I've been an athlete my whole life, lifting since I was in jr high school. I started lifting after injuring my knee at a summer basketball camp pickup game. My PT gave me a ton of workouts I could do both in the gym and at home. Loved it ever since.

I was diagnosed with Panic Disorder and OCD in 2006 and was on medication for 3+ years. Everyday I feel like I don't want to go to the gym (or make a healthy food choice), I remind myself of how mind-numbing it felt like to be on that medication and more importantly, the times I felt like I wanted to take my own life. Working out makes me feel powerful, happy, and confident.