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08-09-2024, 09:49 PM
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It's mostly the people who are only a few years into working out at best.
I dont even follow any "fitness" youtubers anymore or use any supps.
crazy how many kids are just buying every random supp because their fav "influencer" is sponsored by it.. tainted with heavy metals etc lolol
I dont even follow any "fitness" youtubers anymore or use any supps.
crazy how many kids are just buying every random supp because their fav "influencer" is sponsored by it.. tainted with heavy metals etc lolol
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08-09-2024, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted By r0gueking⏩
Before I went through each of your points I actually thought nah it's not that gay. But as I was responding I was like fuark, actual bodybuilding (i.e. roid, be weak as fuk for your size, compete, prepare for shows etc) is gay as fuk.
Don’t get me wrong, I like lifting and the gym but the bodybuilding craze is at a whole new level of stupid. Some people must have nothing going on in their lives to be so obsessed with bodybuilding.
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Eh if it comes up on my feed and the video topic is of interest I have it playing in the background while I'm doing other chit.
brb obsessing over other mens bodies
Yeah that's pretty gay. Especially the losers that size up and talk chit about other men's bodies unprovoked.
brb go watch the competition at some chit expo center
Agreed. Pretty gay to go a bodybuilding comp or expo.
brb spend $1000 to take the fam to the expo
Yeah gay lol.
brb Sam Sulek and Mike Israel
"Israel" lmao at not even bothering to spell his name correctly.
brb spend 7 hours a week at the gym
Counter productive to spend that much actual training time at the gym. Should be done within 4-5 hours a week even if you take it seriously in most cases.
brb trying to be as big as possible for no reason
Yeah that's pretty gay. Certainly if you're one of those pussies that roid but don't care about strength gain. It makes it so obvious that roids do all the work in building the muscle and you're too lazy to train.
brb dumbbell tattoo on my chest like an idiot
Lame and gay.
I’m down for watching Sam Sulek videos on Monday, but that’s it. And if I miss it, the highlight channels are good enough. Imagine investing all of your free time for 6 months to watch a bunch of grown men lift weights and drink protein shakes, and in reality 31/32 lifters will end their year in disappointment. And the winner gets to hold a trophy over their head, lol. JFL
brb watching rennaissnce periodization 24/7
Eh if it comes up on my feed and the video topic is of interest I have it playing in the background while I'm doing other chit.
brb obsessing over other mens bodies
Yeah that's pretty gay. Especially the losers that size up and talk chit about other men's bodies unprovoked.
brb go watch the competition at some chit expo center
Agreed. Pretty gay to go a bodybuilding comp or expo.
brb spend $1000 to take the fam to the expo
Yeah gay lol.
brb Sam Sulek and Mike Israel
"Israel" lmao at not even bothering to spell his name correctly.
brb spend 7 hours a week at the gym
Counter productive to spend that much actual training time at the gym. Should be done within 4-5 hours a week even if you take it seriously in most cases.
brb trying to be as big as possible for no reason
Yeah that's pretty gay. Certainly if you're one of those pussies that roid but don't care about strength gain. It makes it so obvious that roids do all the work in building the muscle and you're too lazy to train.
brb dumbbell tattoo on my chest like an idiot
Lame and gay.
I’m down for watching Sam Sulek videos on Monday, but that’s it. And if I miss it, the highlight channels are good enough. Imagine investing all of your free time for 6 months to watch a bunch of grown men lift weights and drink protein shakes, and in reality 31/32 lifters will end their year in disappointment. And the winner gets to hold a trophy over their head, lol. JFL
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08-09-2024, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted By SpeakethTruth⏩
Lmao yeah when you break it down it gets gayer and gayer. It really does.
Before I went through each of your points I actually thought nah it's not that gay. But as I was responding I was like fuark, actual bodybuilding (i.e. roid, be weak as fuk for your size, compete, prepare for shows etc) is gay as fuk.
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08-09-2024, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted By SunnahAndSalaf⏩
yeah my people come from simple lives too. and i also remember that autistic fixation on food, trying to get 200 or whatever grams of protein, wondering if i lifted enough, was i doing the best lifts, etc – just a total ghey lifestyle. i was playing basketball about every day so i did think of it as somewhat functional too.
