Figure Olympia Champion
2006, 2007
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Jenny Lynn
2007 IFBB FIGURE OLYMPIA CHAMPION |
Born: January 22, 1972, Petaluma, California, USA
Education: Petaluma High School, Santa Rosa Jr. College, Diablo Valley College-AA, Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene
Employment History: Dental Assistant (1992-1999), Certified Personal Trainer (1993-present), Contest Prep Coach (2004-present), IFBB Pro Figure Competitor (2001-present)
City of Residence: Louisville, Kentucky
Athletic Background: 4 years of competitive High School Cheerleading, Sport Aerobics 1991-1994
IFBBPRO.com - What inspired you to start physique training?
Jenny - I taught aerobics right out of High School and my boyfriend at the time convinced me to give weight training a try. I was really intimidated by it but watched my body change within just a few weeks and was completely hooked!
IFBBPRO.com - What do you recall about your first amateur competition?
Jenny - I was completely scared to death! I was competing in Fitness at the time because Figure had yet to be developed. I actually traveled from California to Washington State to compete in the Emerald Cup in 2000 for my first show so that nobody I knew could watch me. I placed 3rd out of about 30 girls I think, which was way beyond anything I’d ever dreamt of! I had planned on doing one amateur show … 30 shows and 9 years later … here I am! Who knew?
IFBBPRO.com - What was your first amateur win like?
Jenny - My first amateur win was when I won my height class at the Cal in 2000. Sadly, there was only one other competitor in my class. Not terribly impressive!
IFBBPRO.com - What about your Overall win at the 2001 NPC USA Fitness Championships?
Jenny - It was absolutely unreal! My whole family was there to watch me turn Pro so it was thrilling! Then, I had the realization I had to compete with the likes of Kelly Ryan, Susie Curry and Jenny Worth … YIKES!
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Jenny Lynn
2006 IFBB FIGURE OLYMPIA CHAMPION |
IFBBPRO.com - What do you recall about your first professional competition?
Jenny - Again, sacred to death! Yep, I had to compete with the aforementioned women for the first time ever at the at least second biggest show in the world … So, scared doesn’t encompass my feelings! It was an honor and an amazing yet stressful experience!
IFBBPRO.com - What are your thoughts on your first professional win?
Jenny - ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE! I was copeting in the 2003 Arnold Classic with Monica Brant who was the person who inspired me to compete in the first place. So, at best, I figured if I placed behind her, it would be fantastic. When my name was called as the winner of the first ever Figure International, I was as shocked as anyone else! Probably my most exciting, proud and memorable moment competing!
IFBBPRO.com - What about your 2004 Figure International win (against Brant & Curry)?
Jenny - There is always more pressure to win once you’ve already won a huge show like the Arnold or Olympia. But, my mind set has always been that I cannot control anything but myself. My goal is always to continue to make improvements in my physique from show to show. I can’t control what anyone else does but I can most certainly control what I look like on stage. I focus on that, visualize what I want to look like, and bust my butt to make it happen!
IFBBPRO.com - Any thoughts on your 2005 Figure International win (against Brant & Lado)?
Jenny - Winning a show with the prestige and caliber of the Arnold Classic is way beyond an honor! So, to have done it 3 years straight was completely unreal and absolutely a blessing!
IFBBPRO.com - How did you fell about placing behind Medina at the ‘03, ‘04, ‘05 Figure Olympia?
Jenny - Any physique competition is subjective. You certainly cannot get too upset because the judges choose another athlete’s physique over yours. I have had (and still have) parts of my body I’m working to improve. And, I’ll continue to work on them until the day I decide to stop competing!
IFBBPRO.com - What are your thoughts on your 2006 Figure Olympia win?
Jenny - FINALLY … Woo Hoo! It was awesome and I was happy my mom and several good friends were there to witness it happen! I had spent several years almost winning so to finally have it come to fruition was surreal!
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IFBBPRO.com - How did you feel after your 2007 Figure Olympia win?
Jenny - Awesome! There are truly no words to explain the pride and happiness I felt having won the biggest and most prestigious Pro Figure competition in the world! To say I was happy and proud just doesn’t seem to do this experience justice! I was thrilled my dad and best friends were there as well this year to see me win. My parents are so unbelievably proud!
IFBBPRO.com - Any disappointments that you care to share. How do you handle disappointments?
