After high school I tried out for the elite level hockey team in my area. I ended up battling hard enough to make the team, but the coaches said if I was going to play and have a chance at being successful, that I had to get stronger and add some muscle size. I started taking in all the information I could from the internet, books, and magazines. I started making gains fast, and needless to say, I was "hooked" even faster. The more effort I put forth in the gym, the better I felt and looked, and the results were speaking for themselves on the ice. Seeing the improvements first hand and especially hearing compliments from friends and family just kept me pushing harder and wanting more.

I love bodybuilding for so many reasons. It is a hybrid of art and athleticism. It is a practice of will, discipline, and goal setting. It is a lifestyle that separates me from the average person. This provides me with a sense of confidence and uniqueness that I had never felt before, while also allowing me to connect with others who live a similar way. The physiological changes my body experiences from training, such as endorphin release and the rush of blood-flow to my muscles (THE PUMP), is addictive and pure pleasure in its simplest form. Bodybuilding is an epic personal journey that complements a life lived on your own terms.