About the Author
My interest in nutrition, health and fitness began when I stepped into a gym for the first time in my late 30s. My trainer encouraged me to go to the library and start reading everything I could on nutrition and bodybuilding. The more I learned, the more I wanted to participate in the sport of bodybuilding.
At the age of 46, I became a competitive bodybuilder. I competed until my early 50s earning the title of Professional International Bodybuilder — a first place honour.
Through my sport, I gained a great respect for what I was able to achieve at my age with the right nutrition and fitness program. I wanted to encourage women to embrace a healthy lifestyle.
I returned to school so that I could have the education to add to my life experience. I became a certified personal trainer and earned a diploma in holistic health and nutrition. I was now equipped to bring my book to life!
My book, Healthy Body for Life, is a guide to help women achieve health and well-being in their 40s and beyond, offering tips and encouragement on topics such as nutrition, exercise, dealing with changing hormones, improved sleep, stress management and more.
Photo credit: Nicole Halverson Photography
Bio
Carla Hampshire is a Holistic Nutritional Consultant, Motivational Speaker and Author of Healthy Body for Life – A Guide for Women Over 40.
In her youth, her fitness endeavours revolved around classical ballet and cross country running. It wasn’t until much later in life that she fell in love with the sport of bodybuilding.
She started competing at the age of 46, earning her Pro Card in her second year, and capping off her Professional Bodybuilding career with a first place finish at a World Championship at 51.
As a role model for women's health and fitness, she was invited to write for fitness magazines on topics of interest to women over 40.
Carla continues to encourage and empower women to embrace a healthy, happy and fulfilling life through her book and inspirational speeches.
A mother of six grown children and a grandmother of six, Carla lives in Calgary, Canada, with her husband, Dale.
Carla Hampshire is a Holistic Nutritional Consultant, Motivational Speaker and Author of Healthy Body for Life – A Guide for Women Over 40.
In her youth, her fitness endeavours revolved around classical ballet and cross country running. It wasn’t until much later in life that she fell in love with the sport of bodybuilding.
She started competing at the age of 46, earning her Pro Card in her second year, and capping off her Professional Bodybuilding career with a first place finish at a World Championship at 51.
As a role model for women's health and fitness, she was invited to write for fitness magazines on topics of interest to women over 40.
Carla continues to encourage and empower women to embrace a healthy, happy and fulfilling life through her book and inspirational speeches.
A mother of six grown children and a grandmother of six, Carla lives in Calgary, Canada, with her husband, Dale.
Photo credit: Dave Paul