Filed on 9/25/02

Career Highlights

Why did you become interested in fitness?
I have always been athletic and played sports, but when I seriously started training, I realized I could be one of the fitness girls I always read about and admired. When I heard about the new figure division in the NPC, I decided I was going to do my first show. I worked hard and it paid off.

Starting from scratch, with no background experience, my body fat was an average 24% at 155 pounds and my main activity was jogging at least 3 - 4 nights a week. I lacked any kind of muscle tone or strength at all in my upper body. A single push up was difficult. I knew if I could write down some goals and a definite plan to achieve these goals I could do whatever I set out to accomplish.

I went from a size 10 to a 4-6 within four months. It was amazing. I was wearing jeans that were size 5 (still am!). I only lost 20 pounds, but the shape of my body changed. I lost inches, while still carrying a lot of muscle.

I won my first show with a 1st place title! 4 months later I placed 1st again in a state level competition! In my very first year of competing, through trial and error, I have managed to accomplish my first goal in fitness of going to the Nationals with the NPC coming up in August 2002.

When did you first start working out?
I have always been very athletic and played sports. When I was 21 I began running; I continued with that for a few years and the competitive side of me I had kept suppressed for years came out with a vengeance. I ran half-marathons for causes like battered children and women, cancer and the like.

My competitive bug came back in the form of the new popular growing arena of figure competitions for women. Now I truly feel this is my time to give and receive in the fitness realm.

What other physical activities do you enjoy to stay fit?
I have very little time to myself but when I get a chance I love to swim, bike, run, & rollerblade.

What are your goals within the fitness industry?
I am a personal trainer. I love my job because I truly enjoy helping my clients feel good physically and helping them achieve a healthy lifestyle. I feel fulfilled everyday through my work. I am here to help others achieve their fitness goals. I also am a spokesperson & do promotional marketing for a large nutrition company. I love this because I get to meet so many people and help them learn about health.
I love health and fitness, every aspect of it. I am fascinated of the physiology behind every exercise I do and exactly what effect what I eat or drink has on my body. I never lose sight of my goal. My positive mental attitude helped me achieve my expectations and will continue to do so.

I believe that the perfect balance in life is to be healthy in mind, body, and spirit. This will give you the joy, peace, and happiness that everyone seeks out of this life we were given to enjoy. Embrace it and live every moment to the fullest. Life is a gift and we are all blessed to be here so it is important to give thanks daily for all that we do have and use the gifts that were bestowed upon us to make a difference in the world.

I truly believe you can do whatever you put your mind to. You create in your mind what you want to happen. I will never give up and will continue to promote fitness to all people through my own experiences and training. I will reach out to all those who want to live a healthy lifestyle, and a long, fulfilling, energetic life.

 Additional Notes
I can be contacted for promotional marketing, fitness modeling, or personal training via email.