The gym is now a place we can meet and train together .
The 2022 season was a special one for all of us . My father and my brother competed at Mimi Capes Classic in Montreal on May 28 , a show I did not compete in but where I was given the opportunity to present first place medals to both my father and my brother . Both my brother and father qualified to compete at Toronto SuperShow Pro Qualifier . I accompanied my brother to Toronto to support him . He competed and earned his IFBB Pro Card ! This is a dream we have shared since the beginning .
I felt my turn was to come . I did Summum Classic in Montreal on September 25 , where with the support of both my father and brother , I placed first and qualified to Canadian National Pro Qualifier . This was my moment ; both my father and I shared the stage that weekend . My fathercame first in his category ; I came first in mine , and won the overall and earned my IFBB Pro card , a dream come true for myself and family .
Last year my family and I ended up with 6 gold medals and 2 pro cards .
It ’ s easier to prep when people understand what you are going through and support you in this industry . I was very fortunate to share my passion and have the support of my mother , father , brother and many more . I think this is one of the major factors to having a successful preparation .
This sport is unique . It pushes you beyond your limit and helps you to see what you are capable of . It ’ s not always easy . We do sometimes want to quit everything . We ask ourselves why we are doing this--regular workouts , intense cardio and a strict diet . But as soon as the contest is in your sight , in my case I just followed my heart and I knew I was where I was meant to be .
All the effort you put into this is rewarded when you step on stage . Everything finally becomes real , you made it ! Stepping on stage is the best feeling you can dream of and worth all the work . You ’ re in the spot light and it ’ s your time to shine , to show your hard work .
I can ’ t wait to start my Pro debut with my brother . This is a new journey for both of us and we are beyond excited . I know my father will keep competing and we hope one day he will also earn his Pro card . I look forward to perhaps one day sharing the story of the three of us competing together as Pros on the same stage !!! Who knows , perhaps the story title will be “ Family on the Olympia Stage ”.
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