X25 Fitness - August-September 2017

12 X25 MUSCLE AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2017

A

leeyah Has been com-

peting for a year and a

half, started out in bikini

at the Golds Classic

2016 and most recently competed

in Figure placing 3rd in the open

division class B at Golds Classic

2017.

Where are you from? I was born

in Dubuque, IA then we moved to

Fayetteville NC when I was six

Did you play sports in School? I

played volleyball from the time I

was 9 till 16. I played high school

soccer also my freshman and

sophomore year just for something

else to occupy my time.

What motivates you to stay fit?

My children and my mental health

motivate me to stay fit. I want my

kids to see how important their

health is and how great it is to find

something to dedicate yourself to.

Also mental health wise I have

found that working out and taking

care of my body improves my

mood and the way I interact with

people 1000%

When did you start competing? I

started competing June 2016 in

the bikini division

ALEEYAH

PRYER