I was seriously unhappy with my body image and after coming to the realization that I am the only person who can change MY life I just started jogging in an attempt to loose weight that began accumulating from 2008-11. After loosing so much weight that my doctor told me I was slightly under normal weight, I decided to join a gym in an effort to begin to build muscle.

Ever since I started working out my entire life has changed. Even more so in the past couple of months. Before I began working out I was clinically depressed, always tired, and had some major mood swings.

Once I began working out I instantly noticed I felt less sleepy during the day. I felt less down. Stress didn't carry with me nearly as much as it had in the past. Fast forward a few months in and working out has consumed me. I get excited to workout. I love that pump feel and the way it helps shape my entire day. It's like my body rewards my mind. Of course I also thoroughly enjoy the superficial aspect of working out, such as the way my body is shaping, my muscles becoming more defined and my strength increasing. For me it's really about mental health though. I can't imagine living life not working out now. It truly has bettered me as a person, a husband, a friend and overall member of society.