I've worked out on and off since my teens, but once I saw a picture of how huge my face on my 21st b-day was, I knew it was time to take action.

After a while I started to really enjoy working out and from that point on, it's been my release from daily stressors.

Testing your limits everyday, and watching your body progress! There is NOTHING like looking at old photos of yourself and thinking "WOW, that was ME!?"

In the gym, you can let go of all your troubles, all your stress, any anger you may harbor, any emotion you may be feeling at that time and turn it into fuel for an amazing workout!

There are days when I walk in the gym a lion, all revved up and when I walk out...I'm a lamb. ha. Completely and utterly at peace with myself. :)