Mark Wilkins

I started bodybuilding at 14 to fight IBS and asthma, inspired by strongman and bodybuilding. Chasing size fast led to dysmorphia and disordered eating, but studying health at Baylor taught me fitness is sleep, mindset, recovery, and daily habits. Now I train to be truly healthy and help others feel strong, capable, and unashamed. I also believe everyone is more capable than they think and i wanted to really see how far i could push myself and really see what he human body is capable of.

My favorite way to train is through weightlifting/ powerlifting but i love to go hiking and also be active no matter what I'm doing my friends will tell you I’m always trying to walk on my hands teach people to juggle be in the sun but overall i just like staying active and moving to stay healthy. I think that it should be the forefront of peoples life and it needs to become more Important especially in today’s world.

With $20,000, I’d invest in bettering myself and expanding my knowledge in the fitness space. I’m currently working toward a job in health and wellness and my long-term dream is to build a nonprofit, “next-level YMCA” focused on health and fitness a place where people can spend their free time, learn how to take care of themselves, and improve their lives. I’d use the money to help accelerate that mission through education, certifications, and building the foundation to make it real.