I first started working out during my undergraduate years at the University of Georgia. I lacked the discipline to train on my own, so I purposely took 3 PE courses: tae kwon do, self defense, and weight training. My grades depended on it! Aced them, and developed a love for working out. Since, I've dabbled in several different styles of martial arts, muay thai being my absolute favorite.

I love being defeated by a workout. I'm competitive with myself and I don't like NOT being able to do something. So when I'm challenged physically, I get a "drive" to do whatever I need to be able to conquer what once conquered me.