“I started out doing dance and gymnastics, and eventually, I took soccer on full-time playing for the Olympic development program. I began getting into weightlifting after I had my first son and decided to get on stage and compete. I competed in the OCB (Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders), NPC (National Physique Committee), and WBFF (World Beauty Fitness and Fashion). Within a year, I landed my pro-card for the WBFF as a professional fitness model.

“Moving on with my fitness career, I tried out for the body space spokesmodel event with bodybuilding.com, landing me in Los Angeles at The Fit Expo that begun my long time relationship with bodybuilding.com. A few years later, on a whim, I decided to run the Grand Canyon, rim to rim to rim. This was the precursor to many other ultra-physically mentally challenging events I would conquer.”

“Stop over complicating things. It’s quite simple. Eat clean things from the earth, and try to avoid items that are super processed. Having a good balance is everything. Don’t go on crazy bouts of ridiculous changes that you can’t adhere to; simply make small changes that you can keep over time.”

“My entire family loves these bars. It's nice having a bar that's nutritious and made with ingredients I can trust. One of the great things about C1 bars is that you can take them anywhere with you – whether you’re on the slopes in the mountains or paddleboarding on the ocean. Most importantly, I never have to worry about missing a meal or fueling myself with my busy schedule. I always have these bars on deck.”

“The ingredients are simple, clean, and bursting with flavor. Plus, I’ve been to the facility and have seen first hand how these bars are made.”

“My community I have around me who is also grinding day in and day out. It’s motivation to me to get it done. I also know that this time is my therapy. I have to give back to myself if I’m expected to give myself to others, including my family.”

“This has been difficult for all of us, directly or indirectly. It has caused us to think outside and beyond the barbell and look at fitness in a completely different way. Fitness doesn't necessarily have to be inside or with machines. Fitness can be about using our own bodies as a machine to get the result we want.”

“Expanding my restaurant, American Brew, and opening up another location in 2021. I also want to open up another location for my screen printing business, American Screen Printing, and to really focus on my non-profit organization, the Unbroken Foundation. I’ve started training for The Tactical Games and getting my strength back after years of doing long distance ultra events..”

“My favorite flavor is Lemon Poppy Seed, and I’ve chopped up the Apple Cinnamon and put a dollop of Cool Whip on top. Sooo good!!”

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