From Irish dancer, to aspiring femaile bodybuilder, 21-year-old Dervla Kilmartin from Sligo has always been a fitness fanatic.
She spent her youth juggling every sport under the sun and took a keen interest in dancing and track and field.
She was so dedicated to her sport she competed in the All-Ireland track and field, just three days before sitting her Leaving Certificate.
Despite a routine jam-packed with activities, the young athlete’s education did not suffer and Kilmartin decided to amalgamate her love of sport and education and went on to study Sport and Exercise Science in University of Limerick.
She enjoyed the Fresher fun of college but soon after, decided she wanted to do something more serious.
“I always wanted to have an athletic physique to match my sporting background, and even more so now having to work with professional athletes and to be taken seriously as a woman in this industry,” explained the keen sportswoman.
Kilmartin’s boyfriend, also a bodybuilder, introduced the gym junkie to the world of bodybuilding. While attending one of his shows, her attention was grabbed by the body fitness/figure category of women and the obsession began.
As part of her college course, she obtained a six month placement in NSW Institute of Sport in Sydnesy, Australia. It was here her love for body fitness blossomed. She admits, like any other profession, first impressions are important, especially in the fitness world.
“Let’s be honest,” she says, “image is an important factor. I wanted to feel and look strong to feel more confident in the career I wanted.”
Training began regularly while studying in Sydney. She gained valuable knowledge and training tips from various strengthening coaches and nutritionists around her. It was here Kilmartin met Jaslyn Hewitt and Kat Millar, fellow female bodybuilders, who were always on hand with tips and advice.
What others may consider torture, Kilmartin thrived in: “There were days I cried during the training I was pushed so hard. I loved it!”
The women Kilmartin has trained with she would consider real, honest athletes. Recently, bodybuilding has become somewhat of a fad in the media with the emergence of glamour model Jodie Marsh entering into the body fitness world.
For Kilmartin, she sees Marsh as “an insult more than anything to bodybuilding”.
“Jodie gained fame from training for only few weeks compared to the athletes in this industry who train for years and years to improve their physique constantly.”
Now training up six times a week and concentrating vividly on a healthy diet, it is a wonder how a normal lifestyle can be led.
“Obviously there does come sacrifices,” admits Kilmartin. “I would say my social life has suffered a little bit the fact I don’t go out much anymore, but that’s not the life I want to live”.
Living an Irish student life and obtaining her level of commitment are certainly two clashing lifestyles. “I have gone out partying with my friends many times sober now over the past year and a bit and I have had great fun. You have to enjoy the process too and live a balanced life.”
While Kilmartin has received nothing but support and encouragement from family and friends, it has not all been friendly feedback for her. “I got a lot of negativity from boys about my pictures. Many insulted me and mocked my pictures or statuses”.
“Women used to think I was going for the “bodybuilder” look and thought it was disgusting and I would be a tank and become huge”.
As Kilmartin’s training has progressed she says now “I do get a lot of positive comments now from both males and females as they can see it’s not a fad and it’s a lifestyle for me and my commitment and dedication shines through.”
“From skinny/fat to strong is a healthy approach with many benefits and I would choose this look any day. Plus I get to eat extra food to feed my muscles and the feeling after a good workout is extremely satisfying and you learn so much about yourself psychologically and physically.”
Kilmartin ends on a positive note, something we could all live by: “You are only young once, so make the most of it by living a healthy active life.”
Heya i’m for the first time here. I found this board and I find It truly useful &
it helped me out a lot. I hope to give something back and aid others
like you aided me.
The most frustrating thing was that after my masterpiece
was designed, it still fell far short of some of the other websites that
I regularly came across in my travels on the Internet.
However, there’s no need to hire a high priced Website design company to develop something from the beginning, which may run into the thousands of dollars.
Every person mostly interacted or you can say influenced from the designing
that is in which look your site visible to others.
