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How Did You Get Started? I was 24 years old and had just started attending the gym to "get in a bit better shape." I picked up my first copy of Oxygen Magazine and found a picture of Monica Brant. I was awestruck! I immediately hired a personal trainer and told her that my eventual goal was to "look like that!" She looked at my slim 105 pound physique and laughed at me. I was angry at her response and it made me even more determined! I decided to get certified as a trainer myself so I didn't have to depend on someone else to help me reach my goals!
Once I dived into the ISSA certification program, I knew I had found my calling! I got certified, quit my job, and became a full time personal trainer! (promising myself to never laugh at anyone no matter how high they set their goals!) I started competing that same year and have been improving my physique and my placings with every show!
 Click Image To Enlarge.My dedication has paid off as I have won two overall titles in the past two years and just placed 8th in the Figure Nationals in NYC! I have also built a very successful business helping others achieve all sorts of fitness goals. I work with athletes of all levels, high school to professional! I work with bodybuilders, football players, baseball players, runners, wrestlers, and anybody else who wants to improve performance, lose weight, gain muscle, or just feel better about themselves! What Workout Plan Worked Best For You? My weight training split remains constant all year. It is as follows:
The reps ranges and weights change, of course, as I approach contests! I also implement supersets and plyometrics closer to shows. Cardio changes more drastically throughout the year. Since I am "hardgainer," I only do 30 minutes of cardio in the off season 5-6 days a week. It usually consists of the upright bike or Stairmaster. As I prep for a contest, it increases dramatically in frequency and intensity!
Click Image To Enlarge.What Nutrition Plan Has Worked Best For You? In the off season, my primary concern is gaining size and shape so my diet consists of 8-10 mini meals filled with LOTS of high quality, low fat protein! I eat chicken, lean beef, soy, low fat cheese, and drink the heck out of protein shakes and skim milk! When dieting, I swap out the dairy and soy for lots of fish! Consistency is key when it comes to nutrition! Get your mind in the routine of eating healthy stuff every two hours and your body will follow suit! What Supplements Have Given You The Greatest Gains? I have recently had great success using a stack of creatine, arginine, and nitric oxide! I feel strong and can see noticeable gains! Why Do You Love Fitness? I honestly can't imagine my life, right now, without the focus and personal challenge that fitness gives me on a daily basis. I live, eat, breathe, and sleep fitness. Every workout, all year long, is a step towards my competitive goals. Every meal is a chance to fuel my body for recovery and growth. Every client that I train is an opportunity to pass my knowledge onto others to help them feel the same sense of pride and accomplishment that I carry with me each day! Since finding fitness, I have found a place where I belong and a lifestyle that embodies my beliefs!
Click Image To Enlarge.What Are Your Future Fitness Plans? I am currently training for the 2008 Figure Nationals and USA's. I hope to improve upon my top ten placement from this year and hopefully bring home a beautiful trophy! My dream is to earn my pro card and compete in the IFBB and I don't plan on stopping till I reach my goals! I also hope to have the opportunity to represent and work with a supplement company at some the major events this year. I have worked booths at the Olympia and Arnold before and would love to go again! Writing and editing fitness and health articles has also been a strength of mine in the past. I have been published many times. So I would like to continue on that path in the years to come so that I can share my growing knowledge and experiences with others! What One Tip Would You Give Other Fitness Competitors? Never lose site of your goal! We all have bad days and we all suffer setbacks from time to time but each day is a new day and if you work hard and eat right, you can make it a productive day and be one step closer to your dreams! Who Are Your Favorite Fitness Competitors/Bodybuilders? Monica Brant-Peckham, Jen Hendershott, Mary Lado, Jessica Paxson-Putnam, Darrem Charles, and the love of life, Neil, who inspires me each day with his dedication to the sport!
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