I have been active in fitness most of my life. I remember dancing to the Ventures with my Mom in the living room when I was little. After choosing a career path of Medical Laboratory Technology, I went to Columbus State Community College and graduated with an Associate Degree of Applied Science. I worked in a hospital environment where eating bagels, cream cheese and loads of fatty foods from the cafeteria was a daily occurrence. I watched my weight and my pants size begin to grow.

I joined a health club, worked out with a personal trainer, went from a size 13/14 to a size 6, and set my goals to become an aerobic instructor. I took my first step class and left in tears because the class was so hard to follow. This increased my drive to be an aerobic instructor and I vowed to teach classes where anyone can walk in, follow the movements and get a great, safe workout. I received my certification through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and began teaching classes to spread the word of fitness and healthy living.

I eventually went back to Columbus State and started taking classes in Sports and Fitness Management. I wanted a career change where I could work with people and help them achieve their fitness goals. I have now been working full time in the fitness industry for six years. I am always looking for new trends and changes in fitness to share with my clients.

I am also a National Physique Committee figure competitor. I competed in three shows in 2003 and fulfilled an eight year dream of stepping on stage. I compete to compete with myself by setting goals and achieving them. My current goal is to gain more lean muscle mass.
 

Important resources for my clients:

NPCNewsOnline.com
National Physique Committee official website
 

"The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience."  
- Eleanor Roosevelt