Joined the YMCA at age 14 to lift with my mom. I had just quit gymnastics and wanted to stay in shape. Started up again in high school when they had a weight training and conditioning class available as an alternative to traditional PE and did that for 2 years.

I love having that time to myself, pushing myself, and knowing that at the end of the day, I will be the one reaping all the rewards for my effort. Their are always new goals to set and aspirations and that keeps me motivated.