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Thread: So after 20+ years I've basically quit lifting. AMA.

post 1463374131 09-22-2016, 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted By Brexit⏩
no offence but you're a twig m8. Could have done more in 3 years
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post 1463374791 09-22-2016, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted By Procta⏩
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nah m8. Saw through the gym B.S while back. Unless you're getting paid for it - there really is no point to damage your body with drugs or spend so much time in something with such little reward. going once or twice a week will do me fine. Still look better and I'm stronger than the majority of people anyway. I just like to be in good lean shape and fill out clothes
post 1463375061 09-22-2016, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted By BustaCapp⏩
Lifting is mind-numbingly boring.

In fact all exercise is unless it's a by-product of a fun activity.

How can it NOT be mind-numbingly boring? Where TF is mental stimulus?

Unless you're on gear and seeing consisten results then eventually you are lifting for maintenance which is horrifyingly dull.
You dont enjoy a good high rep chest workout (8 - 15)?

I dont even know who you are anymore
post 1463375541 09-22-2016, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted By Brexit⏩
ita a dose of reality. There's a good chance you will get bored at some point aswell. I have other interests now
That may be the reality you've resigned to, but it's not mine. Who are you to speak for others?
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post 1463375551 09-22-2016, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted By SeymourGains⏩
You dont enjoy a good high rep chest workout (8 - 15)?

I dont even know who you are anymore
that's the problem with working a hard physical job in all weathers.
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post 1463376131 09-22-2016, 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted By StrongFella⏩
That may be the reality you've resigned to, but it's not mine. Who are you to speak for others?
Well I said there's a good chance...not you definitely will!

I know plenty of people that reached elite level in either strength or physique and eventually grew bored.

Your choice at the end of the day, if you continue doing it, more power to you
post 1463376371 09-22-2016, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted By Brexit⏩
nah m8. Saw through the gym B.S while back. Unless you're getting paid for it - there really is no point to damage your body with drugs or spend so much time in something with such little reward. going once or twice a week will do me fine. Still look better and I'm stronger than the majority of people anyway. I just like to be in good lean shape and fill out clothes
I sometimes get these feels. But (for me anyway) it's still enjoyable and doesn't take up too much of my time, so I'm making the most of it. I'd hate to feel like I had to do it and it was more of a chore than a hobby.
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post 1463376531 09-22-2016, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted By BustaCapp⏩
Now I concentrate on cardio more (cycling on rollers)
now busta, just because you picked up an additional mail route doesn't mean you're concentrating on cardio more these days.
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post 1463377461 09-22-2016, 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted By Melis689⏩
I sometimes get these feels. But (for me anyway) it's still enjoyable and doesn't take up too much of my time, so I'm making the most of it. I'd hate to feel like I had to do it and it was more of a chore than a hobby.
Still enjoy it, but the thought of going more than 3x a week just doesn't sit well with me- I've got too much going on, and other interests have taken a higher priority and perhaps I can even say i find better harmony in those hobbies.

Used to be a huge game fanatic for example, but I couldn't sit and play a game now for more than a couple of hours a week, totally off games now. Same thing has slowly happened with the gym.
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I can only stand being in the gym for 30 minutes tops, it's so boring lol
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Originally Posted By Melis689⏩
He has a genetically gifted face hence why he's a runway model. Also, he wouldn't be in the modelling industry if he started bulking up anyway. Unless it was fitness modelling or something. He's too skinny IMO, not all girls would find that attractive.
if you were single would you bang him?
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Originally Posted By AWillis⏩
if you were single would you bang him?
She'll never be single boyo, I got her locked down ez.
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post 1463379281 09-22-2016, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted By BustaCapp⏩
• Been lifting since late teens.
• Now 43
• Viewed it as a horribly boring chore for the last 20 years
• Now I concentrate on cardio more (cycling on rollers)
• Still lift a tiny amount after ever cardio session, to avoid acute atrophy

So far I feel more positive about going into the gym and no longer give many phucks about it.
Been lifting since 14, now 45, had phases of intense interest coupled with a desire to cross train and play sports, Now i still do everything and have a balanced approach. Good times!
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Originally Posted By jesteraq⏩
She'll never be single boyo, I got her locked down ez.
But your age..does this make me a ****?
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post 1463379471 09-22-2016, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted By Brexit⏩
Well I said there's a good chance...not you definitely will!

