I was taking Wing Chung at a martial arts studio and you had to walk through the gym to access the bathroom. I was enthralled at what some of the members looked like. They looked like my child hood heroes in the comic books I collected. I was too young to lift weights, I was only ten. This did not stop me from trying and was chastised by the employees. This however imbedded in me the passion to lift weights that never died. It still burns today as I see my sons take to the iron. I, however, do not let my twelve year old lift weights. He does body weight and suspension workouts. They both have great potential and make me want to work out harder

I alluded to this in how I started. It helps me look like my childhood heroes, minus the superpowers. All kidding aside the first time I saw Captain America I was hooked. I thought now that is what a MAN should look like. I never wanted to be the fat father on the couch asking his wife for a beer because he was too fat and lazy to acquire it himself. It also helped when my other half was physically attracted to me. It went to another level when my five year old told his mother that he wanted "those lines daddy has on his stomach" and I was at twelve to fifteen percent body fat. If this doesn't motivate a dad to work out harder than nothing will. I also started experimenting with various forms of workouts when my oldest started lifting weights.

Update: It has, in reflection, saved my life. I went through a divorce last year. I have failed a second marriage. We attempted to reconcile the past three years, yes even after the divorce. I have watched as several fellow officers lose themselves as they turned to libation and other forms of distractions that have cost them their jobs and even their health. I immersed myself in training as my ex continually ridiculed me and flaunted her relationships on Facebook. I want to thank Bodyspace for all your kind comments and encouragement. I owe you all a lot. I hope I have answered all that have sent me a private message and helped a little. If not please send it again and again thank you all.