Well I've always been athletic and loved sports but could never last as a child. As a kid I found out I was flat footed and was told it would be more difficult for someone like myself to run or even walk for long periods of time. But I didn't let that stop me as a kid. I convinced my mother to enroll me in karate. Little did I know that all those years of sit ups, and push ups were being done "incorrectly" and thus resulting in many physical therapy sessions for both my wrist and lower back. Didn't help me that through out my younger years I would avoid dairy because it would always upset my stomach. Wasn't until late HS that I found out I was lactose intolerant. Doctors told me that my bones are weaker then the average person my age and recommended that I take calcium supplements. While in HS, I decided that I was tired of being told what I couldn't do. So I decided that I wanted to live my life as healthy and as fit as possible despite my "defaults". So I after countless research, I learned that I could lift weights to build muscles over my "fragile" bones, wear uncomfortable arch supports and to never buy footwear just because it looks nice, as well as take my calcium, joints, omegas pills and vitamins every morning. So I applied it all and here I am now in the military and still striving to never go back to feeling so broken and weak.

I love the sport because I believe it makes life all that more enjoyable. Makes helping around the house much easier (especially when you're the only male ha). As well as makes running around with friends all that more fun and exciting. Overall it just all led to a healthier and a much more enjoyable way of living for me. It's also a great stress reliever while dealing with deployment and the day to day stresses of life.