[quote]SSC wrote:
I think people so far are either,
1.) Way too melodramatic (good one FF) / gay / romantically passionate about this,
2.) Lying to make themselves sound less superficial,
3.) A combination of the two above, because…
I do this to look fucking awesome. I mean, that’s about it.[/quote]
You should explain this further…because by the looks of it, everyone is gay or lying about it.
That is going to make changing times way more tense in the locker room.
I actually find myself wondering whether its because I have insecurities that I may not know about that I started lifting weights.
Its mostly the nutrition and diet that gets me…I love lifting but centering my waking hours around meals is kind of depressing.
And enough ribbing about the peanuts! Sometimes I have to make do with no other protein sources.
To not be a weak, skinny fuck. Started at 5’11" 130lbs.
To improve my health
To look good naked
That’s about it. Nothing deep or philisophical about it.
[quote]yalb93 wrote:
I actually find myself wondering whether its because I have insecurities that I may not know about that I started lifting weights.
Its mostly the nutrition and diet that gets me…I love lifting but centering my waking hours around meals is kind of depressing.
And enough ribbing about the peanuts! Sometimes I have to make do with no other protein sources.[/quote]
Question…why does the word “insecurity” come up so often when discussing bodybuilding? Why is the assumption that someone would ONLY want bigger muscles if they felt “insecure” about how they look?
Unless the average sedentary person feels comfortable stripping to their underwear in public, then they are “INSECURE” as well…which would mean most of the country is “INSECURE”.
How did bodybuilding/weight lifting get labeled like this.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
[quote]yalb93 wrote:
I actually find myself wondering whether its because I have insecurities that I may not know about that I started lifting weights.
Its mostly the nutrition and diet that gets me…I love lifting but centering my waking hours around meals is kind of depressing.
And enough ribbing about the peanuts! Sometimes I have to make do with no other protein sources.[/quote]
Question…why does the word “insecurity” come up so often when discussing bodybuilding? Why is the assumption that someone would ONLY want bigger muscles if they felt “insecure” about how they look?
Unless the average sedentary person feels comfortable stripping to their underwear in public, then they are “INSECURE” as well…which would mean most of the country is “INSECURE”.
How did bodybuilding/weight lifting get labeled like this.[/quote]
I think it’s just another justification for people’s laziness. Instead of doing what we do they can look at us and say “I’m fine with how I look, you must just be insecure.”
That being said, I believe that a fair few people START lifting because of said insecurites, and grow secure with their image/body as time goes on.
I was very insecure when I started lifting weights. Now- while I don’t go out of my way to take my shirt off in front of other people, the idea doesn’t cause me any distress.
Mostly because it’s an ENORMOUS BUZZ! Take away the huge, psycho-physiological high lifting gives you & I’m sure nobody would have any impetus to train.
Secondly, because the relationship between effort & success is closer to 1:1 than with most other things in life (basically it gives me a sense of control).
Thirdly, because most people that don’t lift weights look a bit like top heavy chip-sticks…I don’t want to end up looking like a THCS…so I train!!
no need for a novel…because I like to lift weights.
It’s at the very core of your being - to be big and strong.
I remember being on the bus one day, and imagining while I was skinny, “imagine I was huuuge…imagine the people looking at you as you walk to your seat just because you are so big and muscley”
/end gayness (for SSC)
[quote]yalb93 wrote:
Thanks for the inspiring comments guys
I guess what i also meant to say was that its more than just a hobby, like football or painting. It demands that your life revolve around it if you want to get good results.
I guess I kind of look back to my previous life, where I could eat whatever, whenever I wanted to, and not constantly worry about meal timing or content.
I keep wondering whats going to happen when I go to university, whether I will be able to keep my strength up.[/quote]
Shouldnt you be focusing on GAINING strength going into university? Maybe im wrong, but it doesnt sound like youve reached your full potential yet. I doubt your at the stage in which you can only hope to maintain the strength youve already gained.
Because the endorphins feel GREAT! This one makes you sound a bit like a junkie but it works.
Because I can. As you get older you appreciate this more because lots of people can’t, or think they can’t.