I know plenty of people that reached elite level in either strength or physique and eventually grew bored.

Your choice at the end of the day, if you continue doing it, more power to you
Even so, who are you to say what my chances are in anything?
Originally Posted By Melis689⏩
But your age..does this make me a ****?
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post 1463379521 09-22-2016, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted By AWillis⏩
if you were single would you bang him?
No siree Bob.
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Originally Posted By x-trainer
Been lifting since 14, now 45, had phases of intense interest coupled with a desire to cross train and play sports, Now i still do everything and have a balanced approach. Good times!
That honestly sounds terrible and i would probably off myself from being a casual
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Originally Posted By Melis689⏩
No siree Bob.
why not ?
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Originally Posted By Melis689⏩
But your age..does this make me a ****?
Damn straight son if I'm 7, you're 7. It's all the same to me.
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fat fukk
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I've been lifting for about 25 years, and still enjoy it just as much as when I was in my early teens. Plus at this point I can't stand letting my muscles get soft, it feels unnatural since I've rarely ever taken much of a break from lifting in 25 years.
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Originally Posted By JohnRainbo⏩
I wanna stop because I'm natty and have gotten as far as I can with my body. I've beaten the game, so to speak. I have nothing more to look forward to. I'm almost 40 and just don't give a **** anymore. It's just boring.

I got into it to see how strong and fit I can get.... and now I've done that. Like, why continue forward?
Try riding a bike.
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Originally Posted By StrongFella⏩
Even so, who are you to say what my chances are in anything?



in the best kind of way
Because I possess wisdom and I've seen it all.
Originally Posted By SeymourGains⏩
That honestly sounds terrible and i would probably off myself from being a casual
being casual is GOAT! You don't have anymore benefits from going more than I do
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Originally Posted By Brexit⏩
Because I possess wisdom and I've seen it all.
so you are trolling, got it
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Originally Posted By Melis689⏩
Kudos to you for sticking to something that felt like a drag for so long. There's no worse feeling than going to lift when you can't be bothered. Be interesting to see if and how much your physique changes from switching to a more cardio based routine.
Being terminally ill probably feels worse you fuking potato
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Originally Posted By StrongFella⏩
so you are trolling, got it
You are mad as fuk and I don't even know why, lol
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Originally Posted By Brexit⏩
You are mad as fuk and I don't even know why, lol
not mad, just pointing out how stupid you sound, you went from green to red just from this page in this thread and i haven't even negged you.
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Originally Posted By StrongFella⏩
not mad, just pointing out how stupid you sound, you went from green to red just from this page in this thread and i haven't even negged you.
I was negged for another thread for calling out some delusional fat guy who thinks he looks like he lifts
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would enjoy lifting even if progress is slow af cuz.

it's so theraputic for me. i NEED to physically exert myself at least 4-5 days a week or I feel like a piece of chit. Yes sports could be an alternative and some would say its more fun but the same sport 5 days a week will eventually get boring too and especially after experiencing the pump and pushing myself to muscle fatigue with each muscle group individually, its just not the same.

and lifting feels so alpha, ur using your strength to push/pull weight off the ground and probably doing impressive numers too.

im still young so i cant say for sure but I am 99% sure I will be lifting for life. even if i cut it down, i'll still be lifting. whether that be crossfit (no hate, imma take my own pace), olympic lifting, powerlifting, bodybuilding, etc.
just start to periodize your workouts or if you really are making no progress or reached your goals already have some fun and do like 20 sets of benchpress in one day or some chit. or 5 hours of arms. switch things up fam.
lifting really is endless.


not exaggerating but
lifting really has saved my life. i was small af before lifting and just playing video games with no ambition. lifting has made me self acountable, more ambitious (realized what i could do if i put my mind to it), started developing healthy habits because of lifting, more self aware, etc. just overall a better person.
i wouldnt be surprised if i ended up doing a bunch of low life dergs, becoming a 9-5 drone, and playing video games all the time if i didnt find lifting. i dont want to sound egotistical but i am more disciplined than most of my peers and its because of lifting. it has transfered into my personal goals, academic goals, professional goals, etc.
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Originally Posted By SeymourGains⏩
That honestly sounds terrible and i would probably off myself from being a casual
No you still go 3 times a week for 2+ hours, but you mix in other sports, running and cycling in the fall is fun!
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