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Shipman with HAA Member friends and supporters.

Reggie Shipman is a Regional Sales Manager for On-Site. On July 19, Reggie competed in the 2014 Fitness Space City Championships. Here are her words about the experience and preparation.

 

Why did you want to something like this?  

I've always worked out own my own in the past, but I've always loved 'the stage' so the idea of participating in a fitness competition piqued my interest. My company is very supportive in promoting healthy lifestyles and personal development and I happened to mention "the idea" of POSSIBLY competing in a competition. The President of our company, Monte Jones, put me up to the challenge and pretty much forced me to commit by continuously inquiring about the process. I'm a strong believer in the phrase "Don't just TALK about it, BE about it." And (DWYSYWD - Do What You Said You Would Do) So I couldn't let him down.

What was your training like?  

I signed on with my coach, nutritionist and trainer, Christine Anderson, and finally started to let everyone know about this personal goal I had set for myself. I had no idea this commitment would take so much will power, commitment and hard work. With our industry's love for "Happy Hour" and such a demanding travel schedule, I didn't know if I would be able to pull it off.

 

How were you able to push yourself through all of the training and the event?  

It was a tremendous battle that I could NOT have won without the Motivation, Inspiration, Support, and Sacrifice (M.I.S.S) of my fellow HAA members and my team at On-Site. They helped to push me and encourage me throughout the ENTIRE process, and for that I am truly grateful!

Reggie took second place in the Model America category; she also took third place in the Ms. Bikini America category.

 
Reggie with her trophies