I visit your site very often and follow what it does. You are very good motivators, essentially a lot of useful advice for girls, women who deal with their appearance, health and beauty…
Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding social media model girls, who all are your fans and shall like to know from you about their climb to the ladder of success in the field of modeling?
Marija Čitaković:
Being a beautiful and successful woman is sometimes not easy. It takes a lot of sacrifice, investment, but it’s very nice when you achieve success and enjoy that result… To achieve success in any business, you need to work and believe in yourself. My message to all girls is to accept and love yourself as the best version… When you love yourself, others will love you, when you are beautiful to yourself, you are also beautiful to others.
Namita Nayyar:
You have an impressive Instagram following of 18.6k followers. A message for your ardent admirers.
Marija Čitaković:
I thank them because they follow my posts, I have a photo shoot soon, so there will be new pictures… It’s nice because people are interested in my profile and I believe there will be even more soon.
Marija Čitaković Social Media Presence
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citakovic_marijaa/
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