Jenna Potter

How Did You Get Started?

A co-worker was training for her first figure competition. Her results inspired me to change some of my eating and workout habits. I started seeing unbelievable results and I was hooked! I decided to enter my first competition and 12 weeks later I was qualified for national level competitions!

What Workout Plan Worked Best For You?

Early morning cardio followed by evening weight training. 6 days a week cardio/ 4 days a week weight training. I like to split my body into upper and lower portions, with each getting trained twice a week.

Day 1: AM Cardio/Lower Body

• AM Cardio: 30 minutes
• Glute Kickback: 4 sets of 20 reps
• Single Leg Stiff Leg Deadlift: 4 sets of 12 reps
• Smith Machine Squats: 4 sets of 10 reps
• Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Squats: 4 sets of 12 reps
• Leg Press: 4 sets of 15 reps
• Donkey Calf Raises: 4 sets of 15 reps

Day 2: AM Cardio/Upper Body

• AM Cardio: 30 minutes
• Military Press: 4 sets of 10 reps
• Lateral Raises: 4 sets of 10 reps
• Rear Delt Pulls: 4 sets of 20 reps
• Weighted Hyperextensions: 4 sets of 12 reps
• Underhand Pulldowns: 4 sets of 20 reps
• Superset:
  EZ Bar Curl: 3 sets of 12 reps
  Rope Pushdown: 3 sets of 12 reps



• Superset:
  Dumbbell Curls: 3 sets of 12 reps
  Dip Machine: 3 sets of 12 reps

Day 3: AM Cardio Only

• Jogging: 30 minutes

Day 4: AM Cardio/Lower Body

• AM Cardio: 30 minutes
• Glute Kickback: 4 sets of 20 reps
• Triset:
  Plie Squat: 4 sets of 25 reps
  Abductor: 4 sets of 15 reps
  Adductor: 4 sets of 15 reps



• Barbell Squat: 4 sets of 10 reps
• Legs High Narrow Leg Press: 4 sets of 15 reps
• Weighted Walking Lunges: 4 sets of 12 reps each leg
• Donkey Calf Raise: 4 sets of 15 reps

Day 5: AM Cardio/Upper Body

• AM Cardio: 30 minutes
• Dumbbell Military Press: 4 sets of 10 reps
• Seated Lateral Raises: 4 sets of 10 reps
• Rear Delt Cable: 4 sets of 20 reps
• Bent Over Rows: 4 sets of 20 reps
• One Arm Rows: 4 sets of 20 reps
• Superset:
  Dumbbell Curl: 3 sets of 12 reps
  Rope Pushdown: 3 sets of 12 reps



• Superset:
  Preacher Curl: 3 sets of 12 reps
  V-Bar Pushdown: 3 sets of 12 reps



• Decline Crunch: 3 sets of 30 reps

Day 6: Cardio Only

• Jogging: 30 minutes

Day 7: Off

What Nutrition Plan Has Worked Best For You?

Right now I have a meal plan for training days and a meal plan for non-training days.

Training:

Meal 1:

• 5 egg whites
• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• 1 tbsp natural peanut butter

Meal 2:

• 1.5 scoop whey protein isolate
• 1 small apple

Meal 3:

• 5 oz chicken/turkey/fish
• 1/2 cup brown rice or 4 oz sweet potato
• 2 oz avocado
• 1 serving green veggies

Meal 4:

• 1.5 scoop whey protein isolate
• 1 small apple

Meal 5:

• 5 oz chicken/turkey/fish
• 4 oz sweet potato
• 1 cup green veggies

Meal 6:

• 5 egg whites
• 1 cup veggies (peppers, mushrooms, spinach)

Non-Training:

Meal 1:

• 4 whole eggs
• 1 cup veggies (peppers, mushrooms, spinach)

Meal 2:

• 1.5 scoop whey protein isolate
• 1 tbsp natural peanut butter

Meal 3:

• 5 oz chicken/turkey/fish
• 1/2 cup brown rice or 4 oz sweet potato
• 2 oz avocado
• 1 serving green veggies

Meal 4:

• 1.5 scoop whey protein isolate
• 1 tbsp natural peanut butter

Meal 5:

• 5 oz chicken/turkey/fish
• 1 cup green veggies

Meal 6:

• 5 egg whites
• 1 cup veggies (peppers, mushrooms, spinach)

What Supplements Have Given You The Greatest Gains?

• Green Tea EGCG: 1 serving
• Liquid L-Carnitine: 2000mg
• Women's Multivitamin: 1 serving

With Meals 2, 3, & 4 (training days), With Meals 2 & 4 (non-training days):

• Alpha Lipoic Acid: 300mg

With Meals 1 & 6:

• Fish Oil: 1000mg

Twice Daily:

• Allmax Nutrition IsoFlex: 1.5 scoops

Three Times Daily With Meals:

• Conjugated Lineolic Acid: 1200mg

Pre-Workout:

• Optimum Nutrition Essential AmiN.O. Energy: 4 scoops

Intra Workout:

• SciVation Xtend: 1 scoop

Why Do You Love Fitness?

I love fitness because of the way it makes me feel. All of the hard work and dedication you put in and then meeting your overall goal is such unbelievable feeling. I love challenging myself each and every day. It's very empowering knowing that you have control of your own destiny. Also, I love inspiring others to work hard and showing them that anything is possible!

What Motivates You To Follow A Healthy Lifestyle?

I think my biggest motivation is that I want to live a long and healthy life. And by that I mean I would love to live to be 100, but I want to enjoy all of those 100 years. I still want to be able to take care of myself and live an exciting life no matter what my age is. Also, another thing that motivates me is using my success to motivate others.

I get a lot of feedback from people telling me I motivated them to start competing, start a new diet or working out and it definitely fuels my fire. Knowing that the choices I make and the dedication I put into this sport inspires others is what keeps me going!

What Made You Want To Achieve Your Goals?

I have always been a very competitive person and had been a competitive athlete since I was old enough to play organized sports. After college, all of that ended for me so abruptly. There was a void in my life that I needed to fill and competing in fitness was just that! Being able to ignite my competitive drive again really made me want to take it to the next level with my fitness goals.

What Are Your Future Bodybuilding Plans?

In 2012, I plan to compete nationally and my goal is to get my pro card! I would also like to network and increase my exposure in this industry. I would love to become a sponsored athlete and break into the world of fitness modeling. I have set high goals, but I believe with a lot of hard work and determination, the sky is the limit for me!

What One Tip Would You Give Other Fitness Competitors?

2 things: Don't EVER use the word can't! It takes strong will to push yourself past your limits to find your new limit! Never stop pushing! The other would be to never underestimate the power of a good diet! I have seen too many people put in hours at the gym, but without correct nutrition you will never see the results!

Who Are Your Favorite Fitness Competitors/Bodybuilders?

• Nathalia Melo
• Jaime Baird
• India Paulino
• Nicole Wilkins
• Erin Stern

What Features Do You Use On Bodybuilding.com?

• BodySpace
• BodyBlogs
• Exercise Database
• Store

More Profiles:

:: Current Fitness Competitor Of The Week.
:: Other Previous Fitness Competitors Of The Week.
:: Amateur Bodybuilder Of The Week.
:: Over 40 Bodybuilder Of The Week.
:: Teen Bodybuilder Of The Week.

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