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Well, it’s finally official. I’ve waited a long time knowing but not being allowed to announce this! I started on NF having pretty much never touched a barbell but loved Spezzy’s story and was desperate to start lifting and today I have officially been selected to go to my first international powerlifting championships within the IPF. I think that makes me the first Nerd to go from newbie lifter to international competitor (Tankweazel was already international elite by the time she joined). I will be representing Scotland at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in Richmond, BC, Canada (near Vancouver) from 30 November to 6 December 2015 (probably lifting 2 December). I started, as many of us do, as a newbie to fitness.I did my first powerlifting competition in February 2014.I was Scottish Unequipped and Senior -63kg Champion 2014.I went to my first British Championships in September 2014 and came 7th in my weight class.I represented Scotland in the Four Nations (Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales) Championships in November 2014.I’m currently ranked around 17th in the UK, 3rd in Scotland and now, NOW, I’m going to my first ever international powerlifting championships.Three years ago, I was still recovering from Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome and now I train every day without fear. My life has absolutely turned around and the support of friends, family and, last but not least, Nerds here on NerdFitness! Not only that, but I finally got my certification through from my Fitness Instructor training so I should be able to start a powerlifting club at work to help other lifters get started. I'll be in Vancouver from 28 November to 6 December, Seattle 7-9 December and Boston 9-12 September if anyone wants to meet up!