I was a fairly overweight child from ages 5 to 15 or so. A family that worked with gourmet food gave me access to entirely too wide a selection of food, without the proper knowledge to curb my appetite and horizons. I went to a summer camp in Maine after my freshman year in highschool, and lost a large amount of weight and body fat through a variety of outdoor activities, from kayaking, to swimming, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and mountain biking. When I returned to school fit and trim my sophomore year, I decided I'd do something with my newfound fitness. Since then, I've worked at improving my knowledge of personal fitness and nutrition, and have pushed myself to remain dedicated to constantly improving my self-image and strength.

I am an artist by hobby and passion, and bodybuilding allows me to sculpt my own form with near limitless possibilities, as long as I show the dedication and make use of the proper knowledge to do so.