I had an eating disorder in the summer of 2009 and lost the vast majority of mass I had accumulated through decent genes over the years. I never worked out before, apart from being an occasional weekend cyclist but was relatively broad and muscular considering my activity level. I practically ate what I wanted but surprisingly I wasn't overweight or ridiculously unhealthy; however I was by no means fit.

I decided something had to be done as I was the butt of jokes from people at school, as I had become so scrawny over the summer holidays through my eating disorder. This kind of attention was new for me as I used to be treated the same as everyone else.

With new found determination, I began work out hard, and stick to rules and dedicate myself to regaining the strength I lost..

Gives a sense of commitment and regulation but moreover you are rewarded for this commitment depending on how hard you push yourself.