Camden “Cam” Jones is a 20-year-old online fitness coach, who will be representing the state of Alaska in the forthcoming 2025 Mister USA competition, which will be held in Los Angeles this July.
Jones is an enthusiastic fitness professional whose journey is defined by resilience, purpose, and heart. A loyal vegetarian since elementary school, his compassion for animals has shaped his lifestyle and inspired his mission to prove that strength and discipline can thrive on a plant-based path.
Battling bullying and self-doubt during his early years—especially as a skinny vegetarian wrestler—Jones found strength in the gym, transforming not just his body, but his mindset.
Presently, as an online fitness coach and natural bodybuilder, his goal is to inspire others through authenticity, hard work, and unwavering faith.
Mister USA pageant
Mister USA is an American beauty pageant, which is held annually, and the winner goes on to represent the United States in the Mister Universe competition. It is a celebration of culture, diversity, beauty, intelligence and empowerment. They believe in the power of young leaders to make a difference in the world. It is not solely about outer beauty; it recognizes the inner beauty and intelligence of their contestants.
On competing for Mister USA, Jones said, “It feels almost like I’m in a film, to be honest. It feels like this is some main character type of activity. It is a great opportunity to have been selected for this. It is definitely something that I am excited about. This is really cool!”
“This will be my first time ever going to Los Angeles,” he admitted. “I’ve never been to California, so I am looking forward to going there.”
Repping Alaska
On representing Alaska, he said, “It feels really great. Ironically enough, that is where my uncle lives. I love exploring the actual wildlife aspects of it, which are some of my favorite parts of Alaska. I am super excited about that!”
Advocacy for Mister USA
On his advocacy for Mister USA, Jones shared, “Being a vegetarian, I would raise awareness on the health benefits of a plant-based diet. I am a big advocate on saving animals and wildfire; protecting and saving animals. I would want to motivate other vegetarians and vegans out there that they can do big things as well.”
“I’ve been a vegetarian since third grade,” he revealed.
Future plans
Jones noted that he hopes to compete in a natural bodybuilding competition in Toronto later this summer. “This will be my first bodybuilding show in Toronto, Canada,” he said. “I plan to compete in bodybuilding so show that a vegetarian can be successful and build a physique.”
“I plan on continuing my journey in online fitness coaching and modeling. Potentially, I can also see myself getting into acting in the future as well. I want to elevate my status in the fitness and modeling industry as well as natural bodybuilding,” he elaborated.
Stage of his life
On the title of the current chapter of his life, he disclosed, “The Vegetarian Bodybuilder — The Story of Camden Jones.”
Jones on why he should win Mister USA
When asked why he feels he deserves to win Mister USA, he responded, “I feel I should win Mister USA because I have a really good story as far as overcoming obstacles and growing up with challenging family situations.”
“I feel it’s an amazing story as a person overcoming those life obstacles and not letting those obstacles define them, and actually creating something big out of themselves. Also, finding success despite those obstacles being there.”
Visiting Greece
Jones opened up about visiting the Greek islands. “I loved visiting Greece. It was on a cruise. I went to Santorini and Mykonos,” he recalled. “It felt very much like a Disney type of environment like a Disney island, so it was an amazing experience. I loved it!”
Success
On his definition of success, he said, “Success means being better than I was yesterday. It really is about being one percent better every day. If I can feel a little bit better than I felt yesterday, not just in general achievements but being a better person as well. This success is reflected in achievements and morality as well.”
Closing thoughts on Mister USA
Jones concluded, “I want people to look at me competing, and really feel inspired and motivated, and feel like they can connect with my story and with me as a person, and be inspired to do similar, great things because of what I represent and what I am striving for.”
To learn more about Camden Jones, follow him on Instagram.
