A long time ago I didn't care because I was always in shape due to athletics. I got older and life (and myself) got in the way and I let myself go. One day I woke up and said it was time to change. I have stumbled many times along the way but I am still here and motivated to become as fit and healthy as possible.

I love the feeling i get right after I am done working out. Walking home from the gym feeling that "good hurt". The ability to run and run and feel like I can keep going when I use to fall short. I love sweating after a good workout and seeing change happen in the mirror.

My reasons for enjoying fitness has changed over the years as I have become more knowledgable in it and my goals/motivation have changed. When I first started it was more about going to a place with friends that was more productive than drinking and getting hammered each night. I was never really good at meeting people in other enviroments and this avenue was easier for me since it was similar to when I was active in team sports. However, I love it more now because it is something that I can do without the need for others. It allows me to be free of excuse. I can't blame NOT getting fit based on lack of othgers participation. I have more control now and when I see results I feel a better degree of accomplishment.