FitGem of the Week

Northern Kentucky Championship: 4^th, Class D
Cincinnati Championship: 3^rd, Class C
Indiana State Championship: 2^nd, Class C
Caveman Classic: 1^st, Class D
Europa Super Show: 11th, Class F

2008:
Indianapolis State Championship: 1st, Class C
Junior Nationals: 10^th, Class F

Mini-Biography about Yourself:
I grew up in Louisville, Kentucky – with amazing, loving parents and two fabulous, pestering brothers that instilled my competitive drive! I partially owe my figure career to them… who knew pushing me around would pay off?!?! J
Currently, I am an Administrative Officer for Specialty and Acute Care at the Columbus VA Ambulatory Care Center- I love my job and love the Vets I serve!
I completed my MPH and MHA and started my residency with the Veteran's Health Administration and the rest is history-
In the time I am away from work- I train and compete in figure competitions- I have done 7 shows thus far and one National Level show~ Looking forward to a strong 2009 season!
 

Length of Career:
2 years
Contest History:
 

Northern Kentucky Championship: 4^th, Class D
Cincinnati Championship: 3^rd, Class C
Indiana State Championship: 2^nd, Class C
Caveman Classic: 1^st, Class D
Europa Super Show: 11th, Class F

2008:
Indianapolis State Championship: 1st, Class C
Junior Nationals: 10^th, Class F
 

Favorite Competitor(s):
Kristal Richardson, Nicole Wilkins and Jessica Putnam Paxton

Favorite Lifts:
Lat Pulls and Seated Shoulder Press

One Unknown Fact about You:
Was raised in a funeral home… kind of like my girl! J

Best Accomplishment So Far:
When I first decided to change my life I was 180lbs and 29% body fat- I was always told that because of my "genes" I would never be in shape or smaller... well- I started slow- but in 8 months I lost 40lbs and went to my first figure competition- seeing the girls on stage, I was like- "I can do this!" and I did! It was one of the most rewarding things I have ever done for myself and now I want to help encourage others to reach their goals! It's all possible! It's all in how bad you want it!
"To live is to choose- but to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for- where you want to go and why you want to get there."
Kofi Annan

Future Goals:
Continue career with the VA- help OIF/OEF vets continue to develop and stay active after physical injury- also hope to inspire and encourage other women to set and reach goals for themselves… even if them seem impossible-

In terms of figure- I intend on becoming an IFBB pro – in hopes of being extremely competitive at that level-.