About Me
Meet Denetra Blackshear
My name is Denetra aka Denetrabfit.
I am an International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) Bikini Pro, certified nutrition consultant, and published fitness model.
Where I Started
I didn’t start as an IFBB Pro; initially, I was a professional hip hop dancer with Movement Talent Agency, a leading talent agency in the US. During my time at MTA, I had the chance to perform with stars like Calvin Harris, Daft Punk, YG, and Pharrell. With auditions focusing on physical looks, I spent lots of time in the gym to get more gigs. Soon, I fell in love with working out, appreciating its benefits both physically and mentally. Embracing health and fitness opened up a new world for me.
So like any other fitness enthusiast, I went and got my Physical Therapist Certification from National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM), a NCCA accredited organization. I became a certified personal trainer to help others visualize and reach their personal fitness goals.
How I Became an IFBB Pro in Under 9 Months
After a couple of years of training clients and working out daily. I decided to take my fitness career to the next level. In November of 2016 I competed at my first ever amateur body building competition "Jon Lindsey's Musclecontest". It was a very intense, dramatic, thrilling, and fulfilling experience. Despite being new to the trade, I secured 1st place! Bringing home that 1st place trophy after only a 4 week prep sparked a fire in me that hasn’t gone out.
Less than two full months later (January 2017), I was a contestant at the LA Fit Expo Amateur Bodybuilding competition. Not only did I win 1st place, but I also was crowned the Overall Winner for the Bikini Division. I could not believe it. Here at one of the biggest conventions in Southern California, I took home all the trophies. I did it again 2 months later in San Diego at Musclecontest in March. From there my coach and I decided....it was time to go for the pro card!
So after many meal preps, countless hours of cardio, and weightlifting I flew to Chicago to compete at the NPC Jr. Nationals to become an IFBB Bikini Pro. Amongst hundreds of amateur bodybuilders, I ended up competing against 50 other women in my class alone! This competition featured the best of the best and then some. After months of prep and hard work, everything paid off when I was awarded 1 of the 7 Pro cards given out that night for my division!!! At only 8 months of competing, I won 1st place at all four competitions I participated in, earned my Pro Card, and became one of the fastest amateur bodybuilders to turn pro.
Whats Happening Now
Ever since that initial spark, leading a fit lifestyle has become natural to me. Properly maintaining my health has made me a better trainer, daughter, sister, co worker, athlete, and friend. I don't want my overflowing ambition and motivation to go to waste.
I want to help others feel the same empowerment I do. Everyday I wake up feeling extremely blessed for my great health. Because of it, my relationship with myself, food, and others improves daily. I continue this lifestyle not only for myself, but to create a persona that any little girl can look up to and know they can do it too. They could achieve anything just one day at a time with the same practices I lead with in my program. We all need a guide, nutritious meals, good advice, and accountability. Every drop of sweat is worth it to become the best version of yourself.
