Who the heck are you anyways?

Early good morning to all my fitness family!! I'm literally doing my morning cardio as I write this! Ha ha! And as I'm doing my cardio I was thinking about what I could blog next, and I thought, many people don't really know who I am, what i do, and where I'm going. So I figured I would tell you a little about myself!! 

So, I am an NPC bikini competitor! And I'm sure many of you wonder how I got started doing that right? Well, a little over 4 years ago one of my best friends approached me about competing in bikini division. As he was doing bodybuilding at the time and during a posing class saw these girls posing and thought I would do good at it. So, after he told me about it, my response was, "ummm are you crazy?? I am NOT strutting around on stage in a bikini!" Ha ha! Well at the time I had started back at the gym, just doing cardio, because I "didn't want to get bulky." As all iof ya girls say! Well, I eventually got bored. You can only do so much cardio before you die of boredom ha ha! So, I was sitting at work one day and was thinking of what goal I could set for myself. I wanted to do something more and accomplish something huge. So, I shot him a text and said I would do a show, and from then on it was my major life changer, and one of the best decisions I've ever made! 

My very first show was The Warrior Classic. I placed 3rd in Novice and 1st in the open! Biggest accomplishment of my life!! And one of the best experiences I've had as well!! From there I did the GNC natural and placed 2nd. The mile high in June 2012 and placed 2nd. Went on to compete in Vegas at The USAs in July and placed 5th and was in Oygen magazine!! My second biggest accomplishment!!! I did USAs the following year and placed 16th. I wasn't in the right place. Didn't have a very good prep, but that's when you step back, get your mind focused and you keep driving through!! 

This is the change I've made in less than 4 years! It's been blood, swear, and years believe me!! But it takes dedication and perseverance!! Don't ever give up on your goals! We are all going to struggle but if you want it bad enough you will make it happen!! 

My next show is August, and that will be The Warrior Classic, that I'm doing again!! My handsome man Aaron will be doing it as well as this is his first show!! :) I'm excited to start fresh and this time coming in strong and VERY focused!! My goal is my bikini pro card! And I'm so excited to have this blog to share my journey with you!  

If anyone ever has any questions on shows, or wants to consult with me about a show, just let me know!! 

Have a great day!

Today's quote:"make your body and mind work for you, not against you!"