This is a photo of how I looked before I began working out in March 2006. I weighed about 135 Lbs.

The Hammer Strength Incline Press machine has really helped with the development of my upper chest. I need more work on my traps and shoulders.

This is a photo of how I looked before I began working out in March 2006. I weighed about 135 Lbs.

This is photo was taken in July 2007. I was 165 Lbs. It was fun to be able to take my shirt off and not feel self conscious about my size. This is just the beginning of my transformation.

Making progress towards my weight gain goal.

The scale says it all. 180 Lbs.

I haven't made any progress in my weight gain goal of 185 lbs. My workouts and diet haven't been consistent over the pass couple of weeks. I still like my size though. I need a lot of ab work, but I will focus on that more once I get the mass that I desire.

I've gained 1 lbs. 4 more to go.

I still have some work to do, but I'm making progress.

I'm making progress!

The scale says 185 Lbs, but can I get it to stick? Lol! Some of my weight gain is water due to taking creatine supplements. But I'm happy that I'm making progress!

I'm trying to hold on to my weight. I'm lifting heavy and focusing on basic compound exercises.

Beginning to focus more on my abs. I'm watching my diet and increasing workout intensity.

I participated in a 21 day fast with my church. It ended on Thursday, 1/22/09. It was a good experience both spiritually and physically. I took this photo so I could see my ab progress. I'm happy to see the beginning of a six pack. Well, maybe it's more of a four pack, but I'm making progress. Lol! I still have a lot of work to do, but it's encouraging to see results.

I decided to take a picture to see my ab progress. Today begins week #2 of my weight training. The abs are coming in. I feel pretty good, because I'm not flexing hard.

My abs are coming along. I've started increasing my carbs to help increase my size and strength while training. Hopefully, I can gain a little mass while not losing my abs. That can be tough.

Chest and arms are coming along pretty good. This is the end of week 3 of training for the MuscleTech contest.

I see the formation of a six pack. Lol!

Beginning of week 5 training for MuscleTech contest.

Detail is not bad in the upper back, but I need work on the middle and lower region. Also, I need more biceps to make this pose look good. I'm a total novice when it comes to posing. Lol!

I can really see the improvements in my chest, shoulders and arms in this 6 week "before" and "after" comparison photo.

I see progress. I still have some work to do, but I like the improvements. Chest, shoulders and arms are thicker and fuller.

These will probably be the last progress photos I'll post until the end of my transformation period. Hopefully, the MuscleTech "after" photos will show good improvements to my physique.

I have come a long way in 3 years. Bodybuilding has been a real blessing in my life.

Having a little fun posing.

Abs are coming in pretty good now. I've changed my diet and I'm working on leaning out. My goal is to be cut and ripped for my MT contest "after" photos. I won't be one of the biggest guys, but I hope to be one of the most shredded.

MUSCLETECH TRANSFORMATION "AFTER"

MUSCLETECH TRANSFORMATION "AFTER" Back Pose

MUSCLETECH TRANSFORMATION "AFTER' Left Triceps

MUSCLETECH TRANSFORMATION "AFTER" Back

MUSCLETECH TRANSFORMATION "AFTER" Back Double Biceps

MUSCLETECH TRANSFORMATION "AFTER" Back Double Biceps

Making progress towards better abs.

The upper portion of my chest is starting to fill in more. I'm happy about that. I still have work to do, but I'm making progress. More incline bench in my future.

I still have my 4 pack. Lol! I've been doing a lot of reverse crunches and hanging straight leg lifts to help bring up my lower abs. I'm making progress.

My legs are becoming more developed. Still need more detail.

185 lbs. Chest is getting thicker. Still working on developing the upper chest region.

The Hammer Strength Incline Press machine has really helped with the development of my upper chest. I need more work on my traps and shoulders.

185 lbs. I'm making good progress towards my weight gain goal of 190 lbs.

I'm getting bigger and stronger. I feel really good. My weight is 187 lbs. 190 here we come.

Boy, look at that gut. Lol! Since, I'm bulking it's ok. I'm holding a lot of water. Legs are not bad. I like the size, but need more muscle separation. I have to keep working.

I just wanted to snap a pic at the gym after my chest workout to check my abs.