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April Morris |
 Name: April Morris
I have been active my whole life but it wasn't until I met my husband Michael that I became interested in weight training. But what was his passion quickly became mine as well.. Of course over 11 yrs of marriage life would throw us curve balls which would take our focus off of health but our love for it would always bring us back. Over the last few years we have been involved with the NANBF which is a 100% polygraphed and urine tested Natural organization.. As my husband would compete and judge shows, I would be helping backstage and loved every second of it. But it wasn't until this month August 14th that I stepped on stage for my very first time at the Central Oklahoma Naturals 2010 Bodybuilding, Figure and Xtreme Championships in Edmond Oklahoma. It was so fulfilling getting on stage and knowing that all my hard work had paid off. I entered the Beginner Figure category and won :-) What a great feeling. Fitness is a key part of my family life. We eat healthy together, workout together and play together. Fitness brings discipline into our lives by helping us be strong mentally, physically and spiritually. You have to be able to put the flesh under in order to meet any kind of fitness goals.
Stepping on stage was one of the most amazing moments in my life but what keeps me motivated is being an example to so many people, and being able to help others reach their health goals no matter what they might be. I am currently training for my next NANBF show in 2011. My husband and I would love to open our own gym and become personal trainers one day, But for now God has us helping people by example and experience. What I would have to say to people is: Do you not know that your body is God's temple and that God's spirit dwells in you? 1 Cor 3:16 We have to keep our temple strong and healthly so set goals, strive to meet them and take it one day at a time.
Have you always been in shape? I have always been active but life has at time taken my focus off health and fitness but my love for it always brings me back.
How did you get started in physique competitions? My husband has had a love for weight training since he was a child and what was his passion soon became mine as well.
What is your diet like in the off season? I still try to eat clean during the week but I have a few meals where I eat what I want when I go out with the family. Describe your diet during contest prep: I eat very clean during contest prep with no cheat meals at all, this is where I really have to put the flesh under and stay focused. What supplements have worked for you? I really enjoy my chocolate whey protein 50/50 by SLN What advice would you give to aspiring athletes? Take it one day at a time, set a goal and strive to meet it. What have you learned about yourself as a physique competitor? That I really can do anything I set my mind to. What are your plans for the future? Right now I am training for my next show in 2011. My husband and I would like to some day open a gym and become personal trainers. But for now, God has us leading by example and that's ok for now. Webmaster note: April Morris's husband Mike Morris is also a featured athlete at Lift for Life - Mike Morris |
