CRITICAL BENCH: How did you get involved in the fitness industry?
I was always involved in fitness at some level. Playing competitive tennis and running in races. Also being a mother of two I knew at some point I wanted to take it to the next level. I remember telling my husband about my desire to become a figure fitness competitor.
He laughed and said there’s no way you could look like the girls in those fitness magazines. That was it, my fire was lit and I was going to show him and nothing would stop me!
CRITICAL BENCH: How did you get involved with The WBFF and how do you enjoy being a part of the WBFF experience? After four competitions I was in a place where I felt things had to change. I knew it was time to take the next step and join a team and change federations. I had heard great things about WBFF and wanted to compete in their next competition. So, I joined a team (“Total Body Advantage”) but it was across the country.
This would be my first time not working directly with a trainer. I needed to decide if I could do this on my own. In October of 2011 I place 2nd in open medium figure with my new coach and team. They’re support made me feel the most confident I’ve felt at a competition to date!
I love being a part of WBFF whether we’re near or far all of the competitors are very supportive of each other which makes it a great fitness family that Paul and Allison were able to create for us.
CRITICAL BENCH: How do you balance your family life with your fitness career?
Being a very focused high energy organized person with loads of will power I am able to create that perfect balance between the two.
CRITICAL BENCH: Who has been influential in your career?
Ava Cowan and Monica Brandt
CRITICAL BENCH: When you look at yourself in the mirror are you your best friend or your own worst enemy?
My best friend
CRITICAL BENCH: What do you find more difficult the diet or the training?
The dieting towards the end.
CRITICAL BENCH: Did you find it difficult switching over from figure to fitness?
Only that I had to wear two different outfits.
CRITICAL BENCH: Tell our readers what your workout schedule consists off.
- Monday- legs with cardio
- Tuesday- chest
- Wednesday- biceps and triceps with cardio
- Thursdays- back
- Friday- legs with cardio
- Saturday- rest when off season
- Sunday- rest when off season
CRITICAL BENCH: I am going to name a topic and you give me a response in a sentence or less, here we go:
I drive a… Range Rover
My favorite bodypart is… biceps
My favorite exercise is… biceps
A fitness event during the year that I look forward to is… Worlds in Vegas
The best thing ever told to me was… I inspire them
The last time I cried was… when I won my Pro Card
I love listening to… R&B music
My ideal vacation is… A family vacation (anywhere)
One thing that I love about myself is that… I’m a real person
For fun I love to go… zip lining
I am always… put together
I love my… family and friends
My favorite health food is… protein pancakes
If I could cheat right now and not get fat I would eat… pasta
If I was an actress I would like to be in a…. action super hero
My favorite kind of animal is… my mini schnauzer
If I had to be an animal I would be… tiger
Love is… joy of family
The most fun I ever had was when… when I zip lined over alligators
I believe that… all things are possible
CRITICAL BENCH: In closing who would you like to thank?
I want to thank my children, husband and friends for all their love and support in helping me reach my goals. I also want to thank my coaches, Doug Casebier, Karen Dancer, the TBA team, and a big thanks to WBFF Paul and Allison Dillett for welcoming me in their fitness family.
Also sending out a special thanks to all my fans for their support and inspiring me to best athlete I can be.
Interviewed by Critical Bench’s Ben Tatar
