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I have always been physically active and competitive. I love the way I feel when I'm in shape and the confidence that accompanies it. I served for 4 years as an active duty combat medic and nurse in the US Army. After leaving the military and returning to college, I found myself missing the friendly competition and camaraderie of my fellow soldiers. Working out alone can be isolating and I just can't keep up with the Army Ranger I'm married to :) I stopped working out all-together for the first time in my life and had a hard time getting back into it. I stumbled upon Bodybuilding.com and love that it's a community of people supporting each other as they work toward their fitness goals. Here I have found others with similar goals and love the support and motivation.