why do u train?

[Garza]

Yeah, all that party does nothing for them. I like to toke up when I get the chance and maybe a drink here and there, I'll probably party more when i'm back home in Indiana. But, 10 years from now the party crowd is going to be fat and miserable. There is no life in that.

 

[njmuscle]

'Cause I was a fat bastard three years ago (290 at 5'10" with no muscle and a BFP that I'm guessing had to be around 40% if not north of there), looked like crap, had no energy, had high blood pressure, and was right at the point of having to face up to going on drugs to control my blood sugar. I was depressed all the time, and while I hadn't consciously considered it, was starting to have recurring dreams involving suicide.

A little over 2 years later, I feel pretty good, lost almost 70 pounds so far - and gained muscle, blood pressure is fine (high end of normal, but not a problem), and the only time I have blood sugar problems is if I miss a meal 'cause I'm trapped in a damn meeting (diabetes sucks, there's no way around that, but I'm pretty lucky - I don't have to take insulin or any other meds.) I actually get people at work asking me how I did it, and when I was meeting a new guy for the first time a while back, one of the first non-work things he asked me was "where do you train"? Mabye it's an ego-thing, but to have people compliment you on your success and be able to tell you work out even in normal business clothes makes you feel pretty damn good.

And having been successful so far, I can actually picture myself getting to my current goals: single digit bodyfat with another 10-15 pounds of muscle. As vain as it may sound, I want to get to the point where women (women into buffed guys, at least) look at me and think "hey, I'd like to see him naked." I've even toyed with the idea of going far enough to enter a contest next year - still a way to go, but if I could get up in front of a few people wearing less than my normal underwear, then I'd say I'd have The Battle Of The Bulge won once and for all.

And that's why I work out...and lug my food to work on the train every day...and don't go out for lunch or Friday night binges.

Now if only I could cure being such a long-winded bastard!

 

[estropes]

Don't f*<k wit me

I'm fairly muscular and big for my height 5' 8", 200 & 8 percent body fat. Basically I don't want to be the biggest person in the world, or strongest for that matter. I don't think you can accomplish either without a little chemical help. )

The reason I work out is I want the biggest person in the world or the strongest person in the world to look at me. Then think to themselves "Well yea I could probably beat him up, but he's really going to fuck me up if I attempt it." I just want people to think twice before fucking with me...I guess the proper word is intimidation.

Ok and yea I like the way it feels when you go to the Mall and have to buy an "Athletic Fit suit" or the fact that tight shirts don't look to bad. That and then you meet the guys that think because I'm slightly more built than them, that I must be stupid or an ass. Then they talk with me and realise I'm a nice guy, and not Stupid. At 21 I bought my first house...can't be that stupid. I guess it's an EGO trip at times.

 

[Welsh power house]

To look as hard as you welshpower!

W.P.H.....looking hard

 

[brown_bomber]

Well...I have no friends and am bored.I lift to escape from the boredom.I also feel better about myself and so do the ppl around me.

 

[GenetiKing]

'Cause I was a fat bastard three years ago (290 at 5'10" with no muscle and a BFP that I'm guessing had to be around 40% if not north of there), looked like crap, had no energy, had high blood pressure, and was right at the point of having to face up to going on drugs to control my blood sugar. I was depressed all the time, and while I hadn't consciously considered it, was starting to have recurring dreams involving suicide.

A little over 2 years later, I feel pretty good, lost almost 70 pounds so far - and gained muscle, blood pressure is fine (high end of normal, but not a problem), and the only time I have blood sugar problems is if I miss a meal 'cause I'm trapped in a damn meeting (diabetes sucks, there's no way around that, but I'm pretty lucky - I don't have to take insulin or any other meds.) I actually get people at work asking me how I did it, and when I was meeting a new guy for the first time a while back, one of the first non-work things he asked me was "where do you train"? Mabye it's an ego-thing, but to have people compliment you on your success and be able to tell you work out even in normal business clothes makes you feel pretty damn good.

And having been successful so far, I can actually picture myself getting to my current goals: single digit bodyfat with another 10-15 pounds of muscle. As vain as it may sound, I want to get to the point where women (women into buffed guys, at least) look at me and think "hey, I'd like to see him naked." I've even toyed with the idea of going far enough to enter a contest next year - still a way to go, but if I could get up in front of a few people wearing less than my normal underwear, then I'd say I'd have The Battle Of The Bulge won once and for all.

And that's why I work out...and lug my food to work on the train every day...and don't go out for lunch or Friday night binges.

Now if only I could cure being such a long-winded bastard!

Good work man...sounds like you've came far.

 

[bill39pa]

Well, I'm new here but anyway.......... I started out a fatso with a 42"waist and weighed 245. I'm 6' tall. I had a 40" chest, skinny arms and legs. Just plain U G L Y !!!! . I looked like any other old fart....hairy belly stick'n out from under my tee shirt ! Sooooooo
after 11 years of this, I'm 242, 52"chest 34"waist 19"arms. Overall I feel a hellva lot betterand look better. Finding cloths is a pain but..... Is it an ego trip?...I guess in some ways...A lot of people just kinda stare...but most of all...those AH's in bars just let me alone !!!!!! And to you young guys and ladies.....KEEP AT IT !!!!! I did this starting at 41 years old and I'm 52 now...and still gaining.

Take Care !

Bill

 

[estropes]

Bill you fu<king rock.

I'm inspired to hit the gym hard tonight

Thanks

E.

 

[CycloneHWT]

i train for me

 

[digso]

to look damn good in the clothes i buy. as well to feel good about myself.