Because a poor self image can sap the confidence out of a human being. Literally sap the strength out of him/her.

If you have poor self image concerning your physique when you get to the university see if you can find one of the strength coaches. They work with athletes in every sport increasing their strength and stamina. They know how to deal with injuries such as knees, hands, shoulders, feet and back while training. One might suggest a regimen to increase your physical strength without pain.

I can not overemphasize the tremendous boost one gets in self confidence from adding bulk and muscle to your frame. The first thing we see when we look at another human being is their physicality. We are a shallow species. Some people use weights and others use martial arts training to give them the inner confidence and serenity from having a nice body as the girls phrase it.

Short guys really have an advantage here because they bulk up much faster. Homework guy is very short but powerfully built. He would have done well even without his spumy methods.

That handles the physically insecurities and the girls will swoon. Notice how guys seem to lose their brain when a gorgeous girl shows up? The girls are even more susceptible to muscles.

Ambushed? You are the one that is doing the ambushing.

Well, lack of strength physically and mentally is the major reason.

I am concerned about this statement.

Yep, like a shark you just need to get close.

Do not worry, soon you will fall into one of the classes we discussed and the problem will all be solved on its own.

Why do you have to fake it? You are not competing against The Incredible Hulk here. We are talking about a human being. Someone physically smaller and weaker and certainly from the group you have outlined intellectually weaker too. Someone who is asking for you to take charge.

You do of course. It depends on you. It will be like acquiring more physical strength. Whether you are picking up a tea cup or the front end of a VW it is always there. You learn how much you need and when. Same thing with self confidence. There will always be more than enough and you turn it on and off as you need it.

It is just a question of attitude. It is no more difficult than wearing a different shirt. Soon you will get tired of those type comments and do what is required.

Pappym would say you are your own worst enemy. To have strength is relative. You do not have to be able to whup Godzilla or be smarter than Lex Luthor. Those would be hard tasks to accomplish. You only have to beat out other humans that are insecure, frightened, unsure and fallible. This is not such a hard task.