Keisha's Bikini PRO Debut
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Hello friends & family! I have decided to set up a fund raising page for the simple fact that I need help and here's why...
As many of you know, I have recently become involved and fallen in love with the sport of body building. Since college, I have felt that I was missing something in my life. I have always been an athlete with that deep-seated need for that internal drive that comes with competition. I participated in All-Star Cheerleading during college, but once that season came to an end, I needed something more. I met an amazing group of people at a new job fresh out of college that introduced me to the sport of body building. I took a step back and realized that I could apply my life's passion for health and exercise to a sport! How could it get any better?! I dove in and immediately fell in love.
In May of 2016, I was blessed to have placed 4th in my very first bikini competition! From there, it was only time, drive and determination that would determine my future success. I have now competed in 4 bikini competitions, the last of which I am most proud of. On October 5th, 2017, I took 1st place in Bikini Novice and 1st place in the Open Bikini Class, in which I earned my PRO CARD in the Natural Body Building world. It is still so surreal to have taken the stage that night. Words cannot describe my emotions after realizing that the countless hours of gym time, food prep, posing practice, frustrations, mental struggles, physical setbacks and every other sacrifice made up until that point had finally paid off.
Since then, I have never been more mentally fired up to experience that night again. But this time, I compete with the PROS. On September 15th, 2018, I will cross the stage and make my PRO DEBUT as a Bikini Pro in the realm of Natural Body Building. I have set the bar high for myself. My goal is to beat myself from last time. That is how this sport works. I can only control what I bring to the stage. Not only am I competing for bragging rights, but I am competing for the top prize of $1,000 and a chance to compete at the Natural Olympia in Las Vegas!
I am asking for help. This journey is long and unfortunately costs more than just time in the gym. I cannot begin to express how grateful I am for all of the support and encouragement shown to me as I inch closer and closer to competition day. If you feel so moved to contribute, your donations will all go toward registration fees, competition attire costs, competition tan, coaching costs, and any other mandatory expenses incurred specifically along this journey to my pro debut.
I am humbled by everyone's kind words and willingness to support me in this dream come true. Two years ago, I never would have thought I could make it this far. I give all the glory to God for blessing me with this talent and passion of mine, and for giving me this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support!!!
Show details:
2018 Michigan State Natural Body Building Championships Pro/Am
Saturday, September 15, 2018
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
East Grand Rapids High School
2211 Lake Dr SE,
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
*Prejudging for amateur show starts at 10 am. PRO show time will be later in the day. TBA
**See the Facebook Event page for more details/tickets to the show!
https://www.facebook.com/events/171344536931359/
As many of you know, I have recently become involved and fallen in love with the sport of body building. Since college, I have felt that I was missing something in my life. I have always been an athlete with that deep-seated need for that internal drive that comes with competition. I participated in All-Star Cheerleading during college, but once that season came to an end, I needed something more. I met an amazing group of people at a new job fresh out of college that introduced me to the sport of body building. I took a step back and realized that I could apply my life's passion for health and exercise to a sport! How could it get any better?! I dove in and immediately fell in love.
In May of 2016, I was blessed to have placed 4th in my very first bikini competition! From there, it was only time, drive and determination that would determine my future success. I have now competed in 4 bikini competitions, the last of which I am most proud of. On October 5th, 2017, I took 1st place in Bikini Novice and 1st place in the Open Bikini Class, in which I earned my PRO CARD in the Natural Body Building world. It is still so surreal to have taken the stage that night. Words cannot describe my emotions after realizing that the countless hours of gym time, food prep, posing practice, frustrations, mental struggles, physical setbacks and every other sacrifice made up until that point had finally paid off.
Since then, I have never been more mentally fired up to experience that night again. But this time, I compete with the PROS. On September 15th, 2018, I will cross the stage and make my PRO DEBUT as a Bikini Pro in the realm of Natural Body Building. I have set the bar high for myself. My goal is to beat myself from last time. That is how this sport works. I can only control what I bring to the stage. Not only am I competing for bragging rights, but I am competing for the top prize of $1,000 and a chance to compete at the Natural Olympia in Las Vegas!
I am asking for help. This journey is long and unfortunately costs more than just time in the gym. I cannot begin to express how grateful I am for all of the support and encouragement shown to me as I inch closer and closer to competition day. If you feel so moved to contribute, your donations will all go toward registration fees, competition attire costs, competition tan, coaching costs, and any other mandatory expenses incurred specifically along this journey to my pro debut.
I am humbled by everyone's kind words and willingness to support me in this dream come true. Two years ago, I never would have thought I could make it this far. I give all the glory to God for blessing me with this talent and passion of mine, and for giving me this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support!!!
Show details:
2018 Michigan State Natural Body Building Championships Pro/Am
Saturday, September 15, 2018
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
East Grand Rapids High School
2211 Lake Dr SE,
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
*Prejudging for amateur show starts at 10 am. PRO show time will be later in the day. TBA
**See the Facebook Event page for more details/tickets to the show!
https://www.facebook.com/events/171344536931359/
Organizer
Keisha Johnson
Organizer
Grand Rapids, MI