I got started towards the end of highschool for various reasons. No need to get into the sob story, at the end of the day I felt it was a neccesary step for me to take. I have been working out since; minus a few years off due to various injuries. At this point in my life it is a highlight of everyday for me and enhances what I do for a living in all my pursuits.
I have always been a very competitive person but I am also a good hearted person. Competition always means that someone loses. In bodybuilding I feel you compete against your greatest competitor, yourself. I don't mind losing to myself because it only forces me to push harder and work harder.
I took the competition mentality to the next stage this year with my first fitness competition. After competing in the WBFF I found a new outlet for all the work I put in at the gym. Better late than never. I am switching over to NPC as of October and will be entering 3 to 4 competitions between October and November.