I started working out in 2011 after years of feeling like life was passing me by and being a couch potato. I was an athlete in high school and didn't ever have to worry or think about my weight. After years for being stagnant I got to a place where I truly didn't recognize myself. I was depressed and desperate for a new life. First things first I cut alcohol out of my life...and SURPRISE, I found motivation to get up in the mornings and motivate. I needed to fill that hole with a healthy lifestyle. I went to bodybuilding.com as a resource and watched videos on how to use the machines and used the great representatives of the Bodybuilding.com team to lead the way (Jim Stoppani, Jamie Eason, Jessie Hilgenberg etc..). I got a trainer one day a week and 2 earsinto my fitness career I created a bodyweight exercise video that won a international competition and a over 300K hits, I have created a food/fitness blog and I am NASM certified, and have been a top 20 semi-finalist for BB.com Boyspace Spokesmodel 2 years in a row. Im not BRAGGIN' I'm just saying fitness changed my life, my confidence and so much more!! If not for BB.com and my willingness to change I would not be where I am today. I grateful and humbled by my new life!!