I was always an avid athlete, soccer, softball, youth sports coach. I was my most fit after joining the service and was down to a size two. I haven't seen a size two since then but go to the gym and get into my fitness spurts. I am now a nurse and did twelve hour shifts in an ER, and out went my dedication and energy levels. Nursing is both mentally and physically demanding. I lacked dedication and made my career my primary investment but now I feel my best investment is my health and fitness. I met a guy who was doing cross fit training and his body was perfect, however he would start making comments to me about my body and after awhile that discouraged my efforts. I just gave up on working out, for a whole year and a half. I basically hid inside for a year. Every now and then id get brave and hit the gym. It is hard for me to be on here and look at what I had done to myself. I started buying items for my home gym and I am ready to give back what I should of been doing all along for myself . I have a set standard and with another year turning older I have pretty big plans. Im not by any means professional and this is my first competition. I hope one day I can compete and win what I feel was impossible but is now my dream.

I love working out because its a healthy outlet to de-stress. It promotes over all mental as well as physical health. I feel great when I have completed a workout and see an end result of liquid strength(sweat) and I love that drenched in sweat feeling. I'm an advocate for health and feel confident when I am representing that in every aspect. I believe health and fitness are the foundations to contributing to our future generations. Lead by example. I believe in strength in numbers.