There are many great sayings people use to inspire others. For Jordan Story, “Ambition is the first step to success, the second is action” are the words she lives by.
Sealy High School senior Jordan Story has a plan for success. At only 18, she has achieved more than many adults could even dream about. Being a two-time gold champion in bodybuilding at her first two competitions is definitely at the top of her resume.
In addition to being a student, Jordan is also a varsity cheerleader for the Tigers, works a part-time job and still finds time to work out and compete in a sport she is very passionate about.
Jordan’s story starts at the gym in 2014. She was working out with her mom, when she was asked if she was a bikini model. She didn’t think much of it right away, but the seed was planted in her mind and she began to research the subject. Jordan found that she could use her love of fitness for a higher goal and to better herself. She began working out harder and more often. In the beginning it was only about an hour a day, but began to grow.
When Jordan entered her first competition in March of 2015, she was the definition of a self-trained athlete. The Phil Health competition boasted over 1,300 entries in the areas of bikini, figure, physique or bodybuilder. Jordan entered three contests; teen, novice, and open under the bikini category.
“I felt right at home on the stage, I figured I should have fun and see what happens,” she said. “I wasn’t really nervous, just excited … there were so many people there and I felt like I blended in. I was proud of myself and it felt natural.”
To her amazement, she won first place in the teen division, second place in the novice division, and fifth place in the open division.
The medals earned at her first competition fueled the fire to work harder, be stronger and not settle for anything less than all first place finishes at the next competition. Jordan’s next competition was set for June of 2015. It would be the Adela Garcia contest. To ready herself, Jordan hired a trainer who put her on a specific eating and gym regime. Jordan spent three hours a day in the gym six days a week.
“Time really flies by for me when I am at the gym, I look up and I have been there three hours or more,” she said.
As time grew closer to the competition, everything she took in was monitored, including water consumption. The Adela Garcia was a smaller competition, but still held over 600 entries. She again entered the bikini category of teen, novice and open. Jordan was ready and the judges thought so too. Jordan again earned first place in the teen, second place in novice, and improved to second place in the open category.
“Right now for me, this wasn’t good enough. I want all first and I will work harder until I get it,” she said.
Jordan is already thinking ahead to her next competition season which will begin early next year. Her diet is very exact and calculated.
“I eat every three hours. I have exact amounts that I take in that are very specific for what I want to do. I have shakes while I am at school to fit into my schedule.”
She is now nationally qualified, so the next step is the professional level.
“I would like to someday compete in Olympia,” she said.
Jordan has big plans for herself now and after graduation in June. She is currently seeking her certification to become a personal trainer. In addition to that, she has plans to try out to be an NBA cheerleader for the Rockets or the Miami Heat next January. She prefers their cheer/ dance styles to other teams in the league.
Jordan would then like to serve her country and join the Marines so that she will have the financial aid to help pay for college. In college, she would like to study business so that she can become a real estate agent and flip houses or apartments and own her own business.
“I want to be a philanthropist, like J.J. Watt. He helps so many people and inspires everyone to be better and do better, that’s what I want to do. I want to be able to give back to people,” she said.
Jordan had a strong desire to help people.
“So many people are defined by rich or poor, and I have known for a long time that I want to help people break down those walls and become more than they think they can,” she said.
Courtesy of: The Sealy News