do you ever want to GIVE UP BODYBUILDING? and go the "in shape/fitness" route?

[madbomber31]

i am not big, but when i gain just a few pounds, whether on gear or not... i HURT!!! my shoulders ache, my knees twinge... angles hurt... its just bad... despite not being big, i dont wanna look like a pussy girly guy anyway... i'm thinking 225 is a good weight but i hate that "small" feeling... do you guys get this way? wanting to give up getting bigger and stuff?

 

[Jimsbbc]

I have had to go to higher reps on triceps bc my elbows are killing me. I think it has helped though, since it is a more controlled movement w lighter weight. I don't think I could ever go back to being "average", and I only feel like a badass when I am on gear. It is frustrating, getting off the gear is the worst.

 

[liftsiron]

When you feel all broken down, it's DECA time.

 

[MrMuscle]

i get it alot "why do you natural guys wanna be into bodybuilding..your never gonna get anywhere..start fitness instead"...im not into that, i just wanna build my body...so what if i dont become the next Ronnie Coleman...i like it

 

[madbomber31]

so, not many wanna just quit bodybuilding? light weight higher reps? god i am gonna feel like a bitch.

 

[THE BOUNCER]

nope!

 

[harmonic]

After my next show, I'm considering retiring from the BB scene for a while, and get back into Tae-Kwon-Do teaching..

 

[manny78]

Your right Mr. Muscle. I say 98 % of guys who take juice artent going to look like ronnie Coleman anyways. Train for what you want. I take a lot of juice but i'm 5'6" and even with a ton of muscle on me, like Lee Priest, i would not do well in pro contests b/c height appears to something the judges look for. Oh well, who gives a fuck?

ye dude I just dont wanna look like Coleman, thats uggly. And I couldnt cause my job doesnt allow me to be some big piece of shit unable to move or run. 6' 200 lbs 8% body fat thats perfect and Ok for me

 

[Bikini Mod]

I have ZERO intentions on competing again anytime soon. (There will be plenty of time when I am 40+ for this.

I'll take a paycheck at 12% over a FUCKING trophy at 8% ANY DAY OF THE WEEK!

I do not have the genetics or the desire to get any further than a local level competition. I have had four children and when I go real heavy I can feel the strain on my hips REAL BAD. So what is the point?

I don't have ANY TROUBLE turning heads, I can eat more, I don't have to worry about not fitting into my clothes as I keep my weight and bf within a certain range....and yes, I do still work when I hit the gym, but it ain't NOTHING compared to what I USED to do! I also don't have to worry about getting this body part to grow or that one tricep is a bit bigger than the other, etc, etc......Maintainance is waaaaaaaaaaay easier than building - LOL!

God, it's good to be a girl!

 

[Warik]

Your right Mr. Muscle. I say 98 % of guys who take juice artent going to look like ronnie Coleman anyways.

Agreed... shit I just want to look like He-Man and then I'll just be around for maintenance and strength building. He-Man looks about 225 to me.. what do you think?

-Warik