I actually fell in love with strength training 10 years ago, when friends of mine who'd been college athletes introduced me to weight training. I had worked out consistently until about a year ago, and was was mortified to see myself in a swimsuit. That was rock bottom for me. Please come visit me on my blog at www.43fitness.com for more about my journey!

I feel so confident and comfortable in my skin, knowing all the work it took to get where I am now. I love being able to perform old school moves like pull ups, deadlifts and squats. Hoisting luggage into the overhead bins with little effort ain't bad either!