I start training two weeks before a competition, every other day. I'll drink a gallon of water and eat cottage cheese while at I'm at work.

It was random, it took about three weeks. They filmed me for my first real competition as a competitive eater.

I grew up seeing this creek every day and learning how to ice skate, swim, water ski, do everything on this creek. I want her to be able to do the same, but it just doesn't look like it did.

I knew I could eat a lot. I just needed to learn how to eat faster.

I don't get crazy with it. The competitive eating thing is a weekend hobby.

I don't think there's strong competition at the moment, but it's certainly coming.