I started lifting for School Sports around age 14. I was always strong for my size and always had a lean build until my 3rd year in the Marine Corps when I had a knee injury and started eating whatever and doing no cardio. After I got out of the Marine Corps I moved back home and people that had only seen me once or twice in the last 3 years started commenting on how fat I had gotten. This was pretty much my wake up call that I had to do something. I really started learning about dieting and what it takes to truly make a lifestyle change. I lost 30lbs in about 12 weeks, gained some confidence and was ready to take on the world. "The enemy of Great is Good" I got to a point where I looked good, but not "great" or at least what I would consider great by my standards now. Unfortunately bodybuilding is a lifestyle and I knew what it took to get better but didnt have what it took to stay there. I am truly to a point in my life where I can give it 100%

Motivates me, gives me goals, just like to look good, building confidence, meeting others that have the same interests, its a skill just like a house builder or wood crafting, you just use your body as the canvas instead. Bodybuilding is one thing that you definitely reap the rewards for the dedication level you put into it.