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54 || FITNESS MAGAZINE || DECEMBER 2015 MFM: You had so much going on in your life, how did you keep yourself motivated and ontrack throughout the grueling preparations?CR: I had one goal always--to win. The focus that I had on maintaining a spiritual principle based life coupled with training and nutrition allowed me to grow in both areas hand in hand. I worked 2-3 jobs usually and had a vision to become #1 in the world no matter how hard it was. At times I would want to give up, but I always said to myself, %u201cyou have come this far, don%u2019t give up.%u201d I was never afraid to seek guidance and have built great relationships along the way for simply being me and continuing to believe in this sport and what we as athletes represent.MFM: What exercises did you include in your routine to remain a top competitor?CR: I always maintain a healthy physique that requires me to work on strength, power, endurance, and agility throughout the year. I include yoga, dance, Pilates, outdoor crosstraining, endurance drills, and weights in my continuous routine. I love working on all areas of my body, so I do my best to be consistent while changing it up when I have the opportunity.MFM: What is your philosophy on nutrition?CR: My philosophy on nutrition is balance and research. Do work to find new ways of clean eating, and maintain enough calories to stay strong yet not too far off from my competition weight. MFM: How long did it take to earn your pro card?CR: I competed in my first show in 2006, then took a break to focus more on nutrition and other aspects of my life until 2008. I competed that full year to earn my pro card on my great grandfather%u2019s birthday, at Jr. Nationals in 2009.MFM: The happiest competition moment you will cherish forever?CR: There are several. Right before I stepped on stage at Jr Nationals, I prayed the omnipotence of God is all around me-- I had the best time on stage and loved the feeling of accomplishment. More recently, was when I heard my name as first