Fat Droppin & Muscles Poppin. My road to IFBB PRO

[DanaeZ82]

Hello all. My name is Danae. I'm a 40yr old wife and mom of 4 on the road to becoming an IFBB Physique Pro. Some say WHAT??? 40 and you wanna become a Pro? I say HELL YEAH. Age is only a number! Ain't nothin stoppin me. I have been competing since 2009 and have come a LONG way. I recently competed at Jr. Nationals in Chicago where I placed 11th. Missed top 10 cuz my tan was bbbbbbbaaaaaaaddddddd BUT, that's an easy fix. Next up on my schedule is North Americans in Pittsburgh on Aug 31st. I have 4 shots at my Pro card. Top 2 in each class get it. I will be in the open division as well as the masters division. Fingers crossed!! Follow along as I prep and get ready for my last show of the season. Then, it's OLYMPIA time in Vegas and a KICK ASS off season of strength and growth. Woooooo

 

[gokix811]

Best of luck!! Agreed, it's never too late to start. In on this.

 

[DanaeZ82]

Thank you. I'm well on my way. Hopefully in 5.5 weeks my dream will become a reality.

 

[TheMovement]

Get after it young lady!!!

 

[DanaeZ82]

Thanks guys. I'm tryin. I have my good days and my bad days but I still plug along.

 

[gokix811]

What are these muffin cups? Protein muffins?!

 

[DanaeZ82]

Go to my website muffincup.biz and check it out

 

[DanaeZ82]

New day.. What day is it??? Come on Mike, you know what day it is..... WOOP WOOOP It's LEG DAY bitches!!!! Time to werk these gams!! I can't wait til tonight. I got a killer session lined up and I know I'll be waddling out come 8pm. Gotta love it. Been having a rough couple days emotionally but getting in the gym, hitting PR's, seeing people watch this "girl" lift heavy ****, makes it alllll better What are you all training today??

 

[gokix811]

What's your training like? And those muffins, they look really yummy.

 

[DanaeZ82]

They are really yummy ;-)
My leg days vary a bit. Standard exercises. Extensions ham curls dead lifts smith reverse lunges plie squats sled. Inner. Outer.

 

[Royd The Noyd]

Any pics from your last show? Women's physique is kind of strange because it seems to still be evolving.

 

[DanaeZ82]

I've tried to post pics. Won't let me. :-(

 

[DanaeZ82]

It is still evolving. It's hard to tell what they want exactly but all I can do is bring my best and what looks best on me.

 

[Tomahawk88]

I've tried to post pics. Won't let me. :-(

Ya there is a post requirement. With a log it should be easy to meet it soon.

Congrats on how far you have come and good luck for the future.

 

[DanaeZ82]

Ya there is a post requirement. With a log it should be easy to meet it soon.

Congrats on how far you have come and good luck for the future.

I guess so yeah. I'll keep posting away and maybe they'll let me share my journey in pictures Thanks for the kind words.

 

[DanaeZ82]

Hopefully soon.

 

[Mp859]

Back and shoulders are Jacked!!

 

[gokix811]

Your back is awesome!! That's what I'm trying to achieve...Holy cow!

 

[Piston Honda]

New day.. What day is it??? Come on Mike, you know what day it is..... WOOP WOOOP It's LEG DAY bitches!!!! Time to werk these gams!! I can't wait til tonight. I got a killer session lined up and I know I'll be waddling out come 8pm. Gotta love it. Been having a rough couple days emotionally but getting in the gym, hitting PR's, seeing people watch this "girl" lift heavy ****, makes it alllll better What are you all training today??

I love that you used the word "gams."

 

[DanaeZ82]

Thanks I'm tryin really hard to build up my lats. I am very wide waisted so ny lats need to be bigger

 

[DanaeZ82]

I love that you used the word "gams."

My grandpa used it. I guess it just stuck

 

[DanaeZ82]

 

[DanaeZ82]

Cardio only today. Round 2 comin up Gotta lean this body down. 5 wks!!!

 

[Mp859]

You cut up like crazy in 2 months


Nice work

 

[DanaeZ82]

Yeah my body responded well I was a fattttty in my off season but I needed it.

 

[Mp859]

Yeah my body responded well I was a fattttty in my off season but I needed it.

