Was a little hefty at age 14-15 and headed to a YMCA to start working out. Paired up with some guys that pointed me in the right direction and eventually made some new friends and workout partners. Kept that going for a few years to include packing on 40-45 pounds of muscle and always kept within a few months of "show shape". I never did shows but worked with guys who did so learning from them was easy when I followed their plans. Fast forward to college and a real job the pounds kept adding up. Things that worked for me when I was 18 no longer worked at age 28. Back to a cut/transformation stage with much progress made but much more to go. Gotta keep on keepin' on.

Prior to gaining a few college pounds, it was a great way to kill pounds and keep myself strong and injury free riding bmx/freestyle.