How old were you when you got caught up in the pro-bodybuilding cult?

[Thin Lizzy]

I started readin' da muscle books in high school.

This guy was my favorite. I even bought one of those tanks:

[The Grim Lifter]

I trained for a year until i even bought a mag. Then i was hooked on them. I could remember articles i read word for word and not remember jack shit at school. Best thing though training gave me the discipline and drive, school really is a waste of time once you hit the real world, despite me going and getting a degree.

[WannaBePro]

Started going to the gym regularly when I was 20 after a bad breakup. Realized that after 2.5yrs of being in a relationship I've let myself go really badly and wanted to make myself feel better by pulling some rebound pussy. About 4 months in I saw my first MD at a grocery store and decided to take a look. Saw Jay Cutler and for whatever reason his physique really resonated with me. Probably cause he's a blocky white guy like myself (except like 5X bigger haha). Unlike most people Arnold never really inspired me to workout or train for bodybuilding, it was Cutler.

[Teutonic Knight]

I got (read: borrow) my 1st dumbbell from Mr.Universe place at 12