Yolanda Slaughter

Yolanda Slaughter lost over 50lbs of body fat and reclaimed her life thanks to the help of Dicana! Unaware of how out of control her eating had become, Yolanda decided to grab life by the horns, take control, and not only re-sculpt her entire body, but take her figure all the way to competitive stage! Learn how this inspirational mother of three overcame the obstacles that many mothers face to build the physique of her dreams, and so much more.

• Q: I am absolutely stunned by the amazing transformation you have made. I hear that growing up you were an athlete, but as life happened you let your weight get out of control.

  Yes I've always been an athlete. Growing up, track and soccer were my main sports. When I got to high school, I was sort of a "jack of all trades." I ran track, I was a cheerleader, I swam for a season, and I also played soccer and volleyball.

  Like many women, I had children early in life. Being an athlete, I pretty much taught them all of the sports they were interested in. When my older two children went to college, my time was no longer spent in the car driving everyone from one practice to another. I spent more time at home, and snacking became a BAD habit. I really didn't realize how out of control I had really gotten until a friend sent me pictures from a party. I was in shock over the way I looked. At that point I knew I had to do something about it.

• Q: So after seeing the photos of yourself, I see that you didn't just decide to lose weight, you decided to take it all the way to competitive stage! What drove you to take your physique to such a high caliber level, and did you have any professional help along the way?

  Well to be honest, I do critique myself every chance I get. I am meticulous in my attention to detail, as I am very competitive. I compete for almost everything, whether its cardio, walking through the mall, or even eating my food! Plus, I've always wanted to compete and I admired those who had the discipline to do so. I gave myself a long look in the mirror and I told myself that the ice cream and cake were going to have to wait until I got my Pro Card. I received professional help from my trainer Sagi Kalev. He is the BEST, and is amazing with meal plans and vitamins.

• Q: You mentioned that you have children. I think a big challenge many mothers face is finding time for themselves...time to workout, time to cook healthy meals, personal time for themselves, etc. Do you have any advice for other mothers facing these same challenges?

  Making a schedule helped me a lot. When I was carting all 3 children around, I worked at night. So when I dropped everyone off at school I went home and cooked. I then went for my morning run and off to the gym. I ran all of my errands and then it was pick-up time again. If I didn't have work, I ran while my children were at practice just so I wouldn't be sitting around. My advice for women with children is to always schedule time to workout. You feel so much better and it increases your energy. If your children are at the age where they are walking, take them to the park and run around with them. It's quite a workout chasing them!

• Q: Looking at your competition photos I can tell you have built some amazing shoulders and arms. Do you have any tips for other women looking to sculpt sexier shoulders and arms?

  Thank You. I LOVE Shoulder Presses. They work great for sculpting shoulders and I could do those all day. My arms were a little more difficult though, and sculpting my arms has been a long journey. I started out with lighter weights, getting accustomed to working with a certain weight for a certain number of sets and reps. Once I got use to that, I started using a pyramid scheme, until I was eventually able to do drop sets and super sets. But I change things up. Sometimes I'll train my arms twice in one week. Other times I'll use drop sets and super sets.

• Q: Out of all the sports supplement companies on the market, you decided to use ThermoLife products on your journey. Why is that, and which ThermoLife products have you used?

  Yes, my trainer, Sagi Kalev, suggested ThermoLife to me. I will use ThermoLife's non-stimulant fat burner, Dicana, to help me shed unwanted body fat. I also enjoy using their protein powder, Vasolate...Mmm, tastes SOOOO good! And to help me add more lean muscle, I have also tried T-BOL.

• Q: I think it is safe to say that you are an inspiration to women all across the world. You have overcome an obstacle that so many other women face. Another big hurdle that many women face is choosing the right sports supplement products to help them achieve their goals. From your experience, which ThermoLife products would you recommend to other women, and why?

  I would definitely recommend Dicana. It is an amazing fat burner. I'm an impatient person sometimes and results can't come fast enough. With Dicana the results seem to show almost instantly. I would also recommend ThermoLife's protein powder, Vasolate. For one, it tastes GREAT! And two, I believe it really improved my workouts.

• Q: Dicana IS a FANTASTIC fat burner. Do you feel anxious, jittery, or shaky when using it?

  Unlike many other fat burners, Dicana does not make me clench my teeth for hours, nor does it make me feel so jittery that I lose my train of thought.

• Q: Do you ever experience a "crash" from Dicana?

  No, not at all, and that's the great thing about it. Dicana's effects slowly level off such that you hardly notice it has left your system.

• Q: It is really hard not to sip on Vasolate all day! Do you have a favorite flavor?

  A favorite? That's a tough choice! I Love chocolate flavored Vasolate, and the Peanut Butter & Chocolate flavor is AMAZING too!

• Q: It seems like the worst sweet tooth cravings always come late at night! Would you recommend Vasolate to women as a good alternative for late night snacking?

  I would! Vasolate to me is like drinking a tall glass of chocolate milk before bed. It really does help with my sweet tooth.

• Q: Yolanda, I'd like to thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to chat with us today. What can we expect to see from you next?

  Thank You for being interested in my success story. I'm planning to participate in The Lone Star on June 5, The Branch Warren on July 10, and Europa August 14- 15. Prayerfully I'll advance to nationals and from there of course I want my Pro card!

We wish you the best of luck Yolanda!