I established this website back in 2008. I had just retired from professional mixed martial arts but still competed as an elite grappler. I was very fit but drank heavily. I had a lot of demons being an alcoholic.
I fell down freakishly in 2013. I severely sprained my back in two places. I could hardly stand up but still had stubborn pride. I had access to prescription pain killers. This is when my life became dangerous. I was taking up to 5 Vicodins and 5 muscle relaxants every day. This included up to 24 full glasses of red wine daily. I should have died within the 18 months of this hell.
I found turmeric along with many other modalities. After accepting Jesus on April 5th, 2015- I became inspired to become an example for God. This transformation also started with my mind. I read scripture daily, as well as, coming out of retirement from competitive amateur bodybuilding.
The first picture was in late 2015. I competed in the INBF Naturalmania in New York. I did not place; it was a lesson in humility for me. I was not addicted to opiates anymore, but still drank alcohol daily. After I injured my back, I lost all my muscle tone in my glutes and abdominals. I had to slowly rebuild those muscle groups. It was like starting over again. I stayed in constant conversation with Jesus. I decided to devote the next year to building size, strength and more faith in Jesus.
The next picture was in 2017. I competed in the Naturalmania again; winning both the masters and novice heavyweight class. There were no competitors in the novice heavyweight class and only one competitor in the masters. I would have not placed had it been more competitive. Again, it was another year for strengthening my mind and body with humility. I also began writing for God.
The second to last picture was last year. I competed in Hawaii, New York and in the United Kingdom. I never felt like I belonged on stage. I was there to strengthen my humility. Humility is the greatest strength of love. This is how to become closer to God. I had more muscle. I started to see my abdominals and glutes finally. I was also clearly free of opiates and drank less. I was becoming stronger in mind, body and spirit. I published two manuscripts in 2018.
The last picture was recent. This is the 1st time; I felt like a competitor. I figured out the most effective regimen to melt my fat. I competed in Oklahoma and New York. Nancy Andrews, as well as, other promoters finally approved of my condition. I really appreciate the INBF/WNBF organization for believing in me. I am still on my mission to becoming more humble. I published another manuscript for God.
After 20 years of alcohol addiction- Jesus has freed me of it! This addiction has nearly destroyed my body. I am now sober for life. The thought of alcohol nauseates me.
All in all, never give up. It took the miracle of Jesus to save my life. I should be dead today. There is a reason for my continued existence. Humility is what kept me competing. I did not care; people were laughing at me on stage. I embraced the ridicule. Humility is probably why I am now sober of alcohol.
My testimony will hopefully inspire others to come out of their personal hell. If I can do it, SO CAN YOU! I believe in you and so does God(Jesus Christ). God bless you!