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This page is all about ME ME ME. Wait, this whole site is about me! Well, anyway, here you will find a bit of my history and how i got into this sport in the first place! Also, there are my often requested stats and the contest history that got me to where I am now.... Ill be adding to that list soon! Happy reading! (this page is still under construction. excuse the dust) |
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As a child my sport of choice was gymnastics. However i discovered it a bit too late to excel beyond the basics. Being the quiet shy baby of my family (2 sisters) i found that being the center of attention at competitions was terrifing. The thought of "all eyes on me" did not sound appealing to me. I continued however to compete on the private club team until just before high school. I was beginning to miss out on the little things in life that took place outside of gymnastics. This is also when I accepted that I had started this sport at a late age and just did not have some of the abilities of the younger gymnasts. This was a hard fact to face up to because I loved everything about being a gymnast.
Working with Mike Davies has been a fantastic, motivating, challenging journey from day one. I never could have guessed how training under him would change my life. With much apprehension, he convinced me to show off my hard work at a small competition. Summing up all my nerve, one year and two days after I had first met Mike, I stepped on stage for my first fitness contest. I couldn't believe it when I won!!! I became hooked with that first taste of achievement. Under Mike's guidance of proper diet and exercise I went on to compete in 7 shows my first year (2000 season). By the time Christmas rolled around I held one overall title, three 1st, two 2nd, and a 3rd at Nationals--I missed turning pro by just a few points!!!
After an exciting yet exhausting year I unexpectedly started a family with my husband Dennis. Dennis has always supported my goals and is the one who 'shook me from my shy shell in order to start competing. He is a fabulous father and our little Lenna is the best trophy anyone could ask for! After a cesarean, a long recovery and a move back to Cleveland, I was so anxious to get back to the gym!
Eight months after delivery, I was stunned when I won my first show back, the Monica Brant-Body Rock 2002. A few weeks later I received my Pro card by taking first place in New York at the Team Universe and Figure Nationals. I was shocked and almost asked if there had been some mistake ....I just had a baby!
Before it could even soak in, I traveled to Brno, Czech Republic for the World Amateur Body Building, Fitness and Figure Competition. USA took home two medals, silver and I carried the bronze.
From there, it was on to the first ever Pro Figure show at the Arnold Classic 2003. What an incredible experience! To this day it is my favorite pro contest. My first Olympia was fun, exciting, exhausting and memorable. I was so happy to come in fourth place that it took a few days to realize it.
Life after that became a whirlwind.
I got to meet many of my great fans... 
make lots of new friends.... and work with some incredible photographers to see some beautiful... and, ok, some not so beautiful places.....
All while trying to keep this crazy business in perspective....
and not losing track of what's most important!
(just kidding)!
So i spent 2005 and 2006 away from the stage, evaluating life as an "average Jane", continuing the personal training business and adding new dimensions to it, such as posing instruction for amateur competitors. After some soul searching and an amicable divorce, i have decided to give the stage another try in 2007. I will be taking on the task of balancing much more than i had previously, but i feel i have learned so much from all my recent experiences. I am also excited to be involved with some new opportunities that will allow me to meet many more of you!
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Birthdate: 11-26-1979 Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio Current Residence: Height: 5 foot 3" Contest weight: 125lbs Off season weight: 130-137lbs Hair: Long Blonde Eyes: Grey/Blue Measurements: 36-26-35 |
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Professional Figure Olympia -- Las Vegas - Oct 23-25, 2004 Placed Seventh  Amateur World Amateur Figure Champs, Brno, Czech Republic - October 4-7, 2002 ; 3rd |
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