Body Transformation: Jen Wade Turned Body Fat Into Hard Muscle!

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Name: Jen Wade
Email: jenw7211@yahoo.com
BodySpace: jwade13
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Why I decided to transform

I’ve been lifting weights and playing sports since age 15. After years of eating what I thought was healthy food, I was several pounds overweight and determined to get in the best shape of my life.

To combat my weight, I signed up for a bikini competition. I had no idea that it would be the hardest yet most rewarding weeks of my life.

Before my transformation, I ate foods that I thought were healthy, but was actually junk food in disguise. I have many food allergies, so I often turned to pre-packaged, gluten-free products to snack on. I thought they were healthy because I purchased them at the local health food store.

I wanted to learn how to use food as fuel to rev my metabolism. Ultimately, I wanted to use what I learned during competition prep to balance my life and maintain the weight I lost.

Before

After

AGE 31 / HEIGHT 5’4″ / BODY FAT 26%

AGE 31 / HEIGHT 5’4″ / BODY FAT 15%

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How I accomplished my goals

After summer was over at age 31, I started what I thought would be a solo competition prep, but when no weight or body fat came off, I enlisted the help of coach and NPC competitor, Shaunna Marie Fitness. At that point, I was eight weeks out and terrified to step on stage. By incorporating a combination of weights, cardio, Gracie Barra Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and balanced meals, I started to lose weight quickly.

I won’t lie and say it was easy. There were days when I didn’t feel like going to the gym and wondered why I was doing it. I had an amazing support system, which really helped, but I also used transformation stories as motivation. It was more mentally challenging than anything, but I had to remember how far I came.

My transformation began on September 6, 2013, and lasted until November 2, 2013, the day of my competition. It’s now several weeks after my comp and I’m still maintaining at 118 pounds. Most competitors train for 12 weeks before a competition, but I only had 8 weeks. In that short time, I changed my body and mind.

I plan all of my meals through the week and occasionally have a treat. If I could give one piece of advice, it would be to prep your meals.

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Supplements that helped me through the journey

• Green Tea Extract


• CLA


• Fish Oil


• Vitamin C


• MHP Xpel

• Evogen EVP

• MHP Xpel


• Glutamine


• Cellucor COR-Performance Beta-BCAA


• Sun Warrior Protein

• Sun Warrior Protein

Diet plan that guided my transformation

• Egg Whites
  

  4-5

  
  


• Gluten-free Oats
  

  1/2 cup

  
  

• Sun Warrior Protein
  

  1 1/2 servings

  
  


• Almonds
  

  12

  
  


• Apple
  

  1

  
  

• White Fish
  

  1 serving

  
  


• Broccoli
  

  1 serving

  
  


• Sweet Potato
  

  1 serving

  
  

• Brown Rice Cakes
  

  2

  
  


• Almond Butter
  

  1 tbsp

  
  


• Sun Warrior Protein
  

  1 serving

  
  

• Shrimp
  

  1 serving

  
  


• Brown Rice
  

  1 serving

  
  


• Asparagus
  

  1 serving

  
  


• Greens Salad
  

  1 serving

  
  

• Sun Warrior Protein
  

  1 serving

  
  

Training regimen that kept me on track

• Leg Press
  3 sets of 15 reps


• Smith Machine Squat
  3 sets of 15 reps


• Leg Extensions
  3 sets of 15 reps


• Lying Leg Curls
  4 sets of 15, 12, 10, and 15 reps


• Hip Thrust
  3 sets of 15 reps


• Calf Press On The Leg Press Machine
  4 sets of 20, 18, 15, and 12 reps


• Stairmaster
  25 min HIIT

• Incline Dumbbell Flyes
  3 sets of 15, 12, and 12 reps


• Barbell Bench Press – Medium Grip
  3 sets of 15, 12, and 12 reps


• Flat Bench Cable Flyes
  3 sets of 15 reps


• Seated Triceps Press
  3 sets of 15 reps


• Cable One Arm Tricep Extension
  4 sets of 18, 15, 12, and 10 reps


• Triceps Pushdown
  3 sets of 15 reps

• Barbell Shoulder Press
  3 sets of 15 reps


• Front Dumbbell Raise
  4 sets of 15, 15, 12, and 12 reps


• Reverse Machine Flyes
  3 sets of 15 reps


• Exercise Ball Crunch
  3 sets of 30 reps


• Hip Thrust
  3 sets of 15 reps


• Air Bike
  3 sets of 15 reps


• Stairmaster
  25 min HIIT

What aspect challenged me the most

“Trust the process. Your mind plays tricks on you, but you can’t listen.”

I loved the training aspect of competition prep and thought the diet would be a breeze since I have many allergies already, but I was wrong. It’s a mental challenge and I can see how people have an issue sticking to a plan.

I began craving foods that I would otherwise never touch. I had to tell myself repeatedly that I can’t eat foods that aren’t conducive to my goals.

As my body changed, I didn’t mind not having treats. It was worth it.

My future fitness plans

Since earning my SNBF pro card in November, I’ve taken a few months to make improvements.

I’ll step on stage to compete in my first pro show in June 2014.

Suggestions for aspiring transformers

Trust the process. Your mind plays tricks on you, but you can’t listen. Remember why you’re doing this and push yourself. Stay strong and be around likeminded people.

How Bodybuilding.com helped me reach my goals

I purchased a majority of my supplements from Bodybuilding.com. I was shocked when I realized that Bodybuilding.com carries vegan protein and I stocked up immediately. The shipping is insanely quick.

Jen’s Top 5 Gym Tracks

1. “Roar” by Katy Perry


2. “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke


3. “Work Hard, Play Hard” by Wiz Khalifa


4. “Feds Watching” by 2 Chainz


5. “Rack City” by Tyga

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