Because you should break a sweat everyday. Your body needs to go through all the gears. How many people would get a new Porsche and drive around in first gear all the time? Boring. The same principle applies.
Last, you mentioned school so you are a young guy. When all else fails go with honesty …Because eventually I’d like someone to shag me. Chicks dig men who can kill the spiders and carry the suitcase. It doesn’t sound very PC but it’s the truth.
[quote]Maiden3.16 wrote:
[quote]yalb93 wrote:
Thanks for the inspiring comments guys
I guess what i also meant to say was that its more than just a hobby, like football or painting. It demands that your life revolve around it if you want to get good results.
I guess I kind of look back to my previous life, where I could eat whatever, whenever I wanted to, and not constantly worry about meal timing or content.
I keep wondering whats going to happen when I go to university, whether I will be able to keep my strength up.[/quote]
Shouldnt you be focusing on GAINING strength going into university? Maybe im wrong, but it doesnt sound like youve reached your full potential yet. I doubt your at the stage in which you can only hope to maintain the strength youve already gained. [/quote]
I didn’t catch that…and I agree. Why would someone think their gains would be limited by going to school? I made the most progress at that time. In fact, if you don’t make more progress when all you have to worry about is tests, women and weights, then you just didn’t want it bad enough.
I mean, how the fuck does someone expect to keep this up when they get a real job and a family if they can’t keep it up when they are just students?
OK what I meant was, once I go to uni (college), I’ll be strapped for cash and I’m worried I may not be able to constantly be in a caloric surplus with the right nutrients.
And yes, I am far from my genetic potential and still hope to gain a shitload more strength. But I’d be interested to know how you lot made gains in uni. As far as I know, it seems like I’ll be constantly short of money unless I get a part time job, which 1000s of other kids will be applying for. Yes, the uni will probably have a great gym and all, but I’m worried about nutrition and sleep.
[quote]yalb93 wrote:
OK what I meant was, once I go to uni (college), I’ll be strapped for cash and I’m worried I may not be able to constantly be in a caloric surplus with the right nutrients.
And yes, I am far from my genetic potential and still hope to gain a shitload more strength. But I’d be interested to know how you lot made gains in uni. As far as I know, it seems like I’ll be constantly short of money unless I get a part time job, which 1000s of other kids will be applying for. Yes, the uni will probably have a great gym and all, but I’m worried about nutrition and sleep.[/quote]
Ground beef, eggs, milk. Stock up on Christmas food after Christmas when the stores want to get rid of it. And there are plenty of cheap carb sources. Don’t eat out to often and you’ll be fine.
I go to medical school and business school simultaneously, both full time. I still aim to train every day, but average six days a week or so. It’s a nice break from studying. And think about all the people who get drunk all the fucking time but still graduate. Lift hard, study hard, don’t waste 5 hours every night browsing the internet and watching TV and you’ll be fine.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
How did bodybuilding/weight lifting get labeled like this.[/quote]
Weak people.
They gotta have something that they can tell themselves regarding us to make themselves feel better.
Every time they see someone bigger and stronger than themselves, they can tell themselves “its ok, at least I am SECURE in my fat ass!”
[quote]Professor X wrote:
if you were eating rice and STEAK, then I could understand.
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Oh… Fuck.yes.
That shit is like teh 'ROYDZZZ, breh!
But number 3 is probably the main reason
[quote]SteelyD wrote:
[quote]Professor X wrote:
if you were eating rice and STEAK, then I could understand.
[/quote]
Oh… Fuck.yes.
That shit is like teh 'ROYDZZZ, breh![/quote]
Hell yes. That looks amazing.
[quote]SteelyD wrote:
[quote]Professor X wrote:
if you were eating rice and STEAK, then I could understand.
[/quote]
Oh… Fuck.yes.
That shit is like teh 'ROYDZZZ, breh![/quote]
Hey lol. If Steely’s promoting it, I’m eatin it. lol. After that Cucina Anabolica (sp?) thread combined with seeing your last avatar, It seems like one would do well to follow your diet-with respect to both tastebuds and the muscle building aspect.