In 2003, I weighed over 300lbs, I decided at that point in my life and with a small child at home changes had to take place. I underwent a Gastric Bypass. By January of 2005, I was 180lbs but i was not where i wanted to be, so i started going to the gym instead of just for walks and doing home exercises. I started gaining muscle and looking better, in 2008 I went through a divorce and stopped working out as much, in 2010, i started playing Roller Derby and found my love for working out again, though i had never stopped entirely, i was only going to the gym occasionally. I started gaining some weight back and have worked to back up to 3 -4 days a week at the gym, it is now time to take mt fitness to a new level. An update since I started this journey, 3 years ago even though i was active, i didn't see much change, stress and not eating enough food, didn't help as I gained weight. After an 8 year relationship ended badly, I immediately lost 20lbs, started hitting the gym again and finding myself. I have made a few adjustments with a trainer, and we are constantly battling my lack of eating. I don't see much change on the scale anymore, but I do see changes in my body, less cellulite, more muscle tone and my lifting has increased. The last year has seen me stop skating due to torn ligaments , foot & ankle surgery to repair, then a broken foot. But I'm back at it, 4 days a week.

Why do I love working out, it makes me feel like I can accomplish anything, and I know that with every rep and ounce of sweat I'm making a better me. It took me years to really enjoy the experience, I enjoy lifting much more then doing cardio and therefore I push myself to lift with better form and higher weights, and push myself through cardio, as the reward is to lift when I'm done.