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I began playing at an early age, and played volleyball, basketball and track in high school. Even though I love playing in all sports, my heart leaned more towards volleyball. I earned a full ride volleyball scholarship to the University of Massachusetts – Amherst. My senior year I earned the “Atlantic 10 Player of the Year”.
In January 2001, I was introduced to Gwen Malone who was a competitive bodybuilder. In April I competed in my very first Figure show in LA, and won! I continued to train with Gwen and compete in multiple competitions until 2004.
After distancing my self from the competitive world and going through many transitions in my life, I am now back on track and have fallen in love with the Tri Fitness Challenges which offers a new variety of fitness challenges and allows my natural competitor to emerge and retain an athletic lifestyle.
Why I Love It:
As I have gotten older, I realized that not working out is not an option! I love food way too much and my super fast metabolism, which I once hated growing up, was not so fast any more…..
The process of getting back in shape is a hard one, but once you get over that initial hump, it’s all good! I constantly remind myself that I would never go to the dark side again! Keeping in shape, is much easier than not being in shape. Working out had become my zest in life. I am a driven by competition and success, and I am always inspiring to be better in every aspect of my life, from career to my workouts!
How I Stay Motivated:
I will be very honest………..it’s VERY hard to stay motivated! I sometimes can be the biggest procrastinator, but a simple reminder that there are other out there putting in work, is instant motivation. I’m not going to be left behind nor am I gong to settle on being average. My husband who is a professional football player in and in great physical shape is also a huge motivator! After 9 years together, I am still look at him in awe, and I want him to be able to look at me in the same manner. He always jokes and says “If your not going to act like an athlete, at least act like you are married to one!”
What do you do before your workout to get motivated and energized?
Visualize. Drink some D-Fine for that added boost of energy and focus
- Updated Jul 20, 2009 11:07pm
How has bodybuilding and fitness helped and/or changed your family life?
When I am in a "ZONE", I believe people can feel it and it becomes contagious. Fitness has opend the many foor and has helped me in my sales career, self confidence,and all other goals.
"Hard Knocks" Chad Ochocinco, "The TO Show" - Terrel Owens, "HBO 24/7 - Mayweather, are the best of the best!
I watch these show documenting the day in lives of these atheletes mastering thier crafts. I am inspired, they make me want to go work out! Some may...
I just dropped by to say that you look absolutely amazing! You have the body that so many women dream of having but are not willing to put the effort into developing. I compliment you on your dedication, determination as well as your achievements. You are a fantastic inspiration to others, including me. Stay strong, focused and determined & may God bless.
Just working hard on getting some fat to melt off. I've been doing some HIIT and trying to do a cutting diet. Hopefully on New Years day there will be some pics i can be proud to unveil
Hi there.I am doing good.Still have a long way to go on the diet but I am doing good.Too bad about your back pain though.I hope you get better soon. Take care and have a good weekend.
thank you so much for the inspirational vote hun. I truly appreciate it. Glad you like the bllogs. Keep doing what you do....you look GREAT! BLESSINGS,
LAURA
Thanks, I appreciate the friend add. I see that you have relocated, how do you like where you are? Best of luck to you in accomplishing all your life and fitness goals. Take care and have a good week.
We SOOO can't be homies when you have this pic up...seriously? What's up with the oblique cut...thought only swimmers get that. Hmmm, to be motivated or to be a hater???? that is the question!
