I've been involved in sports or some type of athletic event since grade school. I ran track in HS and college, played basketball, and was on my HS cheerleading and dance teams. I also joined the National Guard as a junior in HS. During college, I became interested in Fitness competitions. However, the routines seemed difficult for me so I would just admire the competition from afar.

Working out makes me feel better. I have more energy, fit my clothes nicely, and just like to be fit, especially being in the military. People expect a certain standard from Soldiers and no one can truly say that put their life in an unfit SOldier during a combat situation where fitness is a huge factor in life or death.