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Spotlight On: Antoinette Thompson
Category you compete in: I compete in bodybuilding and I am currently thinking about competing in physique, awww hell who am I foolin' I will compete in physique as soon as I am able to because of my size.
Date of birth: March 14, 1970, Proud 41 year old lady!!
Hometown: Currently from Edmond, Oklahoma. Born in Pennsylvania
Career: 20 years as a firefighter and a Major on the job, I have a Bachelors Degree and was a Registered Nurse for 8 years with dialysis, Emergency Room and ICU specialties.
Sports background: I ran track and played volleyball and softball in High School. I always lifted weights and started teaching aerobics at age 19.
Why NPC: I have always had muscles. I was in a singing group in 1991 and the producer asked if I had ever competed and I told him that I hadn't. He said I should so I took his advice and started working toward the goal of competing. The NPC was the only organization in my area.
What do you like best about competing? Oh my, the routine is the best, best and did I mention the best part. I love getting into the music and performing is my thing. The prejudging is just the first step to getting there. I also love the way my body makes subtle changes and for the better I might add!!
Competition history: First Show 1996 Oklahoma Novice 1st & Overall, Red River 1997 1st middleweight, Team Universe 2002 1st middleweight and overall, Various Jr USA and Jr. Nationals and Team Universe competitions where I was a bridesmaid and not a bride. When they had a lightweight class in the pros I placed 3rd in the NY Pro in 2004 and 1st in the Sacramento Pro and Charlotte Pro.
Next competition: Possibly Canada Pro, because I have never been to Canada. Then the Tampa Pro will be after that show.
Competitors you look up to: Wow, there are so many, of course Lenda Murray because she is a beautiful woman inside and out. Vickie Gates because she was my trainer. Denise Masino because she is so gorgeous and she has great business savvy. Iris Kyle because she is a go getter. I also like Ronnie Coleman because he is so humble and good hearted. Guy Ducasse because he is so handsome and he is my baby and has the best hamstrings ever!!!
Favorite cheat food: Chips and homemade salsa and Vietnamese pho soup.
Favorite diet food: Fish, Fish, Fish and asparagus!!
Favorite body part to train: Legs were my favorite until I hit 40, then they hurt, but I still like to do them. I really have no favorites I just like working out.
Least favorite body part to train: All of them when they hurt. I think I am allergic to pain these days...hives.
Hobbies: Trying to not take on so many jobs, going to school, reading, working out...really??!!
Words to live by: Be who you are always, don't let other people determine who you are and what you should be doing. God put you on a path that is yours individually and anyone who steers you from that should be moved aside.
**Note: I will be guest posing this Saturday at the Midwest Open Bodybuilding Championships in Davenport, Iowa.
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