Used to just do basic workouts like pushups and situps and thats about it.didn't really start getting close to "serious" until one month after I got deployed (Aug 08). Workout almost everyday but the diet food part, I sucked real bad. So when year '09 came around I committed to myself to proper diet and exercise.

It relieves stress. Looking at myself after a workout routine makes me feel good on the inside. I like to get complimented at how I look too.