The One About The Gym Thing

A Little History of Me!

We all have our little loves and hobbies that for the most part characterise ourselves as people, and fit us in those niches that the world seems to like to do. For me that would be the gym, by which I mean that very stereotypical place were big surely gentlemen sweat and shout as they reach into the depth of their sacks to eat each other at pushing some phenomenal weight.

Regardless of it's very 'macho' mystique, of which I do not fall into the category of 'macho' in anyway shape or form, I still find the place some what of a second home. Initially, the thought of physical exercise like most people sent cold shivers and the usual *sigh* "Do I have to?" flying out of my mouth. I was the tiny little 'nerdy' guy in the group of friends that if asked to throw a ball, wasn't for any reason other than, lets watch this guy throw a ball it's rather hilarious. Though, thinking about it now, I still can't throw a ball with any discernible aim to technique that would turn heads in awe and amazement. We can't have everything now can we?

However, after watching a martial arts movies (cliche' I know!) my friends and I decided, "Hey, we can do that!" And we did just that, at least they did for a short while, after which I continued training with strangers. After a while those strangers become some of the best training partners I've had, and from them I learnt so much in the way of self discipline that helps me so much even now.

Alas after some time and some change of heart, coupled with that fact I became a big boy and decided to move, I left the world of Kickboxing and moved onto something that was always a desire. Weightlifting, and becoming one 'swole' son of a gun! I started of as a small guy weighting in at 135pounds, me and my twin brother braved the place with all the giant men, who would stare us down in the street, trained to become so giant.

So, for the past ten or so months, I've been learning and re-learning all the techniques, moves, nutrition habits to actually try and get some sort of size on my little skinny boy self. And to say the least I think I've been doing something right, as of now I at 155pounds, a whole 20pounds more than I started at! I can't complain right? There have been ups and downs and mistakes were made along the way, but I can safely say I'm heading on the right track now with all things gym gym gymy gym!

So chances are, I will be posting my thoughts on certain aspects of training and developing as a fitness enthusiast, regardless who will read them or take note of anything I say.