ow did I get so involved in the fitness industry? I'll share a little secret with you: I used to be very overweight and totally out of shape. Finally I looked in the mirror I did not like the image I saw staring back at me. Also I knew that my physical condition and poor diet were bad for my long term health. I was 17 and just entering university. By the time I graduated I was known as the runner to beat in track and the rest has grown from there.