Monique Cormier, who has overcome obesity and severe depression en route to becoming a world class amateur bodybuilder, joins Dave [ ... ]
Category You Compete In:
Bodybuilding-I’ve been a middleweight and I’ve been a light-heavyweight but I think I will be going back to middle this year.
Date of Birth:
Septemeber 3rd, 1981
Hometown:
Greenwood, Indiana
Career:
Certified personal trainer and retired special ed teacher!!!!! Hahahahahaha just taking a break
from it!
Sports Background:
I was a gymnast for 10 years then I got into basketball, softball, volleyball, tennis, and I have always been an avid swimmer since I was about 5 years old. And with three brothers I got into backyard football baby!
Why the NPC?:
That’s where the biggest and the best compete and I wanted to be a part of that! The girls in
that organization challenge me to better myself! I admire all the competitors who are part
of the NPC and IFBB. I knew that’s where I needed to be if I wanted to go anywhere with the sport.
What do you like best about competing?:
I love watching my body change from week to week. I love the discipline and dedication I
have to put into the sport to be successful. I love the people who are part of the sport and the camaraderie that we all have with each other.
Competition History:
2006-NPC Northern Kentucky Figure-class B 7th place
2007-NPC Indianapolis Bodybuilding Championships-1st and overall middleweight
2007-NPC Indiana State Bodybuilding Championships-1st place middleweight
2007-NPC Collegiate Nationals-1st and overall middleweight
2008-NPC Jr. Nationals-2nd place middleweight
2009-NPC USA’s-6th place light-heavyweight
2009-NPC Nationals-12th place light-heavyweight
Competitors you look up to:
OH my gosh I look up to each and every competitor, man or woman. It takes a lot to compete. You have to dedicate your life to eat. You eat, sleep, breath, and live this sport and I admire all those who decide to do it.
Next Competition:
2010 NPC Erik Frankhouser West Virginia State/Grand Prix which is November 20th.
Favorite Cheat Food:
Mexican food, pizza, and ice cream!
Favorite Diet Food:
oatmeal
Favorite Body Part to Train:
Shoulders for sure!
Least Favorite:
I dread training legs because it really takes a toll on me! Especially when I am dieting!
Hobbies:
When I have time I love spending time with my dogs and my girlfriend! And usually other than that I am sleeping and cooking! I love finding new healthy recipes and trying them out!
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