Hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Fitness Model Francisca Dennis is a Certified Personal Trainer and owner of Ora Medispa. Fran is a mother of six.

Fitness and healthy living has always been important to me. Growing up as a tomboy, climbing trees and playing tackle football took precedence over playing dress-up. Skinned knees and playing in the mud ruled. Gymnastics, track and field and swimming kept me active.

As an adult, many things have changed, but my passion for healthy, active living has remained. There was a period of time after my first child was born, that I became extremely thin. I know from my own experience that having a weight problem can be very depressing. Whether it's being too heavy or too thin, I was embarrassed to wear certain clothing and remember wearing thick leggings under my jeans so I wouldn't look so bony! I also remember feeling very intimidated in the gym with my skinny stick arms! It seemed that no matter how much I ate, I just couldn't put on any weight.

My body shape started to change in my mid-twenties when I began weight training with more consistency. Shortly after having my sixth child, I completed my first full marathon, which gave me such a wonderful feeling of accomplishment. I knew that I could achieve anything after that. I began pushing myself even harder in the gym and educating myself on nutrition. With consistency and determination, the results that I wanted began appearing. Always one for a challenge and goal setting, I decided that I would try a competition. Placing second at my first show gave me great inspiration to continue.

As they say, the rest is history

I approach my daily workouts with much enthusiasm. I look forward to that time during my day when I can relieve stress, sharpen my focus and discipline, and continually challenge and improve myself. Staying healthy and fit is necessary for me to have the energy to balance my busy life.

Francisca is a business owner, national level figure competitor, fitness consultant and lifestyle coach. She has graced the covers of many magazines and been featured in all of the leading fitness publications, as well as guest appearances on numerous television and radio shows.

Her example of healthy living continues to inspire and motivate moms and women of all ages to strive to reach their full potential.

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