I am a mother of two boys, 2 and 5 years old, who keep me very busy. I have been in the fitness industry for over 17 years as a group exercise instructor and personal trainer, but have just recently started competing in figure shows and trying to persue a new avenue into fitness.

I also write for the North County Times as their fitness writer for the San Diego and Riverside County divisions. You can find it in the sports section every other Sunday.

I love training hard and keeping motivated. I motivate many of my students and friends to stay fit by showing them that it is possible to have two children and stay focused. "The Oreos are for the children. Just because they are in your house doesn't mean you should eat them." Because of my short stature, everything shows on me: muscle, fat or otherwise. I need to be very careful how I train and what I eat.

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