RACHEL JOHNSON

Fitness competitor

Lewisville Texas

My name is Rachel Johnson and I am 29 years old. I have always been active participating in gymnastics, cheerleading, track, and volleyball, with cheerleading being my top priority.

In college I cheered for three years and competed in a few all star competitions. When I performed I absolutely loved it. I always found performing in front of a crowd invigorating.

Three years later, I had my son and I thought my performing days were over. But I was wrong. My son was born in December and I competed in an all star competition in February. This showed me that I would always be able to compete; I just had to find a sport that I would be able to do, with a child and a full-time job.

After losing twenty pounds, I found a new confidence in myself. About that time I stumbled across a website with a fitness competition on it, and it caught my eye. Soon after that, I remembered that I had a friend who was actively competing in fitness. She met me one day and asked me to try some strength holds. When I was able to do them her eyes lit up, and she was confident that I needed to compete too. So, I competed against seven girls at the Europa Super Show in Dallas where I finished second. Then I was hooked. The feeling of competition and performing all came back, and I loved it. After my first show, I competed in four more competitions and placed first each time. In 2010, I decided to take the plunge and go to jr. nationals in Chicago. I placed second at my first nationals and met the most amazing person through this whole process, Adela Garcia.

I contacted her to see if I could get feedback on my routine, and I got so much more. I am confident that with her help, I will be able to reach my fitness goals and go to the next level. With Adela, God, and my loving family I can do anything!!!

Europa Super Show 2008 2nd Fitness

Heart of Texas 2008 1st Fitness

Southwest 2009 1st Fitness

Europa Super Show 1st Fitness

Texas Shredder 2010 1st Fitness

Jr. Nationals 2010 2nd Fitness B-Class