What Bodybuilding Taught Me That EVERY Woman Who Wants To Build Muscle Should Know

Repeat after me… Bodybuilding is for EVERYONE. Especially for women who want to build muscle, tone up, lose fat, and build a curvy hourglass physique.

I spent over a decade of my life dedicated to building the body, and eventually, I became an IFBB Pro. I even competed at the Olympia! The Superbowl of Bodybuilding.

Along the way, I learned some valuable lessons about what it takes to sculpt an award-winning physique that is strong, sleek, feminine, and toned.

Here’s what I think that every woman who wants to have the body of her dreams should know. Whether she wants to compete or not.

Can You Compete in Figure Wellness Physique or Bikini Over 30 – Successfully?

The bodybuilding world is BIGGER and BETTER than ever before. Nowadays, there are SEVERAL divisions that competitors can choose from. And this opens up so many opportunities for women of all ages to find success.

Many women wonder if this is a game for the younger gals. And they wonder if they’ve missed their opportunity to compete, win and dominate the stage against women in their physical (youthful) prime.

Today, let’s discuss how you can compete SUCCESSFULLY in figure, wellness, women’s physique, or bikini as a woman over 30.

5 Ways to Build Self Esteem and Confidence

As a fitness professional, one of the main reasons why women flock to me to help them is because they're dealing with low self-esteem and low confidence. It's funny because you would think that only the most hideous people on the planet would be dealing with low self-esteem. The truth is that so many people …

The REAL Truth About HOW to Change Your Body for Good!

Man oh man, the struggle is REAL isn’t it… You know, as a fitness professional – with twenty years of experience – my MAIN passion is just stepping out on my social media to really make a positive impact on someone’s life through health and fitness. And one of the ways I love doing that …

3 Exercise Slimming Leg Circuit to Try Right Now

Today I have a kick butt workout for you! I actually shared this on my Facebook page and it went “mini-viral”, lol. Lots of views and shares, and so I know it’s a good one. Now, as you can see, I’m having a liiiittle too much fun doing this one, but that’s because it’s so …

What Does It Take to Lose Weight

What Does It Take to Lose Weight? How Average Effort KILLING Your Fat Loss!

My Question to YOU: What Does It Take to Lose Weight? What Are YOU Really Bringing to the Table…? You know, the one thing that always baffles me as a long time coach and personal trainer, is the sheer amount of folks who walk around SAYING that they want progress and change, yet they never truly …

The REAL Truth Behind Your Fat Loss Plateau

Ok, so you’ve hit a fat loss plateau – AGAIN!? It’s totally frustrating and every single one of us can relate! I’ve said it before I’ll say it again. THIS is the real reason you are STILL not seeing results. And it’s time a coach talks to you like an adult, and dishes the truth. …

Dealing with Disappointment Post-Competition – Coping with Placings for Figure, Bikini and Physique Competitors

Ever feel like crap when you don’t do well at your physique competition? You feel like you’ve put in ALL of this hard work, seemingly for nothing when you don’t get reward it. This one is an important discussion for all my figure, bikini, and physique competitors out there. We’ve all been there, dealing with …

11 Weeks Out Figure Contest Prep: Cardio, Cravings, and Contest Prep

11 Weeks Out Figure Contest Prep: IFBB Governor’s Cup Man, oh MAN. This week I finally feel like I’m truly back in my groove. This season, one thing I know for sure is that I’m playing this game on my own terms. That I want to ENJOY the journey every step of the way… And …

Cross Training, Crossfit and Contest Prep – 16 Weeks Out Progress

Cross training has been a MAJOR part of my bodybuilding/figure contest prep when I first started. And now, one of the elements that I have included has been combining Crossfit and contest prep to help me to lean out, and stay focused and motivated. And wow, what can I say… I am feeling really in …