During the summer of my sophomore year in high school, going into junior year, I decided that I was sick and tired of being the weakest, smallest and skinniest in my grade. I started out at home with a bench press and free weights and became much stronger than before given my poor genetics (short, skinny, not muscular, ectomorph). Although I have improved greatly I am still pushing myself to get to the next level of bodybuilding. I am hoping to bulk up during the summer of 2012 and become 140lbs by the end of it. Right now I am 5'5, 128 lbs.

I love working out because it gives me a sense of power and a feeling that I control my own future in how I look and feel. When I feel that my workouts are gains are headed in a positive direction, I feel as I can do anything.