I started lifting and running when I was in college. After graduation, things fell to the wayside. I was traveling, engaged, planning a wedding, moving, and working a full-time job. My workouts were few and far between. Once things settled, my husband and I decided to find a gym and now we workout together. Having a motivator and someone that is pushing out their last reps alongside me, and having that person be the one I love...it is a great feeling.

It gives me a good self-image, knowing that I am playing an active role in my health and the way I look. I am the only one that can do this for me. It is a gift you give yourself.