After I finally quit smoking in early 2009 I gained over 30 lbs over a 9 month period. I have suffered from a lung disease my entire adult life and foolishly continued to smoke and make my condition and health worse. I knew I had to change my way of life soon or I may not survive to see my daughter grow and be there for her in her times of need. After dieting for four months I started to excersize a little at home. One day on the way to work I passed the local gym and on a whim I stopped in and walked out with a membership. The next morning after work I went back for my first real workout in at least 15 years. I have gone back at least 5 days a week ever since.

I have a very rare lung disease and have had 6 or 7 collapsed lungs... I don't remember anymore. Trust me chest tubes SUCK! Both lungs have been operated on so they won't collapse even if they do spring a leak. Before I started all this I couldn't imagine ever doing it at all and now I can't imagine not doing it. Never too late. Never surrender. I love it because I am finding the best me possible. Every one of you know what I'm talking about. The ones on the outside don't understand but once it gets a hold of you then there's no turning back.