I have been trying to lose the same 20 pounds for the last 5 or so years and they won't budge! After watching the HBO documentary "Weight of the Nation", I decided to get my ass in gear and get in shape! My ultimate is simply to get toned. I know that requires losing weight and making my existing muscle more apparent. I already have a good deal of muscle mass; I just need to get rid of the fat covering the muscle is all!

I love the feeling of laying down in bed at night and falling straight to sleep.
I love the burn and "tear" of each rep, especially the first and last.
I love that I will be able to take my shirt off and be proud of how I look.