Background: Going into my junior year of High School, I am just beginning to swallow the pill, after realizing I was a NiceGutTM and changing my mindsets and values. I have been improving myself by reading books instead of gaming, learning conversation skills and getting a job lifeguarding.

With all these improvements, I have been putting myself out there getting into trouble, and going out of my comfort zone and becoming a better version of myself.

Problem: But, one factor I need advice on, and have been contemplating is my body. Since freshman year I have been running Cross Country and Track, and in turn have become skinny, lowering my smv.

I've read on TRP and talked to my friends, and they all say to lift. And in the offseason ~a month. I hit the gym following PPL, and got much stronger, (while still quite weak bench: 125, 5x5. Squat: 195, 3x5). I also saw some more definition, but had to cut it short due to Preseason for Cross Country.

My Question: Should I sacrifice gains, and SMV in return for some of my friends, and my sports, or hold off until college? I have been wrapping my head around it, wanting to workout, and get stronger and better looking. But, there would also be many downsides to quitting.