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I love having control over how my body looks and how efficiently it functions. The gym is one of the only places I feel at peace...where I can get lost in my music, away from negative thoughts, only focusing on moving as much weight as I can. I love to feel powerful and pumped, feeling the stress burn away with every rep. Knowing my body will thank me in the future for every exhausting workout. It's one thing I've always had that makes me feel good about myself and keeps my mind at peace, no matter what the rest of my life is like.