-City of birth: New York
-Current city of residence: Kissimmee Florida
-Career: Figure Model, Competitor, MOM
-Marital Status: Married
-Chilren: x2 Serena 7years old and Isabella Tavara 7 months old
-Siblings: Marlene Mike David Nelson
-Age: 32
-Onseason/offseason wght: 120/ 125
-Best physical attribute: obliques
-Were you athletic as a child? yes
-Have you gotten family support for your athletic endeavors as a child and today? How has that support or lack thereof impacted you? I have gotten support to a certain extent, meaning both my parents with my mother being a nurse and my father running several business my support was more verbal than them actually going to any of my games. I accepted but always said to myself that I would do different. I feel it is important to make time out for our children that God has blessed us with. They are our life and to be apart of there sports and nutritional choices around them is important.Poor nutrition negatively affects children emotionally, mentally, socially and physiologically.
-When did you begin competing?
I began competing in 2008, I took a year off due to recently giving birth to my
Second beautiful girl.
-What is your competitive record?
My competitive record is by far not a list long. I am working at having a phenomenal upcoming year. 2010 will be the highlight of my starting career as a fitness/figure model as long as I keep in mind that there is nothing I cant live down, rise above and overcome!

-What are your competitive goals?
To one day become a well known fitness role model to women who thought the impossible is possible and to my 2 girls to never give up in whatever they want to do in life , no matter the struggle. It will be hard work, in order to get there but I
am willing to sacrifice and know that without struggle I will never build my strength.

-What motivates you to compete?
The everyday support from not only my husband and 7 year old but my coach trainer and best friend Dianne Nater.

-Most memorable experience in the sport to date?
The amazing feeling you get when you walk on stage !!!

-Special recognition or thanks to anyone?
First and foremost God, My husband Andy, My coach Dianne Nater

-Available for modeling?
Just give me a 2 to 3 week notice and I am there.

-Contact information; Tavaraelisa@yahoo.com & Facebook