2002
Southern Classic Guest Poser (June 2002, Jackson, MS
OXYGENMagazine: September
2002 - Featured in article on "BODY BLITZ" an upper
body workout. Photos and bio also included.
MUSCLE & FITNESS HERS Magazine: August/September 2002 -
Mentioned in article on how to get started in fitness by having
email address for contact information.
BOSS Retail Catalog: April/May/June 2002 - Photo and bio printed
NPC NEWS Magazine: March/April 2002 - Photos and results mentioned
from 2001 NPC Nationals and 2001 Debbie Kruck Fitness Classic
IRONMAN Magazine: March 2002 - Photos and results from 2001
NPC Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia.
FLEX Magazine: March 2002 - Photo and placings from 2001 Debbie
Kruck Fitness Classic
FLEX Magazine: January 2002 - Photo of "Little Rockers"
and article from 2001 Team Universe
FLEX Magazine: December 2001 - Photo and feature in article
"Little Rockers"
Name printed with 2001 Team Universe results
IRONMAN Magazine: December 2001 - Photo and recognition in article
"Arkansas Travelers"
Why
did you become interested in fitness?
I moved to Bloomington, IL, in July 1999 where I met IFBB Pro
Fitness competitor, Adela Friedmansky. She became my trainer,
BEST FRIEND, and inspiration! She has literally taken me by the
hand and helped guide me into competing in fitness. She also introduced
me to her choreographer, Kevin Creegan, of whom I also now use
as my fitness choreographer. He is wonderful as a person, and
OUTSTANDING with his choreography. He also does choreography for
Adela, Christine Bergeron, and Anna Level.
When
did you first start working out?
I began weight training in April 1999. I was an avid runner before
that time and had begun racing in 5K races. I had also competed
in gymnastics from fifth grade on up to my senior year in high
school.
What
other physical activities do you enjoy to stay fit?
I take gymnastics and I am still involved in participating in
one particular 5K race "The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure".
My mother and my aunt are BOTH breast cancer survivors, therefore
this race is of utmost importance to me. My husband and I work
out together whenever possible, but usually I workout on
my own.
What
are your goals within the fitness industry?
My main goal in fitness was to earn my pro card!!! I accomplished
that goal and so now I challenge myself to become the best pro
competitor I can be, while at the same time becoming an inspiration
to others who would like to improve their overall health. Another
goal I have is to be sponsored/supported by a supplement company
and be one of their spokesman. By being a Registered Nurse and
Personal Trainer, I feel I would be able to
endorse a company with great knowledge.
Additional Notes
I would just like to say that I am so very thankful to the many
people who have supported me through competing in fitness. Especially
my family, Adela, my AMAZING HUSBAND Bryan, and my choreographer,
Kevin. I love you all!
