I have always been in generally decent shape (i.e., not overweight) but never worked out. I never really considered it a priority. Well, in the past decade or so, I had become pretty active in our Church doing missionary work in Africa, working with the homeless and helping in the children's ministry. I also grew my hair and had begun to play Jesus Christ in small 10-15 minute plays and Easter '09 I was asked to be in a full Passion Play and subsequently be crucified between two 20-something criminals. One of which was a tri-athlete. So, not wanting to look like an out-of-shape, gooey, 40-something, white guy (which I pretty much was), I started working out at the gym at my place of employment during lunch. Well, Easter has come and gone and I'm still sticking with it ... and having fun. (<-- That's the important part)

I enjoy being involved in different endeavors ... I also feel pretty good afterward too. It lends itself readily to ones sense of accomplishment.