I ran marathons, distance bicycle for 15 years. We moved to AZ and I found the heat difficult to train in. I had a beach vacation planned for my 40th bday the following year. I was at the heighest weight I had ever been. I started researching weight gain and age. All solutions pointed me towards weight-lifting. I started with a trainer in May 2010 and saw results within the first month. I was hooked! I reached my goal for my 40th bday and entered my first competition in May 2011.

The reason I love bodybuilding the most is seeing results on wellness physical check-ups. This is the first time I have perfect scores. I have always had high cholesterol. In one years time my overall points fell by 70. Also, I do have to admit I love when people tell me I dont look 40:)!