Why do we do it...

[DrBones]

Bfold: How tall are you? You doubled your weight in 9 years.. thats bloody immpressive!

Ryan

 

[b fold the truth]

I am 6'2". I don't think that I look near as big as I weigh...I know, from my chiropractor and his x-rays, that my bones are larger than most as well as more dense. Guess I'm just big boned...lol

B True

 

[b fold the truth]

Great article.

I know the reason why I do it. I have no choice in the matter. I have to compete. I have to get stronger. I have to do these things. I feel like if I am not getting bigger and stronger then I am dying, and dying at this age is not an option.

I have to be what I envisioned myself to be when I grew up. When I was a kid, I had a vision of what I would look like and how strong I would be when I grew up. I cannot disappoint that kid.

That kid went through some horrible shit, and the only thing that kept him together sometimes was knowing that when he grew up he would be so big, so strong, and so tough that nobody, and I mean nobody would ever be able to hurt him again.

I can't let a kid like that down. That kid worked his ass off to get me to where I am. Now it is my responsibility to carry the load the rest of the way. Got to live up to what that kid expected.

Got to eat, got to drink, got to sleep, and GOT TO TRAIN.

Just the way it is. No choice in the matter. Got to take care of your kids. Sometimes the kid you have to take care of is yourself from 20 years ago.

B.

Everyone please read this post again...please. This is how I feel also, and it has brought tears to my eyes. For those who go far...it is just something deep inside that no one can explain...not even close...

B True

 

[benchmonster]

Thank you B-fold. That really means a lot coming from you. I did not intend a big emotional piece when I began typing that. But like they say about great writing, there is no effort involved, it falls out effortlessly like a stone.

I have actually had some people comment off the board that this sums up the way they feel too. It is just one of those things, that if you don't understand it, no explanation will suffice, and if you do understand it, no explanation is necessary.

B.

 

[Toph]

Well, I'm just getting started in this lifestyle / sport / whatever you interperet it as, and I have to say that it's amazing to read these things. I'm still at the point where it feels strange to look forward to working out, but I do. Reading everyones views on this is truly inspiring. b fold, that transformation is unbelievable. I home to see gains like that myself over time. And benchmonster, I can completely understand where you're coming from, that post hits close to home.


Thanks for the inspiration, everyone. Keep it coming, I need all of the motivation I can get!