Athlete Profile: Tara Jones

I'm Tara Jones, I'm a wife and mother of one 6 year old boy. I work with autistic young adults and  I love making a difference in their lives daily. I enjoy my work.

I also served in the United States Navy for 4 years on the USS Enterprise.

I began my weight loss journey January 2009 looking to lose some weight to lower my blood pressure and get off the medication. I've lost 30lbs since then and no longer take medication for my blood pressure.  That is also when I made the decision to compete in a bodybuilding competition.

My trainer Sean Harris convinced me that I had the athletic physique for competing and I trusted his opinion. I've enjoyed the journey every since and love being on stage. My future fitness plans are to continue to compete, always get better and help anyone in my path that I can.

Age 25
Height: 5'2 Weight: 130 off season 115 on

Current Occupation: I'm a Certified Nurse Assistant who works with autistic young adults.

Favorite exercise: pull-ups, I love it when I can turn the guys head at the gym when I can do more than them.

Favorite bodypart to train: legs
Training philosophy:  " Go Hard or Go Home"

Competitive experience: I competed in my first show July 2009. Placed 4th in women's open bodybuilding and 5th in Ms. Fit Body.
Email address: t-t-jones@hotmail.com