#JourneyVersusDestination: It was only after my first bikini show on Nov 5, 2011 that I realized they gave out trophies at fitness competitions. LOL! I didn't really care where I "placed"; only that everyone in my world witnessed my BOLD, COURAGEOUS steps onto a bodybuilding stage. My vision and prayer was to inspire others and offer them hope that if I can accomplish such an amazing goal, that anyone can! Through prayer, and what I now refer to as the #d6principle: dream, desire, drive, determination, dedication, and disciple—the rest seems simple. Right? . Adrenal fatigue and the pre-cervical cancer diagnosis in Summer 2003 was my bottom. I've been cancer cells free since 2008 after a lifestyle paradigm and metabolic SHIFT. I implemented a holistic fitness approach in Spring 2009. God continues to call me out, expand my "stage"; His platform to work through me in His Kingdom purpose. Knees popping and creaky, C6-7 disc herniation and other joint injuries, biceps tendon strain, stress, and anxiety-induced MVP (mitral valve prolapse), stopped me from living life. Heart murmurs feel like an extra heart beat when the ligament attached to my mitral valve doesn't close and the blood back flows at times of intense activity. Now that my VO2Max is higher (cardiovascular efficiency), I can push, pull, lift heavier and go longer. A January 2014 rear-end collision, hamstring and shoulder injuries have set me back, but now fully recovered. IT’S GO TIME! I’m in passionate pursuit of the next level of competition. Praise God for miraculous recovery! #VisionForVitality CHAMPIONS string together little victories, sacrifice, endure physical and emotional pain, disappointment, financial investment, less time with family and friends, then face defeat from one contest after another. Statues and swords were never the reason or motivation to challenge my mental endurance, and raise my personal bar of achievement. It’s the relationships and friendships with my #FitFam I've been blessed with, who keep me moving forward and inspiring others about transformation. https://www.instagram.com/p/B6zoQBTj6cS/?igshid=oqy5x1uyms4e