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Spotlight On NPC Womens Physique Competitor: Shannan Roskam
Category you compete in: Women’s Physique
Date of birth: 1/30/75
Hometown: Woodland Park, Co
Career: I am an independent contractor for Danaher. I train dental offices on how to use CT machines and teach the doctors how to use the software.
I am married and have three beautiful children that keep me going when I’m not working.
What is your favorite contest prep recipe?
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Brownies
5 oz sweet potato
1/2 c. sugar-free applesauce
1/8c. Can't Believe it’s not Butter
3 egg whites
1/4 c Splenda
3 scoops ProBody Solutions' Chocolate Peanut Butter SPORT Protein.
Cook at 415 in paper lined muffin pan.
What part of your physique are you currently working on?
I am always trying to improve myself in all areas. I have focused a lot this year on quads, shoulders and lats, and bringing in my waist
Name one piece of nutrition/fitness advice that has stuck with you.
We all want results immediately, and muscle gain is a slow process. Many people want to pack on the pounds on the off season; however most of the gain is fat. Remember quality gains will take place steadily over a period of time. Keep at it, stay clean, lift heavy!!
If you could compete in one other event (FBB, physique, figure, fitness, bikini) which would it be and why? I would compete in figure. In the past I had an issue with my waist not small enough. This past year I have worked really hard on that, coming in tighter and building my lats and quads.
Why NPC: I feel the NPC is the best of the best, I have never even considered a different federation.
What do you like best about competing?
I love pushing myself out of my comfort zone, and continue to strive to always improve myself to be the best me I can become.
What are your goals for the future?
I truly want to go ou
t on that stage every time looking better than I did the time before.
Competition history:
2007- NPC Southern Colorado and Armed Forces, Colorado- 3rd place
2007- NPC Axis Labs Natural Colorado- 2nd place
2007-NPC Cyto Charge Rocky Mountain BB and Carol Semple Fitness and Figure, Colorado- 1st place
2008- NPC Jr. Nationals
2009- NPC Team Universe
2010- NPC Max Muscle Mile High, Colorado- 3rd place
2010- NPC Team Universe
2011- NPC Junior Nationals- 10th place
2011 NPC North Americans
2012 -NPC Jr Nationals-2th Place
2012-Masters Nationals-7th Place
Next competition: Jr. Nationals, June 2013
Hobbies:
Outside of lifting, I love to play volleyball, dirt bike ride and camp with my family.
What is the biggest lesson you have learned over the years when it comes to competing?
This sport is hard and it takes a lot of dedication, but it’s worth it. I also learned it takes a lot of love and support to reach your goals. I wouldn’t be able to do what I have been able to do without all the wonderful people in my life.
What is your favorite contest prep supplement?
I absolutely love Probody Solutions Lea
n during contest prep. LEAN is a low calorie, whey protein isolate powder intended to promote fat-loss while maintaining healthy lean muscle tissue. It uses isolates as the base, plus 5.61 grams of BCAAs and digestive enzymes to maximize fast absorption. LEAN will helps maintain muscle while keeping your metabolism high. 25g of the purest all-whey protein
0g carbohydrates
0g fat
5.61 grams of BCAAs
Lactose free
Aspartame free
Diabetic friendly
Favorite Quotes:
“Compare yourself to, and strive to be better then only one person…the one that stared back at you in the mirror yesterday” LCF
“A vision of a Champion is a person drenched in sweat and at the point of exhaustion, running towards their dream, when no one else is watching”
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