How did you get interested in bodybuilding/working out?

At the age of 32 I was very overweight (180 lbs) so in Nov. 1995 I began lifting weights and fell in love with it.

What was your first show like, any interesting experiences?

Was very surprised I was able to go out on stage and not be scared.

What do you like and dislike about competing?

I love seeing the improvements in my body at each competition and pushing my self to my limit. I dislike, no HATE, cardio.

What are your future goals in this industry?

I would love to compete on a national level and do fitness modeling

Please tell us something special about you that most people wouldn't know?

I have been legally blind since birth vision worse than 20/200. Correction does not help. I am unable to drive, severely light sensitive and totally color blind.

Any additional notes? People you would like to thank?

Chase the love of my life for his unconditional love and support. My daughter for putting up with my dieting. Kim Oddo after working with him I found my desire to compete again. Amy Peters for all her help with my first figure comps.

Competition History:

-March 2002 NPC World Gym San Deigo 2nd novice LW, 3rd Masters
-April 2002 NPC Orange County
-May 2002 NPC Cal 2nd Novice LW , 5th Masters
-March 2003 NPC World Gym San Diego 3rd Novice LW
-Sept 2004 NPC Tournament of Champions Figure 4th Class A, 6th Masters Short
-Sept 2004 NPC Border States 8th Class A, 6th Masters Short