I was born in Brazil in 1959, mother of two, proud grandmother, and in September of 2007,  I decided to change my body. As a registered nurse, a certified personal trainer, and sports nutrition adviser, I felt that it was time to put everything that I knew into practice and start getting results. In order to have a concrete goal and a fixed time line, I registered for the December 2007 bodybuilding championship of the Natural Physique Association (NPA).
With a combination of weight-training and strategic nutrition, in three months I lost 16 pounds and completely restructured my body. No magic diet, no magic pills: only determination, discipline, and a well-designed exercise and nutrition plan . In my first competition in 2007 I took second place in the open division , all ages, in April 2008, I took first place, and  in 2011 I took  second place.
Ever since my dramatic personal experience, I have been passionate about helping others also achieve their  health and fitness goals.

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Competitions:

 

2016- 2nd Place, Open Division, ages 18 and older, OCB, Frederick,MD

( at the age of 57 years old)

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2016- 3rd Place, 40 years old + Division, OCB, Frederick,MD

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2011- 2nd Place ,Figure Tall, 18 years old and older, USBF  United States Bodybuilding Federation, York, PA (at the age of 52 years old)

2008 - 1st Place ,Open Division, 18 years old and older, OCB, Organization of Competitors  Bodybuilding, Baltimore, MD

(at the age of 48 years old)

2008 - 2nd Place Figure Novice Tall Division, OCB, Baltimore MD

2008 - 3rd place 35 years old + Division,OCB, Baltimore,MD
 

2007 - 2nd Place NPA , 35 years old + Division, Natural Physique Association, Hopewell VA (at the age of 47 years old)

 

Professional Certifications:
Personal Trainer Certified , ACE, American Council on Exercise

Advanced Sports Nutrition Specialist
Registered Nurse
CPR certified

 

Courses with Certifications

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Strength Training for Fat Loss

Advanced Sports Nutrition, fat loss or/and  muscle gain

Fusion Workouts, Pilates, Yoga, Fitness moves

Functional Training

Weight Management

Longevity Wellness Specialist

Senior Fitness

TRX  Suspention Training

Lower Body Ball Specialist

​How does Exercise contribute to Weight Loss

​Fueling for Exercise and Recovery

Mindful Eating: The Future of Eating for Weight Loss

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Dance Experiences

Brazil, Castro Alves Theater:

Classic Ballet, 10 years: Swan Lake, The Nutcracker.

Modern Jazz, 5 years: Flamenco Dance, Cabbaret, Jesus Christ Superstar.

 

Magazine

Appeared at Oxygen Fitness Magazine "After Fifty and Fabulous", chosen by Oxygen Fitness Magazine ,June 2013 issue.