Q. How Did You Get Started?
I've been active since I was a little girl. I was raised by parents that did not believe in sitting around the house. On our mini ranch, we raised horses and pigs and anything else that needed a hand! I was very active in school and played volleyball and ran track.
My brother had a few muscle magazines lying around and I used to get a hold of them and tear out the pages (no, he did not approve) and post them on the walls in my room! It was an escape for me that turned into my passion. I would have to say that the rest is history.
What Workout Plan Worked Best For You?
Jump Rope
10 minute warm-up
Biceps Curls
4 sets of 20 reps
Cable Triceps Push-Downs
4 sets of 20 reps
Dumbbell Bench Press
4 sets of 20 reps
Overhead Triceps Extensions
4 sets of 20 reps-
Jump Rope
20 minutes
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Jump Rope
10 minute warm-up 
Squats
3 sets of 15 reps
Lunges
3 sets of 15 reps
Reverse Lunges
3 sets of 15 reps
Wood Chops
1 set to failure
Dumbbell Calf Raises
4 sets of 20 reps-
Jump Rope
20 minutes
Spinning
20 minutes
Sprints
20 minutes
Stretching
10 minutes
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Jump Rope
10 minute warm-up 
Dumbbell Side Raises
3 sets of 15 reps
Dumbbell Front Raises
3 sets of 15 reps
Back Flyes
3 sets of 15 reps
Push-Ups
1 set to failure-
Jump Rope
20 minutes
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Jump Rope
10 minute warm-up -
Squats
3 sets of 15 reps -
Lunges
3 sets of 15 reps -
Reverse Lunges
3 sets of 15 reps -
Wood Chops
1 set to failure -
Dumbbell Calf Raises
4 sets of 20 reps -
Jump Rope
20 minutes
Circuit: 1-3 rounds
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45-Degree Lunges
15 reps per leg 
Jumping Jacks
50 reps-
Push-Ups
12 reps 
Lying Hip Extensions
20 reps
Burpees
10 reps
Squat Jumps
12 reps
Planks
30 second hold
High Knees
30 seconds, rest 90 seconds
What Nutrition Plan Has Worked Best For You?
I follow a high protein and vegetable diet. I have a saying that I follow as well as a reminder of portion control, "If God grows it ... I eat it." I follow the flat hand protein with fist carbohydrate plan - plus all vegetables that I want. This, of course, with no additives ... I find that keeping it simple is best.
Whey Protein
2 scoops
Banana
1 banana
Or
Bagel
1/2 bagel with almond butter
Green Tea
12 ounces with agave
Turkey Meat
4 slices
Swiss Cheese
2 slices
Grapes
8 ounces
Water
12 ounces
Sandwich
1 sandwich with 4 ounces albacore tuna and 2 slices whole grain bread
Spinach Salad
8 ounces with kalamata olives and baby tomatoes
Orange
1 orange
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Whey Protein
2 scoops
Almonds
8 ounces
Grapefruit
1 grapefruit
Powerade
30 ounces
Chicken Breast
8 ounces
Sweet Potato
1 potato
Green Beans
8 ounces
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Spinach Salad
8 ounces with tomatoes
Sugar-Free Pudding
1 serving
Casein Protein
2 scoops
Glutamine
1 scoop
Optimum Superior Amino 2222
2 caps
Optimum Opti-Women
1 serving
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Casein Protein
2 scoops
Why Do You Love Fitness/Bodybuilding?
I enjoy the challenge! Also, the feeling before with setting goals and after with results! I also love how there are no limits and you are able to share knowledge with the young and the old! This to me is exciting! Fitness sees no age! When I'm 90 I will still be living the same lifestyle!
What Motivates You To Follow A Healthy Lifestyle?
My sons! I have a 19-year-old and a 16-year-old (yes I was young). Seeing my parents both pass away from cancer and heart disease made me want to eat healthy and train hard to always stay strong. My boys have followed in my footsteps, with my youngest son being an all-star athlete in football, basketball and track. I know that my boys want to see me have a strong healthy life and be running around with them and my grand babies when I'm 100! This is a huge part of my motivation as well as my fiancé. I have to say I am one lucky gal.
What Made You Want To Achieve Your Goals?
Knowing that I am one more girl added to the books of fitness and to spread the word to others! Working out is good! And weights specifically are even better.
What Are Your Future Fitness/Bodybuilding Plans?
I would like to help design a workout video that is targeted to people with injuries as well as a book with women and weights. A magazine cover for Oxygen and a few competitions such as the Arnold Classic would work for me too. I want to take my passion and knowledge and spread the word however I can.
What One Tip Would You Give Other Fitness Competitors?
Follow your passion and to never give up. Accept who you are and enjoy the sport as well as the people in and around it. At the end of the day no matter what they say, you are number one.
Who Are You Favorite Fitness Competitors/Bodybuilders?
I have a few, but these people are ones that have inspired me: Monica Brant, Natalie Jill, Felicia Romero, Tosca Reno, and an oldie but goodie, Arnold Schwarzenegger.
What Features Do You Use On Bodybuilding.com?
BodySpace, the Store, and recipes.