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My dear sister, IFBB Fitness Pro – Sandy Grant, invited me to watch her “fitness routine practice” one day, and I had an epiphany right there while watching! I wanted to do this too! She and I had always watched the Fitness America Pageants, Miss USA & Cheerleading competitions on ESPN2. When Sandy started to prepare for her first show, I was a bit skeptical, but Sandy had always followed a strict eating plan, so I had no idea what it entailed.
She got me in touch with her nutritionist and fitness coach at the time, and I began completely changing my lifestyle. I had grown accustomed to late nights out with friends and fast food on the way home! Integrating healthy balanced meals with early morning cardio was tough at first. I took progress pictures every month, and I was truly amazed with my transformation. Sandy was with me every day in the gym, teaching me how to lift properly, motivating me to keep going when I was tired or discouraged, and was my ultimate cheerleader and best friend through my contest prep.
Finding myself a very shy person, my fitness coach helped bring out a fun and funky personality that I had always held back on. I was hooked on the sport once I began my actual Fitness Mandatory Routine. All of my joy and passion went into my performance.
After my 2003 contests, I was in a car accident, and my injuries kept me from prepping for the 2004 Nationals as I had originally planned. I came to rely on famed Contest Suit Designer, Merry Christine (merrychristine.com), to help me with my rehabilitation. She helped get me to walk normal, start lifting again, and changed my life forever. She became a great friend and mentor to me.
I started training Fitness and Figure Athletes in 2002, and haven’t looked back! I find great joy in “Paying it Forward”. My sister helped me find my joy in life in fitness. I hope that by guiding others, they too can find the happiness of leading a healthier lifestyle, and look fantastic while doing it!
Sandy and I have since moved onto different Trainers, Nutritionist & Choreographers… but we never forget about the people that helped raise us in the sport. We currently are with Mike Davies of the Fitness Factory (mikedaviesfitness.com) and are looking forward to each new season.
Why I Love It:
THE RELIEF OF SLOTH
SG2Victory is the Fitness, Figure & Bikini Competition Team that I own and run with my Sister, Sandy. We are committed to keeping our services affordable, practical and inspirational. We bring an impressive resume and insight in teaching the art of Competition and our mission is to take the mystery out of contest prep! The team genetics is comprised of offering monthly Contest Prep Seminars and hold Weekly Group Posing Classes, Physique Conditioning Classes and a Fitness Routine Compulsory class. For those new and aspiring Athletes who do not have current resources, we help with referrals to resources and services to help get them on the right track. We offer One-on-One appointments for those who prefer, or require. You can visit us on Sundays at 11AM at Side Kicks Gym in Redmond, WA (sidekicksgym.com). Please check my blog for Class Schedules. (Under topic: sg2victory)
How I Stay Motivated:
I Go To Bed On Time!
That way I am well rested, repaired, and ready for my day.
Let's face it. There is struggle everytime your eyes flutter open in the morning. You can do one of two things. Get up.....or Don't
I have had issues with my morning cardio fully based on what happend the day before. The true bliss of preparation is my motivation.
Food Packed (check)
AM Cardio Clothes out (check)
Afternoon workout bag packed (check)
Work bag, purse, workout bag, lunch bag all by door and ready to go (check)
Night time cardio completed (check)
Turn TV off by 9.....oops!
My sleeping patterns are the one thing that stops me in my tracks for the next day. So I try to do my best and calm myself down and be ready for sleep so I can get the rest I need.
BB Accomplishments:
Contest History:
2003 Emerald Cup Fitness, 4th Place
2003 Vancouver Natural Fitness, 2nd Place
2001 Emerald Cup Figure, 12th Place
2001 Vancouver Natural Figure, 10th Place
2000 Ironman Fitness, 7th Place
2000 Northwest Fitness, 9th Place
Strengthen my weak points. Tie them into my Strengths.
Goal (Long):
I am a Fitness & Figure Coach, coaching for the last 7 years straight. I'd like to get my physique prepped for competition again. It's been 7 years since I stepped onstage since a Car Accident, severe depression, and long boughts with income loss. 2009 looks to be a WONDERFUL year for me. Mike Davies is my Trainer, and he's really helped rehab me back into the world.
Weight Goal:
I want to LOSE 45 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
8%
Upcoming Contest:
That one show, in that one city, but not here.
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