A year and a half ago I had a lightbulb go off-I had gotten chubby, and I wasn't taking very good care of my God-given body. I joined my local club and entered a transformation contest and did very well, thanks to my awesome personal trainer, patience, and diligence. I have stuck to it and have maintained for a while. I really wanted to progress even further, but actually gained fat over the recent holidays. I am now back on the wagon full force. Bodybuilding.com's Transformation Challenge has me inspired!

I didn't grow up working out, so now I see it as a privilege and a gift. It keeps me healthy and young for myself and for my family. Here and there (holidays) I fall of the wagon with food and my workouts keep me from getting too out of control and help me lose the holiday gain.