Chelsey
Tarnow
Sarah
Fournier
WHY DID I COMPETE WITH NPAA
Deciding to compete again in the NPAA was an
easy decision for me. Actually a planned one. I
competed in my first NPAA competition in May 2012
and was elated to place 5th in Fitness Tall category.
I decided to start training for that show a week after
going back to work teaching grade 1 full time post
maternity leave.
WHO DO I HOPE TO INSPIRE?
After making it to the stage again in May 2014,
along with my good friend who had a baby the
same year with me, I saw the dramatic positive
change in her life. So my hope is to inspire other
moms like her out there who think it might not be
possible to take on such an amazing journey. Often
us busy moms put our needs last and I can honestly
say that getting into shape and eating healthy is
the best thing I could do myself, and my family. I
also want to show my kids that a healthy lifestyle is
important and that it is something we make time for
as a family. I am not dragging myself through the
day after eating cookie dough, chocolate and really
anything in sight all afternoon to keep myself going.
I have a ton more energy to be there for my students
at school and family.
FAVOURITE BODY GROUP TO TRAIN?
A huge success for me was seeing abs in place of
a big baby belly. Hence core is one of my favorite
body parts to train.
WHY DID I COMPETE WITH NPAA?
I chose to compete with the NPAA because I believe whole
heartedly in what the association stands for. Before competing,
I attended one of their pre-competition workshops to get a feel
for the association and I was blown away by how helpful, down
to earth, professional, personable and supportive the NPAA Team
was. Prior to registering for a show, I had a few specific questions
about competing within the association and my inquiries were
answered promptly in full. I felt as though the Team wanted
me to feel prepared and supported as an athlete in my personal
fitness pursuit. Not only does the NPAA have a mission statement
and vision that resonates with my fitness goals, it is evident by
the way the association operates that they intend to stick to their
mission, their set values and want only the best for the future
of the sport, as well as the athletes. Who wouldn’t want to be a
part of this amazing community!
WHO DO I HOPE TO INSPIRE?
I hope to inspire people of all ages regardless of where they are
in their personal health and fitness journey. My hope is to excite
others to treat their body to clean nutrient sources and to enjoy
various forms of exercise. Our bodies are natural machines; I say
why not give them all the tools we can to help build and allow
them to operate as well and efficiently as possible!
FAVOURITE BODY GROUP TO TRAIN?
FAVOURITE CLEAN EATING SNACK?
Kale chips (one of my son’s favourite too!)
Deltoids and abdominals!
FAVOURITE CLEAN EATING SNACK
My LONG TERM ATHLETIC GOALS WITH NPAA?
I love dreaming big, so I am planning to keep going
with a half-marathon and potentially a full marathon
in November. I hope to continue on my fitness (life)
journey with the NPAA next May, if that is what the
future holds! Once you have started competing it is
hard to stop, feeling good is addicting!
37.
A Mexican inspired veggie egg scramble with avocado and salsa,
MY LONG TERM ATHLETIC GOAL WITH NPAA?
To build and compete as an NPAA Elite-Pro, and become eligible
to compete as an IFPA Bikini Pro athlete. Competing or not, I will
continue to be excited about looking after my body, expanding
my health and fitness knowledge base, being inspired and
hopefully inspiring others. Without a doubt, health and fitness is
my passion and ‘this is our sport’!