Tru was a classic rugby player with the classic rugby build. He was weighing in at 280 lbs which made him hard to tackle on the rugby field, a commodity in the sport. While excelling at rugby had its glory, Tru's coach encouraged him to go down a different path. The thought of going on a journey of weight loss and fitness at almost 300 lbs was a bit daunting for Tru. The hard work required for such a goal would make anyone feel intimidated.

 

The process was nothing short of amazing. In one year, Tru lost almost 100 lbs bringing him to 190. He completed in his first fitness contest in April 2023 and while he had a modest showing, the experience propelled him into wanting to compete to new levels.

 

There is such a Be Your Own Hero element to Tru's journey. Intimidation can wreck havoc on anyone's goals and dreams.  Sheer determination is the source to overcome self doubt. "The key is to fight that negative inner voice in your head that can discourage you at every turn. Once that happens, you begin to truly feel the journey and believe in it" Tru said.

 

Here at Urban Hero Apparel, we salute Tru for forging ahead and being an inspiration to himself and others.