Man, where do I start with this one.I really began hitting the weight room after I realized that baseball at the high school level was intense. Really intense. I soon after began running and concluded that this endurance sport was my calling. Where did the muscle go? Gone with the wind is my best answer. Now as a college student, I've been on and off with strength training and endurance sports, and weight gaining during my off seasons.

Confidence
Sports Performance
Better Sleep
Mental Focus
Discipline
Self-fulfillment
Eye candy
Competition
Serve as role model
Pleasure
Pain
The reward is worth the sacrifice.