I started running as a hobby to lose weight in college and took it too far. I lost a bit too much weight and wasn't eating enough. I struggled with body image and confidence, until I started picking up heavy weights. I fell in love with what it felt like to be strong rather than skinny and watched my body transform, putting on muscle weekly. I will continue to lift heavy, because I love it, and I hope to compete in a show in August, 2015.

Bodybuilding has allowed me to transform my body and learn what it's like to love myself and my curves and build them instead of tearing them down. I fuel myself with proper food, supplements, and training and it has been a blast getting stronger and watching myself transform daily! I love this sport!