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An Open Letter To All My Fans - Finally I am Standing up for Myself
Blog | July 14, 2013
I didn’t think that I would have to deal with this, but it came to the point when I just have to stand up for myself. It came to my attention that my soon to be ex-husband wrote a post about our marriage in which he pictured me as an abusive monster that used him to get to Los Angeles only to dump him, dump BodyRock.Tv that we’ve build together and become a star. My stomach literally turned upside down when I read all of those horrible things he wrote about me that are absolutely not true. I keep being bullied by this man who took literally everything from me.
Here is my side of the story. Freddy and I have build BodyRock.Tv a fitness/personal blog that became very successful. We traveled, had fun, shot hundreds of workout videos that went viral on youtube. BodyRock.Tv was a very successful business that was making us a lot of money. It was insane. We had everything but home. I did not want to live in Canada and my husband did not want to live in Prague. We tried a little country in Mediterranean – Malta, but it still didn’t feel like home to either of us. In 2011 we were contacted by a large talent agency and production company from Los Angeles to discuss a possible business opportunity. It sounded great and we were both excited to move to L..A.
We moved to Los Angeles in May 2011 and rented an expensive house in West Hollywood for the entire year. While we did not close a deal with the production company and did not get representation from the talent agency, we both felt strong about BodyRock.Tv and wanted to keep growing. Our relationship on the other hand was not at all in good shape. It was not because I was a monster wife that would physically and emotionally abuse my husband. We had serious issues that caused disconnection on my part. I was not happy about the creative direction of our videos and the way I was being portrait and perceived. While I was happy about the numbers on youtube and growing business I was feeling more and more embarrassed about my sexualized image. Don’t get me wrong, I like sexy, and confident, but I don’t enjoy having camera close up my cleavage and elsewhere. That was also a reason why we did not get any sponsorships or representation by any large talent agency despite of the popularity online. I felt like our goals were different. I wanted a clean family friendly blog that people wouldn’t be embarrassed to share with their friends, and Freddy wanted to see bigger numbers. I felt like I was being controlled in every aspect of my life. I didn’t even have my own cellphone for the first few months in Los Angeles. Apparently it wasn’t needed. If anyone wanted to talk to me, they can call my husbands cell phone.
Another issue in our relationship was our intimacy. I was not as physical with my husband as he wanted me to be which led to frustrations on his part and disappointment and disconnection on mine. I couldn’t get a hug from him to be comforted, without him being sexual with me. I could no longer imagine to have family with this man. I knew that I would not be able to look into my children’s eyes and tell them that their dad is the love of my life.
I decided that the best thing for both of us would be to separate as a couple and remain best friends and business partners. While I can’t deny that Freddy was devastated by my decision, it was not true that he had to leave to his home town in Canada. I told him that our house was big enough for both of us. We had two separate bedrooms. I offered him that I would help him to get through the changes and that I would not be the first one to date other people if he decides to stay. I wanted him to be happy and I wanted us to keep growing BodyRock.Tv.
He decided to leave me in Los Angeles and went back to his home town in Canada with his family. I was fine with that and I have to say that I felt relieved and was excited for the new beginnings. Freddy and I were in touch every day and talked about BodyRock.Tv and how we are going to continue as business partners. We agreed on bringing in other girls as hosts of the workout videos. However my idea of hiring a camera guy to shoot my workout videos was denied by my husband. No one was allowed to shoot videos of me. That’s why you could see me doing only short intros to the workouts having my camera on tripod. I was also doing some nutrition and diet posts, but I felt very limited by not having anyone to help me. We were both feeling overwhelmed by the change, because we were used to working together and we were very good at working together.
Things got very tough when his new girlfriend Lisa Marie came to the picture. While I thought that him having a new girlfriend, a person that will be there for him, will make things a lot easier, I was wrong. Up until then, we were friends, partners and we were getting along. If you were following BodyRock.Tv back then you must have noticed that I have basically vanished right after her very first post. In December 2011, Freddy’s attitude towards me changed completely. He became incredibly mean, he denied me an access to BodyRock.Tv and all the social media we’ve build together. Since I had no access to our Canadian business account, and owned only 49% of the company, I was relying on him to pay me monthly dividends. My future was completely in his hands. When I asked for my dividends he told me to first sign a non-compete agreement. What that means is that I wouldn’t be allowed to ever have my own fitness blog or to ever do a workout video online. I felt like I was being controlled again and threatened on top of that. It was never my intension to leave BodyRock.Tv. I was forced to leave to keep my independence and dignity. He told me to lawyer up and the last email I got from him stated exactly this: “I want you to sell the company car that your mom is using. Aww, isn’t it horrible that your mom that has nothing won’t even have the car?” That my friends right there was the end of our friendship. I couldn’t believe it. Of course I did not sell the car and my mom still has it.
What happened next is that he wrote a post on BodyRock.Tv that would portray me as a bad person that betrayed him in every possible way. He wrote that he was being forced and manipulated to write the post about us breaking up. That was the post with the picture of us sitting on the front step of the house in West Hollywood. Just to let you know, nobody was forcing him to write what he did. While I was pushing for him to post the truth about us not being a couple, he wanted to write it in his own words and told me not to let anyone know that I left him. I was fine with that.
At that time, I decided that I will not give up and that I will continue doing what I love and he or nobody else will ever stop me. I contacted Darren from Watch it now entertainment, explained him the entire situation and asked him if he wants to be my partner. We clicked as friends immediately and we were on the same page when it comes to fitness, blogging and my image as a trainer. I got hired by his company and got my work visa instantly. After that, you know the story. We started shooting ZWOWs and I tried to get back on my feet. I can never thank Darren and his team at Watch It Now Entertainment enough, who all helped me when I had absolutely nothing. I am also forever thankful to my boyfriend who stood by me the entire time and gave me the kind of love and home that I have always dreamed off.
