I first started weight training and regular exercise to make myself a better football player in High school. Football taught be how to be loyal, responsible for my own actions and what it really means to be somebodies brother.
Once football was over, I fell into a typical teenage trap; heavy drinking, heavy drugs and heavy eating. I went from a fairly lean 195lb guy to a 240lb fatty, in what seemed like over-night. You know its time to start making some changes when bending down to tie your shoes leaves you completely out of breath.
I remember when I finally decided to change my ways. I saw a picture on facebook of the side-profile of my face, and how enormous my double-chin had gotten. And for the most part, I'm the kind of guy who could care less about how my hair is fixed or what kind of clothes I'm wearing. But this time, I was completely shocked at my own face fat. I realized that NOW was time to get myself healthy again.

The first few months were rough, especially when trying to re-format my diet all over again. But once I got past that hump and started seeing results, there was no turning back. Ive been dieting and training like a complete freak ever since, and I'm not stopping any time soon!

Photographer Jimmy Murtaugh
Photographer David Arnot