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Spotlight On: Jessica Jordan
Category you compete in: NPC Figure, Class "A"
Date of birth: December 11, 1984
Hometown: Laguna Hills, CA
Career: I acquired my B.S. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science. I originally wanted to go into Physical Therapy and later decided personal training was my true passion. I love to see the changes and transform people's lives through exercise and nutrition. I have owned my personal training business in Orange County, CA for about 4 years, www.jessicaryanjordan.com and I also put together online programs for clients all over the country!
Sports background: I played soccer (High School and Club) for many years. I also ran cross-country for 3 years, where I was awarded runner of the year my senior year in HS. I also ran the 800m, 1600m and 3200m in track. My favorite of all my HS sports was cross-country, probably because I was the best at it. I started taking up weight lifting my senior year in HS and everything is history from there.
Why NPC: When I first started competing, the NPC was all I knew about. So pretty much I just stayed within it. I really enjoy competing in the NPC, I have made so many wonderful friends and I can't wait to continue expanding my NPC network!
What do you like best about competing? Most would probably say a specific moment, but for me it is the entire journey. I love the ups, the downs, the sweat, the glamour, the tears, the laughter, the pain, the euphoria, the gains, the losses, the drive, the persistence and I can't fail to mention the STAGE, basically all of it! When I am prepping for a show is when I am the happiest. Yes, it does put a hindrance on your social life, but I do my best to balance everything out just right. Every time I compete I learn something new about what to do the next time around. I feel this next prep, which is starting April 1st is going to be the most exciting one yet, I can't wait!
Competition history:
NPC Excalibur 2008 - 1st in class
NPC California Championships 2009- 4th in class
NPC Emerald Cup 2010 - 3rd in class
NPC San Francisco 2010 - 1st in class
NPC Nationals - 6th in class
NPC Border States - 1st in class
Next competition:
NPC Great Gulf States in New Orleans June 2011
Team Universe July 2011
Competitors you look up to:
IFBB Pro Erica Fuerst
IFBB Pro Deena Walsh
NPC Wendy Fortino
Favorite cheat food:
Frozen Yogurt - with all the yummy stuff on it AND sweet potato fries
Favorite diet food:
Yams smothered with stevia and cinnamon, yummmm!
Favorite body part to train:
Shoulders, the reason being, this is my weakest body part, not in regards to strength but due to size. I have always had a difficult time getting my delts to grow. I think I have finally grown some nice round delts and I can't wait to see what I have achieved during this last off-season!
Least favorite body part to train:
Biceps, they are just boring for me. My biceps grow at a faster rate than my shoulders so I lift pretty light, so it can be quite boring due to the lack of a challenge.
Hobbies:
Training, competing, cooking, reading, helping others improve their quality of life, anything outside pretty much, sports (all of them), and most importantly spending time with all my loved ones, family and friends. I have the most unbelievable support system and I could not thank them more!
Words to live by:
"Life is yours right now to live. Start with one small effort, and fulfill your greatest possibilities." -Ralph Marston
My contact info:
Facebook fanpage- http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Jessica-Ryan-Jordan-Competitor/165408453480512
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