How did you get started with bodybuilding?
I was a former soccer player and after three years of inactivity, I couldn’t stand being out of shape anymore. At the time, I didn’t really know how to ‘workout’ because all I knew was training for soccer. My parents were both former bodybuilders, so I went to my dad and told him I was going to enter a show.
I signed up for my first show and gave myself five weeks to get into shape!
Where does your motivation come from?
I have always been very self-motivated and driven. I have never had anyone in my life push me to do anything. I’ve always wanted the best for myself whether that was my grades in school, athletic achievements, or business goals.
Once I found fitness and realized that I could make something for myself in this arena, I set my sights on bigger dreams and goals!
How did you get involved in the fashion industry, and what do you love most about it?
I studied fashion design in college before I switched my major. But, I’ve always been interested in fashion and have been pretty much into anything creative. The fashion industry and modelling ironically enough came about through a former coworker who asked me if I wanted to model for an online company. I said “of course” because I absolutely loved shopping at their stores at my mall! At the time, I had only dreamt of doing stuff like I’m doing now. Modelling, I for sure never thought would ever happen for a short muscular girl with bad skin. (Laughs) But I wanted it bad and wasn’t going to stop until I found a way in. Social media has played such a big role in my success and continued growth. However, it hasn’t always been easy, and I have hit road blocks. But, I have been very strategic in my planning.
My next step is to build my own brand that is something very personal to me, and it can be shared with all of my wonderful followers!
What’s your most memorable photoshoot or the funniest thing that’s happened on a shoot?
My most memorable shoot has to be in the desert in Las Vegas with Mike Tang and Cristina Pilo at dusk. During the photoshoot, the sun was going down, the chill factor was so ridiculous, and I had to get fully submerged into a random body of water. As soon as my feet went into that water they went completely numb and it took me hours to feel my body again.
I was also covered in mosquito bites, but it was completely worth it for the final product!
What workout routine has worked best for you?
I love to incorporate the training I learned while playing soccer, with weights and HIIT! Depending on how my body feels I might add another day or choose to rest for three. It is crucial to understand this because I think it’s more important to listen to my body than to
follow a strict program.
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