This picture was taken when i was 22 years old. I was into working out but still played baseball and that came first. Oh and I never knew about nutrition back then. Weight about 190.

Taken During the OCB Midwest States in Dekalb, Illinois

This picture was taken when i was 22 years old. I was into working out but still played baseball and that came first. Oh and I never knew about nutrition back then. Weight about 190.

My heaviest stretch at 240lbs...also my most pale...lol. It was a fun volleyball tournament though.

Photo to show progress. I am no dieting and want to see the visual difference that can sometimes be hard to notice on a daily basis. Body Weight here is 238.

Well I got on the scale and it finally moved down. I was stuck at 235 forever. I also felt really strong in the gym so I think i am losing only fat right now. My waste feels much smaller and all my pants are fitting better. I am not sure if this picture compares well to the one before but I can sure feel the difference in the last month.

I am finally starting to see a real change in my mid section, doing cardio every day except leg day post workout. This is getting me more motivated to do a show...

This was taken after I weighed in slightly under 225...a major goal for me...Cardio and diet really are working for me...feel strong still...losing fat...better pics to come..

Same Camera, same location...still horrible quality. Weight under 224.

Another from the same series...calves looking split a little...

Mirror Abs shot following Thanksgiving weekend. Still at 225 but feeling great...may try to get down to 220 before Christmas break...I get 13 days off, can't wait.

Weighed in at 223.5....felt good...great workout....Diet is spot on right now.

226 lbs at the beginning of my bulk. Had some holiday weight already...6 week bulk before my 24 contest prep.

Bulking again feels great, putting on some size. At 225 here and lifts are getting stronger.

Taken during posing practice after a long day. Worked out at 6am and took this pic after school at 11pm.

I don't have many leg pic up....here is one....they have a long way to go but are responding really well and have grown quite a bit in the last year....

Up to 226 today...felt great in the gym...three weeks until I start cutting.

Trying to emulate on of Arnold's signature poses.

Bulking is fun! Taken after a great upper body workout...felt huge in the gym and moved some great weights today.

Took this after a great workout, really starting to feel my bulk, lines are disapearing but shirts are fitting tighter

Took this up close, still bulking and feeling strong...took this after heavy legs....

Wieghed in at 229 tonight...One more week of bulking and then the diet begins.

Side Chest at 232, last week of bulk...two days until the diet begins...

Last weekend before contest diet starts....

Started my contest diet this week as well as cardio. Here I am at 229. Wanted to get some pics up before the weight starts coming off.

223.5 lbs, 3 weeks into contest diet.

I am starting to really notice a change in my bodyfat levels.

Down a good bit of weight since my last update, starting to get excited about competing. 12 weeks away.

Side Chest, 219lbs, 12 weeks out from first show.

Side Chest, 217lbs, 11 week out from 1st show

Side Chest at 216. Ten weeks out, can you guess my favorite pose...lol.

Side Chest with some decent lighting, taken after a long leg workout.

Rear Lat Spread, I don't have many of these up. Weight is around 214, 8 weeks and two days away from my first show.

Side Tricep having fun with Black and White photography. I like the composition of this picture.

7 weeks out tomorrow, 213lbs and really starting to feel good. I liked this pic because of the holes on the side of my pecs...never been able to see those before!

Just goofing around with the camera, like the picutre. 213lbs.

Taken after a nice long leg workout. I weighed in at 211 today, 6 weeks out.

Took this picture in sunlight. Weight is 209 lbs. 5 weeks out from first competition.

Abs and Thighs pose, 22 days from contest. Weight is about 206.

Took this in some good shadow lighting.

Side Tricep, 17 days out.

12 days from my first show. 203.5.

I was trying on some clothes and noticed the good lighting...2 weeks away and changes are occuring every day now.

Ten Days out....Time to dial it in!

4 days out.

3 Days away from stage for the first time.

Picture Taken when my First Place Trophy was presented at the 2008 NPC Mid Florida Classic, for the Novice Division.

Goofing around outside with my friends after the show.

I have been working hard on my back and this pose in particular.

Picture taken during first week of contest prep. Weight was 228 before bed.

I took this picture post workout on a refeed day...got a great pump and am really excited about starting my prep.

Taken post workout with a weight of 225lbs. Still 21 weeks out but progress is being made.

Taken at 224lbs and 20 weeks out.

19 weeks out.

219lbs, 18.5 weeks out.

Part of a set I sent to Layne. The show was moved up a week to November 7th so I am now 16 weeks out.

Part of a set I sent to Layne. The show was moved up a week to November 7th so I am now 16 weeks out.

Taken Sunday night for update picture. Weight is 217 at 103 days out...less than 15 weeks.

217lbs and 15 weeks out from contest.

Took this post workout on a refeed day, 14.5 weeks out, 217lbs.

Post workout on a refeed day...makes a difference for sure. Had a great pump.

216lbs and 14 weeks out from NGA Florida Natural Championships.

Rear Lat Spread on Sunday night..weight is 216 with 14 weeks to go. Waist is getting smaller.

Rear Lat Spread again at 13 weeks out. This week I have already lost more fat so next weeks pics should really show a change.

Took this picture beneath lights instead of using the flash for a more darmatic look. 12 weeks out from the stage.

Sunday night update pics, used photoshop to make it black and white. Weight is under 212 with 11 weeks to go.

11 weeks out, 212 lbs.

10 weeks out, Side Tricep at 212lbs. Starting to see alot more detail. This year should be alot better than last. Looking forward to getting really lean!

ten weeks out, 212lbs, Henna Tatoo, lol.

Rear Lat Spread at ten weeks out.

Bodybuilding.com and Ironman Spokesmodel contest entry photo #1.

Bodybuilding.com and Ironman Spokesmodel contest entry photo #2

Bodybuilding.com and Ironman Spokesmodel contest entry photo #3

9 weeks out and hit a new low for weight this week. Everything is right on schedule for bringing my best possible package to the stage.

209lbs with 9 weeks to go.

8 Weeks away from show #1, starting to see Hamstring shape...less than 56 days to go!

took this picture for fun under bright light on a refeed day.

7 Weeks until stage and starting to see the finish line. I still need alot of work on posing, some color and a few more lbs of fat but it will all come together.

Rear lat spread, 6 weeks out.

One of my update pictures for Layne with 6 weeks to go until show number 1

5 weeks out from the stage.

Took this at the gym with 4 weeks until the stage for the first time in 2009.

Hands Over head abs shot with 4 weeks to go...very happy but lots of work left to do...

Side Chest with 4 weeks to go...seeing some new detail each week.

Tomorrow marks three weeks out from the stage...only a few more workouts for each bodypart, really focusing on squeezing and bringing out detail...

Just snapped a few shots of myself for fun...getting close to the contest and my body changes by the hour now...fun to document.

Update pictures at two weeks out...around 201lbs...It's all coming together and in 14 days we will see what shakes out!

a few days from stepping on stage. Carbs, Water and Sodium all high. Full, hard and a bit watery but in a very good place.

Taken 4 days out from the stage. Weight was 201, should get tighter as the show approaches.

Taken 4 days out from the stage. Weight was 201, should get tighter as the show approaches.

Side Chest taken three days out.

Thursday night late after two coats of Pro Tan...

2009 NGA Florida Natural Championships November 7th, 2009

Overall Champion and new NGA Pro Bodybuilder

Photo from shoot with Diane Furgeson Photography

Photo from shoot with Diane Furgeson Photography

2009 OCB Midwest States Pump Up Room, Dream Tan and ready to go.

Taken During the OCB Midwest States in Dekalb, Illinois