I am a student of Oriental Medicine (acupuncture).  Health and wellness is very important to me.  I’ve been wanting to compete for a very long time and only recently competed in my first show.  I am addicted and want to continue!  I am married to a wonderful and supportive man.

Competing in the NPC Ft. Lauderdale Cup; also just getting to the place where I feel comfortable to compete.  I look and feel so much stronger – physically and mentally!

While my weight didn’t change, I lost inches off my waist, and well as tightened up.  I would get frustrated not seeing the scale change or measurements change,  so I started posting my Day One photo and the most updated photo side by side on my fridge.  Even though the scale didn’t show changes, and I couldn’t visualize it in the mirror, the camera didn’t lie.  And that kept me motivated.

Pushing my own limits.  Adding an extra 5 lbs, or trying the next dumbbell up just to see how many reps I can get.  Even if I could only do half a set with the higher weight, I kept trying each time, and in time that would be my new start weight.

To continue to compete in shows, and place!

My own health, but I would like to be an example to friends and family, that anyone can get healthy and fit … even those with a sweet tooth 🙂

Her encouragement and quick respond to questions.

Early on, I was craving P.F. Chang’s tofu lettuce wraps, so I figured I could make my own cleaner version. I used half serving of oil and soy and A TON of veggies and tofu. It was more like a veggie lettuce wrap, and
a nice break from fish.

Miami, FL

Julie is so encouraging and always responds very quickly!