What would you recommend to others who want to be fit and healthy?

Set a goal, make a plan and put it into action! Know that it is not about a fad diet, but an entire lifestyle change! A good one at that!

How does fitness positively influence your life?

I am new to the competition lifestyle. I started out with losing a mere 20lbs and then decided to go for a complete lifestyle change. I am a much better mother and wife since i took a healthy and fit lifestyle approach! It is so nice to have a clear mindset and positive relationship with food.

If you were the next Ms Health and Fitness, what would you do with $20,000?

What would I do? I honestly would use the money to go back to school for a nutritionist degree and personal trainer certification. I would also donate to youth organizations which help children pick up an active lifestyle early on like "Play 60" program.