Dear friends, I am beyond grateful to be nominated for Mr. Health & Fitness, muscleandfitness Pursuing optimal human performance has been shaped by my passion for fitness, my dedication to hard work, & the support of those around me. From a young age, my brother was a huge part of my life, & I looked up to him for his strength & athleticism. I remember reading all the fitness magazines he got, tearing out pages to find recipes and workouts to help me get stronger, & learning about how to program & periodize training at a beginning level. I was eager to read the magazines to find out what the best athletes, celebrities, & executives in the 🌍 were doing for their health & wellness. Reading muscleandfitness magazine ultimately helped start me on my path to pursuing optimal human performance & becoming more interested in pushing the human body to the highest levels. But my journey is not just about me. My brother was instrumental in helping me achieve my goals and develop my passion f...