Initially, it was because I watch to see my mom working out all the time when I was little, so I would mimic every workout she did. Eventually she saw that I was doing it and got me a pair of pink 2 pound weights. From there, I got into sports and dance up until I was 17. Then college rolled along and the moment I couldn't quite fit my jeans the way I used to, I figured it was time to get back to my old routine.

Another reason I got into working out is because of the health conditions that run in my family. I have high cholesterol and a handful of family members all have some form of heart disease. I didn't want to be the one to continue the bad habits.

I love the feeling of knowing that I'm actually working to better my health and overall physical conditioning.