Hi! This is my first visit to yolur blog! We are a collection of volunteers and starting a new project in
a community iin the same niche. Your blog provided us beneficial information to wwork
on. You have done a extraordinary job!
Senate Bill Nelson of Florida has suggested that legislation should be passed permanently banning new offshore oil drilling.
Poll: BP oil spill disaster changes few minds on offshore oil drilling in Louisiana.
A drilling platform that is on 10% over water is called
a spar rig.
Thanks , I have recently been looking for info about this topic for a while and yours is the greatest I’ve discovered till now.
But, what about the conclusion? Are you certain in regards to the supply?
Hi! I know this is kinda off topic however , I’d figured I’d ask.
Would you be interested in trading links or maybe guest
authoring a blog post or vice-versa? My site discusses a lot of the same subjects as yours and I believe we could greatly benefit
from each other. If you are interested feel free to send me an email.
I look forward to hearing from you! Awesome blog by the way!
I enjoy the standard of this web site, is very
superb to read the items displayed in here.
I was curious about if you’ve got a twitter page.
Thanks for the magnificent write-up.
How may I be alerted each time a brand new write-up
has been released? I simply love this web site!
I uncovered your site in error yet I’m happy I did!
Thanks a lot for the ideas.
I’ve been reading through your web for quite a while, but up until now
I made a decision to add at the very least a heya there.
Please continue writing such valuable research, I love this sort of ideas!
I came across your web by mistake but I am thankful I did so!
Many thanks for the helpful information.
I have been researching for this specific information
for quite some time, but I was incapable to find a trusted reference so far.
Kudos.
Hmm is anyone else having problems with the pictures on this blog
loading? I’m trying to find out if its a problem on my end or if it’s the blog.
Any responses would be greatly appreciated.
Aw, this was an incredibly good post. Finding the time and actual
effort to make a superb article… but what can I say…
I procrastinate a whole lot and don’t manage
to get anything done.
amazing insight. Really enjoyed browsing this blog.
Keep up the good work and to everyone keep on learning!
Excellent web site you have here.. It’s hard to find high quality writing like yours these days.
I really appreciate people like you! Take care!!
Be aware however that the account name you sign up with is not the name you will appear under in the game.
last hitting with the champion you want to improve with.
Victoria, who left some of her costume’s crafting to her boyfriend, wasn’t
pleased with the overall design start.
amazing insight. Really enjoyed reading this blog.
Keep up the good work and to everyone keep on learning!
I seriously consider this is a marvelous internet site and I’ll be returning to read more.
Hi there to every body, it’s my first visit
of this blog; this weblog contains awesome and genuinely fine data in favor of visitors.
Context: The previous version of speed shrine buff allowed for people ganking bot lane to come in at
basically Ghost movement speeds, with the gankee
having very little reaction time on a wardless map. There’s only a
single strategy to grow to be a 2000+ rated participant in League of Legends
– get far better. What assists is the number of
weapons and strategy, which is often, got making
use of riots.
Hey there! I’m at work surfing around your blog from my new iphone!
Just wanted to say I love reading through your blog and look forward to all your posts!
Carry on the great work!
Great site. A lot of useful information here.
I’m sending it to a few friends ans also sharing in delicious.
And obviously, thank you for your sweat!
excellent points altogether, you just won a new reader.
What could you suggest in regards to your put up that you just made some days in the past?
Any certain?
Hi there, its nice article on the topic of media print, we all understand media is a great source of
information.
Valve also asks what are your top 5 dota 1 characters you like to
play. Learning skill shot skills is the most important part
of playing Ahri. The list of jersey types are rather extensive with there being authentic NFL jerseys that are made for all
ages and both genders, such as youth jerseys, personalized, throwback, and much more.
Salut mon nom est alice j’ adore twilight je l’ai vue
plein de fois sur internet j’ ai trouver un site genial
mais je suis dsl les personnes qui geraient le site l’on arreter
mais avant qu’ il le fermes j’ ai telecharger twilight j’ai trop de opportunities non???