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20 Questions with Cover Model Priscila Prunella
1) Please introduce yourself? What makes you special? Who is Priscila Prunella?
Hello! I am a fitness model/competitor and personal trainer living in beautiful South Florida. I have a crazy busy life and I'm always on the go, but nothing keeps me from following a healthy eating and exercising routine. Not only do I take pride in always looking my best, but I also love helping other women achieve their fitness goals!
2) Please tell us a bit about your family, friends and surroundings?
I am really close to my mother who is the only family I have here in Florida, the rest of my family lives in Brazil. I have a close circle of friends and co-workers who are very supportive of my dreams.
3) How did you start competing in bikini?
Both of my bosses were pro bodybuilders in the 80's, and that's were my passion for the sport began.
4) What is your personal policy (not what the judges want) about conditioning and muscularity when coming into a show? Soft or hard?
I personally like a very well conditioned hard look, however, I have to tone it down to get a good judgment on stage.
5) What is your idea of what judges want in a bikini competitor? Do you think judges are clear enough with competitors about how they want you on stage? It seems in Europe they are very clear unlike in the USA and now in Canada things are confusing.
Judging for bikini is all over the place. I believe they are looking for a fit toned feminine body that's not overly muscular and cut. However, I don't think a girl should be penalized over another girl because she is too fit!
6) For the next shows what do you think you need to work on physique-wise/conditioning-wise? If anything!
Well, I think with each competition you learn new things about your body and how to come out a little better. That's the beauty of it, there is always room for self improvement. For my next show I'm planning on toning down the quads a little, and the glutes.
7) What is your typical training routine in the gym (per day, include sets and reps!) How much cardio do you do before a show?
I follow a 4 day training routine. Day1 Back and biceps. Day2 Glutes and Quads. Day3 Shoulders and Triceps. Day4 Glutes and Hams. For abs I pick one exercise per day and do 5 sets of 25 reps. For my upper body I keep my set range between 8-12 reps. For my lower body I keep my rep range between 12-18 reps. Normally I do 30 mins of cardio 5 times a week, but as I get closer to a competition I increase little by little, and by the last 2 weeks I do 1.5 hours 5 times a week.
8) What is your pre-contest diet? (per day, 1 week before the show)
My diet changes very little the week before a show. 2 days prior to a show I start my water depletion and carb depletion. Yes, I carb deplete completely for 2 days prior to stepping on stage. I know it may sound crazy, but I've tried it each and every way and I found that this is what works best for me.
9) How do you go about dropping your water before the day of the show? How much water do you drink the day of the show. Please be specific.
36 hours prior to a show I start my water depletion process. And 24 hours prior I cut out my water almost completely, only taking small sips a few times a day.
10) What motivates you to train/diet and compete? Are there any competitors you looked up to?
My biggest motivation are my clients, friends, and fans that always look up to me for their fitness motivation. How can I not want to always do my best when I have so many people that depend on me for motivation! My fitness motivation is a competitor from Canada, Julie Bonnett. In my opinion she has the ultimate physique!
11) Please tell us an interesting experience you had at a show recently, be it a fun thing or something rather not so fun?
It will happen soon I am sure :)
12) What is your personal opinion about the figure, fitness, bodybuilding industry we are in? Anything you would like to see changed?
I think this is an amazing sport/industry just like every other sport league. I would like for this sport to be more well accepted into today's society. All the hard work and dedication that the competitors put into achieving their best physique is often neglected because of the ignorance and lack of knowledge of what the sport is all about.
13) What has been your hardest challenge to overcome either in your personal life or competing career?
Well, I used to be very shy, and not out-spoken. That had to change!
14) Did you make any changes to your contest prep for your last show? Water intake, carbing up, etc...
My last show was Nationals in November 2011 and I played around with my carbs a little, trying to see if I could deplete without coming out too flat. After deleting for 2 days, I had a nice little carb breakfast the morning of the show, and I think it worked out pretty good.
15) What do you think of bikini division?
Politics, politics, politics. Its not always how good you look, but who you know....
16) What are your favorite foods to eat right after you compete on a Saturday night?
Chipotle and cheeseburgers!!!!!
17) Please tell us about how you were raised and did you have any interesting experiences while growing up?
My mother was always afraid she would pass away young, so she raised me to be a very independent and hard working girl. She always told me, "you get what you work for". I can never thank her enough for raising me with such great morals.
18) Do you have an athletic background? Gymnastics, soccer, volleyball or what?
As a child I did a little bit of everything; swimming, gymnastics, ballet. And as a teenager I got into karate, volleyball and soccer. I am very competitive, that's why I love sports!
19) What is a typical day in the life of Priscila Prunella? From waking up to until going to bed?
In the morning I do an 'empty stomach' cardio session (2-3 times a week), have breakfast and then I'm off to work. During my lunch break I eat and then train a couple of girls before going back to work. After work I usually eat, get my workout session in, and do some cardio. Before I go to bed I usually spend about 30 mins to an hour on the computer running my business, answering emails, and doing some social media work. I have a hard time falling asleep, so I also try watching TV for a while before going to bed to relax my mind and slow down my thoughts!
20) What is your current occupation? Please tell us more about it, what do you specifically do in your job?
I am the Manager/Administrator of a Wellness Center in Coconut Creek, Florida. We offer the best preventive health care in the area including: Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Massage, Acupuncture, Weight Management, Hormonal Therapy, Laser Hair Removal, Skin Rejuvenation. My job is to make sure everyone and everything runs smooth and efficient. I have been working there for 12 years. I also have my own business, I design and sell my own Brazilian bikini brand, PRITTY by Pri, look it up on facebook.
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