As a grade eight student: four feet 11 and 165 pounds, I was at risk of obesity. Dominated by a lifestyle full of junk food and minimal physical activity, my condition was never a surprise. However, one day I made a decision that would completely change me physically and mentally. The decision was to join my school’s rugby team with the motive of losing weight and leading a healthy lifestyle. Little did I know, that with my ambition to lose weight; I would gain confidence, friendships, and self-esteem which redefined my aptitude. However, this journey was never smooth. Every week, I had to constantly push myself to run that extra mile and practice that extra hour that was never required because I knew the goals that I had required determination
