2010 Ms. Fitness America Pageant 9th place
2010 Ms. Bikini Universe Pageant 1st place (medium class)
2008 Ms. Bikini International (Mexico City) 4th place
2008 Country Music Marathon
2006 Ms. Bikini America Pageant, 1st place, (short class) & overall Champion
2006 Leg Magic Infomercial
2006 Fitness Universe Pageant, 1st place bikini round, 12th overall
2006 FAME Toronto, Fitness Model, top 20
2006 FAME Tropical, Fitness Model, 1st place & received WNSO Pro-card
2006 Tampa Bay Bikefest Bikini Conest, 1st place
2005 Model America Pageant, 7th place
2005 Ms. Bikini America Pageant, 4th place (short class)
2005 Ms. Bikini Universe Pageant, 3rd place, (short class)
2005 West Palm Beach Bikefest Bikini Contest, 1st place
2005 Ms. Bikini South Beach, 1st runner up
2004 Ms. Bikini America Pageant, 11th place (short class)
Attended Fitness Institute International in Boca Raton, FL. and completed 3 programs,
Exercise Science Foundation Course
Nutrition Education and Weight Management Specialist Course
Strength and Conditioning Specialist Course
"First Place" is a phrase my sister Michelle LaGasse would always say to me, when we're working on a project. Then, we would both laugh, because it's inevitable that there are subjective arena's you really can't ever expect to place 1st in. That's not why we say it. It's just to make sure we are encouraging each other to aim high & most important, to follow through all the way to the end on what it is you have committed to do. No matter what obstacles may come against you, don't give up.
It was just 6 weeks before the 2006 Ms. Bikini America Pageant & my husband & I had just moved to Nashville. For the 1st time in 25 years, I left Florida for good. I left my family, my mother who was just diagnosed with cancer & I had to start all over. I didn't let the stress of moving away, starting over & knowing my mom was sick with cancer get the best of me. I followed through with my training, went to the show hoping to just make the top ten & I left as the Champion. 1st place!
In 2008, I signed up to run the 1/2 Marathon in the Country Music Marathon. I was able to raise over 2,000.00$ for the Leuhkemia & Lymphoma Society. When I crossed that finish line, I was so proud of myself. I felt like First Place. Because I had done that in memory of my mom, who had passed away June 8th, 2007, and for kids with cancer and the highlight...I did it 8 weeks pregnant!
I like a challenge. And even more, I like when I have to follow through on a challenge all on my own. I've always enjoyed training by myself. It takes serious will power to do so.
Are you are ready to build a winning physique? Are you ready to feel & look your absolute best? Then you must work with the best!
Matthew 6:33 "Seek First his kingdom and righteousness..."
Image of Danielle by Liana Louzon