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Choctaw Hs Attended 1999 to 2001 Choctaw, Oklahoma United States
When I Started:
Jun, 2001
How I Started:
My boyfriend (now husband) worked out consistently and competed and I figured if I wanted to see the guy I should probably figure out how to lift weights! I'd been an active athlete growing up, but stopped my senior year to focus on theater and college. Getting back to an active lifestyle was not fun at first! I really focused on weight training before our wedding in 2002, but have had ups and downs as far as sticking with it. I worked out during both pregnancies, but kicked it up after each to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. After helping the husband prep for several shows I decided it was my turn to get up on stage. I had to change my entire way of training, but I loved the results and haven't gone back to the "girly" side of the weights since! HARDCORE!!
Why I Love It:
I definitely don't always love working out, a lot of times I don't even like it, but I HATE how I feel when I don't...the better of two evils.
How I Stay Motivated:
My husband (username denverhanna1) keeps me motivated, plus the fact that we own a training studio helps. Practice what you preach, right? I wanna know I'm working harder than anyone else I'll compete against. Knowing that there are thousands of Figure Pro hopefuls, I gotta do what's gonna make me better than them!
BB Accomplishments:
NPC Oklahoma '08 Figure Tall 3rd place, NPC Oklahoma '09 Figure Tall 1st place,
NPC Red River '09 Figure D 1st place
Forum Signature:
"Good things come to those who wait, but better things come to those who fight to make them their own."
"I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control, and at times hard to handle, but if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." -Marilyn Monroe
My hubby!! Without his devotion I wouldn't have come as far as I have in the last couple of years weight training. He has transformed my way of thinking regarding women and weight and I owe my sucess in large part to his love and support! Baby, we're gonna take this as far as God will let us! Thank you for allowing me to explore this fabulous sport!!
Why? What are the pros and cons of working out there?
We work out of 3 diff gyms depending on time and child situation.
- Updated Mar 13, 2009 1:17pm
What should look for in a gym? What should you avoid?
You should feel comfortable everytime you walk through the doors. If you're not going to step foot outside the cardio area b/c you don't feel confident, find somewhere you do...even if it's a personal training studio. You should feel comfortable everytime you walk through the doors. If you're not going to step foot outside the cardio area b/c you don't feel confident, find somewhere you do...even if it's a personal...more
- Updated Mar 13, 2009 1:17pm
Do you track your workouts (exercises, weight, reps, etc.)?
Yes
If so, how do you do it? Workout log, software program, etc.? Why do you do it this way?
So about a week ago I received a message saying I'd been entered in the Best Female Physique part 2 at www.simplyshredded.com. Now, I've never been nominated for something of this nature, but I must admit, I'm quite flattered! The voting doesn't start til Wednesday, July 1st, but i was...
Oh crap LOL. I have no idea when your holidays are. Its the thought that counts. Thanks for setting me straight hehehe. What's your plan to keep the body/mind in sync???
nah nothing exciting..just get together with the fam..I am debating on eating a cheat meal on thanksgiving or not..I really could care less..doesn't even sounds appealing..any plans for you guys?
Needing organization... Sounds like my life story the last few days. I know - kids are awesome. I don't have any as of yet, still kinda looking for the mom bit LOL. When do we get to see the bar photo's?
lol! Yeah me too. I had a guy come up to me talking trash that went up against me and I swore Id never met him in my life. Yeah the USA's or JR's would be a real good show for you! If you dont mind me asking, Why are you going from figure to bikini? Yeah Im gonna try to stay heavyweight for awhile. Dont think I can pull it off as a superheavy.
Thats cool! What show you thinking about doing? Im gonna test the waters at the Oklahoman next year and see how I do. Oh Yeah! You did hand me my trophy. Sorry I was pretty out of it on stage.
Thank you very much!!! Yeah starting has been tough, but this week has been great. I have been working my ass off and workouts have been sick this week.
