#MotivationMonday

[FUZO]

#MotivationMonday !

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Motivation Monday belongs to an incredible lady that overcame so much.
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Erika was shy and self- conscious growing up, living with body dysmorphia and low self esteem which magnified until she was diagnosed with chronic depression at age 18 and, at age 21 was hospitalised and bound by this illness.” Knowing she had to make an effort to save herself, Erika focused on her unive...rsity studies and joined a gym.
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At age 35, she decided to take her training to the next level,approaching her now trainer Marie Marie VanDusenen. She looked at her up and down and immediately said “well we need to get rid of this, add that and you definitely need bigger glutes. Let’s get to work’; and there it was, she found her coach.” Erika went on to placing 1st in Bikini Masters at regionals.
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Qualifying for CBBF Winnipeg, Erika had to sharpen her focus. She was playing with the big kids now. She placed fourth out of 17 competitors. I will have to tell you that I was so happy and grateful as I did not see this one coming! My coach ran back stage and gave me a big hug practically in tears of happiness…this is a moment I will never forget.” With this placing, she was able to compete on the Amateur Arnolds stage, where although she did not place top 5, it was an experience of a lifetime.
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Next on Erika’s goal list is the Ben Weider Legacy Cup, meeting her life partner and having a child. “I have worked so hard and this journey has taught me that anything is possible – Dream Big, you never know what the Universe has in store for you!”
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Do you have a motivating story ?.. Or know of someone that has a story to share ?.. msg me ! and don't forget to join our group for more daily motivation:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/motive8ion.team/

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I have personally competed in several different federations over the past 10 years and have done over 30+ shows, I found that the crowd, competitors, volunteers and founders of The Ontario (OPA) make for truly unmatched experience. If you are serious about competing, don't waste your time with other federations, the Ontario Physique Association is the place to be.
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Don't forget to have a look at the show dates below and think about setting a goal to hit the stage this 2017 season !!!
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█▓▒░2017 OPA Events░▒▓█
1. March 18, 2017
GNC/Allmax Fedel Clarke/Fred Antwi Toronto Championships
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2. April 08, 2017
GNC/Allmax Stratford Championships
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3. April 15, 2017
GNC/Allmax Cobourg Naturals
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4. April 22, 2017
GNC/Allmax Mindi O’Brien Extravaganza | Niagara Falls
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5. April 29, 2017
GNC/Allmax Thunder Bay Championships
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6. May 6, 2017
GNC/Allmax Sudbury Classic Championships
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7. May 13, 2017
GNC/Allmax Stephanie Worsfold Natural Classic | London
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8. May20, 2017
GNC/Allmax Fouad Abiad Championships | Mississauga
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9. May 27 & 28, 2017
GNC/Allmax Ontario Championships | Toronto
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10.May 27th, 2017
GNC/Allmax IFBB Toronto Pro Super Show & Expo
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11. June 03, 2017
GNC /Allmax Absolute Touch Crush Cancer Classic | Guelph, ON
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12. June 24, 2017
GNC /Allmax Ottawa Natural Classic
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13. July 8, 2017
GNC /Allmax Henderson Thorne Natural Classic | Hamilton
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14. July 22 2017
GNC Allmax Fouad Abiad Natural Championships | Windsor
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15. July 29, 2017
GNC /Allmax Barrie Natural Championships
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16.August 12, 2017
GNC/ Allmax Ontario Natural Championships | London

[Trixie]

Re: #MotivationMonday

FUZO, thanks for putting these women up for me, it gives me encouragement that I can get there too.

[FUZO]

Re: #MotivationMonday

you got it

[Yohimbe]

Re: #MotivationMonday

FUZO, thanks for putting these women up for me, it gives me encouragement that I can get there too.

You can do it!