Vic

Male

29

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Sales/Marketing/Advertising

Onelife Fitness
1900 Monticello Ave
Norfolk, VA
United States

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Attended 1998 to 2003
Blacksburg, Virginia
United States

Brooke Point High
Attended 1994 to 1998
Stafford, Virginia
United States

Oct, 2002

At the time, a buddy/co-worker and I were toying with the idea of going to the gym since one of our co-workers could obviously kick our butts. After a few months, my friend dropped off but I kept with it. Not exactly easy to stay motivated going by yourself, but then again, once you start, it's addicting. Have been going ever since. I've had to take time off here and there because of injury, and there is of course a continuous learning curve, but I know 2008 and into 2009, I'll be definitely kicking it into high gear.

It's an addiction... I mean, even just the very smell every time you walk into the gym... I know there are those of you who know what I am talking about... There's just a trigger the second you walk in the door. Other than that, it makes you feel good, and of course, it's nice looking in the mirror and seeing differences and making little accomplishments. It helped transform me into a 140lb beanpole in college, to what I am today, and I am just getting started.

For one, my iPod and the music I listen to. I have certain songs that will help me kick it into high gear no matter how many times I play them. I also look around the gym and see those around me who are bigger and think to myself, I've gotten this far, I can make it further...

To get results in the gym, you have to put away the cell phones, put away any thoughts of socializing, put away any insecurities, worries, fears of not being good enough. It's only you, the iron, and the fight of your life--you against yourself. Forget weakness. Forget pain. Forget there's anyone else in the room. Find your zone.