I hired a trainer, Terrance Sterling, who owns "The Sterling Effect" in Cape Girardeau, MO. Originally I just wanted to be in a REAL swimsuit (a 2 piece) by summer time and once I started to lean out, I guess I just caught the "bug".

I competed in my first figure competition on July 7, 2012 and placed 3rd in the Masters and 4th in the Tall class. Who would've thought a girl that was once 265 could be in a bikini - on stage - competing.

www.thesterlingeffect.com - Terrance Sterling - Fabulous trainer if you're in the SEMO / St. Louis area.

UPDATE..... Funny I wrote this 4 years ago - I just married Terrance this past week. 04.16.16 <3

I love the results. The pain is temporary - the results are my reward.