Fitness has always been a part of my life. Growing up, I played baseball and basketball, surfed, golfed, and lifted weights. I was active and competitive, but as I got older, I lost my way. Partying, alcohol, drugs, anxiety, chasing the wrong things, and struggling with low self-esteem slowly took over. On the outside, I might have looked like I was doing fine, but inside I was anxious, stressed, depressed, angry, guilty, and unhappy with the person I was becoming.

I tried plenty of times to get myself back on track. I’d lift weights without a real program, start running and then stop, fast, crash diet, and tell myself that this time I was going to stick with it. But nothing ever lasted because I was always looking for a quick fix instead of changing the way I lived.

Everything started to change when I got sober. I found a coach, stopped trying to overhaul my entire life overnight, and started focusing on one day at a time. Small wins. Micro goals. Showing up even when I didn’t feel like it. I learned that real change isn’t about being perfect — it’s about doing the simple things consistently enough that they eventually become who you are.

Today, I’m three years sober, a husband to an amazing wife, and a dad to three beautiful boys. I’m in the best shape of my life, but more importantly, I’m genuinely happy and grateful for the life we’ve built. My daily routine is non-negotiable: lifting, walking, eating well, staying positive, and learning not to sweat the small stuff. Fitness is no longer something I start and stop. It’s part of how I take care of myself so I can show up be