I was heavy as a kid but alwasy played sports. I first did the Body For Life contest back in 1999/2000 and really had a great time getting in the best shape of my life. Chris Lalanne, great nephew of Jack encouraged me to train for a show and said that I could be ready to do my first within 2 years.

I love the physical and mental dedication required to continue to improve. It is not a sport of short term gains. It is consistency over time to get better.