Yeah bro they were def way better off back a generation or two ago.
My dad grew up in a remote village drinking camel milk and goat milk from the tits straight and eating goat meat and camel meat and that Shepard lifestyle. Every day it was that and some other stuff and tea. Simple stuff. A lot of fish since it was coastal as well so you'd catch and eat it same day.
I was autistic for a period and I remember my dad would legit get pissed off at me for having a scale and weighing my food. He couldn't grasp it fking lol man what good times srs.
My dad grew up in a remote village drinking camel milk and goat milk from the tits straight and eating goat meat and camel meat and that Shepard lifestyle. Every day it was that and some other stuff and tea. Simple stuff. A lot of fish since it was coastal as well so you'd catch and eat it same day.
I was autistic for a period and I remember my dad would legit get pissed off at me for having a scale and weighing my food. He couldn't grasp it fking lol man what good times srs.
i'd tell any dudes to just find some things they like to do that involve moving, take some walks, enjoy some nature, try to reduce stress and maybe do some resistance/calisthenic type stuff an hour a week. don't obsess. don't even worry about how you look unless you're getting fat to an unhealthy level…then just think about eating less if it bothers you.
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08-09-2024, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted By r0gueking⏩
Lmao. On spread.
Lmao yeah when you break it down it gets gayer and gayer. It really does.
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08-09-2024, 10:23 PM
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I train for 1-2 hours everyday and eat high protein food because I actually enjoy it, but otherwise I couldn't care less about the 'pro bodybuilding circuit'.
The issue is that bodybuilding attracts people who have quirks in personality and gives them something to obsess over, which is fine. Lots of people think that if they just look like Jeff Seid, they'll have that cool type of personality and be popular.
Lots of people think that for me 'gym is my life', but I go to the gym every evening to exercise and get out of the house, and that's about it, bodybuilding doesn't occupy any of my mental space - yet the people who criticise me all take steroids and that tanning stuff (melanotan) and are obsessed with being lean.
Since I am single and have no kids, I just prefer going to the gym in the evening than watching TV, drinking, or gaming.
The issue is that bodybuilding attracts people who have quirks in personality and gives them something to obsess over, which is fine. Lots of people think that if they just look like Jeff Seid, they'll have that cool type of personality and be popular.
Lots of people think that for me 'gym is my life', but I go to the gym every evening to exercise and get out of the house, and that's about it, bodybuilding doesn't occupy any of my mental space - yet the people who criticise me all take steroids and that tanning stuff (melanotan) and are obsessed with being lean.
Since I am single and have no kids, I just prefer going to the gym in the evening than watching TV, drinking, or gaming.
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08-09-2024, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted By eddiehaskell⏩
exactly that's literally it
yeah my people come from simple lives too. and i also remember that autistic fixation on food, trying to get 200 or whatever grams of protein, wondering if i lifted enough, was i doing the best lifts, etc – just a total ghey lifestyle. i was playing basketball about every day so i did think of it as somewhat functional too.
i'd tell any dudes to just find some things they like to do that involve moving, take some walks, enjoy some nature, try to reduce stress and maybe do some resistance/calisthenic type stuff an hour a week. don't obsess. don't even worry about how you look unless you're getting fat to an unhealthy level…then just think about eating less if it bothers you.
i'd tell any dudes to just find some things they like to do that involve moving, take some walks, enjoy some nature, try to reduce stress and maybe do some resistance/calisthenic type stuff an hour a week. don't obsess. don't even worry about how you look unless you're getting fat to an unhealthy level…then just think about eating less if it bothers you.
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08-09-2024, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted By WiseOldApe⏩
yeah i think obsessive people sometimes need an outlet. all i can say though is that bodybuilding is inherently pretty feminine because it's a man fixating on how he looks and dedicating a large chunk of his thoughts to it (the lifting, the eating, the researching it, discussing it, following influencers, supplements, roids, etc). sure there's some functional benefits up to a certain point if you're doing sports or something. a man obsessing about working on engines, hunting, fishing, building stuff, religion, etc – just seems a little less feminine in nature.
I train for 1-2 hours everyday and eat high protein food because I actually enjoy it, but otherwise I couldn't care less about the 'pro bodybuilding circuit'.
