I'm Sam, and this is my story.

My name is Sam Knesel. I’m a 28 year old bodybuilder living in Houston, TX with my Australian Shepherd Pip. I’ve been bodybuilding for over 2 years now, but my journey started much longer ago than that.

I grew up very heavy, and I was bullied for my appearance all throughout my teenage years. In 2017, after having to retire from college football, I saw over 330lbs. on the scale for the first time. I’ve lost over 100lbs. in the years since then but looking back to the beginning I remember how difficult it
was to walk into a gym with a plan.

This page has been created by me and the MyARC team, with this memory in mind, to help you take that first step in changing your life, that first step in believing in yourself. I will be creating and updating programs based on your feedback, so please feel free to chime in!

If no one believes in you, including yourself, please know that I do.

My experiences, the good, bad and ugly, are my gifts. I only ask that you let me share them with
you.

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- With Love,
Sam Knesel