I used to be in great shape. Then through college I let myself get carried away. Every year I would put on a few pounds and I would constantly grab my sides, check myself out in the mirror to see if there was any way I could hide how much weight I was gaining. Finally, before I got deployed to Afghanistan, my wife and I went to NYC for a night. We took pictures together, and I was disgusted at what I was seeing. I committed myself to a lifestyle that will promote me to a higher self esteem. I am committed and am excited about the transformation of not only my body, but lifestyle as well.

I started working out to look better. However, I would quickly get side tracked. I would keep working out, but I would work out to justify the way I was eating. It was like a drug addict justifying themselves going to work, to support a horrible habit.

Now I go because I can see the changes in my body. Your body is a temple. I want mine to be stand out on a mountain top for everyone to see and admire.