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Spotlight On: Jennifer Chapman
Category you compete in: I compete in the Bikini Division, which I consider to be less muscular but still athletic.
Date of birth: February 4
Hometown: I am currently living in Dallas, Texas. I grew up in North Dakota and Florida.
Career: Law Enforcement
Sports background: Track and Field at Troy State University. I was a sprinter and jumper. I started lifting weights when I was in the 7th grade.
Why NPC: They are really good about promoting the local shows and athletes. It is also the most recognized division in the fitness industry.
What do you like best about competing? I like setting fitness goals for myself. I enjoy working out and the competition stage gives me a place to show off all of the accomplishments that I have achieved. Plus, it's exciting getting all glamorous and dressed up.
Competition history:
2010 USA/Las Vegas-4th Place Bikini B
2010 Jr. USA/Houston-2nd Place Bikini B 
2010 Nationals/ATL-10th Place Bikini B
2010 West Texas Classic/Lubbock-5th Place Bikini A
2010 Europa/Dallas-3rd Place Bikini A
2011 Arnold Amateur/Ohio-9th Bikini C
Next competitions:
2011 Jr. USA/Charleston, SC
2011 Team Universe/New Jersey
Competitors you look up to: I have met so many inspiring athletes and the one that recently stood out to me was Jamie Eason. I just met her at the Arnold and she was so friendly, even though I had interrupted her dinner! I treat people the way that I want to be treated and it seems to me that she does the same.
Favorite cheat food: pepperoni pizza and Happy Tracks Blue Bell Ice Cream
Favorite diet food: Fresh green beans that have been lightly steamed
Favorite body part to train: I get fired up when it's a leg day. I always know that I am about to kick my own butt, literally.
Least favorite body part to train: Upper body and Abs, but I have really been focusing on these areas since I consider them my weak points right now. I just have to be careful not to work them too much if I want to stay in the bikini division.
Hobbies: I still consider working out a hobby J I also enjoy watching movies and television.
Words to live by: Stay Positive everything happens for a reason. If it's worth fighting for give it everything you got.
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