Monique Cormier, who has overcome obesity and severe depression en route to becoming a world class amateur bodybuilder, joins Dave [ ... ]
Spotlight On IFBB Pro Bodybuilder: Amber DeFrancesco
Category you compete in:Bodybuilding
Date of birth: September 21
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Career: Health Beauty and Wellness Manager
How does your family respond to your competing?
My family is supportive for the most part. There has been some up and down moments, but they have a better understanding of my love for the sport.
What kind of goals have you set for yourself, short-term and long-term?
Honestly, I live day to day. What ever inspires me I go for it. My husband thinks I'm a gypsy at heart. But since you asked...My short-term goal....to build a fan base in bodybuilding and be the best I can be as a female bodybuilder. Long term goal I would have to say to grow old with my husband and I always want the people who are around me to feel positive and loved. I find success in knowing that I can bring the best out of people.
What's currently on your iPod?
Jay-Z,Biggie, Prodigy,Lita Ford, Ozzy Osbourne,Cali Swag, Usher, Lil Wayne, ACDC, Nicki Minaj, Drake. I can't list them all this is just some of my favorites
What are your hobbies and interests outside of the bodybuilding world?
I have a true love for animals. I am planning on volunteering one day a week at a no kill shelter. I love watching sports on TV. I was really upset in 2011 when the lock out happened not only in the NFL but also the NBA. Go Steelers and Miami Heat! I love hot & humid summer days. One of my favorite things to do is watch and take pictures of butterfly’s on butterfly bushes.
Do you have a favorite exercise?
I love all of them. If I had to pick just one I would have to say Kirk's make shift T-Bar row. I have used real T-Bars at other gyms and I have to say I like the make shift one better.
Competition history:
2003 Collegiate Nationals figure tall class first place
2004 Pennsylvania Championships figure tall class first and overall
2007 Pittsburgh BB Championships first place Heavyweight and overall
2008 Jr Nationals BB first place Heavyweight and overall
2008 Nationals BB fourth place Heavyweight
2009 Nationals BB Heavyweight second place
2010 Nationals BB Heavyweight first and overall.
Next competition: 2012 Europa Battle of Champions
Favorite Fitness Tip:
Leave it at the door. I go to the gym to release stress not dwell on the negative. This is a time to clear my mind so I can make better decisions. I don't answer phone calls anymore; thanks to my new job!
Who would you like to thank?
This question mean a lot to me. I want to thank my husband Kirk. Yes, he has helped me for every show with my diet and training but it goes beyond that. Kirk, has taught me to accept myself for who I am, God made me this way so you should embrace it. Being able to accept myself has made me a better person.
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