I was in the Army for 8 years, so that really helped facilitate a good foundation for training. Prior to that I swam competitively for 8 years, ran track and cross country. During my last deployment I started both cross fit and conventional lifting, but in December of 2013 I decided to take things to the next level and start competing.

I love that now I can feel comfortable in my own skin. I can go to my closet and pick out whatever I want to wear and don't have to worry about if I'm "having a fat day" or not and basing my clothes off of that. I feel healthier, I look healthier, and overall am just happier when I just killed it in the gym.