I was introduced to bodybuilding during my enlistment in the U.S. Navy, shortly after giving birth to my daughter in 1991. My male shipmates introduced me to the sport to help me get back in shape. After only 3 months witnessing amazing results, I was hooked.

One year later, when I left the U.S. Navy, I joined Ballys Sports Club in New York City. It was only a matter of time before the biggest love of my life became my daughter AND the gym.

I became a gymaholic. I was in the gym every single day, working out for over an hour. Monday through Friday my gym was conveniently located 2 blocks away from my firm. Weekends, I rode 8 miles to the gym near my home.

Unfortunately in mid-1999 I had three events impact my life. First, my trainer quit, I went on birth control and my ex-husband (who was my boyfriend at the time) worked nights making it impossible for me to find time for the gym, since I also had to devote a lot of my time to my baby girl. The medication alone, took such a toll on me that appx. 5 years later I had gained over 50 lbs.

Thereafter, we moved to New Jersey in the hopes of change but family issues arose and we ended up facing new challenges. BUT as the years passed, I kept missing my old gym habits. Even during my issues with birth control, I was desperately looking for my old trainer (he was GREAT! - he gave whatever results you wanted guaranteed!!!!) But to no success so if you ever read this Randy, miss you!!!!

Lucky for me, I recently moved closer to work and a gym 5 minutes away from my home. I am once again experiencing the urges of wanting to be at the gym every morning. Up at 5:30, out the door by 6:00 a.m. (Old military habits are hard to break.) Knowing how lifting weights has always given me results, makes me even more motivated and inspired to do better for myself again and transform myself again.

I always loved lifting weights. It always made me feel and look great. For me, working out is a great stress reliever. Whether its a morning or afternoon workout, the results are always the same ... feel energized and alive.