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Renee Berard had been to the Canadian Body Building Federation nationals four times previously, but this year was different. First she was behind the eight ball – she had 60 pounds to lose this time out.

KEARNEY - Brenda Skala's goals before she's 30 may mirror many people's. Try 30 new foods. Run a 5K in under 23 minutes. Learn to juggle. But one thing Skala, 29, has already conquered might not be on a lot of people's lists: Entering a national fitness and figure competition.

KEARNEY - Brenda Skala's goals before she's 30 may mirror many people's. Try 30 new foods. Run a 5K in under 23 minutes. Learn to juggle. But one thing Skala, 29, has already conquered might not be on a lot of people's lists: Entering a national fitness and figure competition.

KEARNEY - Brenda Skala's goals before she's 30 may mirror many people's. Try 30 new foods. Run a 5K in under 23 minutes. Learn to juggle. But one thing Skala, 29, has already conquered might not be on a lot of people's lists: Entering a national fitness and figure competition.

Bodybuilding fanatics gathered at the Texas School for the Deaf as buff, tanned contestants pranced around to show off their months of training for The National Fitness Transformation Contest, Texas Fit Model Search and the Western Natural Championship. The fitness event raised money for its location sponsor, The Texas School for the Deaf. By having spectators buy raffle tickets, the competition ...