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Post by vindog on May 17, 2007 8:18:03 GMT -5
Whatever happened to Jennifer?  |
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Post by mrbeefy on May 17, 2007 8:46:31 GMT -5
This is an excerpt from HER webiste:
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Hangin' up my 2 piece....
After much thought and consideration, I've decided to retire from the stage... I really had a difficult time making this decision. My head was saying that it was time, but my heart was saying otherwise. Competing and the spotlight has always been a large part of me, and to give it up was like giving away my right arm and a piece of my soul. Not easy, and not pleasant! BUT, I knew that there had to come a point where I'd have to make a decision. I knew that I couldn't compete forever, and also knew that my energy was waning. I've had a GREAT run in my years as a professional with the IFBB, and wanted to leave on a high note. I won my title last year in the Motor City (first EVER Motor City Pro Figure Champion... a VERY cool title I must say!), did the Figure Olympia two years in a row, and placed in the top 10 in the WORLD two years in a row... I really felt like I had done enough. I decided that I would be content with that instead of continuing on. I know that my body had more years left in it for the stage, but I'm not sure my head did. Last season was especially tough for me prep-wise, and it really made me realize a few things about what my goals are. Did I want to continue to beat myself up in the gym, and diet like crazy for the same rewards I've been getting, or did I want to focus again on my work with other girls and building my business as a coach and trainer... I really had a difficult time balancing both. SO, I decided to pick the latter and focus on helping other girls have their time up there on the stage.
I get so much satisfaction from seeing others succeed, and to know that I have a chance to be instrumental in others success in this sport makes me so happy! I've had my success, and fulfilled the dreams of getting my pro card, winning a title, and placing in the top 10 in the world. Now I want to help other girls do the same. If I can help just one girl fulfill her dreams as a competitor, then I'll have won the grandest of trophies....
I also am going to begin judging at the NPC level. I can't wait! I also am hoping to someday be on the Olympia panel of judges. Another dream of mine that I feel I can achieve if I just try. Then I can say I've been on both sides!
I plan on being at many of the shows this year, but not as a competitor or sponsored athlete, but as a friend and supporter to the many friends I've made while competing in the IFBB. I'm really looking forward to watching and enjoying myself now! I'll still be forever tweaking and refining my own body in the gym... how could I not, it's what I know and what comes naturally to me! My body is my project, and something I can always work to improve upon.
Still look for me and say hello if you see me, because I will still be around!!
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Post by GerryT on May 17, 2007 10:29:46 GMT -5
I see Jennifer occasionally at the shows, and she is one lady who is as beautiful inside as out.
She was a top competitor, turning pro at Figure nationals and finishing 2nd in the NY Pro Figure last year and top 10 in Figure O. This must have been a difficult decision for her, but I know she will succeed at anything she does.
Love you, Jennifer! Come back here and post!! ;D
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Post by Intensity on May 17, 2007 11:24:52 GMT -5
It was great having her here! Last year (or the year before?) she posted her feelings and some strategies while on contest preps for the Olympia which was simply awesome! She seems to be very down to earth... if not, she would never have married Youngblood!
I hope she is going to enjoy her new life and new challenges!
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Post by youngblood on May 17, 2007 11:43:38 GMT -5
My first wife on WOTW.....  I chat with her on occasion since our "divorce," and she's happy. I was going to post something about her retirement, but Mr. Beefy beat me to it! |
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Post by GerryT on May 17, 2007 11:53:17 GMT -5
Glad that the split was amicable and civil, YB. Shows that divorced couples can still remain friends! ;D
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Post by Tim Wescott on May 17, 2007 13:40:21 GMT -5
Jen is a great person,I loved having her on WOTW.
All the best to her ......I`m sure she`ll be successful in training others as well as judging contests.
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Post by vindog on May 17, 2007 15:27:35 GMT -5
She is a Great Role Model to My Female Clients!!!Youngblood ,did you really marry her? Congratulations My Friend!!!
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Post by GerryT on May 17, 2007 15:28:27 GMT -5
Heard from Jennifer and she is doing great. May be seeing her in a few weeks, as she will be part of the judging panel at the Atlantic States here.
No panic, YB, she is only my adopted daughter. Yikes, that would make you my ex son in law! ;D
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Post by youngblood on May 17, 2007 18:07:37 GMT -5
My Friendoungblood ,did you really marry her? Congratulations My Friend!!! I can only wish....  |
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Post by beckie on May 17, 2007 18:10:08 GMT -5
My Friendoungblood ,did you really marry her? Congratulations My Friend!!! I can only wish.... YB,you have too many 'wives'-you've got to learn to 'share the love' with your fellow guys |
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Post by sapphire on May 17, 2007 19:58:51 GMT -5
REALLY Beckie, YB is a BIG TEASE.  LOL!!! Didn't know her, but I am sure she is awesome. I hope she comes back too. ;D |
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Post by youngblood on May 17, 2007 21:00:19 GMT -5
Hey Sapphire, my other wife! Who is the one that ran off and got married without ME? I'm a polygamist!!! Many wives, well, at least on the internet.....  |
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Post by vindog on May 18, 2007 6:06:46 GMT -5
Youngblood At least you had a Great Time while it lasted!!! #ataz8pb# We miss Jennifer, as she was a Tremendous Role Model to My Female Clients!!! Wish she comes back to post!!!!
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Post by sapphire on May 20, 2007 9:18:33 GMT -5
Hey Sapphire, my other wife! Who is the one that ran off and got married without ME? I'm a polygamist!!! Many wives, well, at least on the internet..... Hmm well I am ENGAGED not married yet. ;D |
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Post by youngblood on May 20, 2007 12:19:04 GMT -5
Call me!!!!  |
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