Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Tell us how you felt before and after winning the 2nd place at 2013 IFBB St. Louis Pro Bikini?
Ms. Tiffany Boydston:
Wow, what a great question and interesting one. Not many people know about the struggle of this show but I will be 100% honest about my feelings and even how I ended up doing this show.
I will never know the true story about what happened leading up to the St. Louis pro. I do know what happened at the show before. I was in a healthier place in my life. I was fuller and tighter than ever. I had taken a 6 month break prior and was rejuvenated! I went into my San Diego show ready to win it (August 2013)! I hadn’t placed out of the top 3 in these southern California shows and was really excited for this particular show because it to me was my personal best.
The show went on and looked as if I was winning the show! RX Muscle at the time as well, was very confused when the final call outs came. I was dead center in pre judging and Finals (this usually means you won or are competing for 1st & 2nd).
Well, when the final names were called out for trophies, I didn’t even make the top 5 and went home empty handed. I was told I was too soft, my posing was off and you get the picture. I was so upset mainly because I felt as if I were being teased. The fact that I was in first call outs and battling for 1st&2nd place to go home empty handed was something I will never forget and I know the truth of how this was all played down now looking back and the ugly truth of people pre determining your placing to either please someone else or if someone is sending a message to an outsider.
Regardless, it was a very emotional time and was lied to by those I thought had my back in this sport. I then called my manager and one of the head judges of our organization and said, “what was it I did wrong?” Well they were just as upset as I was and said, I need to do a comeback to prove to myself I did nothing wrong and it was a horrible thing to do to a competitor.
I had never done a show outside the west coast and I said screw it let’s do it! This was the last show I could do to qualify me for the Olympia! SO I went on to do it and this show was stacked with beautiful IFBB pros and over 40 competitors. I kept positive and knew this show was my comeback. I remember doing sprints with tears rolling down my face because of how hurt I was from the show prior and knew St. Louis I would come back better than ever.
Not only did I do that I came in 2nd to one of the best physiques in our IFBB pro bikini organization – Justine Monroe. Who is a dear friend of mine to this day. Rounding out the top 5 in that show were actually my closest friends in our sport today. Jessica Arevalo 3rd, Brittney Tacy 4th… This was a realization moment for me that my time was soon coming to end and needed a big break from all of this. I than went on to compete at the 2013 Olympia immediately after this show.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Who has been your biggest influence and motivation in your path to success ?
Ms. Tiffany Boydston:
In one word my sis… Danitza Freigher… I met her during my second show at Sacramento Pro show (my hometown) and I swear since the first day she was sent to protect, guide and be my best friend. I call her my sis to this day because we are more than friends. She is my soul sister and really truly believes she was sent for me in my life as my angel. I have a few angels in my life and she is one of them. I never have met some one who is literally a walking super woman. She is caring, loving, hardworking and inspiring.
She is a mother of two gorgeous girls, a wife, has two full time jobs (in marketing and an exec. Asst), works out every day and still competes at 41! She to me makes me look at my days when I think I’m overwhelmed and say, “wow she truly is superwoman!” TO me this is motivational, inspiring and influential on those who always have excuses. I simply think of her and I dig deep!
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Tell us about a memorable experience you still remember about one of the fitness competitions that you wish to share?
Ms. Tiffany Boydston:
My last show being the 2013 Olympia placing top 10! I knew this show was special. I knew that no matter what happened I was having fun! I made the decision a few weeks later after everything I had been through prior to this show that it was time for me to rest and recoup. I remember even seeing a clip after that show of all the girls backstage and I was running around dancing and laughing with all the girls!
It really took all the stress away and knowing that these are the best competitors in the world. NO matter what – we made it to this prestigious stage. I ended up placing top 10 in the world and to me this was such a great accomplishment. Also, that making the decision to take a break after this show was the right thing to do.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You at USA Bikini championships won 3rd place, at Sacramento Pro 2011 3rd place (olympia qualified), Tijuana Pro, IFBB Bikini Pro earned (Jr Nats) 1st place at Jr Nationals Chicago, 1st place at NPC Sacramento, 2nd at Place Border States San Diego and so on.. What additional responsibilities these winnings bestow upon you towards the community and the sports of professional bikini competitions you compete in?
Ms. Tiffany Boydston:
There were never any responsibilities we had to have. The one thing I did make sure is to share my passion and drive on how I was able to achieve this all in a short time. Having these winnings behind my name shows the determination and hard work I have had to do to achieve this. My community recognizes this and supports me as I continue my endeavors.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and message for its visitors?
Ms. Tiffany Boydston:
When starting out any fitness goal stay true to yourself and personal goals. Never try to be a fitness model you see or famous person for that matter. Things aren’t always what they perceive and filters/airbrushing has been done to most photos. These women (including myself) all have flaws and things we work on daily. Really accept who you are and progress with small goals for yourself. Baby steps are key! I wish I could turn back the clock sometimes and really slowed down. I wish I would of just embraced most of my preps and shows.
Instead I was always rushing and pushing myself to the point of exhaustion. I really paid the price for it. I am pouring my heart out to you all and in hopes this will make you all understand it isn’t always what you see in the magazines and social media. We all struggle with insecurities, fogged mirrors and always second guess things. So know that we are just like you and have to work for our results. What you see takes years to accomplish so patience is key with all work put in. Remember, to stay authentic and true to yourself! That is so beautiful to see when you do! Beauty will ooze out of you when you are genuine and hardworking towards your goals!
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