Monique Cormier, who has overcome obesity and severe depression en route to becoming a world class amateur bodybuilder, joins Dave [ ... ]
Category You Compete In:
Heavyweight Bodybuilding
Date of Birth:
12 October 1978
Hometown:
I was born in Romania and I currently live in Zurich, Switzerland.
Career:
Personal Trainer and Model
Sports Background:
Track and field, between 12 and 16 yo.
What do you like best about competing?:
Competing is the highlight of a tough battle I fight with myself. It is very rewarding to know I managed to pull myself through the hard diet and prep and present my physique in the best way I can at a given moment. I like to peel off the muscular phisique underneath the fat and bring out the shape and curves that I build lifting all those weights in the gym.
Competition History:
My first important show was in 2000 when I got the 3rd place at the Romanian Nationals in Heavyweight class.
Other highlights of my career have been:
2004 Runner-up IFBB European Championships Heavyweight Class
2008 Overall IFBB World Championships-brought me the pro card qualification
2010 8th at my pro debut in Ms. International
Competitors you look up to:
I always admired Lenda Muray
Next Competition:
Ms. International 2011 (provided I get the invite:)
Favorite Cheat Food:
All kind of cakes and cheese
Favorite Diet Food:
Lean red meat
Favorite Body Part to Train:
Shoulders and legs
Least Favorite:
Leg raises hanging for lower abs
Hobbies:
Baking :) , nature trips (I love hiking), reading
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