I used to really be into running and non-seriously worked out often. But then I got pneumonia and things went to hell. After recovering, I still was never back to 100%. However, after a long bout of back and forth on issues in life, I decided the one thing that I really have control over is my body. I want to get back to the body I had a year ago. Small changes are my thing, so it'll be a slow road ahead.

The feeling of the burn and the energy. That feeling after you finish a great set. The admiration of taking a shower in the morning and looking in the mirror at the results of yesterday's workout (maybe it's all in mind, but it works for me).