Growing up I was the overweight kid in my family and I really thought I would be overweight my whole life, which was very depressing. But everything would change when one of my friends invited me to go to the gym with him. The very first time I picked up my first dumbbell, I knew that the gym would be a big part of my life forever. I started working out five times per week combining resistance training and cardio. Once I started being active I realized that food wasn't so important and my body started changing the way I'd always wanted it to be. With a much fitter body my performance in my sport of dragon boat racing improved tremendously. I'm now a certified personal trainer, helping others to reach their fitness goals. And becoming a City Gym Boy is truly the icing on the cake. I feel very blessed for making the decision to lead a healthy life-style at such a young age. I'm a true example that anyone can change their body if they believe they can, work hard and stay focused.

-Justin