long story short, i used to be quite the drinker.. i looked in the mirror one day at work [live on a ship, in the navy] and noticed i had a nice beer gut! i had been abusing myself and not taking any notice until that point, which was my turning point.

the high that i get from it, is unmatched! i love adrenaline and progress that come from releasing my anger in the gym. i compete with myself and other and it motivates me to do better the next day.