In 2010, I was ranked top 50 in the deadlift in three different weight classes, and I won my first natural bodybuilding competition.

I was a personal trainer for about a decade. I competed in powerlifting, and I did a bodybuilding competition. I was heavily entrenched in the personal training world.

The whole reason I did a bodybuilding show was to see how far I could push my own discipline. It was the hardest thing I've ever done. When I made the switch to acting, I was able to break that down into small, measurable goals like I did with bodybuilding.

I wasn't athletic as a kid, and I was self-conscious about my body, but then in eighth grade I won a school contest, and the prize was a bunch of personal training sessions.

I always loose a little weight on the road, so I constantly have to be on top of my nutrition and hydration.

Kelsey ran very strong and actually won with the two classes combined. Jessica and Sam, who are in there first year, continue to improve. We have three girls out with injuries and two more that are waiting to get in 10 practices, so hopefully we'll have a competitive team soon.