Post-Show Reflection; Trophy-less Champion

Champions are not defined by their trophies or medals or titles but by their actions, commitments, and missions

In my eyes, I left today a champion in many ways;

Of & for myself—this is the best prep I’ve ever had; the most free, empowered, & successful in terms of mindset, overcoming challenges, & persisting

Truly a lifestyle for me more than it has ever been before

From Sep 2018 I worked to improve for this show & I did! I brought my best

2 years off the stage & in incredible prep with my most amazing coaches at @teamedge1 @joediscuillo who never gave up on me & encouraged me since last April when we started the prep & @ingridromero1 who I’ve been blessed with encouragement, guidance, friendship, & strength from

I am a champion for my family, friends, & my boyfriend

The support & love from loved ones was amazing. Their unwavering support & belief in me is incredible

They’ve seen it all & never doubted me. They don’t support me because of a record but because they know I love this

I am & will continue to be a champion for mental health—especially in the competitor space

I live, breathe, & represent my mission to help others #BUILDMORETHANJUSTABODY and this is something I do every day in my life & will continue to advocate and promote here

I am so grateful to be supported in every way by so many of you

I was blown away by the DMs I received from so many of you supporting me, cheering me on, & even reflecting on this journey I’ve been on over the last couple of years with me

This was my 7th show I’ve ever done. That’s not that much in the grand scheme of life & I will take many W’s & more L’s along the way in terms of placing. This was the 2nd time I haven’t placed aside from my first show ever. It stings but it’s making me stronger

I started tearing up when I walked into the venue & saw the stage

I felt like I never left when I stepped up there. I was peaceful. I wasn’t shaking like a leaf or worried. I breathed through it & reminded myself I’ve done this every day & today is no different

There aren’t enough words to truly capture how I feel right now but for now I’m enjoying my time in San Diego with Robbie my sister & her boyfriend 💆🏻‍♀️🥰

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