Allen is 30 years old and used to have a life full of parties, drinking, junk food, and was overweight (310+ pounds). He started having severe back and knee pains. In 2015, started working at New York Sports Club on different roles, where according to him “it changed my life and gave me a goal in life, I’ve been working out since I was 15 years old, but it was in 2015 where this journey started”. 

Allen is 245 pounds today, still some overweight, but since 2015 he lost over 65 pounds and put on some muscle. His passion for fitness has evolved. He put together a 5-year plan to start his career in the fitness industry. Studied to become a personal trainer/online coach (has been doing that for 2 years now). Started as a personal trainer at Crunch Gym and one year later went independent. He started training to hit the stage of bodybuilding planning to make his debut this year. He got into transformation challenges with supplement brands such as 1up Nutrition #RyseToGreatness, and 1st Phorm.

Allen is decided to make a career out of fitness, he wants to put his name up in the industry and coming across Mon Ethos made him feel like it was God telling him to take advantage of this opportunity, it’s his time to rise. Allen has a different life now. Healthier habits and more disciplined. The best decision he has made says. He’s currently an ambassador for 1st Phorm. Says the transformation challenges helped him to take his physique to another level and gain confidence. He recognizes that he knows had made major progress, but there’s still a lot of work to do. Also, that he may still need some time to get himself into better shape. For him is a major start to even think about putting his name in any competitions. He’s humbled and happy. A very positive person.

“I love the journey and I’m having fun doing what I love to do and making a career out of it” says @coolaj_stayfit

This is his journey to become a better version of himself.