Numerous bodybuilders have resorted to steroids to make their muscles bulge. However, for Tennille Ray, keeping her sculpted arms, 12-pack abs and muscled legs is a full-time job.

Ray is a professional figure bodybuilder. She gained her first title as Miss Universe in the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation competition held at Barbados early this year.

Although she is a bodybuilder, Ray is still expected to remain curvy and feminine. Ray has been a personal trainer since 2001 in New York. However, she did not ever consider a career in bodybuilding until a friend hinted it to her in a gym.

According to Charlie Carollo, vice president of the WNBF, Ray is very disciplined and very fortunate to have God-given genetics.

Asked how she got into really good form, Ray only gives out five tested ways. First is portion control when it comes to food; do not fear weights; always sustain discipline, the best way to get into shape is by performing basic exercises and never forget to drink water.

Ray has never cited resorting to steroids as a way to get into shape. The WNBF bans controlled substances and drug tests, and performs polygraph tests before each show to combat drug use.

According to Associated Press:

Ray is often asked by strangers on the street how she got so fit.

“You don’t have to go as extreme as me to be fit,” she said. “You still feel good and successful just working toward your own goals.”