Diana's Page

About me?

I have just recently started competing in fitness competitons and love it. I just competed at the Toronto IDFA show on July 11 and came in 3rd place in the Women's Novice Medium category.

I want to help motivate others to be able to accomplish their fitness goals.

What I like to do?

I love to workout - I enjoy seeing my body transform.

What is your favorite body part?

Shoulders

If you found a million dollars, what would you do with it?

have to find out who lost it

What frustrates you more than anything?

People who give up

What is your favorite and least favorite exercise?

I'm not a big cardio fan but love lifting weights

How many times a day do you eat?

6 times per day

How many times a week do you train?

5

Do you have a story you want to share?

In July 2008 my father suddenly passed away and made me realize just how precious and short life is and to live life to the fullest. During this traumatic time in my life, I gained weight and weighed 141 lbs.

I am slowly approaching 40 and thought it was time to change and set a goal and challenge myself and to prove that age is just a number!


I decided to start working out more an watching my diet. I attended Phat Camp in October 2008 in Toronto held by Jennifer Hendershott and her team and Tosca Reno was a guest speaker. I have to say, Jen Hendershott really has a way with people.........she made me realize that I am standing in my away of accomplishing anything, no on else. I thought if these women can do it, why can't I??

I always thought I was in good shape, until I took my "before" pictures and realized that I really had no shape. I decided to start a workout/diet program that would get me in the best shape possible.......I always wanted to enter a fitness competition but never in my wildest dreams did I think I would look like those girls.....until I started seeing the results. I was amazed with my transformation and decided to enter my first competition on April 11, 2009 - the Fitness Star Model Search, www.fitnessstar.ca. I didn't win but I am so proud that I did it.

On July 11, 2009 I competed in the IDFA Toronto show and came in 3rd place in the Women's Novice Medium category. I am hooked!

I went from 141 (July 2008) and 24.5% body fat to 111 lbs (April 11 competition) and 12.5% body fat in 12 weeks. I did this by changing my diet to 6 meals a day. I kicked up my training to 5 days a week and tried to get 30-45 minutes of cardio in a day.

I am so proud of my hard work and transformation of my body. This was a goal/challenge that I never thought I would be able to achieve but am not convinced that if I could do it, anyone can.

After my first competition, I was hooked. I plan to compete in the November 7 IDFA - nothing is holding me back!! I am lucky to have my husband and two beautiful daughters support throughout my journey!