I've always been into working out and staying in shape since I moved to Long Island. For the first 7 years of life living in Queens, I never pitched or kicked at a ball. Once my mother and my step-father met we moved to Long Island and a whole new world was introduced to me! Since then staying in shape and being active has become a part of my lifestyle. As I got older I figured since I wouldn't be playing sports at a high level, I wanted to make sure that those who did perform at a higher level and were the same age as I that I would be able to stay in shape just as they would. Also as my daughter gets older I wanted to be involved in anything athletic that she took part in.

I love bodybuilding because it challenges me. Since I wasn't able to continue my love for the sports I love, I figured what better competitor is there than myself.