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Spotlight On: Sally Lunsford
Category you compete in: NPC Bikini
Date of birth: 09/14/1986
Hometown: Spokane, WA, currently live in Wasilla, AK
Career: School Psychologist
What is your favorite childhood memory? My dad used to take me bear hunting with him...while we never did see a bear, we always had a fun time camping out.
Name a song that motivates you. Well I listen to a lot of rock, so a good one that helps me get through my cardio is "Show me what you've got" by Powerman 5000.
What is your biggest gym pet peeve? I find it pretty annoying when a person sits on a bench or piece of equipment for a long time without using it. The gym I workout in is pretty small and there aren't a lot of other options. Come on people are we here to work out or socialize?!?!
How do you like to reward yourself? After training and preparing for a show I like to reward myself with an Oreo Overload creation from Cold Stone - Love IT!! (so long as I can avoid looking up the nutritional facts) ;)
If you could change one things about the world what would it be? I would like to see more emphasis placed on the importance of teaching students about nutrition and exercise within the school systems. I think if there was more education in those areas (especially regarding food choices) we would see less health problems in society today.
What do you do right before you step onstage? To calm my nerves, I just tell myself that I've worked hard for this moment and no matter what happens I know I am presenting my best physique yet. What's important is that I have improved since the last time I stepped on stage.
Nook, Book or Kindle? My husband has a Kindle and while I think it is pretty cool I still prefer a good, old-fashioned book. Haven't had the chance to play with a Nook yet...
Competition history:
2010 NPC Crystal Cup- 3rd place in my class
2011 BSN Emerald Cup- 6th place in my class
2011 NPC Alaska State Championships- 1st place in my class
Next competition:
2011 NPC Team Universe on July 9th.....so excited! This will be my first national-level competition =)
If someone followed you for the day what would they be most surprised about? How clean and organized I am. When I'm not eating, working out, or sleeping, I am either cleaning something or writing lists...it's borderline obsessive! haha
What is your preferred tanning product and why? I would have to say Jan Tana because it's the only competition color I've ever used and I've always had great results with it :)
Favorite Quote:
"Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience."
Who would you like to thank?
First of all I would like to thank my husband, Michael, for being so supportive of my fitness journey over this past year. Without him I do not think I would have been able to make it this far. He has helped me so much by dieting and training right along with me, as well as always encouraging me to push myself further. I would also like to thank my coaches from Team 907 Muscle Girls, Shawn Clapp and IFBB Pro Fitness competitor Cinzia Clapp for sharing their time and knowledge with me. Their guidance and training has allowed me to take my physique to a level that I did not think was possible. I am lucky to have them as mentors and friends.
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