Meet The Athletes

After learning that she was diagnosed with skin cancer, Madison took it upon herself to improve her health. In just 6 months, she was able to lower her weight all while still eating what she wanted to within her calories and stepped on stage for the first time.  Competing in the New YOU category, is this something that was on your mind for some time? I didn’t know this existed until I talked with my coach and she showed me some guidance on where to go from here. I started with her 6 months before walking on stage and it was...

Katie has competed in martial arts before in front of a crowd, but stepping on stage for her first bodybuilding competition was unlike anything else.  We asked her a few questions about her fitness journey and competiting in the  New You Transformation category.   How did you feel after competing in the New YOU category? Honestly, it felt like I could do anything once I stepped offstage.  It was unlike anything I had ever done before, and I’ve competed in a world’s tournament for martial arts!  What was the feeling like being backstage? How were your emotions? Backstage was amazing!  Just...

 I wanted to inspire others to believe in their potential for transformation and show them the incredible power of determination and self-belief.

I would like to introduce to you the Winner of The 2023 WNBF Vancouver New YOU Transformation Champion, Sherri Motohashi!  Sherri has lost a great amount of weight, and at the age of 54, she is displaying that age is just a number. She is a mighty lioness who was after her goals, accomplished them, and now is a personal trainer at one of Vancouvers' finest gyms. I hope you enjoy her story. Firstly, I want to say congratulations on winning the New YOU Transformation category.  At the age of 54, you were having health issues with your weight. You have lost over 100...