I had a lot of stress in my life. Didn't work out a lot. Got laid off and had the time in between looking for a new job.
Started with simple group classes to get back in the swing of things. Then signed up for martial arts, and took 3-6 classes a week. Finally found a new job, but still needed a stress outlet to ensure I didn't go back to my old ways.

I like the feeling of the muscles firing on all cylinders, I like the ache of the my body when it is repairing itself. I love how my wife looks at me when I exercise and how I feel when she is close to me. I have hopes to transform into a fit, trim, muscular man that drive her nuts.