How did you get started?I was born in the Brazilian capital city of Brasilia. I am the only child of two very loving, but strict and demanding, parents who deserve all the credit for helping me to become the women that I am today. From the very beginning a love of sports, competition, and the fitness lifestyle, was a passion of mine.
It’s a passion that continues to burn in me to this day. When combined with my natural athleticism, the fitness lifestyle opened up an amazing door of opportunity for me; the chance to enter into the very prestigious world of Playboy as a featured playmate.
Being a playmate opened up additional doors and my following opportunity, a marketing campaign for a health food supplement store, exposed me to the world of female figure competition. From that moment, my career path began to crystallize.
Where does your motivation come from?I consider it a blessing that my success as a professional figure competitor has given me the opportunity to represent Nutrex, the leading fitness industry supplement company in the world. Nutrex and the IFBB have given me the opportunity to meet, inspire, and experience many exciting and interesting people. To realize one’s purpose in life is a goal that all successful people aspire to. Though sometimes uncertain, if one follows their heart, positions themselves in a positive environment, and surrounds themselves with good people, the end result will no doubt be a happy and rewarding life.
Always remember to follow your heart, work hard, surround your self with good people, and stay positive. If you incorporate these basic principals into your life you will find that nothing is impossible and that your dreams can become your reality.
What workout routine has worked best for you?Sample Routine:
Day 1: Shoulders/Abs•Seated Dumbbell Press 3 sets, 12-15 reps
•Dumbbell Front Raises 3 sets, 12-15 reps
•Low Pulley Lateral Raises 3 sets, 12-15 reps
•Reverse Pec Deck (Rear Delts) 3 sets, 12-15 reps
•Machine Shoulder Press3 sets, 12-15 reps
•Machine Crunches 3 sets, 20-25 reps
•Hangning Leg Raises 3 sets, 20-25 reps
•Incline Leg Raises 3 sets, 20-25 reps
Day 2: Biceps/Triceps•Dumbell Curls4 sets, 15 reps
•Barbell Curls4 sets, 15 reps
•Machine Curls4 sets, 15 reps
•Push Downs4 sets, 15 reps
•Tricep Extensions4 sets, 15 reps
•Dips4 sets, 15 reps
Day 3: Legs/Calves•Leg Extensions 3 sets, 12-15 reps
•Squats3 sets, 12-15 reps
•Leg Press 3 sets, 12-15 reps
•Seated Leg Press 3 sets, 12-15 reps
•Seated Calf Raises 3 sets, 25 reps
•Standing Calf Raises 3 sets, 25 reps
Day 4: Back•Machine Chin-ups 3 sets, 12-15 reps
•Lat Pull-Downs 3 sets, 12-15 reps
•Seated Rows 3 sets, 12-15 reps
•Single Arm Dumbbell Rows 3 sets, 12-15 reps
•Back Extensions 3 sets, 12-15 reps
•Machine Torso Extensions3 sets, 12-15 reps
Day 5: Chest/Abs•Incline Press3 sets, 12-15 reps•Flat Bench Press3 sets, 12-15 reps
•Push-ups 3 sets, 12-15 reps
•Cable Crossovers 3 sets, 12-15 reps
•Machine Pec Deck Flys 3 sets, 12-15 reps
•Machine Crunches 3 sets, 20-25 reps
•Hangning Leg Raises 3 sets, 20-25 reps
•Incline Leg Raises 3 sets, 20-25 reps
Day 6: Hamstrings/Glutes•Walking Lunges 3 sets, 12-15 each leg
•Squats (w/ Legs apart) 3 sets, 12-15 each
•Stiff Legged Deadlifts 3 sets, 12-15 each
•Lying Leg Curls 3 sets, 12-15 each
•Seated Leg Curls 3 sets, 12-15 each
•Machine Hip Extensions (Glutes) 3 sets, 12-15
•Abductor 3 sets, 12-15 each
**45 minutes of cardio is preformed every morning.
What is your diet like?•Meal #1: Egg Whites, Spinach, 1 1/2 Cups Oatmeal, 1/4 Grapefruit
•Meal #2: 4-6 oz Turkey Breast, Spinach
•Meal #3: 4-6 oz Bison, Asparagus, 1/2 Sweet Potato
•Pre-Workout: 1 Serving (3-Pills) – LIPO-6 Black Hers
•Post Workout: 2 Scoops – PRO-GRAM, 1/2 Cup Dry Roasted Almonds
•Meal #4: 4-6 oz Chicken Breast, Broccoli
•Meal #5: 4-6 oz Tilapia, Green Beans
Other Diet Info:
•Seasonings: Balsamic Vinegar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Nu-Salt, Mrs. Dash, Oregano, and other natural spices.
•Drinks: Diet drinks, at least one gallon of water per day, coffee, and tea.
•Desserts: Diet Jell-O
Competition History:•10 Olympia – 10th Place
•10 Arnold Classic – 6th Place
•09 Olympia – 12th Place
•09 New York Pro – 2nd place
•09 Atlantic City Pro – 1st Place
•08 New York Pro – 10th
•07 World Championship, Barcelona – 2nd Place (Received IFBB Pro Card)
•06 World Championship, Barcelona – 3rd Place
•06 Brazilian Championship – 1st Place
•05 South American Championship – 1st Place
Favorite Bodybuilders?•Cory Everson
•Monica Brant
•Rachael M
Favorite Quote?A change of feeling is a change of destiny ” Neville
