Natural Competitor Profiles
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Colleen Castaneda
IFPA, NGA, USBF & WNBF Professional Figure Competitor

Name: Colleen Castaneda
Birth date: Feb 1, 1970
Birthplace: Warren, Ohio
Current Residence: Austin, Texas
Height: 5’ 2.5”
Contest Weight: 105-108 lbs
Offseason Weight: 115-118 lbs 
First Figure Contest: NPC Texas State  
Best Contest Placing(s): 1st Figure Pro and Best Poser

Role Models in Bodybuilding/Fitness:

Cory Everson and Rachel McLish
 
Bodybuilders/Fitness Competitors who physiques you most admire:

Gladys Portuguese

Bodybuilders/Fitness Competitors whose personalities you most admire:

Carla Dunlap
 
Highlight(s) of Career:

Earned my NGA and WNBF Pro cards and also finally looking/feeling comfortable/confident on stage. You should have seen my first competition, not a pretty site!

Biggest Disappointment(s) of Career:

Subjective and/or inconsistent judging criteria in figure

Best Bodyparts:

Back/shoulders, abs and hair

Worst Bodyparts:

Glutes and hams
 
Favorite Exercise:

Roman Chair Situps and back/shoulder exercises
 
Least Favorite Exercise:

Deadlifts only because I pulled my lower back muscles doing them and ended up in the ER…ouch!
 
Traits you admire most in others:

Honesty
 
Traits you admire most in yourself:

Honesty

Favorite Movies:

Anything with Julia Roberts

Favorite Actor:

Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger and Robert De Niro

Favorite Band or Performer:

Jill Scott and Seal

Favorite Food:

Filet Mignot (medium rare) and anything Italian

Favorite Cheat Day Treats:

Dark chocolate with nuts

Favorite Automobile:

Reality car…Customized Jeep Wrangler
Fantasy car…Bugatti Veyron or Maserati Granturismo

Idea of a Perfect Vacation:

Nature…from beaches to mountains
 
Favorite TV Program(s):

Anything with comedy…I love laughing! Also Oprah and Dr Phil

What would you be doing if you weren't a Bodybuilder?

Backup dancer for Janet Jackson

Long Term Bodybuilding Ambitions:

To inspire others to pump iron and to compete at the Masters Nationals in the 60+ division.

What you like most about Bodybuilding?

Transforming your body into gorgeous curves and the self-discipline involved.

What you dislike most about Bodybuilding?

Competition diet due to reduced portions but not the food choices.

What advice would you give other bodybuilders?

Train with passion, consistency and integrity. Make decisions based on your beliefs and values and don’t compromise yourself for fame and money.

A little more about me...

I love trying almost anything once as long as it does not compromise my values of course.
I love travelling and photography. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BS Microbiology degree. My first job was at Kentucky Fried Chicken at age 16 and yes it is finger lickin’ good…Over time though, I learned to bake it in the biscuit oven for a healthier choice! I worked as a Home Health Aid during college. I am half Hispanic and half Irish.

Email: colleencastaneda@gmail.com

Website: www.colleen-castaneda.com