Today I speak with IFBB Pro Lawna Dunbar, who started competing in 2014. After taking 3 straight overalls, she competed at USA where she got last call outs. After a 6 year break from the stage, she continued her 1st place streak and the won her Pro Card at the 2021 Ben Weider Natural Pro Am. She then made her Pro debut at the Texas Pro, taking 5th place. Since then she has had a breakout debut season, all while earning her Bachelor degree and starting a new job! Lawna talks about her goals away from the stage and how her love for fitness has stayed constant through everything. Planning and routine have helped her be successful in going to school and competing. As an adapted physical education teacher, Lawna has found her passion helping children with special needs learn about fitness.

 

Lawna tells us about how she meet her husband and their journey in fitness together. Because their values are aligned, they are able to support each other in reaching gather goals. We hear how Lawna has approached her 2022 season and what she is doing to reach her goals.

 

Lawna and I have a great conversation. You do not want to miss this interview!

 

Topics covered include:

-taking time away from the stage

-background as a dancer

-routine and planning 

-finishing grad school while competing

-working as an adapted PE teacher

-earning her Master’s degree

-having a husband who also competes

-being a lifetime natural athlete

 

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

5:20 changes through her 2021 season after taking a break

9:50 changing habits during time away from the stage

13:50 day in the life and her new career

19:48 lessons learned from working with special needs population

23:30 meeting her husband through fitness

27:40 building their relationship and planning for children 

32:50 prioritizing her competitive goals

40:00 what she wants people to take away from her journey

42:50 judges’ feedback and trying new things on stage

51:08 winning her Pro card at Ben Weider

57: advice for competitors

 

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