Monique Cormier, who has overcome obesity and severe depression en route to becoming a world class amateur bodybuilder, joins Dave [ ... ]
Spotlight On IFBB Fitness Pro: Jodi Boam
Category you compete in: IFBB Fitness Pro
Date of birth: March 13, 1987
Hometown: Hamilton, Canada
Career: Waitress, Gymnastics Coach, Online Personal Trainer
How does your family respond to your competing? At the beginning they seemed a little confused and not 100% supportive. I don’t think everyone really understood what I was doing, and how much I really loved the sport. I think that would go for anyone newly entering an extreme lifestyle change though. It was much harder between myself and my high school friends, since I could no longer go out every weekend, stay out late, meet for lunch, etc. I definitely lost a lot of friends on this journey, but gained many along the way as well. I am very lucky to now have a huge support system, having all friends and family completely on board with me, and loving every show I enter!
What kind of goals have you set for yourself, short-term and long-term? I seem to take everything one small step at a time. My goal right now is basically making every training day count, and to make sure I have a routine ready for my next show. I put all my focus everyday into what show is next up, and do my best to feel confident once hitting the stage.
Of course I do have other longer term goals, which is building my business and eventually creating DVD’s to help others achieve their greatest! When you love the sport this much, it's hard not to naturally build a business in it, and continually get better.
What's currently on your iPod? I'm in desperate need of a change! – I only have the little IPod shuffle right now and the last 6 month have been the same 50 songs on repeat! I could probably even name them in exact order by now... lol.
I'm a fan of Rihanna, 30 Seconds to Mars, Linkin Park, LMFAO…. Anything upbeat really!
What are your hobbies and interests outside of the bodybuilding world?
-building and writing programs for others
-waitressing. I work part time at Boston Pizza, and actually really enjoy it. Been serving and bartending for about 7 years now.
- Going for coffee with friends
- Facebooking, lol
Things I avoid: Reading and Cleaning :P
Do you have a favorite exercise?
Wide grip chin-ups
Push-press
Flat bench DB press
All plyo
Stiff legged deadlifts
Most exercises are enjoyable. Exercises I like to avoid include: front raises, split squats, upright rows…least favorite training day: Back!
Competition history:
IFBB Pro
1st – 2011 Toronto Pro Supershow
2nd – 2011 Ft. Lauderdale cup
5th – 2011 New York Pro
8th – 2011 Olympia
Amateur
1st - 2010 Canadian Nationals – Pro Card earned
3rd - 2009 Canadian Nationals (won Best Routine Award)
5th - 2008 Canadian Nationals
1st – 2008 OPA Ontario Championships (level 3)
1st – 2007 OPA Northern Ontario Championships (level 2)
1st - 2007 Mississauga Championships (level 1)
1st – 2007 Canadian National World Qualifier
Next competition:
Flex Pro – February 18th.
Arnold Classic – March 1-4th.
Favorite Fitness Tip:
Quote: “Nothing great has ever been accomplished without passion”
Enjoy every workout, and be sure to enjoy all your meals – even when dieting!
Be creative with training and meal idea’s to make sure you never get bored or feel you “have to” do anything.
Live it, and love it!
Who would you like to thank?
All my fans - I've gotten amazing support, that helps me push through everyday!
As well as FUSION Bodybuilding, who has unbeatable product, great athletes, amazing staff. They have helped me and supported me since the start of my career, believing in me from day one.
Sponsors: FUSION bodybuilding
Pur Nutrition
TMarie Suits
And of course a quick shout out to my BFF Rachel, and BF Eric! Love you both!
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