I stopped smoking in May 2011 and began to lose weight. I started out at about 190 pounds and have stabilized at 155-165 for over 2 years now. Over the last year I've been working a crazy work schedule and going to school full time. I've not been putting in the time and effort that I'd like with my body, but today I'm getting back to the grind and getting to the best me that I can. I'm so excited to start hitting the gym hard again and really challenging my body.

I fell in love with working out and nutrition so much that I decided to join Bodybuilding.com and make the change a permanent thing. I feel great, and for the first time in my life, I am beginning to like the way I look!