I got started March of 2013. I realized that I was preferring to wear elastic waist clothes, like stretchy pants because my jeans and other pants were tight and uncomfortable. My boyfriend is 5'11 150 lbs, much smaller than me and likes to go rollerblading and hiking, but being so over weight I could not enjoy those activities, which at times would make him frustrated and sad, although he never complained about my weight or told me i should lose it. One day in the beginning of march i just decided that I was not going to buy new BIGGER clothes, that I would get in better shape so I can really enjoy life.

Working out gives me more energy, and makes me feel empowered.