I was always in the gym but an illness knocked my down for about two years and I had a long and painful recovery. I had to learn to walk again. But while being ill I gained over 50 pounds after which I gave birth to my third child which added an additional 10 pounds to my already over weight frame. All my life I was a fairly small person so you can only imagine how frustrating this additional weight was. I was now at a large 187 pounds. I had to get it off. It took a lot of focus, determination and drive to get my physique to what it is today. I am now a figure competitor in search of my pro card. One of these days hopefully!

I love it because it makes me better. I cope better and I love myself.