My story.

I was born in 1989 with a rare heart condition that required me to have 4 open heart surgeries by the time I was 4 years old. Because of this I was always sheltered as a child and was never allowed to participate in any sports within my school system.

I'm 28 now and over the past few years I've dabbled in weight lifting and excercise in general but never had much success, but never went all in either.

I've always been tall and skinny and never found myself gaining much weight until the last year or so. I'm hovering right around 170 which isn't terrible but I've definitely put on some belly fat that I'd like to see gone.

I've joined a gym and have been trying to eat better but have a long way to go to get where I want to be.

The journey is just beginning and I'd love any motivation or tips from anyone who has been where I'm at.

Thanks!