Monica has gone from Fitness Olympia Champion to Pro Figure Competitor. She's been 'THIS' close to winning an Olympia Figure title, and it hasn't prevented her from trying over and over.

In this video, we see Monica having to deal with the likes of Bob, but she manages to make it through the video shoot by focusing on her workout.

Originally from Texas, Monica Brant was riding horses by age 5 and giving lessons by age 14. Compteted in Vollyball and track in high school as well as riding events. Monica's love for horses took her to a fine arts college in Fulton, MO where she studied basics and equestrian science for her first year. She moved on to San Antonio where she gave riding lessons and did promotional work for Budweiser and competed in bikini contests.

In 1991, she started lifting weights where Marla Duncan's physique impressed her enough to try what she was doing, fitness competitions.

In 1994 she was honored with a Muscle & Fitness cover which helped her realize her potential to earn some actual money in the fitness industry.