I started working out because I have always been an athlete. At first, I lifted to have biceps to impress girls. Then, I lifted to improve in my sport. As the competitve sports teams have fallen away, lifting has remained.

I love working out because it is a stress release. I feel most like myself when I work out. When I lift, I forget about everything else and I'm just me. Since I'm not in college anymore, it gives me physical goals to reach for and accomplish. I finally have gotten my wife interested in serious lifting, so now it's our time together. Our relationship has gotten so much better since we've begun sharing this passion.

Now if I can just get my diet under control, I'll actually look like I feel...