I was born with a heart defect and wasn't able to go out for sports when I was growing up. I ran on my own time despite what my parents told me. I would run up to 8 miles a day to escape my troubled youth. Later I got married and gained a bunch of weight and did not exercise other than walking. At about 34 I had open heart surgery to fix my heart. I stopped eating fast food and reevaluated my life. A lot of things happened over the next several years including divorce. I began exercising because I know time is short and I might not have another chance..................... Well here we are a year and a half, maybe 2 years later. I have stayed dedicated. I am now trying to fine tune and learn more about fitness. I have also started recording my diet and understanding macros a bit more. I am in this for the long haul.

Working out gives my a sense of accomplishment and I love seeing the results! I am not a believer. I have a long way to go, but I really enjoy the process and pushing myself!