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05-31-2019, 12:21 PM

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#271

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Originally Posted By Luc1fer⏩

So I did actually reach that crossroads you speak of after ~7/8 years. At that point, I realized I had an unhealthy attachment to never losing size - and the decision I made was very difficult.. to consciously focus on goals other than size. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I ever made, even though it was really tough to let go at the time.

I'm aware that I shouldn't project my own experiences onto others, but I suspect that many guys reach a similar place in lifting. You can still set goals, you can go hard ("turn it up to 10"), you can feel accomplished, you can look amazing (although it's obviously harder) - all of those things, but just letting go of the raw # on the weight and being 'massive while lean'.

So the question is, why is the # you lift, and being massive while lean, so important to somebody?

If you're competing at elite levels of sports/bodybuilding, then it's a different discussion.

Fair enough. Happy to hear you are satisfied with your decision to back off and yes, you can get a nice natural look by also consistently putting the work in. Maybe one day you will be open to using TRT or something like that because as we age we will need it.

For me personally, I do not focus on numbers. Of course they go up but that's not the driving force. I look up to the classic guys like Chris Bumstead and realize if I ever want something like that it's not going to happen naturally. I also plan to compete possibly next year after I've done a long bulk (which started a few weeks ago).

Originally Posted By Luc1fer⏩

So the question is, why is the # you lift, and being massive while lean, so important to somebody?

Back to your question though, you have to realize that there is no definite answer to that question. It comes down to the individual and their own goals, views, and situation. They could have naturally low test levels that gear can fix, below average bodybuilding genetics that they want to compensate for to get the look they want, or just need a boost to help with recovering from all of the training. I don't look at you and ask why you decided to stay natural because that was your own decision. Some guys look for the easy way out with gear and they do not last. They burn out faster than anyone else.

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05-31-2019, 12:47 PM

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#272

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Originally Posted By ssilv⏩

Fair enough. Happy to hear you are satisfied with your decision to back off and yes, you can get a nice natural look by also consistently putting the work in. Maybe one day you will be open to using TRT or something like that because as we age we will need it.

I am open to it, but not quite at the age where I need to do the research and make that decision yet. Mid 30's.

Back to your question though, you have to realize that there is no definite answer to that question. It comes down to the individual and their own goals, views, and situation. They could have naturally low test levels that gear can fix, below average bodybuilding genetics that they want to compensate for to get the look they want, or just need a boost to help with recovering from all of the training. I don't look at you and ask why you decided to stay natural because that was your own decision. Some guys look for the easy way out with gear and they do not last. They burn out faster than anyone else.

Ye, I can see some exceptions there for those that have really poor genetics and may struggle with lifting in general without supplementation. I still lean conservatively on messing with the body with such substances though, and would advise other avenues (e.g nutrition, determining root cause of one's lack of satisfaction etc.) until exhausted. What you describe also sounds like maybe medical/health condition territory.

Thanks for the discussion though, repped.

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05-31-2019, 01:20 PM

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#273

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Am I to understand we went from swolfies to assfies?

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05-31-2019, 02:28 PM

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#274

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Originally Posted By RedRusty⏩

Am I to understand we went from swolfies to assfies?

Yep. Its your turn

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05-31-2019, 04:04 PM

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#275

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Ayyyeee

Haven't lifted for a MONTH. Getting back today, lost size dammit

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05-31-2019, 04:10 PM

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#276

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Nice, back to the swolfies.

05-31-2019, 04:54 PM

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#277

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Spoiler!

babyface gang where you at

05-31-2019, 05:05 PM

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#278

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Originally Posted By MichaelDuong⏩

Spoiler!

babyface gang where you at

Phew, I thought you were gonna post cheek and I'm not sure you're of age for that.

05-31-2019, 05:05 PM

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#279

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Originally Posted By HoustonMiscer⏩

houstonmiscer day 2 pic2:

Those the Nike Pride shoes? Congrats on coming out HM.

05-31-2019, 05:08 PM

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#280

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Originally Posted By ko300zx⏩

Phew, I thought you were gonna post cheek and I'm not sure you're of age for that.

But you still looked anyways, didn't ya.

Always 4.

05-31-2019, 05:08 PM

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#281

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Originally Posted By Misctify⏩

But you still looked anyways, didn't ya.

Fukin right I did.

05-31-2019, 09:54 PM

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#282

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Originally Posted By ohiostate124⏩

Those the Nike Pride shoes? Congrats on coming out HM.

Incorrect. Nike Pride Day shoes would be these:

Houston Sign Stealers
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Ugly Ass Mf Crew
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06-02-2019, 05:58 PM

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#283

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This fukn thread.

Pure gold LOL.

06-02-2019, 06:00 PM

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#284

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This is all I got. I don't know how to pose unless it's for a fish picture.

06-03-2019, 06:58 PM

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#285

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Originally Posted By CaptPuma⏩

K

Originally Posted By MichaelDuong⏩

Spoiler!

babyface gang where you at

You old enough to be here bro?

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06-03-2019, 07:15 PM

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#286

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Originally Posted By tank2003⏩

You old enough to be here bro?

im old af now brah 18 legal af

3 years ago on the other hand when i first joined...nah

06-03-2019, 07:25 PM

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#287

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Originally Posted By MichaelDuong⏩

im old af now brah 18 legal af

3 years ago on the other hand when i first joined...nah

You just look like you could pass for 14. Or maybe i'm just getting older

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06-03-2019, 09:20 PM

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#288

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Originally Posted By MichaelDuong⏩

im old af now brah 18 legal af

3 years ago on the other hand when i first joined...nah

18 is considered old af now? Not if you're a guy but females though, they're borderlining it...

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06-04-2019, 09:41 AM

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#289

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pls forgive the vertical shot. I did a bicep shot after some clean and presses

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06-04-2019, 09:49 AM

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#290

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Originally Posted By SpeculatorSam⏩

pls forgive the vertical shot. I did a bicep shot after some clean and presses

Mirin recycling bins

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06-04-2019, 11:30 AM

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#291

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Originally Posted By Muzzlrpress⏩

Mirin recycling bins

Gotta recycle this thread with the proper recepticals. That, and good incentive to not leap forward when doing power cleans.

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