I got started initially approximately 2 years ago, after I gave birth to my son. I went through depression and gained a lot of weight after birth, even though after deliver I was extremely close at pre-baby weight. I weighed at my heaviest (excluding pregnancy) at 171 pounds. I knew I needed to change, and so I started losing weight. It was very difficult, as I only lost 23 pounds in one whole year. Believe me-I was excited I lost weight, period, but it put me through deep depression. We later discovered that the reason why I was having a hard time losing weight was high anxiety, deep depression and a hypothyroid (not fully low-but getting there). When I stumbled upon bodybuilding.com- I was completely intrigued and knew this was something I wanted to do. I can never thank this site enough-for changing my attitude and keeping my head up high.

I love working out because it makes me feel accomplished. We all know that working out releases serotonin levels, but when you actually feel that happiness after putting in all that work, you just have that sudden urge to do it again, or keeping it up. It's a feeling like no other... I guess the one thing I can compare it to would be like how I felt when I fell in love with my husband... You get high off of feeling so great and knowing your doing your mind and body good. You only get one body in this lifetime, treat it well, and it will return the favor.