Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. As a young girl, I was told that thin is beautiful. I was told this by my friends, my family, and the media. Unfortunately, I was not blessed with 100 lbs stick figure. I have thick legs, big arms, and by no means a small waist. How could I ever find myself beautiful in a world that praises girls with eating disorders? As most girls do, I jumped on the treadmill. I spent endless hours doing cardio only to find myself exhausted and more hungry than when I started. I attempted all sorts of body cleanses, lemonade diets, no carb diets, and still no results. Eventually, I had to come to the sobering realization that I may never be the girl that "they" want me to be. In the summer of 2013, I was inspired by my friends transformation. She embodied a new person; one who was confident, strong, and beautiful at the same time. She was not doing endless cardio. She wasn't even skinny. She posted pictures of her progress. She was not afraid of building muscle. I saw beauty in a brand new light. So, I began bodybuilding. I was instantly addicted. I became more confident, strong, and most importantly I felt beautiful for the first time in my life.
In July of 2013, I participated in Jamie Eason's LiveFit 12 Week Trainer. My body started changing in ways I'd never imagined. I learned how to eat properly and treat my body with respect. Once I finished the program, I was hungry for more. But now, it's not about how I look. It's about how to keep challenging myself and how to improve.
The next chapter in my life leads me to the 100K Transformation Challenge. In the last few months, I have regressed in my progress due to school related stress. This transformation challenge is the perfect opportunity for me to obtain the physique I have been longing for. I finally have the right knowledge and tools to get me there. Oh, and one last thing, I intend to win.

There is nothing quite like a good work out. I love to push my body to the limit and test my boundaries. Once I hit the wall with my training, I keep working at it until I am competent. Overcoming these hurdles with my body carries over to my personal and professional life; I love that about bodybuilding. Strength is not restricted by the walls at my gym; I embody the strength I gain, so it follows me wherever I may be.