Fitness From The Beginning

It all began in 7th grade. I wanted to be the "hot dude" all of the girls were looking at, but in reality all I saw in the mirror was a pile. I was 5'8 (pretty tall for a 7th grader) and about the same width around. I weighed in at a heavy 293lbs and wore an uncomfortable 38 inch pant, 40 if I wanted to relax.  I had always been overweight, and I knew it too, but I was just a kid, I didn't know any better other than to eat less candy bars and drink diet soda.

As I got older, and hit the early stages of puberty I began to spout up;  while still maintaining a bowling ball like appearance. I was always too heavy to play any sports. The optimist football teams would take one look at me and pull the liability card, until finally I reached middle school and the only boundary for sports were lightweight and heavyweight.

So there I was standing in line for the 7th Grade with aspirations of becoming "that guy", the STRONG, the FAST, the ELITE, and there it began, the moment I walked out of that orientation I began my life long commitment to fitness and 6 years later here I am at 7% body fat, 205 lbs and a week out from my first men's physique bodybuilding competition.

Throughout this blog I am going to share with you my personal tips on fitness, nutrition and staying motivated. If I am not living proof that you are capable of anything you desire, best of luck to you.. I've told you my story, so let me help you begin yours!