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Spotlight On NPC Bikini Competitor: Ilona Kovacs
Category you compete in: Bikini
Date of birth: 10-16-1971
Hometown: New York, NY
Career: Health Food Product Development
How does your family respond to your competing?
My family is very supportive! In fact my Mom, came to see me compete for the very first time at Atlantic States in NYC on June 2nd and loved it ! Health, fitness and nutrition have always been important in our family. My mom and dad were both professional athletes. I grew up with their encouragement in athleticism and was taught the discipline of being athletic.
What kind of goals have you set for yourself, short-term and long-term?
Short term, being in the midst of the current competition season I am working hard to attain pro standing in the IFBB J and would continue competing as a pro. I would love to make it to the Olympia!
Long term I am developing a line of food products that will benefit the whole world by bringing healthy, nutritious foods to everyone!
What's currently on your iPod?
I use Pandora on my phone and usually, I listen to upbeat dance music really, really loud :)
What are your hobbies and interests outside of the bodybuilding world?
I love to travel! Italy this Fall!
Took a fantastic trip into the California Wine Country, the down Big Sur and the rest of the Pacific Coast Highway last October in a great big RV!
I like to drive, especially exotic sports cars!
I also love to read. I just started George Orwells’ “1984.”
Do you have a favorite exercise?
Yes, the 45 Degree Leg Press
Competition history:
2012:
Atlantic States, NY
3rd Bikini Class D and 2nd Bikini Masters
Jay Cutler Classic, Boston
3rd Bikini Class C and 2nd Bikini Masters
Suburban, NJ
3rd Bikini Class C and 1st Bikini Masters
Metropolitan, NY
5th Bikini Class D and 4th Bikini Masters
Next competition:
Team Universe, NJ July 7th 2012
Favorite Fitness Tip:
Form is so important when training with weights. Even more important than how heavy you lift. The chances of injury increase rapidly if you lift heavily without the right form.
Who would you like 
to thank?
I would like to thank my coaches Shannon Dey and Rob Rosetti at Team Bombshell, whom have helped me completely transform my physique to the best it has ever been and have given me the confidence to get on stage!
I would also like to thank my boyfriend for being my number one fan and biggest supporter.
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