Hello, my name is Daniel Jahn Gurske. I grew up moving around a lot between the city and the country. So, I worked on farms, logged, and moved stones when gardening as a child. My family had wood heat most of the time, so I cut and moved wood for the beginning of my childhood. During my teens I moved more due to the fact my parents were divorced and I was living on my own most of the time with friends or wherever I could. I have struggled with weight for as long as I can remember but I have always liked to lift heavy objects. When I was 14 I started to learn about body building. I have had an off and on-again relationship with the gym, but I always find myself wanting to be in one, because it makes me feel better about myself. However, I constantly struggle to control my weight. In 2012 I was unfortunate to get shingles, and spent a month laid up. I ended up with a lot of scaring, nerve damage, and lost some vision in my left eye. I feel into a depression after shingles, and gained even more weight. I will pull myself out of depression and get in the best shape of my life.