The issue is that bodybuilding attracts people who have quirks in personality and gives them something to obsess over, which is fine.
Lots of people think that for me 'gym is my life', but I go to the gym every evening to exercise and that's about it, bodybuilding doesn't occupy any of my mental space - yet the people who criticise me all take steroids and that tanning stuff (melanotan) and are obsessed with being lean.
Since I am single and have no kids, I just prefer going to the gym in the evening than watching TV, drinking, or gaming.
The issue is that bodybuilding attracts people who have quirks in personality and gives them something to obsess over, which is fine.
Lots of people think that for me 'gym is my life', but I go to the gym every evening to exercise and that's about it, bodybuilding doesn't occupy any of my mental space - yet the people who criticise me all take steroids and that tanning stuff (melanotan) and are obsessed with being lean.
Since I am single and have no kids, I just prefer going to the gym in the evening than watching TV, drinking, or gaming.
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08-09-2024, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted By eddiehaskell⏩
For me personally, I love going in and smashing it and getting a good pump. I actually ENJOY going to the gym, taking my pre-workout, listening to music and having a good workout. I take it over going out and drinking any day of the week. I have disciplined myself to the point where it's weird if I don't go gym and walk everyday and eat a high protein diet. If I don't do this, something is wrong with my mentally.
yeah i think obsessive people sometimes need an outlet. all i can say though is that bodybuilding is inherently pretty feminine because it's a man fixating on how he looks and dedicating a large chunk of his thoughts to it (the lifting, the eating, the researching it, discussing it, following influencers, supplements, roids, etc). sure there's some functional benefits up to a certain point if you're doing sports or something. a man obsessing about working on engines, hunting, fishing, building stuff, etc – just seems a little less feminine in nature.
When I am out of the gym, I no longer even think about weightlifting or anything - I do other crap. Most of the people on here that recognise my username know me to talk about spiritual topics and not bodybuilding anyway.
The issue is the PTs and gym staff who all take roids and melanotan then make it out as if I'm the one who has no life and is obsessed with bodybuilding, constantly projection and can't admit they are the head cases. Most people can't fathom that it's possible to enjoy doing something in life without expecting something in return. Actually, it's the only way to actually enjoy one's life, but anyway.
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08-09-2024, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted By eddiehaskell⏩
It's narcissism primarily, not femininity. Although when guys take it to the next level and start plucking eyebrows, using skincare regimens, etc. then it's getting feminine.
yeah i think obsessive people sometimes need an outlet. all i can say though is that bodybuilding is inherently pretty feminine because it's a man fixating on how he looks and dedicating a large chunk of his thoughts to it (the lifting, the eating, the researching it, discussing it, following influencers, supplements, roids, etc). sure there's some functional benefits up to a certain point if you're doing sports or something. a man obsessing about working on engines, hunting, fishing, building stuff, religion, etc – just seems a little less feminine in nature.
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08-09-2024, 11:24 PM
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Yeah..for the most part..it is pretty cringe seeing guys who spend hours and hours in the gym and who's lives revolve around bbing…and most of them just want to get big and will never grasp the concept of conditioning…for me personally…the biggest muscles in the world don't matter if you're soft in the gut…you don't have to live in the gym or bust out your prep meals at work or anywhere else…and please stfu about your gains lol…
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08-10-2024, 12:11 AM
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Would you rather be obsessed with bodybuilding, eat healthy, lift regularly, be strong and fit
Or be like the average member of society, who probably abuses alcohol, eats junk food all day, sits in front of a gaming computer 24/7, stops by mcdonalds for a Cheese burger after work?
Or be like the average member of society, who probably abuses alcohol, eats junk food all day, sits in front of a gaming computer 24/7, stops by mcdonalds for a Cheese burger after work?
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08-10-2024, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted By Luc1fer⏩
yeah plucking eye brows is kinda gay (cough Chestbah)
It's narcissism primarily, not femininity. Although when guys take it to the next level and start plucking eyebrows, using skincare regimens, etc. then it's getting feminine.
