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Jade began her M.E.S.H.E.D. journey and transform with me September 2014. She came to me with a burning desire to transform her body and get in the best shape of her life. She had just turned 36, and was looking for something positive and empowering to get involved in. She felt that life had become somewhat mundane, and she had still yet to reach her fullest potential. She didn’t just want to settle into her mid-thirties—she wanted to own them! She was intrigued by the M.E.S.H.E.D. Methodology that offered not only exercise, but a complete lifestyle that encompassed the total spectrum of health, mind, body, and spirit—covering everything from exercise and nutrition to yoga and meditation. However, what intrigued Jade the most was our DIVAs ‘Bikini Fit 365’ Program.
The Seed to Compete was Planted, and Just Kept Growing!
She attended her first fitness competition as a spectator back in June 2013, and from there, aspired one day to step on stage herself. It was more than a year later, but the desire had only grown more intense. By the time she came to me in September, she had made up her mind that by the following Spring, she was going to make her Bikini DIVA debut.
From September to December, Jade and I worked on setting a solid foundation of practicing excellent form, muscle-activation, and good nutrition. She participated in yoga and began meditating daily—visualizing the brand new, stage-ready, bikini body she wanted. By the New Year (2015), she felt confident that she was finally mentally ready to dedicate the next 16 weeks to bikini prep. So we hammered out a plan and got straight to business!
From September to December, Jade and I worked on setting a solid foundation of practicing excellent form, muscle-activation, and good nutrition. She participated in yoga and began meditating daily—visualizing the brand new, stage-ready, bikini body she wanted. By the New Year (2015), she felt confident that she was finally mentally ready to dedicate the next 16 weeks to bikini prep. So we hammered out a plan and got straight to business!
M.E.S.H.E.D. DIVA Debut: Competition Day!
April 18, 2015 marked Jade’s M.E.S.H.E.D. DIVA debut. She and I set a definite goal—we wanted to see her finish in the Top 5. We wanted to see her leave with a trophy. We wanted to see her leave a ‘Top 5 Champion.’ We both meditated on it, and visualized her walking away a winner. I was so proud of how far she had come, her dedication to the program, and mostly to herself. There is no way to completely describe the sense of accomplishment, pride, and empowerment one gains through this valuable experience—other than just going through it first-hand.
Jade stepped on stage with confidence. By this time she had gone from 155 and a size 8 (far left) down to 125 (far right) and a size 3 by the time she stepped on stage. That is a 30 pound fat loss. She had put on several pounds of solid muscle and lost several inches from her entire body. Her butt was lifted; her arms lean, and trim, her waist tight and toned, and her aurora more powerful and beautiful than ever. She looked and felt better than she ever had. Prior, Jade said she hadn’t seen 120-anything since middle school, and doubt she could ever get there. Her average weight always hovered around 140-145, and at her heaviest, 160 pounds. Not only did I prove her wrong—she proved to herself that she could do it the healthy way—the M.E.S.H.E.D. way.
Jade walked away that day as a ‘Top 5 Champion’. With a trophy and huge grin in tow—she said, ’ Hey coach—I’m ready for the next one!’
Jade's Upcoming Competition Schedule: Follow Her Journey
September 5, 2015: NPC Med City Muscle Classic
- Master's Open (35+) - Placed Top 5 (yet again)!
- Open Bikini A (up to and including 5'4"). Typically Jade would be in Bikini C
October 10, 2015: NPC North Star
- Master's Open (35+)
- Open Bikini C (up to and including 5'4)