Jenny - I placed 3rd in the 2003 Olympia and 2nd in the 2004 and 2005 Olympia’s … clearly, not my goal. But, my philosophy is this … you learn more from every failure or disappointment than you do with your successes. So, the harder I work, the luckier I get!
IFBBPRO.com - Any training or nutrition (including dieting) tips you wish to share?
Jenny - I eat 5-6 small meals throughout the day consisting of low glycemic carbs like oatmeal and sweet potatoes, lots of green vegetables and lean proteins like chicken breast, egg whites, white fish and turkey.
IFBBPRO.com - What are your favorite foods?
Jenny - Pizza, Red Wine, Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Cheese, Bread … Oh, and I can keep going! Least favorite foods? Lima Beans, Brussel Sprouts, Liver, and any real fatty meat.
IFBBPRO.com - What is your favorite movie?
Jenny - Good Will Hunting. Favorite actor(s)? Al Pacino, George Clooney, Morgan Freeman. Favorite actress(es)? Julia Roberts, Cate Blanchett, Susan Sarandon. Favorite TV show(s)? I don’t watch much TV but probably American Idol or Home Make-Over.
IFBBPRO.com - What kind of music do you like?
Jenny - Country, Top 40, Hip Hop, Dance, Jazz, some Rock and Alternative.
IFBBPRO.com - Do you have any pet peeves?
Jenny - People who are not dependable … and hypocrites!
IFBBPRO.com - Do you play a musical instrument?
Jenny - Ahhh … definitely NO … and I should not even try to sing, yet, that doesn’t stop me!
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IFBBPRO.com - Do you have a hobby or hobbies? How do you spend your leisure time?
Jenny - I have a new, 7-week-old yellow lab puppy ("Bacchus" - the god of wine … of course) who takes up most of my free time these days! Aside from that, I like to run outside, read, weight train (obviously), cook and spend time with friends and family.
IFBBPRO.com - What are your short-term goals? Long-term goals?
Jenny - I’m planning on competing, at the very least, 2 more years and making an attempt to hold the record of 4 Figure Olympia wins. Long term, I want to always be involved in the Fitness industry to some extent because it’s my true passion. I work with competitors currently and may do more of that once I’m done competing. I’m also planning to release another DVD this year and I’m currently working on a book, an active-wear line, and a recipe book.
IFBBPRO.com - What are your thoughts on the IFBB Professional League?
Jenny - It’s great to be a part of an organization that cares about it’s competitors and truly is working toward making it as empowering and successful as possible.
IFBBPRO.com - Your thoughts on competitive figure - past, present and future?
Jenny - I’m thrilled about the recent notice from Jim Manion requesting less muscularity and hardness in figure competitors. I carry less muscle than a lot of the other top Pro’s and honestly, I don’t want to carry anymore! So, it’s nice to see that constraint put on it.
IFBBPRO.com - Do you have a mentor? Individuals you looked/look up to? People who supported/support you who you’d like to thank (including sponsors)?
Jenny - I have a huge team of people who help me facilitate my goals. I have the best workout partner and best friend in the world who is beyond supportive and helpful, Brenda James; my manager, JM Manion; my nutritionist, Hany Rambod; my trainer, Eric Broser and competition suits by Jagware.
IFBBPRO.com - Do you have a life motto or "words to live by"? A philosophy of life?
Jenny - The Harder I Work, The Luckier I Get!
IFBBPRO.com - What would you like to do when you retire from competitive figure?
Jenny - I’ll compete 2-3 more years. Then, I’d like to have and raise a family of my own. I’ll hopefully always be involved in the fitness industry to some extent since it’s certainly my passion. I’m working on my own active wear line now that will be available on my website, www.jennylynnfitness.com, within the next month or two. I also work with a lot of pro and amateur fitness and figure competitors worldwide now, helping them prepare for various competitions and intend to continue this beyond my own career.
IFBBPRO.com - Any final thoughts?
Jenny - The majority of my clientele are online clients from around the world. I have found I can reach far more people worldwide via the Internet, which is amazing! It also allows me the flexibility to work around my training and I can bring my work with me wherever I travel. I absolutely love it! Anyone interested in having me train them should visit my site: www.jennylynnfitness.com, to learn how to utilize my personal training services.
And please keep this in mind … if you follow your dreams, work hard, surround yourself with positive people and truly believe in yourself … you can be and/or achieve absolutely anything you want to! Believe that and you’ll watch your life change!
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Jenny Lynn
2006, 2007 IFBB FIGURE OLYMPIA CHAMPION relaxing with her proud parents |
