Feeling Pleased with the Process
Ms. Bikini Universe Pro Carrie Callies Smith is a week away from Fitness Universe™ in Miami. The Texas fitness veteran says, "I really haven't posted much about prep, but I [...]
Growth, Strength, & Confidence
Ms. Bikini Australia Carla Rostirolla says, "I've had some time to reflect on my last show and boy am I so proud of where I am today! This season I [...]
Feeling Unstoppable
Romanian fitness diva Lavinia Panda is 2 weeks out from her appearance at Fitness Universe™ in Miami. "Its all about hard work, discipline and motivation," she says. "You become unstoppable [...]
Be Me Freely
Ms. Bikini New Mexico Jakara Jackson says, "We all have different versions of ourselves. Some versions people get to see and some don’t. The version you show the world and [...]
Dedication in Fitness
Passion about fitness and competing, Floridian Liva Rivera returns in 3 weeks! The 5'7", 148 lbs., 47 year old has competed in a plethora of shows in her career including [...]
Feeling Proud!
Estefanie Ramirez says fitness helped her overcome insecurities about her height. The 5'9", 155 lbs., 20 year old explains, "i was always told 'your height makes you stand out, appreciate [...]
Progress Over Perfection
Arizona fitness junkie and mother, Jenn Crawford says, "I’ve learned progress over perfection. I’m more focused on how working out and eating clean helps my mental health. Strength from the inside out, [...]
Forms of Sacrifice
Aussie fitness diva Stephanie Sanzo says, "We all have to sacrifice something. Some people choose to sacrifice things that provide instant gratification in the pursuit of achieving their goals. While others choose [...]
Overcoming and Achieving
As a type 1 diabetic, health & fitness takes on a medical purpose for Andrea Kirby. The 5'6", 140 lbs., 41 year old, Oregonian says, "I work out 6-7 days [...]
Back to Defend Her Title
Ms. Bikini Universe Masters Champion Carrie Callies Smith is coming back to Miami to defend her title. But outside of the gym, the 5'4". 110 lbs., 46 years young, veteran [...]
Strength & Beauty
Abigail Woodcock says, "Demonstrating strength and beauty has always been a goal that I wish to portray. As life and priorities change, so does the visual idea of what that [...]
Never Forgetting Her Roots
Raised on an 80 acre Minnesota farm, Ms. Bikini Universe Pro Khalea Rae Zobel never forgets her roots. "I love Capoeira, trail running, mountain biking, paddle boarding, Zouk dancing and [...]
Gaining Traction
Veteran Fitness Universe Pro Lorrie Lean says, "Every action you will gain traction. Keep putting in the work. Once you have your great habits set, your action action traction things will get [...]
Consistent, Dedicated, & Unwavering
"Achieving maximum results requires maximum effort," says Jennifer Corliss Trinkner. "Staying consistent, dedicated and unwavering is key. Harness the power of your mind, stay tenaciously focused, and the results will follow."
Swimsuit Season
Texas fitness model Abby Liu says, "Swimsuit season is upon us, so its also time to put in more work in the gym, the kitchen and in life."
Push Through
Figure Universe Pro Gladys Lueng says, "Some days you just don't feel at your optimal. Energy's low, angsty, sore all over, but its OK to not feel OK all the [...]
Head Held High
Ms. Bikini Latina Javihana Azul says, "I'm proud to be a strong, independent, intelligent, brave woman and always with her head held high."
One Step at a Time
While growing up, Jenn Myzia says she tried everything from ballet and jazz to horseback riding and badminton. "But, I chose to focus on figure skating and then in high school I [...]
Staying Motivated
Vegan coach Anais Zanotti says, "Lately I have been talking to a lot a women on my inbox that struggle with consistency and wonder what I use to help myself to stay [...]
Feeling Charged
Ms. Bikini IFE Giangzhou Chu Hua Zhou 周 初花 is a computer programmer who says she enjoys fitness training before work because it charges her day. She won her first [...]
Believe in Your Abilities
Ms. Bikini Latina Javihana Azul says, "Trust yourself, believe in your abilities, you can, you always can." The Mexico City spokesperson, model and trainer has been training for 15 years starting with [...]