Ben Sherry on Instagram: "The topic of body image means something different to everyone, and it’s important to remember that we all start from different places and move toward different goals. For me, I didn’t grow up feeling empowered to push myself physically or to take up space in athletic environments. I eventually realized that staying the same was causing more pain than any workout ever could. For a long time, I felt pressure to comply with stereotypes tied to my sexuality; to fit into a b

Ben Sherry on Instagram: "I love training, but I’m not gonna lie, sometimes I still get those “do I even belong here?” moments. I don’t fit the usual mold. I’m not the person you picture in a magazine or on a commercial, and that can feel isolating. But that’s exactly why I keep going. Because the gym, like any space where we challenge ourselves, isn’t anyone’s territory, it’s everybody’s. This is for anyone who’s ever walked in and felt out of place, for anyone who’s doubted themselves, for any