Anyone gravitating away from Bodybuilding?

[aandd]

No, I love lifting weights. I hated dropping from doing each body part 2x a week to one time.

However, I will grab any excuse under the sun to skip out on cardio days.... and cardio is what I need most right now. I've got 3 days a week on my schedule for cardio, and I'm doing good if I make one. Anyone have some extra motivation lying around?

 

[nycgirl]

I agree with PBR. There seems to be a trend lately that would probably turn off some, but it has motivated me to continue to lift. To avoid giving up, I had set "weightlifting" goals for myself that I want to break. I love what lifting has done for me and my confidence. I remember the day I broke 100lbs for squats like it was yesterday. My goals are my goals. MY BF & weight goal may not be the ideal "image" but so what. As long as I feel good about myself that is all that matters. The closer I get to the "physical" goals the more I focus on the "lifting" goals.

 

[PBR]

I agree with PBR. There seems to be a trend lately that would probably turn off some, but it has motivated me to continue to lift. To avoid giving up, I had set "weightlifting" goals for myself that I want to break. I love what lifting has done for me and my confidence. I remember the day I broke 100lbs for squats like it was yesterday. My goals are my goals. MY BF & weight goal may not be the ideal "image" but so what. As long as I feel good about myself that is all that matters. The closer I get to the "physical" goals the more I focus on the "lifting" goals.

the "focus" and attainable goals set up the ground work for the other things in life we are faced with...we can reflect from what we do with our minds and bodies and apply it to our daily life..."its hard, if it wasnt hard then everyone would do it, hard is what makes it great"....(Tom Hanks)
thx nycgirl...

 

[Growth&Courage]

I am caring less and less about working out as of late...I barely go once a week now. I'm gonna get back into just so I dont get fat..but at the same time...i really dont give a shit anymore.

Yeah, I can understand that too. Going to the gym and training has become more of a burden as supposed to enjoyment. By hitting the gym for the sake of not getting fat whilst not really giving a shit anymore seriously counters progress and real performance in the gym.

I was at that phase too. I guess no better time than now to re-examine what bodybuilding means to you.

 

[UA_Iron]

keeps me even, keeps me sane during the week.

the fire only gets bigger with each passing day.

 

[tiger88]

setting goals is where its at.... but for me im more focused on numbers setting PR's ....

bbing is more fun on gear but training for numbers it easier to do it natty style...

 

[pitbullstl]

Gear, yes. Lifting, no.

If I don't work out, I can't sleep at night. Not to mention with two little girls in the house, and a cardio bunny for a wife......I have to stay in shape just to keep up. I will let everyone know, that I am below 260 lbs. for the first time in 5 years (not counting two shows I did). Feels good, I'm still aiming for under 250 by the end of summer.

 

[strangebrew]

Gear, yes. Lifting, no.

If I don't work out, I can't sleep at night. Not to mention with two little girls in the house, and a cardio bunny for a wife......I have to stay in shape just to keep up. I will let everyone know, that I am below 260 lbs. for the first time in 5 years (not counting two shows I did). Feels good, I'm still aiming for under 250 by the end of summer.

I'll meet you at 240.

 

[sigweed]

dude don't bother going once a week

take some time off, theres nothing wrong with that. I took my entire 3 week xmas vacation off.. eating 3 regular meals a day, not worrying about calories or going to the gym or anything... and it felt absolutely amazing! but what felt even better was an hour and ten minutes after i set foot in the gym for the first time after that break

a break wont kill you... oddly enough i didnt even lose a pound or an ounce of strength

 

[dirty~d~]

NJ, my attitude hasnt changed about the BB part, the aspects of my life revolve around it in a more healthy way...i no longer view people or life from its stand-point (judge) only what it does for me...the physique alone sets you apart from the norm, even to total strangers and the people you meet...it shows a specific mind-set and a discipline that is second to none, except for other highly trained atheletes...what i dont care about is getting on stage, or being 285# @ 4% BF....my self image is all the competiton i need anymore...i set standards for myself and goals that are attainable...it has made my life rich in many ways, and in my younger years, made me poor...but today its a great place to be, and a great place to have come from...ya know?

I don't think I can improve on this. Good stuff PBR.