Working out clean. EFFORT WITH NO REWARD

[perryscoon]

Well I've been off the juice for almost 2 years now, and I'm pretty disapointed with my current physical state. I now just look like a regular ole average "big" guy that u see every frickin day on the street. Nothing special, and certainly nothing like I did.

I always had this impression that as long as I kept up with my workouts, I would still look somewhat like a "bodybuilder" or at least people would still be able to tell I worked out. But that definitely hasn't been the case with me. I don't think any of my coworkers would even think of me as a serious weight lifter if I didn't tell them I went to the gym all the time. Yes, I realized I would lose a lot of my size and strength after quiting(as I always did after each cycle) but I never thought I would sink back to a completely "average" looking dude.

Every once in a while I will think that I am making gains, but a day later after my "natural" swell wears off, I look no different than the month before. Its very frustrating and it makes me wonder why I bother spending all this time in the gym working out naturally. Is juice the only answer to keeping that noticably different muscular shape? Is working out clean virtually pointless other than being active?

It really seems that the reward for my hard work in the gym is simply not there. Maybe I just need a reality check again. Advice? Tips?

Thx

 

[Bruce]

what are you eating

 

[cityhick]

Your diet isnt prob 100%. What are your stats?

 

[JuicedAthletics]

Yea bro stats????

I mean when I wear clothing I look like a bigger athletic guy.. When I wear a tank top or no clothes, I am cock diesel..

Bodybuilding is a sport of illusion. What are you trying to achieve?

 

[DBBT]

no you can still LOOK great natural. diet, training and rest are top priority.

 

[sparetire]

i thought i looked good natural, until i tried juice..now i have turned to the darkside..

but your answer is "yes"..hehe

 

[jp000]

Its a vicious cycle.....most people will never get to their full natural potential because its too hard. Work, family, spouse, kids.....how is a guy supposed to maintain a strict diet and get in good workouts with all the things you have to deal with. Those that can, my hats off to you.............I guess its a matter of dedication and priorities.

 

[shape]

do you guys really think you can get into single digits with heavy vascularity without any AAS to help--Im sure some can but the majority i dont know?

 

[Quadsweep]

do you guys really think you can get into single digits with heavy vascularity without any AAS to help--Im sure some can but the majority i dont know?

Yes. I was doing okay in open comp. natural....usually inthe trophies....2 cycles later I won my first overall though....But you can build a very impressive physique naturally. Ronnie was natural when he turned...well at least for the most part.

Q.

 

[shape]

Ronnie was natural when he turned...well at least for the most part.


yeah sure he was!!!!!