"I was a competitive athlete all throughout college, but did not start bodybuilding and competing until 2008. I had always looked up to the bodybuilding men and women, but didn't seriously think I could do it until my friend and workout partner encouraged me..."

"When I was younger I was a bit on the chubby side. In middle school I was made fun of because of my chunky bottom so during the summer between 8th grade and freshman year I started hitting the weights with my mum, who did bodybuilding in the late 80’s..."

"Fitness has always been a staple in my life whether it be playing sports or working out in the gym. But, I would have to say that my hardcore training in the gym started about 4 years ago..."

"I originally started in June 2006 but in early 2007 I found out I was pregnant. Therefore, I had to restart my fitness goals anew in August 2009. I started with playing softball..."

"I prefer to do plyometrics because they are much more "fun" for me instead of simply doing the treadmill or elliptical, which tends to get boring quite quickly for me..."

"I’ve been training for as long as I can remember… Whilst in school I used to compete in athletics, most memorably sprinting. From here I went on to be an avid cardio queen! I used to spend hours doing cardio in the gym..."