🏋️♂️ Part 1: Who I Am – And Why I Started Training
Hey, I’m Chris, 17 years old – and for most of my life, I’ve been what people politely call “slim”, but what I always felt was just too skinny.
Let me be real: growing up as a thin guy isn’t always easy. I was never bullied outright, but I was also never really noticed. In group photos, I was always the smallest one. In gym class, I was usually picked last. I couldn’t fill out a hoodie. My arms looked like sticks. No matter how much I ate, nothing seemed to change.
I didn’t hate myself – but I didn’t love how I looked either. And what’s worse, I had this constant feeling of being fragile. Like if something happened, I wouldn’t be able to defend myself, or anyone else. That feeling stayed with me.
The Turning Point
One evening, I was scrolling through YouTube – not even looking for fitness content – and I came across a transformation video. A guy just like me: skinny, insecure, unsure of himself… but then, a year later, he looked like a different person. Confident. Strong. Powerful.
He said one thing that stuck with me:
"No one’s coming to change your life for you – it’s your move."
That line hit me hard. I paused the video. I looked at myself in the mirror that night – really looked. And I decided:
Enough is enough.
I want to be stronger – not just physically, but mentally. I want to feel proud of my body, instead of hiding behind oversized clothes. I want to walk into a room and not feel small. I want to earn my confidence.
That night, I set a goal:
✅ I’m going to train.
✅ I’m going to eat right.
✅ And I’m going to build the version of me I know I can become.
Why I’m Sharing This
I’m not doing this to show off. I’m not an expert. I haven’t made it yet – not even close. But I want to document this journey from the very start. Maybe you’re like me. Maybe you feel weak, overlooked, or just unhappy with how you look or feel.
If you do – know this: you’re not alone, and it’s never too early (or too late) to start.
So this is Day 1. No muscles, no fake hype – just real goals, real effort, and a decision to finally take control of my life.
See you in Part 2 – I’ll show you my exact beginner workout plan.