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08-10-2024, 12:16 AM
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go to the gym couple times a week and hit some heavy ass weights then eat a well balanced meal like a normal person should and maybe throw a couple extra pieces of meat into ur meals
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08-10-2024, 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted By lancefraudd⏩
I don't think anyone is doubting the dedication or benefits…just the type of gym bro who literally spends every second of their life and who constantly talks about it
Would you rather be obsessed with bodybuilding, eat healthy, lift regularly, be strong and fit
Or be like the average member of society, who probably abuses alcohol, eats junk food all day, sits in front of a gaming computer 24/7, stops by mcdonalds for a Cheese burger after work?
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08-10-2024, 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted By DeadlyStriker⏩
Just workout hard, eat in a way that makes you look and feel good, and enjoy life.
Originally Posted By WiseOldApe⏩
This is the healthy, sustainable mindset. Once you hit mid 30's and have been doing it for 10-15 years, you realise the ones using gear/melanotan etc usually phuck themselves with injuries, or some sort of mental health issue and just disappear or when they reappear, look like chit. Lifting and other exercise should be enjoyable and sustainable, a neat benefit is the improved mental clarity and you get to look a lot better than the average overweight westerner.
I train for 1-2 hours everyday and eat high protein food because I actually enjoy it, but otherwise I couldn't care less about the 'pro bodybuilding circuit'.
The issue is that bodybuilding attracts people who have quirks in personality and gives them something to obsess over, which is fine. Lots of people think that if they just look like Jeff Seid, they'll have that cool type of personality and be popular.
Lots of people think that for me 'gym is my life', but I go to the gym every evening to exercise and get out of the house, and that's about it, bodybuilding doesn't occupy any of my mental space - yet the people who criticise me all take steroids and that tanning stuff (melanotan) and are obsessed with being lean.
Since I am single and have no kids, I just prefer going to the gym in the evening than watching TV, drinking, or gaming.
The issue is that bodybuilding attracts people who have quirks in personality and gives them something to obsess over, which is fine. Lots of people think that if they just look like Jeff Seid, they'll have that cool type of personality and be popular.
Lots of people think that for me 'gym is my life', but I go to the gym every evening to exercise and get out of the house, and that's about it, bodybuilding doesn't occupy any of my mental space - yet the people who criticise me all take steroids and that tanning stuff (melanotan) and are obsessed with being lean.
Since I am single and have no kids, I just prefer going to the gym in the evening than watching TV, drinking, or gaming.
08-10-2024, 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted By Luc1fer⏩
The feminine imperative is to control outside circumstances - the alpha masculine mindset is stoic in nature and has to rely on a strong connection to God to get through life. No one can control anything in life and get away with it for long, except women and kids. It's unsustainable and insecure.
It's narcissism primarily, not femininity. Although when guys take it to the next level and start plucking eyebrows, using skincare regimens, etc. then it's getting feminine.
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08-10-2024, 02:03 AM
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I think it's kinda cool, idk. I don't lift much anymore, but I did full-time for about 10 years.
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08-10-2024, 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted By lancefraudd⏩
there's a lot of middle ground between being obsessed with vanity (bodybuilding) like a woman and being a slob. my grandfather didn't drink, didn't eat junk food all day, never used a computer and rarely ate mcdonalds.
Would you rather be obsessed with bodybuilding, eat healthy, lift regularly, be strong and fit
Or be like the average member of society, who probably abuses alcohol, eats junk food all day, sits in front of a gaming computer 24/7, stops by mcdonalds for a Cheese burger after work?
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08-10-2024, 02:43 AM
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It’s become an identity for a lot of people. Going to the gym and lifting weights use to be more of a niche hobby. I thought it was getting pretty cringe around 2015 but its completely out of control now.
Total newbs recording their stretching routine and 2 pound tricep push downs, post in on the gram to “mOtiVaTe” others and act like they’re curing cancer. People (mostly young) buying clothing marketed for the gym like gymshark, as if lifting weights is a fashion show. The founder sure made a killing and kudos to him for milking these smooth brained gym yoyo’s.
Every bench press, smith machine, and squat rack has become a hip thrusting station because girls are influenced by these BBL bimbos on social media.
Total newbs recording their stretching routine and 2 pound tricep push downs, post in on the gram to “mOtiVaTe” others and act like they’re curing cancer. People (mostly young) buying clothing marketed for the gym like gymshark, as if lifting weights is a fashion show. The founder sure made a killing and kudos to him for milking these smooth brained gym yoyo’s.
