I had always admired muscular physiques as I was growing up. When I was younger people would ask me if I worked out even though I had never touched a weight. It wasn't until I was sixteen that I would start building my own physique.

At the encouragement of my brother I joined my first gym. He felt that I had good genetic potential for the sport and I started working out with him. I absolutely fell in love. I loved the way it felt and most of all I loved the possibilities that lay ahead. The possibility of building a massive muscular physique, just like the ones I had always looked up to. From that moment on I dreamed of being a champion.

I went to my first bodybuilding show with my dad to watch a couple of friends and I was completely hooked. I knew at that moment, with every fiber of my being that I wanted to become a champion bodybuilder.