Monique Cormier, who has overcome obesity and severe depression en route to becoming a world class amateur bodybuilder, joins Dave [ ... ]
Spotlight On: Jeneffer Rubinstein
Category you compete in: NPC Bikini Short.jpeg)
Date of birth: August 31, 1974
Hometown: Gurnee, IL
Career: Hair & Lash Stylist
Competition history:
*2011 Badger 1st Place Division and overall Bikini winner
2011 Midwest Ironman 5th Place
Next competition:
*2012 Iowa
What do you feel is the WORST part of contest prep? Having to explain to people why I eat every 2-3 hours & hearing people tell me they feel sorry for me when I turn down comfort foods.
Would you please tell us a little about your workout schedule?
30-45 min cardio...3 sets of 25 reps with 3 different exercises in each group & do 4 groups per day.
If you had to lose one of your 5 senses, which one would you prefer to lose and why? Taste...I LOVE food & LOVE drinking Grey Goose on the rocks, if I couldn't taste it then I wouldn't LOVE it so much!
If you could change one things about this sport what would it be? .jpeg)
I love this sport & the results are so rewarding & motivating! I wouldn't change anything about it...But, there is a lot of misconception about this sport & I wish people realized that there are so many more benefits than there are negative.
If you had a time capsule what would you put inside it and why? I would actually need a rather large time capsule! I would put pictures of each family vacation we go on because I value and enjoy the time we spend as a family-family means everything to me! My snowboard because it's so cute & I have so much fun racing down the slopes with the family. Can't beat the cold weather so join it! My scuba gear because I love the underwater world! My black & gold tiger stripe boxing gloves because I enjoy boxing & can't wait to get in a ring!
What is your favorite vacation spot? Anywhere hot & sunny!!! So far Hawaii to go paddle surfing.
What advice do you have for women who would like to get involved in and compete in the sport of bodybuilding? If you don't go after what you want, you'll never get it & if you don't step forward, you will always be in the same place. Don't let anyone bring you down, you should use that as your motivation to prove them wrong. Surround yourself with people that support your dedication. You will be more likely to stay commited. Your goal is a win win for you & you should only be in competition with yourself, so never look back, you're not going that way.
What is a day-in-the-life of Jeneffer like? For the most part, 8 days a week: cardio in morning, weight training, work, spend time with whomever is home in the family, cardio, whirlpool, sleep..
Favorite Motivational Quote: Say I wont. Tell me that I can't do it. Tell me that I shouldn't even try. Tell me it's impossible. Tell me the risk is too high. Tell me the challenge is too much. Tell me that I can't AND I WILL. The greatest pleasure in life is doing what you say I can't"
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In closing, Who would you like to give a shout out to? My best friend & amazing husband Eddie for being my personal chef, public relations, support staff, and therapist (: my amazing 17 year old daughter Kayleen & 14 year old son Kristefer for hiding all the tempting foods and not eating them in front of me. My mom just cuz she's my mom (: Will Ko for being an amazing coach & dietician. Michele Woods for helping mentally & being an amazing posing coach. Of course to all my friends & family that support my lifestyle!
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