I don't know what it is about this time around for me, but I am fired up about lifting and working out! I have always been athletic and active, but Life got to me and I got lazy! I let myself go and for a while stopped caring. Over the years I have made several attempts to start working out and eating correctly but they didn't last long and the weight always came back with friends! This time I was just sick to death at what I had become. I was tired of being uncomfortable and self conscious in every situation. My cousin had recently passed away of a massive heart attack and that scared the crap out of me because he isn't much older than I am. I need to be there for my kids and wife! I saw what his death did to his family! Not me!! I will better myself in every way! I will be healthy! I will look good for my wife, she deserves better than what I have given her!

I am an EXTREMELY competitive guy! However, the beast inside had taken a long nap until now! I work out because I love the challenge! I love pushing myself to see how much I can lift! I feel awesome when I work out! I love the changes I am seeing in my body, the energy I have because I am eating right and exercising, I love the attention I get as people notice the difference my training is making in my life! What is not to love!