NAME: Mindi O'Brien NICKNAME: Mindi-moo DATE OF BIRTH: May 23, 1974 PLACE OF BIRTH: St. Catharines, Ontario RESIDENCE: Hamilton, Ontario OCCUPATION: Co-owner of TEAMOBRIEN-competitive fitness team/private personal training studio, personal trainer, spokesmodel for Sportlab Nutrition HEIGHT: 5'4" WEIGHT: Off season: 125-130lbs / Competition season: 123-126lbs EYE COLOR: Blue HAIR COLOR: Blonde FITNESS GOALS: To be a leader in the fitness industry and to represent Canada on the IFBB Pro circuit. OTHER GOALS: To be a positive role model to my son. BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My son and my fiancé. I always want my son and fiancé to be proud of me. My fiancé Dennis has been my coach, training partner, nutritionist, chef and my biggest support system this entire journey. He has stuck by me this entire time to help me reach my goals and dreams. WORKOUT-OFF SEASON-Many changes are made to my workout schedule when preparing for a competition. Day 1: Shoulders/Calves/30 min. cardio Day 2: Back/Abs/Cardio-30 min. Day 3: Chest/Abs/Cardio-30 min. Day 4: Legs/Calves/Cardio-30 min. Day 5: Arms/Abs/Cardio-30 min. Day 6: Cardio-45 min/Stretching Day 7: Rest NUTRITION: My nutrition stays clean throughout the year. I keep my protein intake quite high, moderate-low carbs, and moderate fat intake. I leave Friday evenings for enjoying myself with my family. We usually order in a pizza and watch Funniest Home Videos. My nutrition will change according to different competitions. FAVORITES: Body Part to Train: Chest/Biceps Best Body Part: Biceps Cheat Foods: anything chocolate and pizza Movies: the last of the Mohiccans, Finding Nemo, Braveheart Actors: Jack Nicholson, Meg Ryan, Robert Dinero Sports: Fitness, Karate, gymnastics Musicians: Madonna, Janet Jackson, Kid Rock Reading: Awaken the Giant Within-Anthony Robbins, read a lot of material to stay on top of what's happening within the industry of fitness and medicine.. Interests: hiking, spending time with family and friends, weight training, and reading. COMPETITION HISTORY 2007 MS. INTERNATIONAL - 12th PLACE 2006 EUROPA SUPER SHOW PRO FITNESS - 2nd PLACE 2005- NEW YORK PRO SHOW-6TH PLACE 2005- FITNESS INTERNATIONAL/ARNOLD CLASSIC- 10TH PLACE 2004- FITNESS OLYMPIA-9TH PLACE 2004- SW PRO CUP - IFFB PRO FITNESS - 1ST PLACE 2004- CANADIAN OVERALL FITNESS CHAMPION 2003- F.V.F. NORTH AMERICAN FITNESS & STRENGTH CHALLENGE-1ST PLACE 2003- WEIDER INVITATIONAL -SLOVAKIA GRAND PRIX-3RD PLACE 2003- MUSCLEMANIA-Heavy Weight Canadian Champion 2003- MS. FITNESS CANADA PAGEANT-4TH PLACE 2002- F.V.F. NORTH AMERICAN FITNESS & STRENGTH CHALLENGE-1ST PLACE 2002- TSN SERIES-1ST PLACE 2002- MS. FITNESS CANADA PAGEANT-4TH PLACE 2001- TSN SERIES-1ST PLACE 2001- MS. FITNESS CANADA PAGEANT-1ST RUNNER UP 2000- GUEST PERFORMED AT THE TORONTO PRO SHOW 2000- MS.FITNESS ONTARIO-1ST PLACE (CBBF) 1999- MISSISSAUGA CHAMPIONSHIPS-1ST PLACE (CBBF) 1999- FITNESS CANADA NATURALS-4TH PLACE (CBBF) 1999- MS. FITNESS NATURAL ONTARIO-1ST PLACE (CBBF) SPONSORS 2003-PRESENT- SIGNED ON WITH SPORTLAB NUTRITION 2003-PRESENT-KHP DESIGNS-FITNESS AND POSING ATTIRE 2004-PRESENT-FABUTAN TANNING STUDIO 2004-PRESENT-RAW POWER 2005-WATSONS FITNESS AND NUTRITION CENTRES MEDIA/PRINT COVERAGE 2005- Interview with www.bodybuilding.com 2005- Cover model for www.femflex.com 2005- Cover model for www.herbiceps.com 2005- Cover Page/April 2005 issue and many articles in Women's Physique World Magazine 2004- Present-Featured in Musclemag, Ironman, Oxygen, Flex and Women's Physique World Magazines 2004- Featured on the Sportlab.ca website 2003- PRESENT-SERIOUS ABOUT FITNESS-Competitive articles 2003- Ramada Plaza Hotel- commercial with the Hamilton Bulldogs Mascot. 2003- Raw Power Fitness Gear- featured on packaging for many different fitness accessories. 2003- Hamilton Spectator Newspaper - Cover page & two (2) page interview on Qualifying for the Worlds in both Fitness and Bodybuilding. 2003- Personal Radio Interview (Hop Ironshow)-Interview Topic: Advanced Ab Training 2003- Athletic Women's Magazine:Cover Model (online magazine) 2003- Modelled, Promotional Ads for multiple Nutrition & Fitness companies 2003- Toronto Star National Newspaper - Cover page followed by 2 page interview 2003- Vision Quest-Gabrielle Fischer (world-class artist) three (3) Body Castings 2003- Personal radio interview for FAME (Hop Ironshow) 2003- Faremon Sportswear - Modelled new Sportswear 2003- Breakfast Television - FAME Promotion 2003- Bodycasting - Promotional work for FAME - Fitness and Model Expo. 2002- Femsport & Femflex online magazine; Fitness Model 2002- Fitness Canada Pageant (Featured on TSN) 2002- TSN Fitness Canada Pageant Series 2002- Prolab Nutrition ; Supplement Ads. 2002- New VR - Promoting health and fitness (3 segments) 2002- Prolab Nutrition ; TV Commercial, Multi Media Model. 2001- TSN Fitness Canada Pageant Series 2001- Florida Fitness Ottawa ; TV Commercial 2001- Photos for Musclemag Magazine (Scott Appleby-Photographer) 2001- Fitsquad.com ; Three (3) Photo Galleries. 2001- Fitnessboost.com ; Featured on the Fitness Boost Photo Gallery 2001- Femsport Magazine-Photo shoot for female online Magazine. 2000- Competition highlights in Oxygen Magazine 2000- Muscletech Research & Development, Featured in Hydroxycut Ads. Please note: Mindi does not do sessions or wrestling of any kind. Please don't ask!! |