HEIGHT: 5'7"     WEIGHT: 130 lbs     COMPETITION WEIGHT: 125 lbs  

Bio

Hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Fitness Model Francisca Dennis is a Certified Personal Trainer and owner of Ora Medispa. Fran is a mother of six.

Fitness and healthy living has always been important to me. Growing up as a tomboy, climbing trees and playing tackle football took precedence over playing dress-up. Skinned knees and playing in the mud ruled. Gymnastics, track and field and swimming kept me active.

As an adult, many things have changed, but my passion for healthy, active living has remained. There was a period of time after my first child was born, that I became extremely thin. I know from my own experience that having a weight problem can be very depressing. Whether it's being too heavy or too thin, I was embarrassed to wear certain clothing and remember wearing thick leggings under my jeans so I wouldn't look so bony! I also remember feeling very intimidated in the gym with my skinny stick arms! It seemed that no matter how much I ate, I just couldn't put on any weight.

My body shape started to change in my mid-twenties when I began weight training with more consistency. Shortly after having my sixth child, I completed my first full marathon, which gave me such a wonderful feeling of accomplishment. I knew that I could achieve anything after that. I began pushing myself even harder in the gym and educating myself on nutrition. With consistency and determination, the results that I wanted began appearing. Always one for a challenge and goal setting, I decided that I would try a competition. Placing second at my first show gave me great inspiration to continue.

As they say, the rest is history :)

I approach my daily workouts with much enthusiasm. I look forward to that time during my day when I can relieve stress, sharpen my focus and discipline, and continually challenge and improve myself. Staying healthy and fit is necessary for me to have the energy to balance my busy life.

Francisca is a business owner, national level figure competitor, fitness consultant and lifestyle coach. She has graced the covers of many magazines and been featured in all of the leading fitness publications, as well as guest appearances on numerous television and radio shows.

Her example of healthy living continues to inspire and motivate moms and women of all ages to strive to reach their full potential.

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Competition

2011

Third Place – Amateur Figure Competition – The Arnold's Classic

Third Place – Figure Masters – Canadian Nationals

This has been a tough competition for me for years as the look they traditionally favor is a much harder and bigger look than I have naturally. So, I was thrilled to crack the top 5 spots. Both qualified me for the North Americans that take place in Cleveland September 2nd. I'm super excited!

2008

Overall Champion – Figure – OPA Provincials, London, ON

First Place – Fitness Model – SAF

Second Place – Amateur Figure Competition – The Arnold's Classic

2006

Overall Champion – Figure – WNSO, Fame Nationals

2005

Second Place – Halloween Mayhem – WNSO

Training

Coming soon.

Nutrition

Fran’s Stack

Sample Day’s Diet

Meal 1: Oatmeal and egg whites
Meal 2: ISOFLEX whey protein shake
Meal 3: Tuna and avocado wrap with baby spinach
Meal 4: Cottage cheese, almond butter and small apple
Meal 5: Tilapia, brown rice and asparagus
Meal 6: ISOFEMME whey protein shake

 

FAQ

An Interview with Fran

Your favorite type of training: Cardio

Typical Diet: High protein and vegetables

Favorite Cheat Food: Peanut butter or cookies of any kind

Favorite Diet Food: Protein pancakes with fresh fruit and real fresh cream (just a little!)

Favorite Exercise at the Gym: Pull-Ups/Chin-Ups

What Do you Like to Do outside of the Gym? I love to write, read and hang out with my family.

How Did you Get into Fitness? Always been athletic and competitive, but a trainer at my gym (who was a director for a local show) encouraged me to try it….. I  placed second, loved the whole experience and have been hooked ever since.

What Do you Love to Listen to When you Work Out? I love all music, but my faves are definitely Hip Hop/R&B, rap and alternative.

Top 10 iPod Tunes

  1. Buy U A Drank by T-Pain
  2. The One by Dru Hill
  3. Summer Love by Justin Timberlake
  4. I’m A  Flirt by R. Kelly
  5. I Don’t Love You by My Chemical Romance
  6. Second Chance by Faber Drive
  7. Live In The Sky by Jamie Foxx
  8. Rodeo by Juvenile
  9. Surrender by Billy Talent
  10. Gunnin ’ by Hedley

Links

Website: FD Lifestyle

Video: Blast Baby Fat in 4 Minutes!

Tabata Training

Firm Up Butt and Leg Jiggles

Chin Ups for Chicks

 

 

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