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www.MOSTmag.com || MOST FITNESS || 77By Marrisa Poe and Michelle PrescottHometown: Dallas, TX - home for 30 years, currently in Denver since 2014.Occupation: National Digital Media Sales for Channel 7 ABC in Denver, Lash studio owner (Peep This! Lashes), Bikini Posing Coach (AJ Fitness)Fitness Credentials: NPC National Bikini Competitor, top 5 and top 3 in 2015Siblings: 2 - younger brother, older sisterBest Friend: Tracy SandovalBest Childhood Memory:I was raised by my grandparents and there are so many incredible memories growing up but I would have to say one of the most memorable was when I shaved off my left eyebrow in second grade! Yes, that happened. I was trying to %u201cgroom%u201d them because they were obnoxiously thick so I decided to use my grandpa%u2019s razor. I then went to school for two weeks with a %u201cSharpied%u201d left eyebrow until my brow started growing back in. My sister laughed at me so much and I received a pretty legit spanking. Nonetheless, it was hysterical.How do you manage your hair when working out? I don%u2019t care what others may say, but I%u2019m a huge fan of looking good when I workout, so you%u2019ll never see me with my hair up. People assume me managing my hair is a task as I get asked about it a lot but the truth is that whether it%u2019s twist or super long extensions from Flawless Hair, it%u2019s actually easy because I go for styles that require very low maintenance. Also, being that I%u2019m African American, we don%u2019t typically wash our hair daily since our scalp needs oil so my favorite trick to use in between washes every couple weeks is dry shampoo! I%u2019ve tried the most expensive to the cheapest and I have to say that Dove takes the cake for me. It smells good, leaves no white residue and absorbs really well. Not to mention, it%u2019s only $5! Got to love a good bargain!How do you maintain your skin when dealing with all the makeup for competitions? My skin is very low maintenance just like my hair. I don%u2019t have a crazy regimen. I simply wash and moisturize it. I think the main reason why it%u2019s held up so well is due to the fact that I%u2019m not an everyday makeup wearer. I used to be in my early to mid twenties but once I became comfortable in my own skin in my late 20%u2019s, I decided to go without it and have been hooked on how my skin has managed ever since. Not to mention, it truly makes me feel even more glamorous and pampered when I get my makeup done for my competitions by Flawless Hair.What foods do you find benefit you the most when trying to beat your cravings? Water! I know it%u2019s not food, but I%u2019ll tell you, it has been the biggest cravings killer for me. Whenever I feel that I have a craving or I%u2019m hungry in-between meals, I will drink 24to 32 ounces of water and feel full. The saying is true, most of the time when people think they%u2019re hungry, they are actually thirsty! I drink at least a gallon of water everyday and I can definitely admit that it%u2019s suppressed those crazy cravings I used to get.