Needto. I almost got a tear in my eye reading your post. Im joined EF sometime around July 2011. I stumbled across it when I finally came to a point in my life I was tired of feeling "less" than the other guy. I had a terrible breakup with a long term gf who I was thinking of marrying on day. She moved on quite easily. I ate pizza EVERYDAY, chinese takeout, drank as I willed, never worked out. People noticed my life going down a drain. I get teary when I think back to those days.
I finally met a beautiful girl. Honestly shes stunning, and her heart pure gold. But she had a past where she had her fair share of fun if u know what I mean. But she fell for me head over heels for who I was (a fat slob at the time)...
I have accepted her for her past, because she treats me so well and never judged me. I always felt insecure that she had dated so many models and lets face it no doubt she has had amazing sex in her past. This made me feel like shit.
But she gave me the motivation to KILL THAT SHIT! I changed my life for her and I couldnt have done it without u needto and the great guys on here. Shortly after joining I became a platinumm member and most days I drop by. Im a lawyer and life gets hard....somedays i have such long hours but no matter what I think of my girl and u guys and it gives me the strength to push that one extra rep. I want to be the best thing for my girl....but more importantly I owe it to me for a better life, a healthier lifestyle, to live as long as I can and be proud of who I am.
From joining in July, i lurked and gathered all my info on how and what to do. It required dedication from learning the most basic elementary stuff such as diet, macros, supplements, training....it was all too overwhelming. But rest assured everytime I asked questions people on her would JUMP to help me. Why? Why are people so helpful on this site and come to a brother's aid? Because we are a BAND OF BROTHERS!!! AND WE KILL THAT SHIT TOGETHER. we arent jealous, we arent selfish, we love each other. We help each other.
In august I started my journey. I lost over 35 pounds. I gained great mass. I look better, more confident and the god honest truth and main reason for all this? It has made me a happier place.
I know we dont all know each other, and if we passed each other on the street we wouldnt know each other....but all i know is after a long day, my workout when im totally exhausted, i can always turn my computer on from across the world and count on my bros.
I love u EF and I love all u guys here. This place has changed my life.....
THANK YOU EVERYONE