I was a competitive speedskater in my early teens. One the the team moms happened to be Ms. Colorado at the time and I always admired her bodybuilding physique. In college I began reading fitness magazines and following the sport. In 2002 I learned of the new figure division and with the encouragement of my colleagues I decided to give a competition a shot. I was hooked. Even as an exercise science major I had never REALLY trained and developed proper nutrition habits until that first show.
12 years later I still love the sport and am prepping for my first show in nearly 6 years!

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