Fell in love with the sport when I was 15. Spent the next 12 years hitting it hard and trying to get big. At 27, tore my right hip getting ready for a power meet. (my squat max was 595 at the time) I switch to full bodybuilding and blew out my 4-5 disc getting ready for the Cowtown Open. My 30s were very tough and I had given up on ever being able to lift again due to being in and out of the hospital for my disc. I tried lifting again at 38 and fully herniated my 3-4 disc and tore my left shoulder. At 42, I found a couple of really good doctors who helped me understand what was going on and get me back on track. (weighed in at 245) Now at 45, I am slowing coming back to where I want to be. I train smarter, harder, and eat cleaner. Very thankful for the BB.com challenge helping me find the body and passion I lost.