I started really training when I was 19Debbie Kruck first introduced me to the world of fitness contests and I was instantly hooked.I had only been training in the gym with weights for two months when I entered my first competition and I placed 2nd. It was then I decided to get really serious about training and vowed to come back the following year and win, which I did!That win qualified me for the Team Universe and Nationals. I exploded on the scene with a 2nd place finish in the Team Universe and 12 weeks later won the Nationals and was presented , at the Nationals, with a special award for my "Hot For Teacher" routine, it was the first time an award had been given for a routineEverything happened really fast for me, I turned pro within a year and I continued onto the Arnold Classic. The Arnold is an invitation only contest and I was proud to have placed 6th in my first pro show ever.I then started preparing for the World Championship and won the show. After the World Championships I decided to take a shot at the biggest show in the biz, The Fitness Olympia. I placed 6th overall and won my routine round.My exposure in the fitness contests lead to many magazine cover shoots. I currently have over a 100 international magazine periodical features and covers combined.I'm now in LA to further more dreams and you're invited to watch it all unfold. I've also started my own clothing line, which you will be seeing everywhere, shortly. The line is a play on my last name. It's dedicated to my grandparents and family for always believing in me!