I've always had problems w/ my knees. In 2010 they started to get worse. It hurt to get up off the couch. I knew I had to change things or I wouldn't be able to play with my kids soon.

Since I started working out, my knees have been a lot stronger. It's amazing how much a little gym time with the right exercises can do!

UPDATE Jan 7 2016. I hate to admit, but I had fallen off the wagon. I was back up to 240lbs at Dec 31. Since then I have been eating healthy and am back down to 236 lbs!

Working out is a great outlet for stress. Gives me something to focus on.