TEAM SUCCESS Personal Training: I WALK THE WALK!

As a mother of two, I can understand wanting to lose extra inches. I began competing in fitness competitions 15 months after the birth of my first daughter. As a former track athlete, I know the importance of setting a goal. After the delivery, I set a goal to compete in professional fitness and bodybuilding shows. Something I had wanted to do since high school.

I entered and paid for the show 40lbs over-weight. By doing this, I was forcing myself to work hard through every workout because I would have to get on stage in front of hundreds of people and cameras, in a bikini. The show came and I was ready. The 40lbs pounds was gone and I had reached my goal of competing as a fitness model. The pictures below show me at 9 months pregnant , a few months later and at my very first show. I placed 49th out of over 200 beautiful women.

9 months pregnant

3 months after delivery

My First Show - Bikini Round

My First Show - Evening Wear

My First Show - Evening Wear - Back Posedown

My First Show - Evening Wear

After competing for 3 years straight (2005-2008) I decided to use my knowledge from the stage and my experiences to help others. I decided to become a personal trainer. I found out what I had to do, then completed my certification. I worked for a gym as a personal trainer for a year and a half. I decided it was time to go on my own. Shortly after planning the start of my new studio, I found out that I was pregnant again.