Hi and welcome!

 

First and foremost, I'm a Mama of 5 girls and "Mimi" to 2 beautiful granddaughters!   My fitness journey originally started at the age of 19.  I began teaching group exercise classes at a small gym in San Diego.  At age 22,  I had my first daughter and by the time I turned 40, I had my fifth daughter.  Life was crazy busy!

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Although I went back to working out and teaching group fitness after my 3rd daughter was born, I had to stop due to pregnancy issues.  Thankfully everything went well for the remainder of the pregnancy and I had my 4th beautiful daughter!  Yes, my hubby is surrounded by women.

 

Five years later, just a few months away from my 40th birthday, I had my 5th beautiful baby, yes you guessed it, another GIRL!   Needless to say, I had let taking care of me go by the wayside. I was overweight, tired and not happy with how I looked or felt. 

 

That’s when I made a decision to change.  I began taking care of me again.  I got myself back into shape, found my passion for fitness again and transformed both my body and my life. 

My journey back to getting myself in shape led me to realizing that there are NO limits to what can be done, no matter what age you are. 

 

At age 49 I competed in my first Figure Competition and became a National Masters Figure Champion and and two years later, at age 51, earned my Pro Card in the INBA and placed second in the 2015 Natural Olympia. 

 

I was featured on BodyBuilding.Com Over 40 Amateur of the week.  Read my story HERE  and  in Oxygen Magazine HERE 

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You can also read all about my journey and find tips for success in my book, “Build Your Best Body, Build Your Best Life”

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My passion is to help others learn how to make lasting changes and pursue their best in life and health! 

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Coach D, 

 

CPT, FItness Nutrition Specialist, Behavoir Change Specialist