Happy New Year friends!  I am so excited for the prosperity that is to come in my life and I cannot wait to share my moments with you!  Honestly, I didn't plan for a New Years resolution because my resolution, my life changing turning point, took shape in April 2012 when I decided to clean up my diet after a health seminar I attended along with the two challenges that I was encouraged to successfully complete.  Since, I've become dedicated to looking and feeling healthy.  Inadvertently, my children have taken part in this lifestyle and I've inspired others to actively live healthy lives.

  I am so grateful for all of your support and encouragement in my plan to compete in my first figure competition in May.  I deeply believe this is my calling.  My recollection brings me back to 2001 when my trainer and I was walking down 5th Avenue in New York to Ballys Sports Club.  He said, "Ro, your body is amazing enough to be bodybuilder."  It peaked my interest and Monica Brant became my inspiration.  Unfortunately, life threw in a few challenges to which I could not mentally pursue those aspirations.  Now here I am 12 years later with a drive as hot as the Chariots of Fire, a sense of balance and resounding peace in my life to happily commit.  Not only because I have the package to do so but because I cannot imagine living my life any differently.   I encourage you all to dig deep, find your passion and make small gradual dedicated sacrifices to pursue your personal goals!  Stop wishing and start working!  There will be roadblocks, times you want to quit, some lonely nights and pain you think you can't heal from but it is in those times we must rise up and stay committed to what you know you can achieve and the joy that it is to bestow when you have crossed that finish line.  Surround yourself among positive, light filled and encouraging people who are walking the same path as you after all love is contagious!   As I always say: Live Strong Stay Engaged Be Powerful!  -Ro   P.S. contest prep starts tomorrow so follow me on Instagram @herewero to see my progress to be in THE best shape of my life!!