maryniak in A Sentence

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    Jay Maryniak wasn't your typical 9 year old.

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    During his teen years, Maryniak started using drugs.

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    Generally, Maryniak weighs in at 185 to 190 pounds of lean muscle.

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    I took karate, and started doing traditional bodybuilding exercises with the machines,” Maryniak says.

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    Twenty-year-old Maryniak joined a 12-step program and returned to work as a tattoo artist.

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    Hooked on the feeling, Maryniak forgot about sports and focused on partying with his friends.

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    After reaching out to his dad for help, Maryniak walked into rehab in November 2005.

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    Maryniak doesn't plan on ending that mentality any time soon, but he knows there will always be challenges along the way.

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    Maryniak had a hard time recovering after his win and even a few days later, his body still didn't feel right.

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    Realizing that he didn't love getting punched in the face during his fights, Maryniak decided to give something else a shot.

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    For many years, Maryniak knew he had a problem, but it wasn't until he turned 20 that he realized how serious it had become.

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    Wanting to just kick and punch stuff, Maryniak started taking martial arts classes and joined his local gym to let some aggression loose(a Planet Fitness, if you were curious).

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    With hard work, patience, and consistency, Maryniak has gained a life he never thought he would be capable of living and has managed to stay clean for 11 years.

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