The sport of Body Building was a natural progression for me from personal training and aerobic instructing.  I learnt so much about myself mentally as well as physically in this sport.  I believe a lot of body building – physique and structure aside is in the “top two inches.”  What you are mentally capable of in discipline.  It is a life style sport – it relies on all you eat, drink and how you train on a daily basis. 

My journey made me realise how other people are inspired by your achievements and you become a role model for some people.  This was humbling and has given me the opportunity to help other athletes in this sport.  I now do personal training, nutrition, posing and stage prep for clients in body building.  It is a way to share the passion without necessarily getting on stage. 

An absolute highlight of my body building career was being the NZ flag bearer at the Woman’s Worlds comp in Spain.  Once I achieved success in the sport, my goal in each comp was to come on stage better than last time and to achieve international selection.  I was fortunate to represent NZ in four International contests.