A family friend bought me the plastic Joe Weider sand weights with bench and leg extensions. It was a Christmas gift and I was about 16. I lifted for 2 hours and I swear I was sore for a week. My only regret is that I wasn't more consistent over the years.

Working out has kept me from going to dark place. It helps me keep my focus. It helps me maintain my confidence. I don't where I would be without it