Lockdown was one of the toughest periods of my life, and that's when I decided to get in the gym. There I was, some scrawny kid not knowing what to do or how to exercise, weighing only 130 lbs and barely able to lift anything. Regardless, I stuck with it for the next three years, incorporating meditation and improving my physical and mental health in the process. Those lonely nights in the gym, the memories of lifting with my friends, and the progress I made inspired me to turn my story into a brand that means something -- to help others succeed and become the best version of themselves, even in their darkest times.

Fast forward to today, I'm now 22 years old, weighing 180 lbs and benching 280 lbs, with my mental health better than it has ever been. Through this brand and my story, I hope to inspire at least a couple of people to believe in themselves and lock in. It's never easy; life isn't easy; but you can succeed in anything you put your mind to. At the end of the day, you have to want it to become the person you want to be. Fear less, dream more.

If you are struggling, need fitness advice, or just want someone to talk to, reach out on Instagram @cedrichamilton5, I am always here to help.