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

post 1463384221 09-22-2016, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted By rynnp⏩
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.
Do you post motivational pictures about lifting on social media and use hashtags like "hustle and#grind. Lmao lifting is literally the easiest thing in the world, you go somewhere and do an extremely simplistic task that any potato could do. It isn't even hard work.

Becoming a doctor, financial analyst, getting into a top MBA program, starting a business is hard work. Trust me you don't sound egotistical you sound like an idiot.
post 1463384321 09-22-2016, 08:47 AM
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jesus

lifting for 20 years and not enjoy it? sounds like a terrible marriage.... i guess the divorce was much needed; good luck. cycling is pretty challenging; if it ever gets dull, you can incorporate triathlon training into the mix
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post 1463385861 09-22-2016, 08:59 AM
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Surprised it took you 20 years to quit.

Once the realisation thatnobody cares how big/jacked you arehit me, I started doing way more cardio and supplementing it with bodyweight exercises. Cardio honestly makes you feel on top of the world.

Maybe if I was a manlet I'd feel more insecure about my physical stature, and try to compensate via lifting.
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post 1463386111 09-22-2016, 09:01 AM
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It was the best decision I ever made (serious)

I'm much happier now that I don't lift. It's a relief.
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post 1463387661 09-22-2016, 09:15 AM
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I don't care nearly as much as I once did. Have other priorities n ****.

I even started doing cardio. But that's cuz I have horrendous high blood pressure.
post 1463388431 09-22-2016, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted By Fist-Of-Freedom⏩
It was the best decision I ever made (serious)

I'm much happier now that I don't lift. It's a relief.
lmao this thread got me Rollin.

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post 1463390091 09-22-2016, 09:37 AM
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Can't stop, won't stop
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Lifted for 30 years

Ass > tits
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post 1463399881 09-22-2016, 10:54 AM
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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?
Because women plain and simple. Women are just as shallow as men. Sexual attraction is a subconscious instinct.

If you already have a wife or GF and go too far backwards it will have a negative effect on your sex life that you'll really have to overcome in other areas. I'm sorry it's just biology.

If I could be 180 to 190 and 12% Jesus life would be good.
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post 1463400841 09-22-2016, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted By leoslayer1⏩
Because women plain and simple. Women are just as shallow as men. Sexual attraction is a subconscious instinct.

If you already have a wife or GF and go too far backwards it will have a negative effect on your sex life that you'll really have to overcome in other areas. I'm sorry it's just biology.

If I could be 180 to 190 and 12% Jesus life would be good.
you could easily be

go to a physician on hop on dat dere replacement therapy
post 1463403611 09-22-2016, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted By TooAnabolic⏩
you could easily be

go to a physician on hop on dat dere replacement therapy
I've tried they say no. My last T came back 980 total. I'm having sex daily twice a day a lot which hasn't happened in years.

I've started losing again. Doing keto. But all my fat is abdomen and chest. Legs ass are lean. Hips really lean. The fat starts immediately above my hips like a ski belt. I have very narrow hips so it makes it look worse.

I look like a block Roman numeral five.
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post 1463405671 09-22-2016, 11:36 AM
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just lift to stay healthy now,aka cardio
post 1463416381 09-22-2016, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted By 2port⏩
Maybe if I was a manlet I'd feel more insecure about my physical stature, and try to compensate via lifting.
This is me 100%. srs. Most of my friends are bigger and stronger than me, especially if I wasn't lifting.
post 1463417351 09-22-2016, 12:57 PM
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You're 43 OP.

Sounds like low test just kicked in.
Might wanna get that checked bro.
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post 1463433711 09-22-2016, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted By becomegreen⏩
fat fukk
I think you need to change your name...







...tobecomegreenagain.























































fist yourself
post 1463433911 09-22-2016, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted By BustaCapp⏩
I think you need to change your name...

Go look now fat fuk.

Feel it.
post 1463434041 09-22-2016, 02:47 PM
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There is no doubt that as you age and get past the whole zyzzbrah aesthetics phase, cardiovascular health is of much more importance than silly weights
post 1463435341 09-22-2016, 02:58 PM
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Being healthy/fit over-all became I priority once I got older. When I stopped following a specific routine and started doing my own thing/what I feel like doing. Stopped worrying about 'progression' (Weight, reps, size, etc.) and just started focusing on getting a good workout and getting a pump I began enjoying it a lot more.


If I don't feel like hitting the gym or am too busy I don't stress missing a day. I do lots of stretching, super sets, drop sets, etc. and keep my heart rate up. I take shorter rest periods. I don't worry about ego lifts or the amount of weight I'm moving. Etc. Lifting is a lot more sustainable. It doesn't matter if I hit the gym and after 30 minute feel like calling it quits. Or if I'm feeling energized/awesome and spend 90 minutes. Don't worry about it.




Gym is my 'me' time where I can blaze some music, mire some HBB's, get my heart rate up, and get a pump. I leave feeling good/energized/happy 90% of the time. Key is don't put pressure on yourself and enjoy what you do.
post 1463436001 09-22-2016, 03:03 PM
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Ops soon to be avi

post 1463437911 09-22-2016, 03:18 PM
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It's push day today but I have no time. My 15yo has a football game at 6:30. That's more important.

But I might have my 12yo lay on me and do push ups before the game because they do have a dip station right outside the stadium.

Just get creative Busta.
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post 1463438721 09-22-2016, 03:24 PM
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But your yolked brah
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After nearly a decade of lifting, I quit for about 8-9 months. Just got back into it Tuesday.
post 1463440141 09-22-2016, 03:38 PM
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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.
I dont blame you 20 years of lifting and you are still fat, might as well just sit at home eat burgers and ice cream and get even fatter, who knows if you keep it up maybe one day they will use a crane to lift you out of the house.
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Originally Posted By BustaCapp⏩
I think you need to change your name...







...tobecomegreenagain.























































What now bittch? I dont care about green squares on the internet. LOL. I neg biitches all day and all night. I hardly rep anyone and I'm still green. I neg 90% of the time because I love to rustle beta biiitches. You're mad as fukk! LMAO! Remember to neg me again when you're off spread. Because it's so important. LOL!!!! No matter how much you neg me I will always become green because that is who i am.
post 1463478901 09-22-2016, 09:04 PM
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Why does the misc care what OP does?
post 1463479501 09-22-2016, 09:08 PM
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I know that feel OP. I've only lifted once or twice in the last 3 months.

I much prefer staying active and in shape by playing sports (currently boxing 3-4x/week) and doing some pushups and pullups 1-2x/week
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Originally Posted By becomegreen⏩
I dont care about green squares on the internet.
Username:becomegreen

Originally Posted By SeymourGains⏩
Ops soon to be avi

Nice shirt bro. Found a pic of u and ur pals..


Originally Posted By allianc3⏩
Why does the misc care what OP does?
Why do you care if the misc cares what I do? Why even bother coming in here to say that?

You sound like some jealous 13yr old bitch or something.

Phukking *******.
Originally Posted By BustaCapp⏩
Username:becomegreen

fist yourself
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bustafat

No Glow, No Go Crew

*Cries about negs* Crew
post 1463655261 09-24-2016, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted By hotsaucebrah⏩
bustafat
fist yourself
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When did you decide you wanted to become a postman?
Still looking for a crew... crew

http://forum.obnoxiousbrutes.com/showthread.php?t=169710413
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hows it feel to be 50 op?
Still no lift tyme?
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