Growing up he was active played sports and that lead him to serve four years in the U.S. Air Force. For the next several years Ben worked hard but denied his health. At the age of 35 Ben went to the doctor and weighed in at 304 lbs 48% body fat and pre-diabetic. Ben attended a boot camp at the YMCA and that is where the journey began. Ben owned a fitness studio in Greensboro NC for a few years. He then took an opportunity with a startup company that offered corporate wellness here in Raleigh.