I grew up in a small town located just north of Boston.
Growing up, I always managed to stay active by taking dance lessons, playing on my high school field hockey team
and just going to the gym regularly after school. I graduated high school in the spring of 1998 and I attended Quinnipiac
University located in Hamden, CT that fall. During my four years at Quinnipiac University, I joined the sorority Phi
Sigma Sigma and became President of the Panhellenic Council. I became more independent, strong willed and goal oriented.
I graduated in May 2002 with a Bachelors Degree in Legal Studies and a minor in Sociology. Directly after college,
I began working for a large real estate law firm located just outside of Boston and then moved on to work for a small community
bank for five years. I am now finally pursuing my dreams of working in the health and fitness industry and passing on my passion
for fitness to others.
I have always tried
to stay fit and healthy by working out and watching what I eat. After reading an article in a magazine about competing in
figure and fitness competitions, I got an itch to learn more about the sport. I wanted to know how these beautiful women kept
in phenomenal shape and what it took for them to prepare for their competitions – could I look like them and did I have
what it takes to compete? I got in contact with Cathy Savage, a well renowned figure and fitness competitor coach. With her
team’s help and guidance, my desire was ignited and I plunged into my first year of competing in 2006 and placed in
the top ten in all three of my competitions. 2007 was an exciting year and
I surprisingly found myself traveling outside of New England for all three of my shows – all national level shows too!
In March, I competed in the first ever Arnold Amateur Figure Championships in Columbus, Ohio. It was a great experience
and a great weekend - I had the chance to meet so many of my fitness role models and idols. In June, I competed in my
first Fitness America competition - the Fitness Universe Pageant in Miami, FL. I ended up placing 13th out of 30 girls.
The overall show was fantastic and the weekend was so enjoyable. In November, I competed in the Fitness America World Championships in Hollywood, CA. It
was a great way to end the year!
I am now gearing up for a fantastic
2008 competition season. This season brings new challenges as I will be competing for the first time in a fitness routine!
This year I plan to stay in New England and compete locally in order to focus more on my training and to work on properly
executing a fitness routine. Keep coming back to check up on me and for more updates!
Leading a healthy lifestyle and competing have become a passion
of mine. I thoroughly enjoy every
moment of my training and preparation - from the intense cardio and strength training sessions to endless cooking sessions
to the wonderful women whom I have had the pleasure of meeting and becoming friends with along the way. I only hope
to motivate and inspire others to reach their own health and fitness goals.
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