JACKIE SWAIM

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Name:: JACKIE SWAIM
Alias:: “Jackie ‘O’.”
Age:: 23
Home Base:: Huntsville, AL
Day Gig:: Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor
Body Props:: 2008 Ms. Figure Alabama Overall Winner, 2008 IFBB North American Class B 7th Place, Winner of 2009 Go Figure Posing Suit Sponsorship, 2006 NPC Battle on the Bluff Figure Overall Winner, 2006 NPC Clash at the Capstone Figure Overall Winner. Featured in Andrew Oye's “The Oyé Body Survey” Physique Profile Series.
Body Battle Cry:: “The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare.”
Connect:: myspace.com/jackieswaim

1. What two words best describe your build/physique/figure? Why?: I would have to say the first word is Athletic, because I grew up playing almost every sport imaginable, and the second word would probably be very well Proportioned. I give thanks to momma and daddy for that!
2. What part of your body deserves to be honored in the “Physique Hall of Fame?” Why?: Hate to say it, but that would have to be my rear end. Baby’s got BACK!
3. When did you first realize your body was sexy, appealing or exemplary?: Growing up, I was never really satisfied with my body. Since I was so athletic, I didn’t have much for boobs or anything that I felt other’s found sexy. Meeting my fiancé was my turning point. Even if I feel like I look a hot mess, when he tells me I’m sexy, I can tell he really means it.
4. In the quiet moment before you begin a workout, what’s the first thing that goes through your mind? And what is the last thing that goes through your mind as you conclude a workout?: I try to stay really light-hearted in approaching my workouts. I think of all the things that I want to accomplish and envision myself standing on stage. When I’m done, all I can think is, “Where’s the food?” I’m always hungry after a good workout.
5. Who is your physique/fitness idol or role model, and what body part would you steal from that person for a day?: My role model has always been Mary Elizabeth Lado. She is just so poised and has a classic feminine look. I like that she has a natural athletic build. If I could take anything from her, I would steal her TINY little waist!!!
6. Who or what inspires you to accept the daily challenge of building your physique/figure?: For me, it just comes from within. I have always been a competitive person. When I find something that I love, I totally engage myself with it. I love the self battle that the Figure sport brings to me. To challenge myself and to continually go beyond my limits is my motivation.
7. If someone wrote a book or song about your body, what would it be called?: Hmm, this is a toughie. Maybe “Little Body, Big Strength.” I am incredibly strong for my size.
8. Your name appears as an option on a restaurant menu, and you order the dish/beverage. What food/drink does the waiter deliver to your table?: Oh, that’s easy. Peanut Butter!!! I am a firm believer that peanut butter can go on anything – apples, celery, sushi. You can’t go wrong. (And, YES, I did have a sushi roll with peanut butter in it once…very yummy!)
9. What would a talking mirror say about your body if you stood naked in front of it?: Well, since Thanksgiving just passed, it would probably tell me to go get on the Stair Stepper. Haha. Can we reevaluate this question during contest prep time? =)
10. If you received the ultimatum: workout or die— but your other favorite thing was simply too hard to resist— what is that one other thing you love (besides loved ones, family, friends, etc.) so much that you would actually choose it over your “final workout?”: Me and my future husband with a big assortment of sushi and a bottle of wine.