Spotlight On IFBB Female Bodybuilder: Jennifer Sedia

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Published on Tuesday, 28 February 2012 21:23

Written by Jennifer Sedia

Spotlight On IFBB Female Bodybuilder: Jennifer Sedia

Category you compete in: Bodybuilding
Date of birth: 1/10/1973
Hometown: From Da Bronx, NY. Living in Texas    
Career: Enviromental Specialist for the State of Texas

Competition history:

2004 NPC West Texas Championships in Lubbock, TX - 1st. Place and Overall
2005 NPC Lone Star Classic in Plano, TX - 2nD. Place (got national qualified)
2006 USA Championships in Las Vegas - 2nd Place
2006 National Championships in Miami, FL - 4th Place
2007 USA Championships in Las Vegas, NV.- 1st Place in the Middleweight class and  Overall winner ( qualified for pro card)
2008 IFBB Europa Super Show, in Dallas, TX.-  1st Place in the Lightweight Class
2008 IFBB Ms. Olympia, Vegas, NV. 10th Place
2009 IFBB New York Pro, New York, NY
2009 IFBB Atlantic City Championship, Atlantic City
2010 IFBB Pro Weekly Championship,Tampa, FL
2011 IFBB Pro Weekly Championship, Tampa, FL
2011 IFBB Europa Battle Of Champions, Hartford, CT
 
Next competition: Dont know yet.
 
In your opinion, how important is motivation and confidence when aiming to accomplish a goal?
I think that without motivation, goals wouldnt be accomplished succesfully, they can probably be accomplished, but not as good as having great motivation. Confidence is a topper, when a goal is accomplished with confidence and motivation, thats when it just shines, becomes unique and better then the rest.
 
In your eyes, what combination of hard work and natural ability is needed to reach the top?
Willingness to push myself beyond the pain and getting out of my comfort zone, combined with the natural ability of dedication and disipline, while concentrating on my goal.
 
What are some motivational strategies that have or currently work for you?
There are a couple of strategies that I use to stay motivated.  One is to be the best in what I love to do, for a couple of different reasons, for myself, and to be able to motivate others that dont believe in themselves. Another strategy is, I believe that we all have purposes in life, so, I  believe God has gifted me with physical and inner strengths for a reason. I have been able to help others. A big way to stay motivated in my mind is always going back to my bad times, it might sound kinda negative, but it drives me to be better and never allow myself to go back there.
 
Give me some examples from your life where confidence has helped you to achieve?
Perfect, I used to be low confidence queen!!! It was soo obvious, everyone would tell me. Couldnt accomplish much, since I didnt believe in myself. I decided to change that, I had a good friend that would tell me that I needed to say 2 good things about myself, everytime I said something bad or negative. I did it, and just started removing negative thoughts and negative comments out of my mind. Also, started saying positive comments back and believing in myself. We all have goods and bads, if I cant live with my bads, then its my job to make me better. Once I started working on myself, pretty much everything around me changed, people looked at me in a different way. I saw myself in a different way, and things started changing, better job, better friends, better outlook to life, and most of all I am happier! I now talk to others about self confidence.
 
What do you find the most challenging about competing?
 Having a full time job and spending so much time at the gym after work, then supermarket run, dog walk, cooking, keeping a house clean and time with friends.
 
What are your top 5 key strategies for success?
GOD
Disipline
Dedication
Motivation
Knowledge
 
What is your favorite protein powder? Why do you like it?
Isoflex by Allmax, peanut butter chocolate, I also like Elite Gourmet by Dymatize. They are low carb, low fat, no sugar and still taste amazing.

Favorite Inspirational Quote:

I can do all things through Christ that gives me strenght. Philippians 4:13

In closing, Who would you like to give a shout out to?
My mother, Don and Sarah Long and Bonny Priest.

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