How I got started working out? I found myself getting headaches, fighting depression and feeling negative. I went to my OBGYN and found out my estrogen was sky high and recommended I start taking an anti depression and maybe look into a consistent workout regimen. I decided against the anti depression (felt I should try other avenues first) and enrolled at my local gym. Prior to this I had always been athletic but not a "weight lifter". I forgot what it felt like to simply play. I was doing cardio via running and elliptical and it felt more like a chore then pleasure. I ran into an incredible woman who competed in figure. I envied the smile she always had on her face. After introducing myself I decided I would start shadowing her. The first time I lifted heavy weights...I felt something. I felt better. Then I lifted again...and the feeling came back. After a while I noticed my headaches were gone, I started smiling more and my passion for life returned. I continue to lift as heavy as I can because my family deserves the smile on my face....and the passion I possess.