Stefanie, mom of 2 young daughters, wanted to show her girls what being a strong woman was all about. She wanted to show them that they can achieve any goal or dream that they put their heart & hard work to. On September 17th, after 6 months of training in the gym and eating healthy foods, Stef competed in her first Bikini Competition as part of the ANBF Masters Nationals. She placed 1st in Novice, 2nd in Debut, and 4th overall, all while her girls cheered her on from the audience! She proved that women can be strong, fit & beautiful!

This was so much more than a fitness competition. This whole journey was about accomplishing something after going through a lot. It was to show my daughters how to be a strong woman. That no matter who or what tries to knock you down you never fall. You get right back up and do the best you can with a new day. They give me strength I never thought I could have.

After that, she was hooked. Stefanie will be competing again mid-October and we know she is going to rock that stage! Good Luck, but with heart like that, you don't need luck!

A typical morning in the life of Personal Trainer and NJ Fitness Competitor Christa Elias: Wake up, throw on clothes & get to the gym to do 40 minutes of fasted cardio. Eat breakfast at the gym before beginning training sessions for the day and then lift weights after the clients. Eating every 2-3 hours, strategically hitting every macronutrient amount and drinking a gallon of water a day.

Preparing for a competition is seriously tough work and only the strong willed, determined & disciplined can do it. Oh, but look at how it pays off! This session was the day after Christa placed 1st at the NPC NJ State Championships for Fitness! This bombshell works hard and gives hard work outs, because she knows what bodies are capable of. Congratulations Christa - you totally deserved that win! Proud of you girl!

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