I've always been overweight. One day while working as a kitchen assistant I reached for an item on a shelf. What I wasn't aware of was that someone had laid down a hot sheet pan down on the counter under the shelf. As I reached my shirt reached up and my stomach sort of came out from under it and touched the pan. Needless to say it wasn't for long but enough to burn me pretty good. That was enough to make me commit to changing my lifestyle. My brother told me about bodybuilding.com and once I saw all of the free information and motivation aids I was 100% committed.

It requires dedication and commitment. It's really hard to stick with at first but the feeling of accomplishment you get every time you walk out of the gym sore and exhausted really make it worth it. It also makes me feel more confident and energetic throughout my days.