• 18th June
    2013
  • 18
True story: These are all a few of my favourite things but I didn’t eat any. To be honest it wasn’t even the slightest bit tempting and this is something to celebrate. I found it tough during my second season to be around people eating the food I ‘wanted’ but here I am at less than 10 weeks out and cravings are under control :)

True story: These are all a few of my favourite things but I didn’t eat any. To be honest it wasn’t even the slightest bit tempting and this is something to celebrate. I found it tough during my second season to be around people eating the food I ‘wanted’ but here I am at less than 10 weeks out and cravings are under control :)

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  • 1st June
    2013
  • 01
I always wanted to be fit but I struggled with how to achieve my goals. I didn’t grow up as an athletic child, teenager, or young adult, but I knew I wanted to be an athlete. I remember reading my first issue of Oxygen Magazine and, like so many of the women in Oxygen, I instantly felt reassured that maybe I too could make a transformation to a healthier lifestyle. Soon after following Oxygen’s meal plans, tips, and workouts, I started to see a difference in my physique. However, the benefits of eating clean and working out came to an end when I let the stress of university consume me. I found emotional comfort in overindulging in food and before I knew it I gained almost 40lbs in less than 6 months. Gaining weight is easy when you’re eating cheddar cheese and chips at 2:00AM; not to mention being raised in an Italian home where all meals are to die for! I still remember the day I tried to put on a pair of my ‘Fat Jeans’ and they wouldn’t go past my hips. This was my defining moment. Portion control and moderation was an issue for me but at the time I just thought that I liked to eat more than others.Shortly after feeling that I was at my lowest point, I started reading about The Eat-Clean Diet. Tosca Reno’s book taught me the essentials of clean eating and the importance of turning this into a lifestyle. At that time, my boyfriend John (now fiancé) helped me incorporate the principles of clean eating in addition to going for daily jogs and learning how to lift weights. There were many days when I was frustrated with the number on the scale and the one piece that got me through was John telling me “Don’t focus on the number on the scale. Do this because you want to be healthy. Everything else will come.” And that is exactly what I did. Over the year I was able to lose the weight and in exchange I gained some confidence and improved health. Finally I was starting to feel closer to being myself again.In an effort to find another physical challenge, I discovered CrossFit. After an intensive year of training I noticed my body fat % decreased and my strength increased. All of the sudden a thought I had for 8 years of competing in a fitness modelling competition started to seem like a realistic goal. I began researching the industry and I studied the federations, competitions, categories, and the athletes. I even went to see my first fitness competition, which was WBFF BC 2010 to learn more and this is when I saw now WBFF Pro Fitness Model Marilyse Mayerhofer earn her Pro card.I was completely inspired by the WBFF and my search for coach in the fitness industry continued and this is when I found the missing piece to my puzzle, my coach, WBFF PRO Fatima Leite Kusch. Together we made my progress possible and in September 2011 I competed for the first time and won first place. After getting my feet wet I prepared for my dream, competing with the WBFF. I competed with the WBFF on June 23rd for the first time and I won my Pro card as a Fitness Model. Becoming a Pro with the WBFF and being published in Oxygen Magazine several times since 2012 were huge dreams of mine that became realities and proved to me that dreams really do come true when you’re passionate. I am truly grateful for everything that has come my way and for the unconditional support from my coach, the amazing women from my team, Team Blessed Bodies, and everyone who has supported my journey since the beginning.Follow me as I prepare for something I’ve never done before, my first Pro show with THE WBFF! “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” ~ Napoleon Hill Inspire and Be Inspired  Theresa Jenn Lopetrone  Facebook: Theresa Jenn Lopetrone Instagram @theresa_jenn
I always wanted to be fit but I struggled with how to achieve my goals. I didn’t grow up as an athletic child, teenager, or young adult, but I knew I wanted to be an athlete. I remember reading my first issue of Oxygen Magazine and, like so many of the women in Oxygen, I instantly felt reassured that maybe I too could make a transformation to a healthier lifestyle. Soon after following Oxygen’s meal plans, tips, and workouts, I started to see a difference in my physique. However, the benefits of eating clean and working out came to an end when I let the stress of university consume me. I found emotional comfort in overindulging in food and before I knew it I gained almost 40lbs in less than 6 months. Gaining weight is easy when you’re eating cheddar cheese and chips at 2:00AM; not to mention being raised in an Italian home where all meals are to die for! I still remember the day I tried to put on a pair of my ‘Fat Jeans’ and they wouldn’t go past my hips. This was my defining moment. Portion control and moderation was an issue for me but at the time I just thought that I liked to eat more than others.

