Training and Life Philosophy….“Attack Each Day Like It’s Your Last!”

ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO DATE:

BODYBUILDING HISTORY
- 2007 NPC Nationals, 4th Place Heavyweight
- 2006 NPC Nationals, 7th Place Heavyweight
- 2006 NPC Jr. Nationals, 1st Place Heavyweight
- 2005 NPC Jr. Nationals, 5th Place Heavyweight
- 2005 Pittsburgh, 1st Place Heavyweight
- 2004 All Star Classic, 1st Place Heavyweight
- 2003 All South, 2nd Place Heavyweight
- 2003 Capital City Classic, 1st Place Heavyweight & Overall Winner
- 2002 Capital City Classic, 2nd Place Heavyweight

- 1995 NCA Cheerleader
- 1995 Junior Miss Alternate, GA
- 1996 MISS TEEN OF AMERICA, San Diego, CA
- 1st Place Talent Award
- 1997 Soccer Scholarship: Andrew College
- 1997 Dance Scholarship: Valdosta University
- 1998-2000 Busch Gardens: Dancer/Performer

                                                        The Beginning

How did you become a bodybuilder? That seems to be the most common question. In actuality, I had no intentions of becoming a bodybuilder nor did I even think about it.
I was born in a small town, St. Simons Island, GA. “Small town” is to say the least. Growing up, dance was my life. At age 3, I started dance and continued for the next 23 years. During my high school years, I played soccer. Great sport and if you’ve never played, you won’t appreciate it as much. I was the first female in the county to ever receive a scholarship for soccer. In addition, I also received a scholarship for dance. After many years of intense dance training, I had the opportunity to perform at Busch Gardens, Tampa, Disney, Orlando, and many various performances across the US. Eventually I ended up back in my hometown to teach at the dance studio where I began. As a dance instructor you don’t work many hours so I got a second job to keep me out of trouble. That’s when I entered the fitness industry working at a local gym.

At that point, I wanted to learn everything there was to know about the gym/fitness business. That led me to a few workouts. I figured that if I was to pursue the gym business, I atleast needed to know how to workout. One thing led to another and I was lifting heavy weights and skipping happy hour to head to the gym. One of the trainers suggested that I compete in a local bodybuilding show. My first reaction was to laugh and ignore the ridiculous comment. At that point I had never heard of such an event nor had I attended one.

To make a long story short, I went to my first show. I was surprised at the level of competitors in comparison to myself as they definitely didn’t compare to what I had seen on TV. At that point, I figured “Why not”? I have nothing to lose, I’ll just send in my entry fee (so I can’t back out) and I’ll compete out of town so if I do make an idiot of myself, nobody would know. Those of you who have competed, you’ll agree that it’s addicting. From that point I was hooked. I placed second in my first show. I had such a great time, received an awesome response from the spectators, and decided second wasn’t good enough so I’ll do the same show next year. Needless to say, I won first in heavyweight and the overall. Next thing I know, I’m on stage at the 2005 Jr. Nationals and placed top five.

WOW!!! I didn’t see that coming.

Height: 5’6”
Off Season Weight: 185ish
Contest Weight: 160ish
Eyes: Green / Blue
Hair Color: Dirty Blonde
Shoe Size: 8 ½ - 9
Marital Status: Single

Biceps: 15 ½”
Waist: 29”
Quads: 26 ½”
Calves: 15 ½”

Strongest Body Part: Legs
Weakest: Biceps
Favorite Body Part to Train: Arms (together)
Least Favorite to Train: Legs

SPECIAL THANKS :

Tony Racanelli….Trainer, Mentor, and Confidante (Picture 126)
FTVideo/Orange Photography…..GeneX (Picture 309906)
James Cook (Picture 6957)
Dan Ray Photography….Dan Ray (Picture 0331)
Physique Art…Michael Yurkovic (Picture 0473)