2009 Capital City Women's Masters Champion

What got you started in bodybuilding?

I was working out in the gym (almost nine years ago) and met Robert Freeman, a Natural Bodybuilder, who asked me out on a date. One thing led to another, and his  bodybuilding lifestyle quickly became mine. Needless to say, we are still together & going strong. 

Describe your training and nutrition (on/off season)

Training in general, I lift heavy, hard, and smart. The only things that change with training for competition, is that my cardio staggers from 30 minutes to 90 minutes, and my rep schemes stay the same with less rest in between sets.  In terms of nutrition, my protein intake increases to 1 gram per body pound of body weight.  I slowly adjust all of my micro-nutrients to ensure that I am losing body fat, not muscle.

What are your bodybuilding contest highlights (titles/experiences)?

2004 Capital City Natural BB Championships: 

1^st Place Novice Bodybuilding
1^st Place Novice Figure

2005 NPC Sacramento:  1^st Place Open Figure

2006 NPC Contra Costa: Overall Masters Figure Champion

2007 NPC Steel Rose:  Overall Figure Champion

2008 Capital City Natural Bodybuilding:  1^st Place Open Bodybuilding

2009 Capital City Natural Bodybuilding:  1^st  Place Masters Bodybuilding

2009 Washington State Natural Bodybuilding: 

1^st Place Masters Bodybuilding
1^st Place Masters Figure  (Masters Pro Card)
1^st Place Open Bodybuilding (Pro Card)
1^st Place Open Figure (Pro Card)

Non-competitive career highlights consist of two television interviews promoting natural bodybuilding and fitness. The first media interview was for channel 10 news in promotion for the Capital City Natural Bodybuilding Championships. The second media interview was for Good Day Sacramento in promotion for California Family Fitness Center.       

What is the most important thing you've learned/gained through bodybuilding?

I would have to say that self discipline & perseverance are the two most important things I have learned through bodybuilding.  Self discipline is important because I'm a full-time mother of twin boys, and I have a part-time personal training job which keeps me very busy.  I have to schedule my clients’ training hours during the week, plus fit my own workouts in as well. The cardio, strength training, and nutrition all play a big part in this field. Perseverance comes to mind because I have been competing in this sport for over six years and after repeated tries to earn my pro card, I finally achieved professional status this past summer.

Future aspirations?

I am looking forward to stepping out on stage at my first professional natural body building & figure competition this summer, and will hopefully compare favorably.