Whole bunch of reasons, trying to slow the clock as I reach the big 4-0. I'm also in the process of making a career change from being a nurse where others do most of my lifting to Paramedic, where I'll be doing it and back injuries are rampant , esp. since Americans cont. to become increasingly obese. I also like the way it makes me feel, sometimes just finding the discipline and inner resolve to get to the gym can turn around a bad day or week. Not to mention the fact that without lifting and my eating habits, esp. as of late I would look like a total marshmallow.
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