Marissa is 27 years old and lives in Clearwater, Florida. She has been competing for 4 years and received her pro card at Jr Nationals in Chicago. Marissa is a lifelong athlete and has such a drive that keeps her going. She fell in love with sports since she was a young girl and has been an athlete since she was 3 years old. In the podcast she shares with us about how her childhood dreams took a turn and led her to the wonderful sport of bodybuilding. In doing so she was able to fulfill her dreams of becoming a professional athlete. For her first show she had to lose quite a bit of weight. 46 pounds. Marissa shares with us what caused her to put on the weight and how she was able to lose the weight and prepare for her show. Marissa has a very strong mindset. In the episode she will share the tools and books she reads to build a stronger mindset and develop mental toughness.   Key Takeaways Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, You're right Love to hate it, Hate to love it Sharing makes people feel like they are not alone Become a lifetime learner  Never compromise your own health and wellbeing  Have faith in your own ability   Marissa Bell Instagram : @ifbbpro_marissabell   LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikini20 for 20% off your test!   ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links