After snowboarding season in 2012 I realized I needed to change. I was over 200 lbs & miserable! None of my snowboarding gear fit me comfortably & my asthma was keeping me from being active (which hindered my parenting) & kept me from doing the things I loved to do. So I signed up for a gym, took some personal training sessions, fell off the wagon a few times, got married, then read the book "New Rules of Lifting for Women," and that is when I really started seeing results & became consistent.

I love, love, love weight lifting! I love how I feel strong. I love how it has changed my physique. I love seeing my body change & the results of my hard work. It feels good to accomplish something & strive for excellence! I also want to be a good role model for my 3 kids & show them that women can be strong too!