Jennifer Patraca

Occupation: Gym Manager/ Fitness Writer

Favorite Sports Supplements: Dymatize's XPand, Scivation's Xtend, Noxival,

Being on the cover of Status: I absolutely love the magazine. It's sexy and hardcore. Getting a chance to be featured and take part in a contest for Status would be a great honor, nevermind being on the cover!

Bio: Fitness is my passion! I've been in the fitness business for 4 years as a manager of the gym. I just competed in my first fitness show. It was a natural show on October 17th, 2009. I placed 1st for the Overall, 1st in Figure Tall Class, 1st in Fitness Round, 1st in Novice Figure, 1st in Novice Bikini and 2nd in Bikini Open. I plan on doing many more shows in my future. I absolutely love the insanity of it all!

Favorite Quote(s):

"Whenever Im caught between two evils, I take the one I've never tried" Mae West. "The key to life is accepting challenges. Once someone stops doing this, he's dead" Bette Davis

Nutrition / Supplements: Eating and drinking enough water is huge. Making sure you are taking in enough calories and nutrients a day is vital to a strong body. I drink a gallon or more a day. I put Xtend by Scivationin my water. It is full of branched chain amino acids and vitamins. Tastes so good;) I take Xpand and Noxival before I train for intense workouts. I am a peanut butter nut. Almond butter is a favorite.

Training: I am hardcore in the gym! I train hard and lift heavy! I won my natural show by keeping my diet on point and intense lifting. I train like the boys. There's nothing better than working up a sweat by just lifting alone or that walk down the stairs after crushing legs!

What separates Status from any other fitness magazine: It pushes the envelope. It's exciting and refreshing. It touches on everything from fitness and bodybuilding, men and women, sports and competitions, health and nutrients. Everything you need in one mag.

Photographer of photos submitted: Gregorio Antonio D'Alessio