Every bench press, smith machine, and squat rack has become a hip thrusting station because girls are influenced by these BBL bimbos on social media.
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08-10-2024, 02:45 AM
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Originally Posted By Chasbrah⏩
Nah the guys that used to be on roids never return once off because they'll look like chit and everyone, even the clueless ones, will realise that their muscle was solely from the roids and had nothing to do with training or knowledge. No respect for the kunts that stop training once the roids are gone.
This is the healthy, sustainable mindset.
Once you hit mid 30's and have been doing it for 10-15 years, you realise the ones using gear/melanotan etc usually phuck themselves with injuries, or some sort of mental health issue and just disappear or when they reappear, look like chit.
Lifting and other exercise should be enjoyable and sustainable, a neat benefit is the improved mental clarity and you get to look a lot better than the average overweight westerner.
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08-10-2024, 02:49 AM
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Originally Posted By IvanFiveLiter⏩
yeah they are posting to motivate….more like posting in a narcissistic desire to be looked at. people will do anything for attention now. clicks and views are the currency of clown world. of course sloots got in on it – they want attention more than any creature to ever exist…hence why they come to gyms in bras and spandex so tight it cuts off circulation to their camel toes.
It’s become an identity for a lot of people. Going to the gym and lifting weights use to be more of a niche hobby. I thought it was getting pretty cringe around 2015 but its completely out of control now.
Total newbs recording their stretching routine and 2 pound tricep push downs, post in on the gram to “mOtiVaTe” others and act like they’re curing cancer. People (mostly young) buying clothing marketed for the gym like gymshark, as if lifting weights is a fashion show. The founder sure made a killing and kudos to him for milking these smooth brained gym yoyo’s.
Every bench press, smith machine, and squat rack has become a hip thrusting station because girls are influenced by these BBL bimbos on social media.
Total newbs recording their stretching routine and 2 pound tricep push downs, post in on the gram to “mOtiVaTe” others and act like they’re curing cancer. People (mostly young) buying clothing marketed for the gym like gymshark, as if lifting weights is a fashion show. The founder sure made a killing and kudos to him for milking these smooth brained gym yoyo’s.
Every bench press, smith machine, and squat rack has become a hip thrusting station because girls are influenced by these BBL bimbos on social media.
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08-10-2024, 03:03 AM
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Originally Posted By eddiehaskell⏩
yeah they are posting to motivate….more like posting in a narcissistic desire to be looked at. people will do anything for attention now. clicks and views are the currency of clown world. of course sloots got in on it – they want attention more than any creature to ever exist…hence why they come to gyms in bras and spandex so tight it cuts off circulation to their camel toes.
I know some younger guys 16-19 that have complained to me about the moronic antics in the gym and culture so I know not all hope is lost. I remember when I was in high school and girls would make fun of and laugh at “gym bros”. They have literally become the brainless meat heads they once laughed at and much worse.
It’s refreshing when I see the occasional duo or small group of young teen guys actually minding their business and training properly with a walmart fit. Call me a hater, but I say the more effort you put into your gym outfit, the cornier and more insufferable you probably are. Just my experience. I’ll rock my free animal shirts from 2012-2014 because at least Animal represented something real. Honorable mention: Apeman Strong.
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08-10-2024, 03:29 AM
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Once you dig into it you also tend to find there's a massive amount of insecurity involved. Guys who bodybuild tend to be shorter, maybe not as athletic and often got picked on/bullied. It gives them a community of like minded people without judgement. Same reason Crossfit was so successful. There's people willing to talk about your hobby all day every day, and you have a group of bros at the gym that even if you don't know their names, you say hi to when you work out.
With women, it's also insecurity and attention seeking behavior. If they can claim they are "training for a show" it gives them a boost to their ego that they are working towards something, even though 90% of them will never step on stage. They also love the male attention because often they were either ignored at home, not attractive growing up or just didn't get along well socially with people. Some see it as a way to exploit their good looks for money ie "modeling" or "influencer".
The problem is basing your entire self esteem on external validation rather than actually liking yourself.
