I just do it because I enjoy it and it seems to keep me living actively instead of dieing miserably , I don't have any friends that could give two shits about lifting so no Pat's on the back. But gear ,growth, bloodwork and the other shit that goes with I spend in the thousands and I guess to some that's stupid but I could have alot worse things to spend on than improving myself and being a better influence on my kids. I also started late in life so it takes more for me to play catch up than someone who didn't quit lifting from a young age.