Here's my reasons:

1. Endorphins feel great and the general feeling of good health throughout the day is always nice.

2. It helps to blow off steam. It's also good for mind and soul.

3. My dad died at the age of 64. He drank regularly and smoked up to five packs a day. That won't be my route!

4. Some self-confidince issues.... I guess.

I've always been skinny, with a small skeletal frame. For me, keeping the weight ON is the problem! About a year into weight training, my weight got up as high as 164. Now, I'm around 155. I don't do legs much anymore because my knees hurt, so I lost some weight there. My upper body is stronger than it was when I weighed more and I'm a lot more "cut" now as well.