Hello, everyone! My name is Victor Garcia. I live in Utah; I’m originally from Mexico. I came here with my family to work as a teacher in a Utah public school’s Spanish dual-immersion program. I’m also a personal trainer, since I began my weight-loss journey a year and eight months ago out of concern following my mother’s death from diabetes. I started out weighing 300 lbs, and my doctor prescribed Semaglutide. It was a miserable experience; I couldn’t tolerate it well and stopped after 4 months, but I did start losing weight. Afterward, I decided to try Tirzepatide in peptide form, and it has been a total life-changer—minimal side effects. I started weight training in January 2025 and continue to this day, six days a week. Last December, I became certified as a Personal Coach, Nutritionist, Strength Trainer, and Glute Expert, and I now weigh 187 lbs. I’m still working on losing a few more pounds, but I’m not stressed about it because I’m already into bodybuilding—though those are the most stubborn and hardest pounds to shed! I’m happy to be here, learning and contributing!