I was a high school jock, playing field hockey, volleyball, basketball, tennis and softball. We had a gym in our basement and although I've not always been a faithful athlete, I've been pretty consistent for the last year and a half. I carry weight all over and so it was easy for it to creep to 200, my highest (excluding pregnancy :))

What many people don't know is that once you have made working out a habit, you miss it if you have to skip a day. You have pent up energy with no outlet.

My workout is one thing that I have complete control over... I love that seemingly there are visible results after applying yourself and the result is something that you can take 100% credit for.