Alissa has authored an article for Austin Fit Magazine (AFM) titled "My Life as a Figure Competitor".  The following is an excerpt from the article

I was 29 and pregnant with my first son when I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes in 2000. After delivery, my condition persisted and I had to learn how to live with Type 1 insulin-dependent diabetes. Fifteen years later, and today I have competed in and won multiple figure competitions and now work to promote fitness as a tool to help other people manage their diabetes.

Read the rest of the article at this link

Competition Experience

In March 2008 I competed in my first figure competition in the NY Metropolitan in NYC. In April 2008, I competed in my 2^nd figure competition .  I placed 2^nd overall in both shows.

In 2014, Alissa placed 12^th overall in her class in the Shredder competition in Austin, Tx.  Although I was disappointed that I didn't win, I was pleased considering how quickly I’d come from my peak weight.  From Dec 2013, I trained and dieted, losing 32 lbs and competed in the Shredder at a weight of 123.  I followed this show with the Europa Games in May 2014 (where I placed 4^th in my class) and the Adele Garcia Classic in June 2014.

Alissa competed in the Shredder Competition in April 2015, where she placed 4th.  She is still training and will compete in 2 more shows this year.