I took a co-ed weightlifting class during my junior year of high school. I signed up to be around a boy I liked, but I was surprised to find that I was far more interested in lifting weights. I was so hooked that, when the semester was over, I convinced my parents to let me join a gym and continue to lift weights on my own time after school.

I love how lifting weights has completely transformed my body, I've got muscles now and I'm always pool ready! It's definitely made me feel less awkward when I'm playing sports, even against the boys. I also recently placed 1st in my last two figure competitions and earned my pro card- it was a exhilarating experience! Honestly though, my proudest accomplishment was being able to open a jar for my college roommate, she was shocked and super impressed!