Thanks to Chris for a great question! My love of bodybuilding came when I got an opportunity to see some of my sports heroes up close. I had always been really REALLY skinny in high school (maybe too skinny!). But, I was fortunate enough to win tickets to a Cardinals game in the Homer's Landing section of Busch Stadium, right above the bullpen area. I was in awe of their athleticism and their physique as they took batting practice and warm up drills. It was in that moment that I decided that I wanted to better myself. I didn't just want to be skinny, I wanted to be in top shape!!! I was sick and tired of just being another skinny pretty girl. Those are a dime a dozen. I wanted to be more than that.

I was in my freshman year of college, 18 years old. I bought some weights and a home gym and somehow fitted it in my small room at my parents house. I worked out every morning before I went to school. Slowly, I began seeing results. Some people in my class even commented on how buff I was getting! That , more than anything, pumped me up and gave me more enthusiasm to keep going at it.

I fell more in love with love bodybuilding the more and more I researched it, and it grew to be a passion of mine. Bodybuilding gives me confidence, and a sense of accomplishment. I love the way it makes me feel, and the challenges it brings. I look forward to what the future holds for me, and I embrace each day, feeling fortunate to be where I am and who I am today.

Keep those questions coming! Until then, be sure and cheer on my Cardinals. They're playing a set with the Brewers, and they can make up some ground on the wild card spot if they can sweep them!!! Go Cards! Later gator!

Nyssa