Lifting weights has appealed to me since I was about 12. I never really knew what to do or stuck to any regular schedule until high school. In high school I lifted regularly, but I did the same things day in and day out, so my results were minimal. I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 2004 and pretty much gave up on anything physical. At the time I could not even close my hands into fists. I decided in 2011 to start lifting again, but pretty much quit after 6 months. In January of 2012, I broke my ankle playing basket ball and was couched for 2 months. I put on 25 pounds or so and lost a lot of muscle. I decided to take the 2012 12 week challenge. I decided I need to prove to myself that I can get my body back working again and prove to myself that I can still set and accomplish goals.

I love the feeling I get after completing a work out. That feeling you get of knowing you have accomplished something.