• 18th June
    2013
  • 18
2 competitions in 2 years. This is my third season and August will be my third competition ever. It’s been such an incredible journey. There have been days I laughed, days I felt confused, happy, sad, lonely, on top of the world, confident, motivated, and days I have cried because of both struggles and triumphs. This journey has allowed who I really am to be present. As hard as it can be its worth every second and each day/month/year I learn something new about myself. Here is to 🍻embracing the future and to new experiences to come. #cheers #wbff #theresajennprep #fit #fitness

2 competitions in 2 years. This is my third season and August will be my third competition ever. It’s been such an incredible journey. There have been days I laughed, days I felt confused, happy, sad, lonely, on top of the world, confident, motivated, and days I have cried because of both struggles and triumphs. This journey has allowed who I really am to be present. As hard as it can be its worth every second and each day/month/year I learn something new about myself. Here is to 🍻embracing the future and to new experiences to come. #cheers #wbff #theresajennprep #fit #fitness

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  • 17th June
    2013
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  • 15th June
    2013
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Today is 10 weeks out from my first #wbff pro show. I just received my new training program and it is game on! As in game on against myself. Honestly there have been some days when I have questioned WHY I would choose to make my Pro debut and get married within weeks of each other …am I sane? (I think so 😜) and there are other days when I understand exactly why I chose this. It’s hard to say the least BUT I am doing it and I will bring the best I can under my current circumstances. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger right? RIGHT???! 😁😳😔 #iwillsurvive #wbff

Today is 10 weeks out from my first #wbff pro show. I just received my new training program and it is game on! As in game on against myself. Honestly there have been some days when I have questioned WHY I would choose to make my Pro debut and get married within weeks of each other …am I sane? (I think so 😜) and there are other days when I understand exactly why I chose this. It’s hard to say the least BUT I am doing it and I will bring the best I can under my current circumstances. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger right? RIGHT???! 😁😳😔 #iwillsurvive #wbff

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  • 6th June
    2013
  • 06
On August 24th I will be competing against the best of the best at my first #wbff pro show and third competition ever. Part of me is nervous but in a good way. Competing at Worlds is a dream come true and the only piece that is in my hands is bringing my best. I can not compare my body, symmetry or muscle development to anyone else’s because there’s only one me. My goal is to bring a better package than last year and I know I will reach this goal, I already have. Considering the amount of things going on right now with working, planning a wedding, juggling careers, prepping for a show and having a life I’m doing pretty well! My vision and focus are razor sharp right now and for this I am grateful. Let’s do this!

On August 24th I will be competing against the best of the best at my first #wbff pro show and third competition ever. Part of me is nervous but in a good way. Competing at Worlds is a dream come true and the only piece that is in my hands is bringing my best. I can not compare my body, symmetry or muscle development to anyone else’s because there’s only one me. My goal is to bring a better package than last year and I know I will reach this goal, I already have. Considering the amount of things going on right now with working, planning a wedding, juggling careers, prepping for a show and having a life I’m doing pretty well! My vision and focus are razor sharp right now and for this I am grateful. Let’s do this!

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  • 5th June
    2013
  • 05
Almost 11 weeks out from #wbff I’m getting there day by day. No cutting for now, still have upper body building to do. The reality is that I live a #blessedbodies365 lifestyle which means that I live a healthy lifestyle all year round and not just get into shape for #competitions. I enjoy treats in moderation and the occasional drink. I have learned to live my life this way and it took me a long time to realize and be ‘ok’ with not having 8-10% body fat all year round. Personally I don’t want to be dieting all year round just so I can be constantly ripped. It’s not about being #shredded all year round for me. It’s about having a healthy mind and a healthy body and a body that can perform as well as look #healthy This is where my 9 year journey has led me and I am happy. Mind you I always want to continue to learn and become a better version of myself but not at the cost of misery or living in the gym. No one has to agree with this because this is my opinion and my realizations that are fitting for me. #personal #honest

Almost 11 weeks out from #wbff I’m getting there day by day. No cutting for now, still have upper body building to do. The reality is that I live a #blessedbodies365 lifestyle which means that I live a healthy lifestyle all year round and not just get into shape for #competitions. I enjoy treats in moderation and the occasional drink. I have learned to live my life this way and it took me a long time to realize and be ‘ok’ with not having 8-10% body fat all year round. Personally I don’t want to be dieting all year round just so I can be constantly ripped. It’s not about being #shredded all year round for me. It’s about having a healthy mind and a healthy body and a body that can perform as well as look #healthy This is where my 9 year journey has led me and I am happy. Mind you I always want to continue to learn and become a better version of myself but not at the cost of misery or living in the gym. No one has to agree with this because this is my opinion and my realizations that are fitting for me. #personal #honest

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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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  • 18th May
    2013
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    2013
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    2013
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    2013
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  • 26th April
    2013
  • 26
Yesterday I enjoyed the first of many sober patio nights. 120 days until WBFF Worlds and my consistency needs to be spot on. Two years ago when I first started my competition prep I had no idea how I would be able to stop having a weekly glass or two of wine or the random party night. But once I created a solid focus with my end goals in mind wine or beer had nothing on me. The longer I trained, ate clean and was consistent, the easier it became especially because of how GOOD I felt without it. Mind you in my off season I do enjoy the occasional glass for special events. Just know that if you are wanting to compete and you are not sure if you can have sober weekends that it is possible to give up alcohol. Your goals need to be stronger than partying.

Yesterday I enjoyed the first of many sober patio nights. 120 days until WBFF Worlds and my consistency needs to be spot on.

Two years ago when I first started my competition prep I had no idea how I would be able to stop having a weekly glass or two of wine or the random party night. But once I created a solid focus with my end goals in mind wine or beer had nothing on me. The longer I trained, ate clean and was consistent, the easier it became especially because of how GOOD I felt without it. Mind you in my off season I do enjoy the occasional glass for special events. Just know that if you are wanting to compete and you are not sure if you can have sober weekends that it is possible to give up alcohol. Your goals need to be stronger than partying.

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  • 21st April
    2013
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    2013
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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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