I hit 466.6 pounds on the scale and was looking into gastric bypass surgery when I decided it was time to take better care of myself. I've been working toward that single solitary goal of getting under 30% body fat since then.

I am more confident when I'm working hard in the gym. Plus, I am not one of those people who can just eat right and lose weight. My body has been well-trained to stay fat, and fighting that and genetics means I have to pound it hard at the gym so that I don't even want to think about pounding down cheeseburgers later. Fitness is the key for me, and I'll continue to pursue my goals at the gym or running the road for the rest of my life.