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NPC bikini competitor Briana Owen found her passion in healthy living

When 23-year-old Briana Owen was finishing her business law degree at Arizona State University in 2013 , her health wasn’t her priority. “I wasn’t in the best shape and remember at one point feeling lost and confused about what I needed to do to turn that around,” she says.

It wasn’t until she did her first NPC competition that she learned that there are no quick fixes or miracle diets that would make long-term changes to her body. Instead, she discovered that a shift in her mindset and lifestyle choices would make the difference and that good nutrition had the biggest impact on her life. “Being consistent with my nutrition is important to me. I am a big advocate of properly fueling your body so you can get the most out of your workouts,” she says. “I follow a flexible dieting philosophy that gives me the freedom to get creative with my meals so I don’t get bored eating the same thing.” Owen eats nutrient-dense food and allows for the occasional treat. “Adopting this lifestyle has enabled me to stay on track, even with a busy schedule,” she says.