What does it take to completely transform your training, lifestyle, and eating habits after years of the same goal?

Competing in a bodybuilding show can seem overwhelming, and you may have no idea what to expect. Don’t let fear hold you back.

Years of self-destructive life and eating habits led me to 430 pounds and a combined diagnosis of pre-diabetes and hypertension. I had two options: make a change or die.

Dave was a 300-pound powerlifter. 1200 grams of carbohydrates and a stack of double cheeseburgers later, he had more abs than we could count.

It’s in that moment of awareness—of being able to differentiate between what’s important and what isn’t—that separates those who succeed from those who don’t.

I’ve been asked several times to document how I dieted down for this last (and hopefully last) transformation.