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I
was born on August 10 in Rhode Island and lived there
until 1990.
I then moved to southern California and have
since made California my home.
I
have been working as a legal assistant since 1986.
Over the past 19 years, I've worked in all areas
of the law and find it both challenging and rewarding.
While
growing up, I was never involved in any sports
activities in school.
However, I did take ballet lessons for a short
period of time.
When I turned 19, I joined a gym just to tone.
It wasn't until I moved to Southern California
and met Jayne Trcka in 1997 when I became serious about
the sport.
I started to see changes in my body almost
immediately.
Other people saw changes in me as well and began
asking if I ever considered competing.
I was extremely shy (still am) and didn't even
want to think about it – couldn't even image it.
But Jayne encouraged me and I did it anyway.
My intent was to compete just once, but that's
not what happened.
I enjoyed the whole experience (preparing for the
competition, being on stage, meeting the other
competitors) so much that I couldn't wait for the next
one.
And I still can't wait for the next one!
Statistics
Height:
5' 4"
Weight:
143 lbs. contest/175-180 lbs. off-season
Arms:
16"
Legs:
26"
Calves:
16"
Favorite
body part to train:
Arms and legs
Least
favorite to train:
Calves
Competition
History
2002
– Border States
Heavyweight Novice:
2nd
Heavyweight Unlimited:
1st
2003
– California State
Heavyweight Novice: 1st and Overall
Heavyweight Unlimited:
5th
2004
– Border States
Heavyweight Unlimited:
2nd
2005
– Los Angeles
Heavyweight Unlimited:
2nd
2005
– USA
Heavyweight Unlimited:
3rd
Although each competition is a big accomplishment
me, the USA's was my biggest success only because it was
my first National show and I didn't expect to place in
the top five, let alone coming in 3rd.
It was very exciting to be around competitors
whom I've only seen in magazines and now I was actually
competing with them!!
The whole aspect of training for a competition
appeals to me.
Off-season training is good too.
I will allow myself to have a "cheat"
day once in a while and have anything I want (cheesecake
is always good!!!!)
I strive to be and do my best in all aspects of
my life.
Bodybuilding has actually made me become more
focused and disciplined.
My training consists of a 6 days on/1day off
routine.
I devote one day for each body part:
Saturday
- Chest
Sunday
- Back
Monday
- Bis/Tris
Tuesday
– Quads
Wednesday
– OFF
Thursday
– Shoulders
Friday
– Hams and Calves
In
the off-season, I do cardio 3-4 times a week.
However, when I'm training for a competition,
cardio becomes part of my daily routine.
A
typical day for me …
Wake
up at 5:30 a.m., make coffee (I have to have my caffeine
fix in the morning) and then feed my dogs (2) and cats
(3).
I then get myself ready for work.
Being a legal assistant, my days at the office
are extremely long, full days.
I look forward to training.
Most days I train immediately after work and then
go home.
However, when I'm training for a competition, my
day begins earlier and of course ends later.
I will still train after work, but will add a
session of cardio in the morning before work and again
in the evening.
I enjoy spending time with my family and pets.
Besides
training, I really don't have any hobbies.
I like football and soccer.
I'm a huge animal lover.
One thing that I would absolutely love to do is
interact with tigers – Bengal tigers.
Ever since I was a little girl, I always wanted
to hug a tiger.
There's just something about the BIG cats that
appeals to me.
I
plan on training harder for a bigger, improved physique
for the USA's in 2006. |
