I have been active off and on all of my life. In fact, when I was 18, I competed in a bodybuilding competition. But after 20 years of battling with my weight, and miscellaeous health problems, my body was slowly declining and I was always in pain. After I had my preventative mastectomies and hysterectomy to prevent breast & ovariant cancers, I became so much weaker and was so discouraged because I just couldn't bounce back. Then I saw a story about a young woman who had some of the same obstacles as I did, and she overcame them and competed in a bikini competition. It made me very determined to overcome my own challenges to be the best I could be.

It gives me something to work toward, and gives me major self-confidence. I feel strong! Unstoppable!