Shortly after feeling that I was at my lowest point, I started reading about The Eat-Clean Diet. Tosca Reno’s book taught me the essentials of clean eating and the importance of turning this into a lifestyle. At that time, my boyfriend John (now fiancé) helped me incorporate the principles of clean eating in addition to going for daily jogs and learning how to lift weights. There were many days when I was frustrated with the number on the scale and the one piece that got me through was John telling me “Don’t focus on the number on the scale. Do this because you want to be healthy. Everything else will come.” And that is exactly what I did. Over the year I was able to lose the weight and in exchange I gained some confidence and improved health. Finally I was starting to feel closer to being myself again.

In an effort to find another physical challenge, I discovered CrossFit. After an intensive year of training I noticed my body fat % decreased and my strength increased. All of the sudden a thought I had for 8 years of competing in a fitness modelling competition started to seem like a realistic goal. I began researching the industry and I studied the federations, competitions, categories, and the athletes. I even went to see my first fitness competition, which was WBFF BC 2010 to learn more and this is when I saw now WBFF Pro Fitness Model Marilyse Mayerhofer earn her Pro card.

I was completely inspired by the WBFF and my search for coach in the fitness industry continued and this is when I found the missing piece to my puzzle, my coach, WBFF PRO Fatima Leite Kusch. Together we made my progress possible and in September 2011 I competed for the first time and won first place. After getting my feet wet I prepared for my dream, competing with the WBFF. I competed with the WBFF on June 23rd for the first time and I won my Pro card as a Fitness Model. Becoming a Pro with the WBFF and being published in Oxygen Magazine several times since 2012 were huge dreams of mine that became realities and proved to me that dreams really do come true when you’re passionate. I am truly grateful for everything that has come my way and for the unconditional support from my coach, the amazing women from my team, Team Blessed Bodies, and everyone who has supported my journey since the beginning.

Follow me as I prepare for something I’ve never done before, my first Pro show with THE WBFF! 

“Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” ~ Napoleon Hill 


Inspire and Be Inspired


 Theresa Jenn Lopetrone 

Facebook: Theresa Jenn Lopetrone

Instagram @theresa_jenn

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  • 29th May
    2013
  • 29
Less than 12 weeks to go until #wbffpro #show in #vegas #fit #fitness #wbff #theresajennprep #back #progress #contestprep #diet #eatclean #girlswithmuscle #daily_motivators #flex #muscles #bodybuilding #oxygenmagazine #onaquest #lift #ignation #igfitness #igers #nike #biceps @wbffshows @pauldillett #blessedbodies365 @oxygenmagazine #sistersiniron

Less than 12 weeks to go until #wbffpro #show in #vegas #fit #fitness #wbff #theresajennprep #back #progress #contestprep #diet #eatclean #girlswithmuscle #daily_motivators #flex #muscles #bodybuilding #oxygenmagazine #onaquest #lift #ignation #igfitness #igers #nike #biceps @wbffshows @pauldillett #blessedbodies365 @oxygenmagazine #sistersiniron

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  • 13th May
    2013
  • 13
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  • 11th May
    2013
  • 11
I’m a very #optimistic #person but let me be #real for a second. I am working hard to bring my best to my #pro show debut and I know my #arms will look better than last year but the reality is that my arms will not be where I want them in 15 weeks. This is a personal standard and I know it will take 1-2 years of development to get them where I want but I will continue to work for this outcome. Today is 15 weeks out. #letsdothis #wbffpro #vegas #triceps #biceps #theresajennprep #fit #fitness #model #blessedbodies365 #lifestyle #grow #girlswithmuscles #dailymotivators #flex #selfie #progress #bodybuilding #eatclean #diet #opinion #personal

