Achieve Your Dreams



In my quest to conquer my dreams of competing in bodybuilding I completed a full overhaul of my physique. I have always been in pretty good shape, as a personal trainer for almost 6 years I felt that I must be a good example for my clients and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I also wanted to show clients you really can achieve any goal you set for yourself. This past fall I decided I needed to achieve my own dream of stepping on stage in an NPC show.

I began training with Team Heugly in November 2011 with my husband who also decided he wanted to compete (he was 35 when he began the process which just goes to show you can start at any age.) We worked our butts off for 16 weeks, putting the gym and dieting as a top priority and having to sacrifice time with friends and family.

For my personal journey I had to really care for my body. I had knee surgery in September 2011 and 5 others before that. I also had my son in July 2010. I had to find a balance with training hard, but not injuring my body again. I wanted to feel confident again and know that I looked and felt my best.

The reason I am telling you all this is it is my personal journey to achieve my ideal body. Each of us has a goal we want to achieve whether it is to lose 10 pounds or compete on stage. We all have goals, but we also have obstacles that can stand it our way but we must learn to overcome them.

I get asked all the time to share my diet and exercise plan so that they can look like I did, I wish it was just that simple but it is not. My diet is designed for my particular goals and how my body responds to diet and exercise. I can give some helpful information to get you on your way.

  1. 1. If you are unsure of what you are doing, STOP and talk to a professional (personal trainer, dietician, doctor, or even get some advice from a sports nutrition store).
  2. 2. Decide what your goal is, having a set goal or time to complete the goal will hold you accountable to your actions and will benefit you in the end.
  3. 3. Eat clean and train hard. You will not see results if you are not putting in the work.
  4. 4. Find friends and family that support your goals and include them on your journey. It is always easier to have someone who understands and what you are doing and going through.
  5. 5. Enjoy the journey! This is a life changing decision you are making, enjoy it and be proud of your hard work! You deserve it!


In the end you should be happy with what you have done. It is not easy to make changes like this but I must say from personal experience I would not change it for the world. The friends I have met, the opportunities it has given me and most of all the people I have inspired make every day so worth it. Train hard and make your dreams a reality!