Supplements At Their Finest with Maureen Blanquisco

Let's talk supplements. Results from CRN 2018 Survey on Dietary Supplements carried out by Ipsos Public Affairs indicates, "The use of dietary supplements among U.S. adults increased ten percent over the past decade." According to the survey, in 2017, 76% of the U.S adults are taking nutritional supplements. While the use of supplements is not new in this sport, this is an opportune time for us to have this conversation.

As you may know, dietary supplements are meant to deliver nutrients that may not be absorbed in sufficient quantities. Such supplements include minerals, vitamins, botanicals, fatty acids, amino acids to mention but a few. For our body to function optimally, each nutrient is required in a certain amount. Our duty is, therefore, to ensure our bodies are absorbing the required quantity of each of those nutrients. Having said that, in the event you decide to supplement your nutrients, it's important to identify effective and legit supplements in the markets. To helps us learn more about dietary supplements is Maureen Blanquisco. 

Maureen is a Filipino-born IFBB bikini pro based in Norway. The former kindergarten teacher quit her job to do fitness full time. Over the past three years, Maureen has competed in various platforms such as Oslo Grand Prix, European Championship Junior and more and she placed exemplary well in her respective categories. She won hands down at the Norway Open 2015 and Loaded Cup Germany 2016 where she took the 1st place and won overall. Maureen won her pro card in a strongly competitive 2016 Olympia Amateur San Marino. Her goal next goal is to compete in the Olympia. 

In this episode, Maureen shares little secrets about supplements and which ones are effective. We also discuss her methods for finding the right coach and her struggles going through four coaches in one year. Finally, she pumps you with lots of tips from our discussion about her nutrition and training on how to create the perfect bikini body. 

Let's dive right in. 

 

Takeaways 

• Whatever will be will be
• Don't stress about things that you can't control
• Everything is happening for a reason
• Find a coach who fit your needs and understands you
• Do it right 
• Learn to love yourself; you're going through this journey by yourself 
• Have a clear goal that you want to achieve 
• Follow your schedule 
• Do your part
• Not everybody will be nice to you
• Not everybody wants to see you win
• Ascertain what you want from the sport

 

Important Questions 

[00:03:06] How many years have you been competing? 

[00:06:21] Why do you compete? 

[00:15:07] How was that process like for you transitioning from a teacher into fitness full-time?

[00:16:50] What's the gym culture like in Norway? 

[00:23:06] What supplements do you use? 

[00:27:28] What do you personally think about the supplement industry?

[00:31:12] How exactly do you go about picking your coach? 

[00:48:46] How are you able to get a really good effective training session? 

[00:57:06] How are you able to accomplish a more conditioned physique? 

[01:01:25] What do you think were the major things that you had to change that morphed your physique and got you winning shows?

[01:02:10] What do you feel is the most important thing to focus on in bikini and why?

[01:04:35] What would you say were the biggest lessons you've learned in your journey?

[01:05:33] What are your future goals in the sport?

[01:10:48] What's a piece of advice could you give to someone wanting to become a professional in the sport?

 

Instagram: @maureenblanquisco.pro 

 

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