I got started bodybuilding in high school at the age of 15. It started with competing with a friend over how much we could lift. Eventually the school gym wasn't enough so we got memberships and started at a gym. Over the years ive lost all my progress and packed on lots of weight (bad weight). Ive recently just a resurgence of attitude and want my body back. Ive over come alcoholism, severe chronic depression and anxiety, and now im going to overcome obesity.

Bodybuilding gives me a reprive from the world and the mundane. I refuse to take meds for my depression and have found that lifting heavy and often negates the depression. The gym is often ny sanctuary, studio, church and hospital all in one.