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Spotlight On: Jessica Hodroff Simonet
Category you compete in: Bodybuilding
Date of birth: 1/21/72
Hometown: Golden Valley, MN
Career: UnitedHealth Group, Project Manager
What is your favorite childhood memory? Playing SWAT with my older brother
Name a song that motivates you. Indestructible (Disturbed)
What is your biggest gym pet peeve? Only 1? Haha! When folks don't unload their weights from the equipment when they are done & people that step/stand right in front of you when I'm using the mirror. I feel my blood start to boil....lol.
How do you like to reward yourself? New workout clothes or tennis shoes.
If you could change one things about the world what would it be? For people to be more open & accepting of others. Everyone has their own story, coming from different backgrounds/upbringings, etc. One never knows what that person might have gone through or are going through & a nice word or gesture to them may change their life. Never cut down someone else's dreams.
What do you do right before you step onstage? Adjust my suit bottom to ensure my cheeks aren't hanging out;-) Really, - I clear my mind of everything, knowing all my "homework" is done & focus on having fun, because the moment will be over before you know it.
Nook, Book or Kindle? Funny you should ask, I just purchased the Kindle! Can't wait!
Competition history: 
Bodybuilding:
'98 Gopher State Overall, 10,000 Lakes Overall; '99 Ms MN Runner Up; '00 Ms MN State Overall; '01 Ironman 1st place, USA's 6th of 18; ‘10: Minnesota State Overall, Jr Natl's 1st pl MW, Natl's 3rd pl.
FIGURE: '08 Northstar 1st pl; '09 Gopher State 1st pl.
Next competition: '10 USA's
If someone followed you for the day what would they be most surprised about? How driven I am (in every area), what a compassionate & sensitive person I am.
What is your preferred tanning product and why? Jan Tana is who I've used for years now & the color looks great. They have also been accommodating w/ the scheduling times, touch ups, etc.
Favorite Quote: "Be grateful for all you have, even if it's not enough." "Live for something bigger than you."
Who would you like to thank? In all sincerity, God, for giving me many gifts & blessing me with what I have. Of course my husband, Shawn Simonet - who is my #1 fan & always supportive of all my goals. Also, many many friends who help me through daily life with their humor:-D
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