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When I was a little girl, my mother would take me to the gym after school, and I'd watch her through the nursery window. and occasionally, my dad would take me out on his jogs. In middle school, I ran track and I've been training with weights since my freshman year of highschool.
In 1989, I watched my first Ms. Fitness America. I was still in highschool back then and was convinced I had to have a gymnastics and dance background to compete. The thought never crossed my mind until 1998 when I took the EAS Physique Transformation Challenge. Unfortunately, taking a generic ECA stack caused heart valve damage; and at the time, I was just coming out of one of those wild party phases. 2 months later, I kicked my first cocaine addiction.
Why I Love It:
I have a strong sense of obligation to God through my health. I beleive wholeheartedly that God's gift to each person is life, and what you do with that life is your gift to God. I don't see God as a personified entity, full of rage or love, or hell bent on punishing you for being imperect. I don't see the point in living life, making selfish decisions for the sake of going to heaven. Life is a gift we all must cherish. Respect your life. Respect your health. And in the long run, it will all work out.
How I Stay Motivated:
#1 - Life
I have been blessed with a second chance at life. I have overcame cocaine addiction three times, survived a triple suicide attempt due to mixing prescription drugs & alcohol, I spend the majority of my adult life falling short of my unrealistic exectations of perfection and hating myself for it, and I overcame without medication or therapy, 5 years of clinical depression, and I can honestly say I was one of those women who used to choose bad men because of low self esteem.
Spring of 2006 I was reborn.
#2- my sweetheart Geoff
Spend one afternoon with this man and you will see how he oozes inspiration
#3- My weekend job as a VIP hostess at a major nightclub in Las Vegas
I am the rare woman over the age of 30 in this job description. My uniform is a rhinestone encrusted bra, a very short skirt and high heel boots. I am required to maintain an sexy & fit image; or there are over a hundred girls ten years my junior, eager to take my place.
BB Accomplishments:
-2008 Ms. Bikini America Top 5
-2007 Ms. Bikini America Top 10
-2007 Sports Model California
-2007 Ms. Bikini America California (tall class) winner
-2006 Clark Bartram's Golden State Fitness Model Championships
-Top 10 at 2006 Ms. Bikini America
-Top 10 at 2006 Model America
-2006 Ms. Bikini Desert Classics winner
-2006 Model California
Numerous Miss Hawaiian Tropics
and local bikini contests
I may be what you call, a professional bikini contestant ! !
Forum Signature:
Josephine Dalton
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Fitness Writer
- Top Ms. Bikini America Competitor
- Clark Bartram's FAME Golden State 06 Champ
- Sports Model California 2 time Champion
www.JosephineD.com
www.Bomb shellbodies.com
"He told me I was intimidating. I told him that he's just a wuss" - Josephine D
See the fake smile. This was during my "dark years". I was well over 150 lbs. I was hooked on cocaine & prescription drugs, drank alot, give into the criticism of those who adhere to mediocrity, and was in a complete depression. I had given up on fitness because I didn't want to be seen...
Description: Josephine Dalton in the themed sportswear round of the 2008 Ms. Bikini America Classics Finals
Ocean Bloom & Status Fitness Magazine / Shannon Le
Played: 366
Description: Status Fitness Magazine Interview by Ocean Bloom. With FAME Pros Shannon Leroux & Josephine Dalton
08 Ms. Bikini America Classics
Played: 154
Description: It's hard to be 100% proud of yourself when your whole goal is to display your absolute best. This was not my best by no means... but good enough to take 5th ! Happy, yes. Content... not quite.
Wow, hearing that from ur hot bootie, just made my day! Thank you! U got allot of beautiful things going on on ur end, congrats!! Happy for ya Beautiful!! :)
Great pics, great progress, and great muscles/body! And to top it off, a pretty face too? you should knock'em dead! Good luck with the pageant and thanks for accepting the request too!
