I was always an athlete in high school and even competed in cross country and track in college at a measly 150 pounds. I got hurt a lot while running because I didn't have the greatest form and I wasn't able to lift much. I always loved lifting, but I didn't have much time because of all the running. The last time I got hurt it was a ligament issue and I was still able to lift without pain. I used this opportunity to really hit the weights. I started lifting heavy and over eating with healthy foods. I managed to gain 26 pounds in 2 and months while dropping my body fat percent.

There is no grey area in lifting. You can either lift the weight or you can't. It's a true test of the human spirit. How far are you willing to push yourself to achieve your goals?