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Name: Stephanie Laurendaeau
State: Calgary, AB, Canada
I have had the pleasure of getting to know Stephanie through the Mom Power Team. Stephanie is a true motivator. I am proud to call her a friend.
When and why did you start working out?
I have been active since I was a little
girl…started with Ringette, then gymnastics. Once in Junior High I participated
in Volleyball, Tai Kwon Do, Baseball, and my favorite was Basketball! As an
adult, I attended kickboxing 5-6 days a week. I have been supplementing all
these sports with weight lifting since I was 17. This past year, my focus has
changed to solely weight lifting at the gym and HITT training for fitness
competitions :)
What is your workout of choice?
My workout of choice right now is weight
lifting for physique, this will probably change soon enough! I just love living
an active, healthy lifestyle. Fitness competitions allow me to have very
specific goals to aim for which I LOVE!
What is your favorite race, race distance, and WOD?
This past summer I did the Spartan Sprint and
it was a lot of fun. A few years back I completed a triathlon relay (I did the
run part) This is the extent of my experience with races though!
What is your most favorite piece of workout gear?
Definitely my Polar HRM!! :)
Do you follow any diet or take any specific supplements that
complement your workouts?
YES!! I have a very specific nutrition
protocol for my workouts. I start my day off with a meat and nuts breakfast,
and usually have a couple tsp’s of coconut oil before my workout for energy!
During my workouts I consume BCAA’s and Glutamine, and well as Post workout. I will
also have a Whey shake and a Banana after my workout to refuel! It’s one of my
favorite meals! ;)
What is your favorite cheat food?
Ice cream ANY flavour, but it has to have lots
of chocolate sauce!!! ;) AND SUSHI!!!!! We go to a great all you can eat sushi
joint in Calgary at least a couple of times a month!! HAHA
What advice would you give someone just starting out?
Have specific goals, so that you have
something to work toward! Tell friends and family what you are planning so that
you are held accountable!!! And obviously find blogs and Facebook friends who
have similar goals! Successful people surround themselves by other successful
people who have their same interests! Work hard, but take it easy on yourself!
It’s hard to change years and years of bad habits and you can’t change
overnight!
What is your best workout memory?
Hitting that fitness stage for the first
time!!! All my work had paid off! I felt beautiful…like Bambi on ice I was so
scared, but it was amazing!!! By the end of the year, when I hit the stage for
the third time, I felt like I was where I was supposed to be! No nerves and
feeling confident! It’s amazing how much you can improve in such a small amount
of time when you put your mind to it!
What is your biggest “FIT BUCKET LIST” item?
I want to earn my "Pro Card” , gain as
much knowledge as I can, and share what I learn through my blog and fitness
page on Facebook!
Tell us something that not many people know about you?
I
wasn’t always healthy! Through my high school years I suffered from low self
esteem which ending in a horrible eating disorder and compulsive exercising
syndrome. I ended up in the hospital at 85 lbs, and took an awful long time to
overcome the horrible disease! I am so happy that I have found balance, and
take pride in competing and fuelling my workouts in a healthy way!
You can connect with Stephanie Here:
Pinterest: smackid
As you can see, I love a few of her answers... Polar Heart Rate Monitors and Spartan Race!!! LOVE!
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