About Me:
I was born in Lynn, MA and grew up in Barrington, NH. I was always very involved in extra-curricular activities at Dover High School, serving as Class President, Student Council vice president and playing both soccer and basketball throughout my four years there.
I then went on to St. Joseph's College in Maine where I had a radio show and met some of the greatest people I have ever met (including my best friend Meg). It was here where I began to really strive to better myself physically and focus more on my faith. In doing so, I learned that I could really achieve anything and that I just had to figure out what it really was I wanted to do in life.
I closed the chapter there after two years because I felt it was time for me to explore something new and set bigger goals for myself. I transferred to Salem State College in Salem, MA. where I continued to strive for honors and receive a degree in Communications. In my first semester I joined the Reparatory Dance Theater (RDT) and was lucky enough to be a choreographer as well. It was here that I remembered how much I loved choreographing and performing!
Since graduating (with honors) in the Spring of 2004 and receiving a great job in my field, I found myself thinking about what goal I could set now for myself? I have always been mesmerized by all of the fitness athletes in Oxygen Magazine and thought to myself, why not? I then stumbled upon Cathy Savage and went to her camp in January, 2005. All of the "Savage Girls" embraced me and reminded me that I CAN DO IT...and I'm glad to say that now I AM!
Stats:
DOB - 2/5/1981
Height - 5'2"
Weight - 110 in-season, 115 off-season
Eye Color - Hazel
Hair Color - Dark Brown
Shoe Size - 6
Complexion - Olive Toned
Residence- Beverly, MA
Measurements:
Chest - 34"
Waist - 24"
Hips - 34"
Education:
Salem State College, Salem Massachusetts
B.S Communications / Public Relations, Suma Cum Laude Distinction
Occupation: Public Relations Account Executive
Competition History:
April 23rd 2005, Ms. Bikini Atlantic (East Haven, CT) – 3rd place figure short, 4th place figure overall
September 24th 2005, NPC Tournament of Champions (Manchester NH) – 4th place fitness
October 22nd 2005, USBF Northeastern Natural – 2nd place open figure, 4th place fitness
April 22nd 2006, Ms. USBF New England Natural – 4th place fitness, 6th place open figure.
May 6th 2006, Fitness Atlantic Bikini Short – 5th place
June 23rd 2006, Fitness Universe Pageant (Nationals) Miami, FL – 9th place (out of 42 competitors)
June 24th 2006, Ms. Bikini Universe (Nationals) Miami, FL – 9th place short class.
October 21st 2006, Northeastern Natural – 2nd place fitness, 2nd place figure.
November 17th, 2006 – 9th place Ms. Bikini America – (Nationals) Hollywood, CA
April 14th 2007, NPC Ocean State Championships – 2nd place fitness, 2nd place sports model division
April 28th 2007, Fitness Atlantic – 3rd place fitness, 4th place bikini short class
June 23rd 2007, Ms. Bikini Universe – 2nd place bikini short class
October 6th 2007, Ms. Fitness NY – 3rd place, Ms. Bikini NY – 2nd place short class
October 20th 2007, BLNPA Northeastern Natural- 1st place Figure short class
November 17th 2007, Ms. Bikini America Short Class Champion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Modeling/Exposure:
2001 - Miss NH USA 2nd Runner-Up
2005 - Fitness Atlantic flyer featured model
2006 - Muscular Development Magazine: June 2006 issue - Competition photo from Fitness America featured
2006 - Complete Woman Magazine: August/September issue - Full page feature and photo ran on me titled "The Best Thing I Ever Did for Myself."
2006 - Oxygen Magazine: December 2006 issue - 2 Competition photos and a write up on me and my placing in the Fitness Universe Pageant.
2006 - Ducati Motorcycle Calendar model for 2007-2008
2007 - Present: Writer for Supermodels Unlimited Magazine "Meal Makeovers" section
2007 - Present: Fitness & Physique Magazine, writer for "Healthy Eating With Janelle" section
2007 - Fitness & Physique Magazine: Summer 2007 issue - Feature and photos appeared.
2007 - xygen Magazine: October 2007 issue - 2 Competition photos and a write up on me and my placing in the Fitness Atlantic competition
2008 - 94 HJY Rock Radio- Chicks That Rock Calendar ... Miss January 2008
July 2008 - Featured in Muscular Development Magazine
Dance:
*2002-2004 - Salem State Repertory Dance Theater Choreographer (Hip-Hop)
*2002- Present - Private Lesson Instructor (Hip-Hop)
Janelle's Favorites!
My favorite healthy foods are:
Sweet potatoes, grilled chicken, bananas, berries, oatmeal pancakes (see recipe below), broccoli
My favorite "reward" foods are:
Ice cream, anything chocolate, my Aunt Marion's gravy (sauce) and ravioli, pizza
Recipes:
Oatmeal Pancakes -
½ scoop whey protein
Flax meal or wheat germ (optional)
6 egg whites
1 c. oatmeal
1 banana chopped in slices
Handful of cinnamon
Handful of raisins
Splenda (to your liking)
1 dash nutmeg
Mix it all up in a bowl, then place in a fry pan (spray with Pam first so it won't stick), flip when brown. (Makes 2-3 pancakes)
Thoughts & Motivation
I've been lucky to have great people in my life who have given me so much good advice, it's hard to pick just a few things to pass on. I would have to say though that some of the best pieces of advice I received in life was that "I am responsible for my own well-being and happiness, and that if I don't like the way something is, then change it and do something about it," and "never second guess where I have been or where I am going, never look back and dwell, because with each moment there is an opportunity (even if it is to just learn from a mistake).”
Some of my favorite quotes:
"Excellence is the result of striving each day to do better than the last."
"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm."
"Lack of time means lack of desire."
"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."
"Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, Begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now." -Goethe
Contact Information
Train with me! For more information, check out my contact page or e-mail me. Feel free to check out my myspace page as well at www.myspace.com/jnicdancer.
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