I was a high school and collegiate swimmer. I gained a lot of weight after college and found myself tipping the scales at 190 shortly after I graduated. I started with 5Ks and a triathlon, and found myself getting ready for my first figure competition in 2008. I've got 11 shows under my belt (no wins, but I'm okay with that!) and looking forward to continue growing as an athlete and woman!

Working out has changed my life across the board. It's unleashed an unexpected passion as this was never a path I planned on pursuing. It's such a blessing. It's inspired other people to get off the couch around me and that is the biggest gift I could ever ask. I've met amazing people along the way, made friends all over the world, and I'm madly in love with the life I've built for myself now. Fitness knocked down doors for me in ways I've never expected.

What a gift. What a BLESSING. My life rules so much now, I can't believe how much I missed out on when I was still overweight!