I was always the skinny kid. At 6'3" and weighing in at 155 lbs I was nothing to look at... literally, I turned sideways once and disappeared! I was very aware that I was skinny and it seemed like people would go out of their way to make sure I knew it. Names like bean pole and slim seemed to roll off peoples tongues so easy, it must've been true. I would gym binge for a few weeks, maybe a month: I would feel good and see a slight change in my body and then quit. Friends from work would invite me to work out, but they were already strong and in shape, I felt extremely uncomfortable and I knew they would just poke fun of the weight I would lift. It took several years before I got the motivation to jump in head first. I focused on nutrition as well as exercise and finally the pounds started to show up on the scale! 60 pounds later... I have not heard bean pole in several years and I feel great! Now I just have to fight the battle to keep fat away!

Bodybuilding/Working out has given me more then just confidence in the gym. I walk taller, smile more, and just feel better about life! It has brought bonding moments with friends, emotions run high as we achieve new PR's and victories that they were never thought possible. Working out has brought a lifestyle that allows me to continuously and progressively focus on my life and to help and assist friends who want or need help.