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Donelle placed 2nd in the Novice Figure Tall Class at
the NZFBB Auckland
Champs 2008, 3rd at the Nationals
2009, Elite 2009 -
2nd Novice Figure Tall, ANB
Australia - 4th Place Open Figure out of 10 amazing
athletes.
With such a busy contest schedule ahead, 31 year old Donelle's has
to become quite the Wonder Women especially now that she's recently
become the new account manager for Vital Strength in New Zealand.
How does she do it?
" At a very
fast Pace!!! Ha ha, Im out the door by 5.00am and normally have my
training done by latest 7.30 get home organize kids and off to work
leaving by 8.30 so very very rushed but good to fit it all in
early."
What does
her kids think of all this bodybuilding business? "My 5 year old
said to me the other day, "mummy You know what I want to be when I
grow up? A bodybuilder like you! So
cute! The Oldest.......mmm mixed views from
liking it to calling it a man sport, although deep down im sure she
is proud! "
 
Jenaya 14 and Javiya
5 Javiya and
Cruz 3
And what about all those temptations
of all the kids biscuits and chips at
home "You should
see my cupboards, even my friends wonder that, you just learn to I
guess, everything you put in your mouth is extra calories, which
results in more exercise not really worth it!!! You just get used
to it, kids are so lucky!!!"
But Donelle has learned to overcome temptations, she's still eating
very close to contest diet "I eat a lot of protein and salads so
normally cook mine and Pats (her husband) separate when he is
behaving himself that is!".
She's also putting in plenty of hardwork in the gym to maintain her
contest body " I do
lots of hard training still, Cardio and mixing it
up a little, always put out more in cardio than I put in my
mouth!!! Just maintain a nice lean body to make it easier for my
next comp! Love Running, a new up and coming Training regime a
friend is doing (Im sure you will find out about this
soon)....
Donelle at INBA Akl 09
In a typical
day Donelle would normally do 45-60 mins cardio straight after a
45-60 min weight session, normally keep it 3-4 sets of each
exercise 15 reps dropping to 8-12 heavier towards the end.
Donelle has
exceptional leg development which unfortunately overpowers her
symmetry so Donelle has been working hard to get them leaner so
she normally does 2 leg sessions a week one heavy consisting
of Leg Press, Wide/Narrow Squats, Lunges, Leg Extensions and Leg
Curls, And Jump Squats or step ups always 3-4 sets still do a lot
of 15 but 8-12 for heavier reps.
The
2nd session more light similar excercises but more fast,
hard, explosive stuff! "I have to
compete really lean to get them down, at the ANB I was 7.4%"
Donelle said.
 
ANB Asia Pacific 10
Her ultimate
goal is to "Just get better and better
each comp really". "And hopefully one day get a judge who
loves big muscular legs!! Ha ha I don't want a pro card or anything
but love competing and pushing my body to its limits, having a goal
makes it so much easier! "
Donelle's
advice to Mum's who want to compete is simple " If I can do it, anyone can! I only hit
the gym in 2008 and am proud of what I have achieved, 3 kids a full
time job, there is no excuses! If you really
want it you can do it too! Its hard work don't get me wrong but you
feel great!
Donelle Petelo
5 July 2010
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