I first met Jen in March of 2003. I had a goal to loose weight before my October 2003 wedding. Now, when I set a goal, I make sure I reach it:) I had always worked out and read numerous fitness magazines. I was at a plateau and needed help. I had been reading about Jen in the magazines for awhile. My fiance, at the time, told me to e-mail her and ask for a one-on-one training. I told him he was "crazy". She didn't have time for a "nobody", like me. He said the worst thing she can do is say NO. So, I e-mailed her and within 1 day she had replied back. I was on my way to Columbus, Ohio. I was so nervous to meet her. The entire time I was driving up there, I kept thinking to my self "what have I gotten myself into now". I'm actually still saying that:) I arrived at the gym a few minutes early. The gentleman at the front desk said she was running a little late. I'll never forget when she walked through those gym doors-my heart was racing. She welcomed me with open arms like we were long lost friends. We hit it right off. I trained with her all day. I had discovered that my form "sucked". It's hard trying to read something in a magazine and try to do it correctly. I'm the type that needs someone to show me, hands-on. I remember, I went back to my hotel and called my husband. I told him I was staying another day for more! I explained to him how down to earth she was and helpful. I had learned more from her in those 2 days than I had in 5 years of reading magazines. I left Columbus motivated and with a new diet and training session in hand. She wanted to see me in 5-6 months. I was in a severe boating accident that summer and unable to visit her. I knew I had to follow the diet and training if I wanted to reach my goal.

On my wedding day, I was 35 pounds lighter than the first day I met Jen. I looked the best ever. My husband was very proud. In December I took a friend to train with Jen. During the training I asked her if she thought I could ever compete. She replied, "I'll give you a diet and we'll see". In the meantime, Jen had talked to me about hosting a Cincinnai Phat Camp - so I did, then she asked me to co-host the Arnold Classic Fashion Show - so I did. By March of 2004 I had hosted my first Phat Camp, co-hosted the Arnold Classic Fashion Show and competed in 3 Figure competitions. All of these events turned out very successful. I then began "somehow" to take over coordinating all of the Phat Camps. I was then ready to compete in the Fall of 04. I got my diet and started training. I was 4 weeks out from my show and I quit loosing weight. I called Jen in a panic. I was tired, didn't want to eat and felt like crap. She told me to go to the doctor, so I did. I was 11 weeks pregnant. The weighted packed on, a whole 58 pounds to be exact. I then made another goal to myself that I would compete in the Fall of 05 after having my baby girl. During my entire pregnancy I helped organize an Australian Phat Camp. That was great motivation for me. My husband and I spent 2 weeks in Australia while our Izabella was only 2 months old. While I was in Australia I promised everyone that I was going to loose this baby weight. I was discusted with myself. The following week after getting back from Australia I had the Florida Phat Camp. I then became more discusted with my appearance. On July 5th Jen gave me another diet and its now September 15 and I'm the smallest I've ever been. 

With a newborn at home, going to the gym was out of the question. I belong to a small gym and they do not have daycare. I already had a treadmill, so I went to Wal-Mart and purchased 1- 10# and 1 - 15# set of weights. I stuck to the diet Jenny gave me and I did the workouts from Phat Camp. I put Izabella in her swing every morning and out to the garage we went. I was going to prove to everyone that I could and would loose this weight!!! It is now 6 months later, 58 pounds lighter and I just recently competed. I did not place in the top 5 but the compliments I received, as I carried around my baby, was worth more than any trophy.

I owe all of my success to Jenny Hendershott. I couldn't of done it w/out her motivation,confidence, trust and knowledge. I currently went to working part-time at my veterinary technician job and assisting Jenny the rest of the time. I also am a nail technician, mom and wife. If I hadn't met Jen, I have no idea what I would be doing today or what I would look like. She has become one of my best friends.