In 2004, I was 20 years old and weighed a hefty 260 lbs. With the help of a co-worker who was "practicing" to be a personal trainer, I lost 80 lbs and got down to about 180 pounds by June of 2005.

I spent the next few years working out off and on, lifting, biking, and enjoying my slimmer self, but never fully satisfied with still being bigger.

Last summer I started doing triathlons and various runs, with my most recent accomplishment being a half-marathon in May 2009.

I know what I need to eat (and not eat) and I know what I need to do in order get into amazing shape and cut the fat, now it is time apply those principles consistantly to do that.

I love the rush, the confidence boost, the power, and the results.