I filed for divorce in January 2012, however I am still waiting for the divorce to happen, because my husband is way too power hungry and wants my 49% of BodyRock.Tv which he thinks is worth his signature on our divorce papers and nothing more. I was also threatened by a letter from his lawyer that I might be deported back to Czech Republic if I won’t stop doing ZWOWS and sign the non-compete agreement with BodyRock.Tv. I guess he assumed that I didn’t get my visa.
I have received way more abuse from him in the form of online bullying. He said so many bad things about me on his Facebook and other social media and I have never stood up for myself. For some weird reason I thought that he is really not that kind of person and that maybe he’s just very hurt that I left him. I thought that he is being like that because he’s probably suffering. Now it got to the point that I am hundred percent certain that all that crap he writes about me is his cover up to justify the fact that he took everything from me and have been actively trying to destroy my career and my online presence. Here he is again with another post trying to hurt me. He didn’t take the most important part of me though–my faith, love, and will power.
Private Member |
I read his post yesterday, and I felt so bad for you.. I think his is doing this only trying to destroy your career. He seems very narcissistic person. First; a couple of days ago he was saying online how HIS workouts will always be free. I think he was scared that you might be bigger star than his DailyHIIT. And now he had to do that post about you..in the same time that you had this new site..
I have been following Bodyrock since 2010, and it had really changed my fitnesslife. I was devistated when you left, but continued following the site because you hadn’t a site then..but when Lisa came in, it all changed. I thought Freddy was trying to make a new Zuzana with all the plastic surgerys..it was creepy. I couldn’t watch the workouts anymore. He must be very controllive person, how he can get a woman to do surgerys like that to herself.
Now I am so proud of you, I follow your workouts again and I love them. I pay more than happily the small payment to see your videos. You deserve all the money from a har work!
In my country we say: “put your tail up and keep going!!”
Love you Z! 🙂
Private Member |
Zuzka, no matter if the accusations made against you are true or not, Freddy has proven himself to be manipulative. That, in itself, is abuse in it’s meanest form. Stay strong, stay positive, and continue to show your integrity. <3 And, keep kicking ass with your workouts!
Private Member |
Although there are two sides to every story, I never believed Freddy’s for one minute. Have always supported Zuzana and will always for the inspiration that she has given myself and all her followers. There would be no Bodyrock without Zuzana! Lisa and any new hosts on Bodyrock will still be doing moves that Z created and made popular for 5 years now! Now that Zuzana has told her side and it is clear that Freddy has left her with nothing, maybe people will stop complaining about the little money that Z has to charge for membership. Z had to pay people to film her and she wanted it done classy and in a way that could reach many more people than she did before. Freddy has all the sponsorship and resources from Bodyrock. So for the people badgering her about Zgym costs, remember that things are not always what they seem. Zuzana is a professional, providing some of the best fitness advice on the web and at a fair price. Will continue to support Z, ZGym, and Z workout videos! Thanks for standing up for yourself Zuzana!
Private Member |
I understand why you felt the need to defend yourself against those wretched claims. I applaud you for keeping your private life private. And, I really hope this is the last you will speak of this in your personal but public forum for health & strength & living a positive life. I don’t know who did what that led to your break-up, and I don’t care. It’s none of my business. Don’t let him provoke you to react, to sink to his level, to engage in his drama. You are better than that.
Private Member |
Bodyrocky.tv would have never existed without you! He is a sick man who tried to even recreate u while playing Frankenstein on his girlfriend Lisa Marie. You are bodyrock.tv no matter how many losers in their underwear he brings on. You are a success story from day 1 and an inspiration to all of us. Thank you for all you do! Lots of love
Private Member |
You should sue this guy for slander! You can go back to the posts from this whole last year and a half and sue him. Calling someone an abuser when they aren’t is slander! Show this stuff to an attorney! Enough is enough!
Private Member |
Zuzana, thank you so much for sharing your story. I will always be your fan for life. You have been a fitness role model to me from day 1 because of your inner strength and the beauty of your soul. To me, YOU WERE BodyRockTV, and the moment you left I left too. I am so glad you’ve been blessed enough to stay in the USA and continue forward doing what you love. I hope this war ends soon and you can keep your 49% and have your divorce to move forward with your life. WARRIORZ FOR LIFE!! xoxoxo
Private Member |
F*CK FREDDY! He probably just wants to get female fans who actually buys into this bullshit so that he can get off because he DEF doesn’t get any from Lisa bc she’s too preoccupied with her fake boobies, nose, and lips. Not only does freddy sound like an asshole… he looks SKEEVY as HELLLLLLLL. Straight up serial killer NO JOKE. Good for you for standing up to him!! Maybe he should get his lazy ass in front of the camera and have someone all up in his small ass junk and post that on his website. 1. nobody would watch because he’s FOUL and ugly as hell 2. he’ll probably blame you somehow for his small weewee 3. he probably doesn’t even work out!!
Anyway, i’m sick and tired of reading all this personal bullshit on their website when they should really focus on fitness and bettering yourself like your website does for so many people. THANK YOU!
Private Member |
I used to follow bodyrock when you were a part of it. I hated it once you left and was very glad to see you set up your own website in my opinion, the personality you bring to your videos is priceless.
Private Member |
I “left” BodyRock TV when u did, and Im not suprised at all of what u telling in your story. I also understand your perspective of it all. I dont need to tell you to be strong because -you really are superstrong and seem to have good friends/companions around you! You keep going for your dreams, Im happy for that! It is sad that your ex husbands actions force you to do this- But I´m happpy that you stand up for yourself and tell us all _your_ story (A story so similar to many women out there). Good luck!