I wouldn't say fatty

 

[DanaeZ82]

Yes fattttttttttty. I got up to 175

 

[Mp859]

Yes fattttttttttty. I got up to 175

That's why it's the offseason that's how you grow you can't stay lean and try to grow at the same time

 

[DanaeZ82]

Yep although I could have eaten a little cleaner.

 

[TheMovement]

OH SNAP she was swoll already huh lol

 

[gokix811]

^ That's what I'm thinking!

 

[AZMIDLYF]

Definitely has spent some time in the weight room with that muscle foundation! Nice job.

 

[DanaeZ82]

No boys. I carry 135 all year. Gained this weight last off season for a reason. And it worked!!

 

[DanaeZ82]

Thanks AZ. I have. I lift ****in weight!!!

 

[DanaeZ82]

I bench 185. Press 60's and leg press up to 1,000. Calm yourselves. I ain't no fat girl turned fit. I'm a fit girl turned PHAT!!

 

[AZMIDLYF]

Be still my ancient heart...I love seeing a woman getting after it! Time to get stage ready girl.

 

[DanaeZ82]

Lolololol ^^^^^^^^^^

 

[gonzalezpg71]

I agree your never too old, you look amazing. Do you do your own Marco's? Or does someone do your meal plan for you? I am looking for the right macros for me, but don't know where to start. Just looking for some info, specially from some one who looks like you!!

 

[DanaeZ82]

I agree your never too old, you look amazing. Do you do your own Marco's? Or does someone do your meal plan for you? I am looking for the right macros for me, but don't know where to start. Just looking for some info, specially from some one who looks like you!!

Awe thank you. No I do not do my own. I have a coach. I couldn't do a prep on my own. I mean, I could but I don't want to. I have too much other stuff to do than worry about my food. He tells me what to eat and I eat it What are you goals and where are you now in reaching them?

 

[Mighty0122]

Love ur As sexy

 

[Mighty0122]

Abs

 

[puccah8808]

Wow!!! Amazing motivation! Thank you!!!!! good luck!!!

 

[DanaeZ82]

Wow!!! Amazing motivation! Thank you!!!!! good luck!!!

Thank you. I try my best every day. That's all anyone can do right??

 

[puccah8808]

Thank you. I try my best every day. That's all anyone can do right??

Yesssss!!!!! You are def living proof!

 

[DanaeZ82]

Love being an inspiration to others

 

[DanaeZ82]

My chest routine tonight killllled me. Epsom salts here I come. Damn Hemavol Makes me wanna move mountains!!! Love my iForce products!!!!

 

[DanaeZ82]

Flat bench
Warm up with 95
135 x 13
165 x 8
185 x 5
135 x 11
95 to failure

Incline smith
135 x 12
165 x 10
135 x 12
95 to failure

Cable Fly's
100 reps for 3 sets

 

[HokiePride]

Sub'D! Damn. You look amazing. Mother of 4, how do you do the preps? Recently turned 40 and have a 1yr old with one on the way. Just curious how you manage. Inspiration for sure.

 

[DanaeZ82]

Sub'D! Damn. You look amazing. Mother of 4, how do you do the preps? Recently turned 40 and have a 1yr old with one on the way. Just curious how you manage. Inspiration for sure.

Yep I am a mom to 4. I have 2 older and 2 younger 20,16 and my twins are 7. How do I do preps? I'm not sure what you mean. I usually have a 16 week prep based on strict dieting and training programs. Double cardio sessions etc. I manage any way I know how. I move things around to make sure I get to the gym for sure. I also use iForce products. Hemavol is one of my favorites. Gives me great pumps for sure and seeing that in the mirror keeps me going The niacin flush gets me going Now with you being pregnant, you can't use stimulants but you CAN lift and you CAN do cardio. So make sure you continue to do that. It will make the after portion better for you. Best of luck. I love babies (as long as it's not me pregnant) lolololol

 

[HokiePride]

No, silly lol, I'm not pregnant. My wife is, I'm a father who loves to lift and seeing how you have 4 kids and compete on stage is amazing! I was asking how you train for shows with a full household and responsibilities! Most people give up and use a family as an excuse to quite! I even had people tell me, you won't be able to lift weights anymore when you have your son. Well, first one didn't stop me And I have a second one which is going to be a newborn. The first will be 19 months.

I just admired how you still are able to do what you do and have children different ages.