It depends how spiritual you are, remember this flesh of our is fleeting! Our spirit is eternal! It's all in your personal beliefs if this sport is really worth it! If you do it to better yourself then no harm done, but like anything from hobbies to drugs, it can be taken to unhealthy levels! I've given up family time, vacations, etc, for this sport. But now that I have a son, I've put things in perspective. If it comes down to time with my son or the gym, I'll put off my chest workout 100% of the time. Where before, nothing would come between me and the gym or a meal......