I have always been the skinny geek during high school. When I got to U of I, my roommates started going to gym and I started tagging along. After that I was hooked.

I love the pump feeling. After a good lift, where the blood is pumping in the area, and everyday actions seem to make the area react. You get that good ache, even doing something simple like putting on pants is a struggle. Also, it gave me the opportunity to play football in a semi-pro league, which was amazing for someone who never played any organized sports ever. I went from geek to athlete.