Alvin Ly

Connect What fuels your passion for health and fitness?

Growing up, I was always a bigger kid but active, training in martial arts and playing high school sports. I understood strength, but in college, I lost my way. That foundation crumbled as I hit 260 lbs. My passion was refueled when I realized the athlete within was buried under 90 lbs of excuses. I became the Solo Architect of my own life to prove my best days weren't behind me. Today, I’m driven to show that with a “steel will”, you can engineer a total life reversal.

What’s your favorite way to train or stay fit?

For me, fitness is about engineering, not just effort. During my 90lb loss, I mastered the kitchen and shifted my lifting philosophy: I stopped moving heavy weights just for kicks and started lifting to get jacked. It’s about precision hypertrophy and intensity. Today, I am still grinding, strictly following my coach’s plan to bring my best package for my first bodybuilding show. I don't just work out; I build.

What would you do with $20,000?

If I win, I will first contribute a generous portion to support my parents, honoring the foundation they provided me. I will then donate to a charity focused on nutritional education and fitness, helping others gain the "blueprints" to become architects of their own health. The remainder will be used to pay off personal debts and hopefully kickstart a career in the fitness industry. This win is about finishing the build and giving back.