I’m a very #optimistic #person but let me be #real for a second. I am working hard to bring my best to my #pro show debut and I know my #arms will look better than last year but the reality is that my arms will not be where I want them in 15 weeks. This is a personal standard and I know it will take 1-2 years of development to get them where I want but I will continue to work for this outcome. Today is 15 weeks out. #letsdothis #wbffpro #vegas #triceps #biceps #theresajennprep #fit #fitness #model #blessedbodies365 #lifestyle #grow #girlswithmuscles #dailymotivators #flex #selfie #progress #bodybuilding #eatclean #diet #opinion #personal

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  • 21st April
    2013
  • 21
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  • 17th April
    2013
  • 17
Don’t compare yourself to anyone else, you are unique for a reason. Comparing yourself and competing with others will only create stress and in the end it’s not positive energy. Friendly competition is another story… What matters is YOU being you and working your tail off to beat yourself. Don’t get caught up in the game because then you will miss out on the most part of your journey, YOUR transformation, love yourself, be true and honest and the rest will fall into place. Inspire and Be Inspired

Don’t compare yourself to anyone else, you are unique for a reason. Comparing yourself and competing with others will only create stress and in the end it’s not positive energy. Friendly competition is another story… What matters is YOU being you and working your tail off to beat yourself. Don’t get caught up in the game because then you will miss out on the most part of your journey, YOUR transformation, love yourself, be true and honest and the rest will fall into place. Inspire and Be Inspired

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  • 14th April
    2013
  • 14
My #eatclean #meals for the #airplane —-> extra lean ground turkey, green beans, carrots, and #sunwarrior #protein #pancakes If I wasn’t flying from #canada to the #us then I would also pack up #cucumbers and #bellpeppers but these #veggies are not welcome at customs. #preparation is key! #focus #theresajennprep #wbff #wwtd #motivation #inspire #dedication #workhard Always declare your food!

My #eatclean #meals for the #airplane —-> extra lean ground turkey, green beans, carrots, and #sunwarrior #protein #pancakes If I wasn’t flying from #canada to the #us then I would also pack up #cucumbers and #bellpeppers but these #veggies are not welcome at customs. #preparation is key! #focus #theresajennprep #wbff #wwtd #motivation #inspire #dedication #workhard Always declare your food!

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  • 14th April
    2013
  • 14
Cooking #eggwhites for #breakfast and steaming #greenbeans for my #meals on the #plane ✈ #theresajennprep #wwtd #eatclean #focus #noexcuses 💆Confession: I have been 100% on track this whole weekend and refused food I was nervous about encountering but last night I was tempted and gave into 3 dried figs and a handful of #walnuts It’s not a crime but I want to keep it #honest When you are #competing #cheating is cheating, could have been worse and I’m not concerned or upset by this just putting it out there. #carryon ! 💚#wbff #fitness #foodporn #prep #cooking

Cooking #eggwhites for #breakfast and steaming #greenbeans for my #meals on the #plane ✈ #theresajennprep #wwtd #eatclean #focus #noexcuses 💆Confession: I have been 100% on track this whole weekend and refused food I was nervous about encountering but last night I was tempted and gave into 3 dried figs and a handful of #walnuts It’s not a crime but I want to keep it #honest When you are #competing #cheating is cheating, could have been worse and I’m not concerned or upset by this just putting it out there. #carryon ! 💚#wbff #fitness #foodporn #prep #cooking

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  • 13th April
    2013
  • 13
Today I am 19 weeks out from my Pro show debut and even when I am traveling I need to be on-season and remain focused. For my travels I packed up clean eats and reading material for the soul. In advance I prepared Sunwarrior protein pancakes, extra lean ground turkey and chicken breasts with broccoli, and vegetables for snacking such as carrots, celery, and bell peppers. At the airport I also picked up 3L of water, 1 vanilla roobias tea, and 1 black coffee. My body and mind are thankful. Let’s do this!

Today I am 19 weeks out from my Pro show debut and even when I am traveling I need to be on-season and remain focused. For my travels I packed up clean eats and reading material for the soul. In advance I prepared Sunwarrior protein pancakes, extra lean ground turkey and chicken breasts with broccoli, and vegetables for snacking such as carrots, celery, and bell peppers. At the airport I also picked up 3L of water, 1 vanilla roobias tea, and 1 black coffee. My body and mind are thankful. Let’s do this!

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  • 12th April
    2013
  • 12
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    2013
  • 12
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  • 10th April
    2013
  • 10
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  • 7th April
    2013
  • 07
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  • 4th April
    2013
  • 04
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