Well, my cousin got me lifting a couple years ago. But i was a frickin pansy. Summer of '07, i went to a different gym with a buddy from work, and he taught me how to lift properly. Then another buddy from work helped me straighten up my diet. I owe a LOT of thanks to those guys!

It helps get my mind off of everything else. Working out also makes me feel like im in COMPLETE control over my body.