I was 425 lbs and unhappy. I decided to stop being 425 lbs and unhappy. That simple.

My biggest strength is also my biggest character flaw - I don't know how to do anything half way. When I was unhealthy, I was really unhealthy - 425lbs only happens when you over eat for a very long time.

Bodybuilding allows me to turn my personality quirk into a positive - I can go "all in" with nutrition, hitting the weights hard, cardio 7 days a week, and reap the health and wellness benefits. My transformation from 425lbs to 195lbs has defined me as an adult.