Spotlight on NPC Bikini Competitor: Eve L. Freeman

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Published on Sunday, 01 September 2013 19:51

Written by Eve Freeman

Spotlight on NPC Bikini Competitor:  Eve L. Freeman

DATE OF BIRTH:  11-24-80
HOMETOWN:  Biloxi, MS
CAREER: SAG/AFTRA Actor
Competition Swimsuit Designer~ www.edensglow.com
Mommy :) Kids 9 &11

COMPETITION HISTORY:
 2000 -  Miss Hawaiian Tropic, Myrtle Beach, SC - Overall State ( Progressed to Hawaii, TOP 25 out of 181)
 2000 - Venus Swimwear, Charleston, SC Overall EasternState (progressed to International Competition)
 2001 – Venus Swimwear, Cookville, TN – Overall (Nation’s largest Venus Venue, progressed  to International)
 2002 - Venus Swimwear, Jacksonville ,FL (Progressed to International)
 2003 - Hawaiian Tropic,  State Finals,  NC  - 1st runner up  (after childbirth)
 2006 -  Hawaiian Tropic,  Charlotte, NC - State Finalist
2012 - Fitness America –VEGAS -  Top 5 Bikini
2013 - Arnold Classic, Amateur Bikini Class A – Placed 11th
2013 - Arnold "Rockstar" Bikini -  Placed 4th (Arnold Classic weekend)

NEXT COMPETITION:
Flex Bikini "Mr. Olympia", Sept.2013 - VEGAS
Mid Atlantic NPC, October 26th, 2013
Elite Muscle Classic, Nov.2 2013

 HOW HAS YOUR LIFE CHANGED SINCE YOU ADOPTED THIS LIFESTYLE & STARTED COMPETING?
 At first, it was hectic juggling 2 children in elementaryschool, but I respected the NPC and federations that look after their athletes. By the way, I LOVE that term ATHLETE! That's right, I'm an athlete. A healthy mom with 2 great kids, a cook, a business woman, and FIT inside and out. This industry works for me and doors keep flying open, so I'm walking through them. I love that I can be a voice and inspire others along the way to think about what they eat and learn more about the wonderful produce Mother Nature grows for us… not something produced in a package.  I try to keep a good balance between fit, fun and sexy, but most of all, friendly! Competing can be tough, but the challenge is always embraced and my family has my back.

 WHAT HAVE YOU FOUND TO BE THE BEST WAY TO BALANCE FAMILY, FRIENDS,CAREER,THIS LIFESTYLE, ETC... Family  first…always…PERIOD. I like to bounce a lot off my husband; he's owned a family business of 35 years, so he knows a lot about marketing, what works and what doesn't. He gets me votes for FLEX online too, it's pretty cute !My friends are mostly at the gym since I try to keep my peeps positive to keep me up and motivated. Tonya Shull, IFBB PRO, is my best friend. She and I can hardly train without giggling. My sister, Leah, is also my best friend. We have stuck by each other through the years and many trials. She is my ROCK. I think it's important to mention she is an accomplished marathon runner. She has done the Vegas Rock and Roll Marathon and the Myrtle Beach, SC full marathon. She's the cardio queen and I'm the lifter .I'm an actor by heart...silly, animated, and full of improve at any given time. I am a member of the SAG/AFTRA Union.  My hobby is art and sewing. I love creating! A true girl of the ARTS in every form. Sculpting in the gym or bedazzling artwork onto a suit, it all flows together.At the time I'm finding great success with my competition swimsuit line. You can see my work at www.edensglow.com.  I create competition suits with a personal theme for each competitor and original artwork. My lifestyle truly flows from one thing to the next like rhythm.

IF YOU COULD CHANGE PLACES WITH ONE COMPETITOR FOR THEDAY WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY?
Oh MY! That's a toughie!!!!I mean I adore Kim Dolan Leto, but since she's a mom, I'm imagining that's not too big a switch. LOL....

OK, I'm thinking Amanda Latona. She's a HUGE ball of fun! It would be nice to back up to mirrors all day and admire those glutes..,WOW! She's a glute queen!

NAME TWO OF THE MOST INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE & TELL WHY THEY INSPIRE YOU:
Ok here's the question to make me cry, Oh without a doubt Barbie Thomas...I mean "Can I pick her times 2?" Honestly there's no explanation necessary! The girl played my favorite game "Make it Happen.” She would be a top choice of anyone who knew her.I recently contacted her and I will be sponsoring her in a suit for her next show, North Americans, Aug 31st 2013. It's a dream of mine and she accepted! Now we are working on a charity together, of which, a link on my site goes to hers to help children with disabilities and $10.00 of every suit I make goes to the charity. GOD IS GOOD! Like I said, he keeps opening doors and they are leading to a good place :)Tonya Shull, my friend and trainer, would be 2nd. She keeps me pushing to new limits. And she truly loves me, that in and of itself is rare.

TELL ONE RECIPE OR SUPPLEMENT YOU COULDN'T LIVE WITHOUT:
Well I'm looking to get signed/sponsored, so I have to be careful with that! LOLI like things that help me grow. I'm very petite by nature…had to kill myself for the muscles I’ve got! I love all the samples that keep coming my way from shows. My Liquid Egg Whites from Egg Whites International have been my best purchase thus far. I bought them while competing in Ohio this year at Arnold Classic. So convenient and mild; they blend into anything easily. It makes getting enough protein easy and as a mom I need easy.

 

TELL ABOUT A TYPICAL TRAINING DAY FOR YOU. WHATEXERCISES, HOW MANY SETS/REPS...ETC...

Let's Talk LEGS! HA! That's always a good day! I'm a lifter, so when I walk in the gym, that's where I stay.
Leg Extensions- 50lbs  4 set of 15 reps
Walking Lunges -20 down & 20 back with a 30lbweight  bar on my back, 3 sets (yep that's a total of 6)
MY FAVE! Dead Lifts- 50 lbs 4 set of 15 reps
Smith Machine Squats -25lbs each end, 4 sets,15 reps
Lying Leg Press Machine- 300lbs 4 sets 15-20 reps
If I'm feeling Zealous, ABS to conclude!

IN CLOSING, WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO?
The Forum Gym of Salisbury NC ... After moving an hou raway in May 2013, I find myself still driving back to train! Love the floor plan. Love Tonya and Boyd (The Power Couple)

My sister who makes me run! Love you babe even though you kill me .My husband and kids for watching me lay stones fo rhours on the weekends and helping me keep a strong schedule. XOxoXo

Thank you to everyone on FB, so far it's been a positive experience for me! Thank you for all the online Flex voting! ;)

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