I can say that I was always active growing up, whether is be playing outside with my friends or on a sports team. I never took physical fitness too seriously, as my natural size and strength gave me all I needed for team sports. Nutrition was also something I knew nothing about. Growing up in an Italian family, eating could have almost been a sport itself. Needless to say I have never seen a 6 pack in my entire life. While I was in the military I got extremely sick and needed multiple heart surgeries one of which was open heart. The doctors told me I would never be able to play sports and that I would be on a fitness restriction for a long time. At this point I was 19 years old. Since that moment, it has been a struggle for me to regain lost strength and above all convince my mind that I could do anything. It wasn't until a few years ago that this started to really resonate with me. I wanted more for myself, more for my physique and would stop at nothing to get the results I wanted (naturally of course). I have been on this trek for a while now, continuously learning my body, growing, and changing my methods. I still have yet to see the desired physique I am striving for, but this is my year!

I am in control of the outcome. When I step into that gym, every thought, rep, second that passes while in my sacred place is a reflection of what I put into it. Some days are harder than others, but achieving the ultimate physique is not for the faint of heart or you would see a lot more people looking that way. I have already convinced myself that continuous growth is my life and I love every breath I take of it. I continue to spread the contagious feelings to friends and family, guiding them, telling them where I have failed and where I have succeeded to help them achieve greatness.