My family has always been naturally athletic. I was very overweight but I could still move like an athlete which I still don't understand. My brother saw my potential and took me under his wing. Not wanting to disappoint him, I lifted as hard as I could always trying to impress him. I used to have athsema but with speed roping he pushed me through it and I haven't had to use an inhaler in years. I used to do lunges until I could no longer hold on to the dumbbells. Then he would tell me to pick them up and finish the set. My eyes still automatically tear up when I lunge heavy because I used to cry almost every set when I thought I couldn't continue. When I finally parallel squatted 325 I felt accomplished but unhappy with how overweight I was. I decided to start eating better and eventually I made my way to competing in physique competitions. Although my first competition was 5 months ago I know this is something I want to do for the rest of my life.

God has blessed me with a work ethic. The best way I know how to use that blessing is to push everyday. Constantly getting better, stronger, faster and more knowledgable. I love that through my transformation other people have seen that its possible. I went from hating exercise to not being able to live without it! My favorite thing to say about myself is that "I have two things that never fail me… Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior… and my abs." :) I want to show the world God's love and that being healthy doesn't have to be complicated, it can even be fun!