Everyday is a new challenge, everyday I have a new goal. I like to mix up my routine between really heavy movements and slower "squeezes". Creativity pays off in the gym too.

I love to work out with different people and try new ideas...like powerlifting and strongman exercises. I love to talk about training, I love to train people and be trained.

My current training mode follows:
I don't like cardio. I get bored too quickly, but I do it! I do 30 minutes of cardio six days a week (off season) and up to 1.5 hours a day during contest preparation. I love to take walks or ride a bike. I love being outdoors.

I love food! I love eating out, not cooking! I found the key to eating is always making yourself happy. This off season, I am in a 7 meal routine. I eat 2 larger meals and 5 small. The larger meals always make me happy! I pick foods I like to eat, for example, chocolate protein pudding or almonds. When I'm dieting, sitting on the couch alone, with a pillow in my lap as a tray makes me happy. It's "me time". Even though my meals are more restricted, I still enjoy them. I always try to eat clean, eating "clean" can be tough, but I've gotten better at it this year. This is how I learned to control what and how much I eat.