Simply Elevate December 2014 | Page 12

Keshauna Leigh My name is Keshauna Nicole Leigh. I am a wife and mother of 3 amazing girls. For fun I enjoy, quality time with my family (nothing more important than family time!), nights out with my hubby, working out, modeling, being an inspiration to others, and photography. Submitted by: Keshauna Leigh Photos by: Paul Burnham I pretty much have always had a love for fitness but I did not actually begin my fitness journey until 2013. When I was pregnant with my 3rd daughter, I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Many people don’t really understand this disease, unless they are suffering from it themselves. Well, the symptoms that come along with it are sometimes very unbearable, even with being on the medicine! One of the symptoms of hypothyroid is weight gain, and I just couldn’t stand it. I decided to take control of my life instead of allowing my thyroid to control me. In 2013, I became a member of Team Bad Girls (founded by Laura Bayardi). Joining this team was a huge step for me to becoming in shape! I was now on my way to competing in a bikini competition. My first competition was November 16, 2013 and I placed 5th. I also trained for my second show, which will was on October 12th 2014. Since my first show, I have had several photo shoots and ambassadorships. I am a current ambassador of Beast Apparel (Beast Apparel Co.) and a sponsored athlete of Tomboy Princess (www.tomboy-princess. com) I have also just recently became an emerald girl (http://emeraldmktg.com/) I can be contacted on ModelMayhem.com Keshauna Leigh - Model - Bellaire, Ohio, US 12 www.simplyelevate.com “I am a wife and mother of 3 amazing girls.”