Here's My Hand

One thing that amazes me about this sport is how nice everyone has always been to me along the way. You would think it being a competition that people would not want to share secrets or lend a helping hand.

Not True!

I am by nature extremely competitive. This is not the sport to be that way. It is only a competition with yourself.

I had to learn this and it is humbling once you do.

I find myself now always trying to remember all the help I have received along the way, and that it will be my turn to pass along help to someone else one day. That is what real winners do.

Because...I have had 2 amazing nutritionists (Amy and Nathan) help me get my food in order. Before them, I never had a clue about how many calories I should be eating, how to work carbs into my diet, how much fat is enough, etc etc. I didn't have a clue what supplements to take.

Because...without Amy I would never know what types of workouts to do. I was working out all my muscle groups when really I needed to focus in on particular areas.

Because...without Monica Brant I would have never found Nathan. Or Sonya who is making my suit.

Because....without Sonya, I wouldn't have a suit, or have a clue what design or color to go with.

Because...without Jonathan I would never know what % body fat I have. I also wouldn't have a clue how to build a plyometric workout routine.

Because...without Mary I would never have a clue how to pose on stage.

Because....without all my supporters I would not have small reminders that I am capable of doing this.

Because....without Andy I would not have someone to vent to every day, and share my small victories.

There are a bunch of people who have really helped me stay motivated and figure out how to get organized. It will be my turn one day and I will return the favor.

This morning in the gym a girl told me she has watched me transform over the last year and she is completely inspired by me. She said she would like to get my info so she can find out what I do and eat. I will happily help anyone that wants help. Ultimately we all must recognize that we can only change if we want to, and at the end of the day we have to take action on the information we receive. But, I will never turn away someone who is genuinely trying to make a change and is crying "HELP". I have been that same girl. And I have looked at other girls and wished and wondered how to do it.

It is important that while I'm proud of where I've taken myself....I need not forget where I came from.