I am 30 years old, and NOT getting younger. My senior year of high school I was in the best shape of my life at about 195-205 pounds and fit. Since then...well, lets just say I had some problems with drinking, smoking, and all around not taking care of my body what so ever. A week before i turned 30, I decided to realize a dream I've had for a long time...to be an MMA cage fighter. I decided one day that I was going to pursue it before it got too late. That day, I quit smoking (haven't had one since), cut back drinking DRASTICALLY (maybe 1-3 light beers on occasion), and I have been training jiu-jitsu and muay thai with professional fighters and instructors. I was 260 in October when I decided to do this..and I'm now 230 and working on that final push to get to my target fighting weight of 185. I, like everyone else, need a little bit of extra motivation from time to time to keep these things going. By helping others push themselves to their goals, it also helps to keep me on track. I feel the best I've ever felt in my life, and I'm getting very close to that "brick wall" point in my weight where its going be tough to drop weight quickly. Looking forward to working with others who share common interests and goals!