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When ladies enter the world of fitness, bikini and figure competitions, some are single, others married or divorced. Most are fascinated with staying in shape and remaining competitive following experience in high school and college athletics like cheerleading, dancing, gymnastic, acrobatics and other performance sports and activities. And, others use training for fitness competitions to get into shape and change their lives. But, when its time to start a family and have children, staying fit and in shape takes on a whole new dimension. Ms. Bikini competitor Kelley Workman has five children and explains, "I am 37 years young and work out 6 days a week. I train my boys as well as other children in our community." And fitness newcomer Mercedes Shaffer admits that, " Being a mother of two has changed my life in so many ways, and one of the most unexpected changes is how it has motivated me to get into the best shape of my life." Veteran fitness competitor Jodie Cohen is yearning to return to the stage following the recent birth of daughter Olivia. " My plan was to take a couple months off of work when lil' Olivia Raquel Cohen was born and then back to the grind. I registered for a baby jogger and I'm set to work with a trainer to get off the chubb! As soon as I can start training for the Universe I will be out there."
This month, we begin Fit Moms, a new feature featuring fitness mothers of any age, competitive experience and family structures. They will talk about their fitness lifestyle before and after having children and how they stayed in shape during pregnancy. You can following the rearing of their children and how it has affected their fitness lifestyle.
If you're a Fit Mom or in process of becoming one, please tell us all about yourself and send photos for everyone to see and learn.
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ABBY WOLFE
'06 Fitness Texas Champion
Kirsten
"In addition to my 4 year old daughter, Kirsten, it looks like there's another FAP competitor in the works, in my belly. We're having another girl! "
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KELLEY WORKMAN
Regional Top 5 Finalist
Logan, Gavin, Ryker, Autumn and Dakota
" I am 37 years young and work out 6 days a week. I train my boys as well as other children in our community. I stay fit and help my family do the same. "
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AMELIA POWERS
'07 Ms. Bikini America
Brandon
"I love teaching my son Brandon how to workout and it is so funny when he asks me for his 'workout gloves.' I think motherhood is so beautiful, I love to be a mother. "
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DENA WEINER
'05 Fitness America Champion
Brett, Justin and Kyle
"I had my kids first and then challenged myself to compete, run a mortgage business and win! All three boys play high school & college football and we often train together."
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SHERI VUVICK
'02 & '06 Fitness Universe Champion
William III & Steve
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JENNIFER NICOLE LEE
'04 Ms. Bikini America
Jayden & Dylan
"I had an exceptional time at the show! And my boys were thrilled to see me place first and were so happy for me! They are my two biggest fans and all appreciate the experience of Ms. Bikini Universe! "
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ANDI MARTIN
Chad
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STACEY CRAVENS
'01 Fitness America Champion
Connor |
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SHERYL ATWOOD
'07 Ms. Bikini
& Figure New York, 2nd Place
Twins Travis & Tyler
"I am a proud mother of twin boys who are seven years old and are amazing! I am vice president of the PTA, Room Mom for both of my boys classrooms, and a soccer coach for their team."
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GWENN STRATTON
Giana |
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NICOLE FERREIRA
Thomas |
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VALARIE BROWN STEVENS
'03 Fitness America
Co-Champion
Dallas |
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ALLISON ETHIER
'04 Fitness America Champion
Zachary
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TINA RIGDON
'03 Ms. Bikini Universe
& Model Universe Champion
Brandon |
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Available For New "Fit Mom" Posts Beginning June 1
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