Meade set to Make Pro Debut

Jaime Meade is one of several women from Colorado who will be competing in the Phoenix Pro show this weekend. Jaime turned pro at the 2009 Team Universe contest and after a bit of time off she’s ready to rock. I caught up with the rookie to see what she’s been up to and how she’s approaching her debut.

HB: How’s it feel to be a week out from your IFBB Pro Debut?
PINCH ME! I’m beyond excited to experience it all both on and off stage! Counting down the days before we board the plane for AZ BABY! Give me a big fat sweet potato and let’s carb up!

HB: What’s changed in your diet and nutrition since you turned pro?
STRAIGHT UP CLEAN EATING! I began contest prep 18 weeks out to afford some wiggle room along the way. Pulling artificial sweetners and products, and consuming more protein from more whole food sources instead of protein drinks. Overall the biggest change in both training/nurtition has been working with Kim Oddo. He has been the master behind the all the great changes in my diet/nutrition/training style.

HB: Why the Phoenix show for your debut?
Since the Arnold is two weeks after I thought it would drive away all the “PRO VETS” away to give the “Little Pros” a chance to play! But I do think this year we are going to see a hefty competitive line up within the Pro Circuit..that’s what it’s all about though right? Keeps us all pushin harder!

HB: What goals do you have for the 2010 competitive season?
Get up in the top 10 line up..for my PRO DEBUT!

HB: You’ve become pretty familiar with supplements through working at Max Muscle. Has working at a nutrition store helped you or do you want to get away and not talk about protein at this point?
I never get tired talking SUPPS! Working at Max Muscle in Lone Tree, Colorado has helped a ton! I work once a week at the store to target mostly women in pursuit of creating and pushing toward their individual goals using Max Muscle Supplements. Knowing what works for me and why by using Max Muscle Supps offers me the opportunity to help other people too!

HB: If you have to pick one supplement that’s helped you what would you say it is?
Max Muscle XTR extreme training recovery is one of my favorite products. XTR is aperfect blend of branched chain amino acids Glutamine, Citrulline, Argining AKG and other synergistic ingredients. The product really helps to prevent muscle breakdown and is super effective at promoting rapid recovery and reducing soreness from my most intense workouts. NO SUGAR, NO CARBS, NO Calories…it’s a Figure competitors best friend!

HB: That’s a pretty good pitch. They should have you working the store more than once a week.

HB: You also have another occupation you’re passionate about. Tell people about your “day job”.
My “day job” is being a Pediatric Physical Therapist. Kids with cerebral palsy, autism, muscular dystrophy, any type of special needs, physical impairments…all have a special place in my heart!:) Giving these kiddos the experience to learn how to move either in their own bodies or through adaptive equipment brings so much joy and fulfillment into my life.

HB: On Saturday night what place will Jaime Meade’s name be next to?
TOP 10…at LEAST..I hope! It’s hard to say where I will line up amongt the other super star rookies and IFBB PROs.

HB: When someone says Jaime Meade – what do you hope they think of?
Positive energy, always smiling and genuine.

HB: Aight Rapid Fire – first thing that comes to mind…
I ate rabbits that were on fire..ha ha ha ..that is protein right!?

HB: HAHA. You need a carb or three

HB: Nickelback
saw in concert last year…rocks in concert but not on IPOD.

HB:Favorite song to work out to
Meet the Monster by Five Finger Death Punch

HB: Chocolate sardines are
They are dipped in chocolate…so they are DELISH!

HB: Fishing in the dark is
Stupid. Im scared of fish and being around water in the dark

HB: I am craving
peanut butter and banana wrapped in a wheat tortilla

HB: Sounds oddly delish!

HB: Peanut Butter is
Best when licked off your finger

HB: The smell of asparagus is
A reminder you are competing in a week

HB: If I were a ferret
I’d ask for a cute sweater and poop all over the place

HB: An iced cold beer
Is calling my name…BLUE MOON BABY!!

HB: I think snuggies are
warm and comfy…but not allowed in my house (per boyfriend)

Thanks Jaime. Good luck in your pro debut and we’ll see you in Phoenix!