I've always been somewhat active, usually doing cardio 3-4 times a week. I started eating clean and doing fusion-type workouts in January 2011. I saw a huge change in my body that was both positive and negative. I really liked that I was more toned and lean, but I also found that I felt skinny and wasn't able to really build muscle the way I wanted. A temporary job change had me sitting for work about 12 hours a day and I started to pack on the body fat. I finally decided to get my act back together but have decided to try a different approach this time.

I love working out because it gives me energy and makes me feel great both inside and out. My nutrition is also very important to me because I feel so much better when I eat clean.