28/05/2025
THE JOURNEY: every January I set myself a goal that pushes me outside my comfort zones. This year I decided on a physical & mental challenge . To do a photoshoot! (Which ended up competing in a bodybuilding show🤦🏻♀️). Im a fairly private person & don’t like being in the public eye . Photoshoot was for me & up to now have only shared with my close circle. .Even posting this is cringe for me. But people asked & I hope that it shows at any age , if you really set your mind to something, you can achieve it.
I chose to work with as she was the only person I felt I could trust in this process. She’s a Professional Bodybuilder & a leader in her sport being the 1st Irish female bodybuilder to qualify for Mr Olympian in Las Vegas (competing October this year💪🏼). And I knew with the experience & expertise Jess brought that I would give myself the best chance possible to succeed. Using the specialised equipment .fitness for my training ensured the best results possible. & it helped so much having an amazing support network around me.
As we approached the photoshoot Jess encouraged me to consider competing. I travelled to Belfast to do the shoot & by god was it worth every penny and trek up. is awesome, directing me in poses (which I hadn’t a clue what I was doing) & he was awesome.
Even though I had booked a 3day holiday after the shoot. Jess was confident and assured me that I would be ready to compete
21days later! So we started posing training, check-ins daily and got stage worthy.
I was honoured to share the stage with such amazing athletes of all ages.
Doing all this 3wks shy of my 52nd birthday, I didn’t feel out of place.
Set your goal , set your mind, choose the right people in your corner and don’t falter !! 💪🏼
Thank you to all my Amazing friends & family who supported me on this journey. You know who you are.🥰🥰🥰