I was always tired of being the skinny kid in school, and I knew I was underweight for my age and height. What kept me from going was fear. I was always afraid that I would be made fun of for lifting the lightest weights on the racks. Eventually, I psyched myself into going and just continued pushing through the embarassment.

I love it because it keeps me centered. I feel like I can cope better with life when I get a good pump and see the progress that I've made overtime.