With women, it's also insecurity and attention seeking behavior. If they can claim they are "training for a show" it gives them a boost to their ego that they are working towards something, even though 90% of them will never step on stage. They also love the male attention because often they were either ignored at home, not attractive growing up or just didn't get along well socially with people. Some see it as a way to exploit their good looks for money ie "modeling" or "influencer".
The problem is basing your entire self esteem on external validation rather than actually liking yourself.
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08-10-2024, 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted By WoofieNugget⏩
TBH the top tier bodybuilders and fitness models tend to be quite athletic - even that ******* Jeff Seif was a wrestler.
Once you dig into it you also tend to find there's a massive amount of insecurity involved. Guys who bodybuild tend to be shorter, maybe not as athletic and often got picked on/bullied. It gives them a community of like minded people without judgement. Same reason Crossfit was so successful. There's people willing to talk about your hobby all day every day, and you have a group of bros at the gym that even if you don't know their names, you say hi to when you work out.
With women, it's also insecurity and attention seeking behavior. If they can claim they are "training for a show" it gives them a boost to their ego that they are working towards something, even though 90% of them will never step on stage. They also love the male attention because often they were either ignored at home, not attractive growing up or just didn't get along well socially with people. Some see it as a way to exploit their good looks for money ie "modeling" or "influencer".
The problem is basing your entire self esteem on external validation rather than actually liking yourself.
With women, it's also insecurity and attention seeking behavior. If they can claim they are "training for a show" it gives them a boost to their ego that they are working towards something, even though 90% of them will never step on stage. They also love the male attention because often they were either ignored at home, not attractive growing up or just didn't get along well socially with people. Some see it as a way to exploit their good looks for money ie "modeling" or "influencer".
The problem is basing your entire self esteem on external validation rather than actually liking yourself.
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08-10-2024, 03:59 AM
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U forgot the part where you have to spend thousands of dollars on **** made in a foreign countries bath tub
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08-10-2024, 04:01 AM
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Of course a piggy would make this thread.
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08-10-2024, 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted By WoofieNugget⏩
yeah right off the bat there's some element of insecurity involved when someone feels they need bigger muscles for the sake of looking different…feel they don't look good enough or don't feel manly enough
Once you dig into it you also tend to find there's a massive amount of insecurity involved. Guys who bodybuild tend to be shorter, maybe not as athletic and often got picked on/bullied. It gives them a community of like minded people without judgement. Same reason Crossfit was so successful. There's people willing to talk about your hobby all day every day, and you have a group of bros at the gym that even if you don't know their names, you say hi to when you work out.
With women, it's also insecurity and attention seeking behavior. If they can claim they are "training for a show" it gives them a boost to their ego that they are working towards something, even though 90% of them will never step on stage. They also love the male attention because often they were either ignored at home, not attractive growing up or just didn't get along well socially with people. Some see it as a way to exploit their good looks for money ie "modeling" or "influencer".
The problem is basing your entire self esteem on external validation rather than actually liking yourself.
With women, it's also insecurity and attention seeking behavior. If they can claim they are "training for a show" it gives them a boost to their ego that they are working towards something, even though 90% of them will never step on stage. They also love the male attention because often they were either ignored at home, not attractive growing up or just didn't get along well socially with people. Some see it as a way to exploit their good looks for money ie "modeling" or "influencer".
The problem is basing your entire self esteem on external validation rather than actually liking yourself.
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08-10-2024, 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted By eddiehaskell⏩
Yeah but when you do have muscle and are decently lean - it looks amazing when your muscles flex and are pumped up.
yeah right off the bat there's some element of insecurity involved when someone feels they need bigger muscles for the sake of looking different…feel they don't look good enough or don't feel manly enough
The attitude of needing to be more than others isn't just in bodybuilding, people all over the place are in competition with each other.
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08-10-2024, 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted By WiseOldApe⏩
Not talking about top tier, because you need genetics to get to that level. I'm talking about the average guy/girl who might compete in a regional show once or twice or tell everyone they are going to but chicken out every time.
TBH the top tier bodybuilders and fitness models tend to be quite athletic - even that ******* Jeff Seif was a wrestler.
There were probably a dozen women at my gym who were always "in prep" but when show time came there was always an excuse to not compete.
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