Nicole BallShe wins bodybuilding competitions year after year. Nicole Ball, from Alberta, Canada, tells us about her long journey in bodybuilding. What motivates her, how much does it cost to be a bodybuilder (hint: a lot), and how is it to rear three dogs?Recent updates: Nicole Ball won the 2006 Canadian Bodybuilding Nationals and got her Pro card. In 2007 Ms. Olympia, she was placed 8th. Author: Jonathan.L - Owner Bodybuilding Competition July 2006 | ||
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* Nicole, your achievements in bodybuilding are incredible. You were placed first in
middleweight both 2004 and 2003 Canadian Bodybuilding Championships,
in 2002 Alberta Bodybuilding Provincials, and in 2000 Alberta Muscle Beach Classic
lightweight. What does it take to win bodybuilding shows, and is it easy to stay
at the top as a successful bodybuilder?
Nicole Ball: I believe in order to be a successful winner you must believe in yourself first. A winner is only one who has faith in themselves and trusts that no matter what each year brings that there can always be set backs but you truly are the best you can and could be. I always train and keep a focus on each day of my life. There are differences in my life that I have overcome but having so many people behind me who love me and support me in the world. I have so many people who contact me through my web site who continuously tell me how motivated they are by me and my story in life, and that I keep them going for hope day to day. That is enough to keep me on the top!! |
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* How was the beginning of your bodybuilding career?
When you started bodybuilding, did you imagine you would reach so far?
Nicole Ball: Oh my.... now that is a question. I began the beginning of my career on a rocky road. I met this gentleman who made me believe in myself. Being in a bad relationship I found myself in hospital battling from an eating disorder. I was so afraid to work out and eat because I saw the scale move. Being surrounded by so many people in the sport who were so positive about themselves I began to feel comfortable. I was approached by Brian and Donna Logue (trainers) about doing a show. I felt there was no way I could present myself to the public not being fully covered up. I decided to give it a try but gave no promise on if I would go on stage. I started to gain weight and then a year later decided if I was going to really move on that I had to do this! Entering my first competition I went out on stage and as you mentioned before I won!! Being photographed by FLEX and other great photographers who liked the way I "looked". I decided that it was O.K. There the road was opened for me. As for doing this well... In a dream; not reality, but that reality is now my life. * What motivates you, or who inspires you to continue bodybuilding? Nicole Ball: Wow, I am surrounded by so many people. My boyfriend and my family are a recovery period after any injury or accident. For example, in May of 2006 I had an incident with a table saw where I cut through my tenants, arteries and nerves in the middle three fingers and the Physician set my physio therapy till late September and I was back in the gym tying weights to my wrist as I continued to prepare for my show in September. Eight weeks after surgery I have 90% full range use of my hand and the scaring is near invisable. The amount of energy the body has huge part in my life. The love I feel from them is untouchable. Brian and Donna who gave me the strength to believe I could do this and to my trainers now Helen Bouchard and Daphne Madgin. I come from a little town of 500 people!!! So to all of them thanks so much for the interest they have taken and the on going support. I truly thanks them all from my heart. And from above I thank God. * How do you feel on stage in bodybuilding shows? Nicole Ball: I love the stage presence. I never feel nervous but proud of what I have accomplished. I strive off the crowds involvement. It is an indescribable feeling of having fun and loving life. * Describe the physical abilities you've developed during the bodybuilding process. Nicole Ball: Everyday I push my body to its limits. Trying to out do what I have accomplished in the past. Lifting more weight than ever expected by about 20% more my body weight in some areas. From being continuously active and in such good muscular shape I have an incredible good physical shape. You seem to be able to do so much more. With good physical health and strength there is not much in the world that could ever hold one back. Muscles of Dee Kay | ||
