I have always played around in the gym since high school, but never got serious until I got to over 200 pounds in weight about a year and a half ago. My doctor told me that I would die of a heart attack in my thirties considering my "not so ideal" family health history and my almost-obesity. This woke me up pretty quickly and a year and a half later, I found my passion in the bodybuilding lifestyle.

The bodybuilding lifestyle has taught me discipline, will power, focus, and determination. But in contrast, it has also taught my respect for others, humbleness, and a deep ever-present patience. Also when you lift, its almost like a spiritual/physical meditation. Whats not to love. :)