After completing my second Ironman Triathlon in 2012 I decided to take it easy for a few weeks to let my body recover. Sure enough a few weeks turned into a few months, which then turned into nearly two years. It was not until I decided to enter into a body fat % challenge that I realized just how out of shape I have gotten. This is what led me to bodybuilding.com. Once I got to the site I saw that there was the 100K Transformation Challenge and I knew that I could not pass on it. This is just the kick in the pants that I need to get back into the gym and train.

I love working out because it makes me feel so great! Sure there is the pain of the workout (and post workout) but over all I am a happier, more lively and more fun person. I found a love for Ironman competitions after I completed my first Ironman in 2010 and crossing that finish line I felt like a superhero! Now I have decided to change paths and give Bodybuilding a try! Even in my best shape I have never had a six pack or even defined abs at that. I am hoping that I finally get the abs (arms, legs, back, glutes...) that I have always wanted. After posting my before picture I know that I can look back at them any time and see the body that I DON'T want and gain even more motivation.