Spotlight On: Stacy Simons

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Published on Tuesday, 05 April 2011 17:58

Written by Stacy Simons

Spotlight On: Stacy Simons

Category you compete in: IFBB Fitness

Date of birth: 3/24/72

Hometown: Blackwood, NJ

Career: Activity Director

Sports background: 10 years of gymnastics,8 yrs 1m & 3m springboard diving, 4 years of soccer, track, softball, field hockey, and just recently...BOXING!!!! I'm soooooooo friggin' hooked on MMA! When I was younger, I did have the opportunity to join the Philadelphia Dance Company..but my heart was too much into gymnastics.  In addition, at age 13, I was evaluated and offered a chance to live in Texas so I could train with Bela Karolyi...but....I didn't..and I have absolutely no regrets.

Why NPC: When I first sparked an interest in competing, the only show that was local was the 1996 NPC Blue Thunder.  I finished dead last, but always loved to perform and compete.

What do you like best about competing? By nature, I like to challenge myself.  Even if it's torture, I like pushing myself as much as possible to reach my goals.

Competition history:WOW....way too many!  I just competed in my 43^rd pro show back in August.  But my highlights are:

3rd place: '00 Italian/Rimini Pro Fitness Cup

2nd place: '02 Slovakia Pro Fitness

5th place: '02 Fitness International

1st place: '03  European Pro/Hungarian Pro Fitness Cup

1st place: '04 European Pro/Hungarian Pro Fitness Cup

2nd place: '05 Europa Supershow

3rd place: '06 Atlantic City Pro Fitness

3rd place: '07 NY Pro Fitness & West Palm Beach Pro Fitness

2006- "Most Improved Athlete" nomination by Flex Magazine Awards

Magazine appearances:

Oxygen Magazine-July 2010, Muscle & Fitness Hers- Jan/Feb 2009, Muscle & Fitness- Sept. 2006, Flex Swimsuit Issue- 2006, Flex Lingerie Issues- 1999 & 2003,2008, etc.

Next competition: I'm getting ready for the NY Pro next week and then I will be competing at the FIBO in Germany the following week.

Competitors you look up to: Adela without a doubt.  She's genuinely a sweet person and was able to rise to the top despite not having a gymnastics background.  Adela is always pushing herself and her hard work and dedication more than shows.  I also LOVE Oksana Grishina.  To me, she personifies grace,strength, and individuality.  She is one of a kind and cannot be duplicated.  Her style is so much more difficult, I truly hope that she gets recognized & rewarded for it!

Favorite cheat food: That's sooooooo easy...does wine count as food?  If not, I'll have to say wine,cheese & nuts.  Hey, it's hard to narrow it down and I'm salivating now!!!!

Favorite diet food: raw nuts

Favorite body part to train: All of them!! I'd have to say that my back & shoulders are easiest (since they are my stronger areas), but I love them all.

Least favorite body part to train: All of them..again!!! It helps me keep the mindset to push harder.

Hobbies: Spending time with my hubby, reading, and watching MMA,"Family Guy", you name it!

Words to live by: Always trust in God and never lose your faith.  HE knows what he is doing.  And...never compromise yourself or let anyone pre-determine what you should do.

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