Category: Fit 45 (Women 45+)

I Found My Fitness Calling and Earned an OCB Pro Card in the Wellness Division

I Found My Fitness Calling and Earned an OCB Pro Card in the Wellness Division No Nonsense Magazine Volume 26 #1 By: Ellen Adams At a Glance: Emily Adams Age: 53 Occupation: Group Fitness Instructor/Personal trainer Family: Husband, Matt, and Daughter, Abigail Current Residence: Wilkesboro, NC Years training: 7 years focused on bodybuilding Height: 5’4″ Weight:

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Overcoming Adversity: My Journey to Becoming a Bodybuilding Champion

Overcoming Adversity: My Journey to Becoming a Bodybuilding Champion No Nonsense Magazine Volume 25 #4 By: Leslie McCloy At a Glance:Leslie McCloy Age: 54 Occupation: Administrative Assistant to a trucking company for 1 year; in the past, worked and managed an ice cream store for 27 years. Family: Son, twin daughters, and 2 grandsons Current Residence:

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Faith + Fitness = Overcomer

Faith + Fitness = Overcomer No Nonsense Magazine Volume 25 #3 By: Angela Cucola At a Glance: Angela Cucola Age: 56 Occupation or Education: Nationally Certified Personal Trainer (ACSM, AFFA, NETA) and Owner of Personal Best Fitness Studio. Family: Husband, 3 daughters, 13 grandchildren (14th on the way!) Current Residence: Fisherville, KY Years training: 33 Height:

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Over 60, Overall Winner Ms. Alabama Gulf Coast Figure

Over 60, Overall Winner Ms. Alabama Gulf Coast Figure No Nonsense Magazine Volume 25 #3 By: Brinda deGraaf At a Glance: Brinda deGraaf Age: 60 Occupation: Brinda’s Beauty & Wellness (Owner and operator), Fitness and Health Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness classes (ASFA), Board Certified – Licensed Cosmetologist and Esthetician, Manager of a local fitness

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Earning My Bikini Natural Pro Card After 25 Years of Competition

Earning My Bikini Natural Pro Card After 25 Years of Competition No Nonsense Magazine Volume 25 #2 By: Anett McPhee At a Glance: Anett McPhee Age: 49 Occupation: AFAA Certificate Group Exercise Master Instructor & Personal Trainer, Elite Coach and HIIT Coach at Crunch Fitness, Head Prep Coach at Team Iron Angels Family: Husband of 27

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You Are Never Too Old To Try Something New

You Are Never Too Old To Try Something New No Nonsense Magazine Vol 24, #4 By: Nancy Lux At a Glance: Nancy Lux Age: 55 Occupation: Certified Public Accountant Family: Husband, Don, married 18 years. Plus, we are fur parents to SIX cats: Bobby, Rocco, Mojo, Sweetie, Teddy, and Pippy Current Residence: Waynesville, NC Years training(total):

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Thoughts on Joining the “Sexty” Club

Thoughts on Joining the “Sexty” Club No Nonsense Magazine Vol 24, #4 By: Beth Simpson Well, I just enjoyed my 60th birthday and my husband, Brian, says I’ve officially joined the “Sexty” club. Starting sixteen weeks out from the big day, I committed to getting in competition shape – not necessarily to enter another contest, but

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First Hit The Stage At 45, And I’m Just Getting Started

First Hit The Stage At 45, And I’m Just Getting Started No Nonsense Magazine 2014 Collection By: Rachel Payne At a Glance: Rachel Payne Age: 46 Occupation: Lawyer Family: Ava 15 and Edwin 12 Residence: Ft. Thomas, KY Years training: 4 years Height: 5’1 3/4″ Weight: 115 (off-season), 109 (contest) Favorite Fitness Meal: Breakfast! Cream of

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Earning My “Open” Natural Pro Card at Age 51

Earning My “Open” Natural Pro Card at Age 51 No Nonsense Magazine Volume 24, #3 By: Robin Marion, OCB Open and Masters Natural Pro At a Glance: Robin Marion Age: 51 Occupation: Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach, Retired Military, Owner Velvet & Steel Fitness Current Residence: Waldorf, MD Years training: 30+ Height: 5’7.5″ Weight: 145-150

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