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post 1690403243 09-20-2023, 08:39 PM
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Only time I found lifting boring and tedious was when my T was low, srs.

Ever since I got my T corrected, lifting is great.

Get your T checked, srs
post 1690403333 09-20-2023, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted By SpeakethTruth⏩
But if you don't the actual training then you'll give up before you get to the point of receiving validation.
don't want validation that comes from autistic dedication to something that's mind numbingly boring. a lot of men have been cucked by feminism which now makes them jump through every hoop imaginable. when society was dominated by men, men weren't so vain...nowadays men are just as vain as women which equals profits for those making money money off male vanity.
post 1690403403 09-20-2023, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted By SazabiBrah⏩
Only time I found lifting boring and tedious was when my T was low, srs.

Ever since I got my T corrected, lifting is great.

Get your T checked, srs
i'd like to know more about the connection between t levels and finding repetitive picking up of metal plates fun. what's up with my grandfather's generation having higher t and laughing modern men out of the building for such silly vanity related pursuits?
post 1690403513 09-20-2023, 08:45 PM
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The routine and simplicity suits many introverted, autistic and narcissistic folks. Which counts 99% of posters here.

Successful bodybuilding as a whole requires hyper routine and structure, including w/ diet (macro counting etc.). This sort of thing appeals to those on the spectrum.

It does require discipline, but this is a cope word, because it isn't so much the discipline that keeps you going - it's the discomfort and guilt from breaking the script of a strict routine (in the autist mind).
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post 1690403773 09-20-2023, 08:51 PM
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Idk op looking like a demi god in the mirror before hoping in the shower never gets old..

I Just get more obsseded and want more gains


But you do you
post 1690404333 09-20-2023, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted By Luc1fer⏩
The routine and simplicity suits many introverted, autistic and narcissistic folks. Which counts 99% of posters here.

Successful bodybuilding as a whole requires hyper routine and structure, including w/ diet (macro counting etc.). This sort of thing appeals to those on the spectrum.

It does require discipline, but this is a cope word, because it isn't so much the discipline that keeps you going - it's the discomfort and guilt from breaking the script of a strict routine (in the autist mind).
damn brother some keen insight here. my girl works with autistic kids and she was telling me how they need strict routine and things always done a certain way or they get angry/shut down. a kid she mentioned last night was like a stickler for rules and would tell on kids that didn't to everything the "right way" which got him beat up by some other kids. he didn't want them to get in trouble but it severely bothered him that things weren't done the way they were supposed to be done.

as you say, bodybuilding is right up the alley for those on the spectrum. strict adherence to working out a certain number of days -- often feeling negative if a day is missed. which body parts to do when. what people to watch and listen to. the plethora of reading about how to do it the right way. research on supplements...which do what...which ones to take. The strict (even if some say it's not) counting of macros, etc, etc.

of course in autistic mind it's all worth it and just what you have to do -- like the little boy having to tell on kids to because things have to be done a certain way.
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Originally Posted By ye193x⏩
Idk op looking like a demi god in the mirror before hoping in the shower never gets old..

I Just get more obsseded and want more gains


But you do you
body dysmorphia?
post 1690404543 09-20-2023, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted By eddiehaskell⏩
body dysmorphia?
You crack me up dude

-lives of welfare
-wife works her hands to the bone
-fat?
-has a kid? Kids?

Could go on

Just a degen all around
post 1690404633 09-20-2023, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted By ye193x⏩
You crack me up dude

-lives of welfare
-wife works her hands to the bone
-fat?
-has a kid? Kids?

Could go on

Just a degen all around
bahahaha hot damn what a poverty list of negatives. you crack ME up brotha!
post 1690405493 09-20-2023, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted By ye193x⏩
Idk op looking like a demi god in the mirror before hoping in the shower never gets old..

I Just get more obsseded and want more gains


But you do you


demigod
whatever this is

pick 1
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post 1690405783 09-20-2023, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted By eddiehaskell⏩
of course in autistic mind it's all worth it and just what you have to do
You just don't question it too hard. You create a routine and then stick to it. Consistent routines do work to get results, that much is obvious.

But doing the same routine week-over-week, lifting weights up and down in the same environment, logging your exact calorie amount in MyFitnessPal... for 12+ hours per week (not to mention diet taking over your life), can't be questioned too hard intellectually. The majority of people genuinely don't care about the physique you've invested and sacrificed so much for. You'll get the odd fleeting compliment I guess. Taking OJ is another step, and simply feeding a body image disorder.

The physique you see in my avi - you have no idea how much time and dedication I put into achieving that. And I cut after that to get leaner. The enormous number of hours I had to dedicate to it, plus the hungry days and nights during cutting - there's no way it's worth it on any rational level.

A top 10% physique probably is worth it though. You could maintain that via running/sports/casual lifting (or a physical job) without counting anything or spending inordinate hours in the gym or making major sacrifices.
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post 1690405963 09-20-2023, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted By Luc1fer⏩
You just don't question it too hard. You create a routine and then stick to it. Consistent routines do work to get results, that much is obvious.

But doing the same routine week-over-week, lifting weights up and down in the same environment, logging your exact calorie amount in MyFitnessPal... for 12+ hours per week (not to mention diet taking over your life), can't be questioned too hard intellectually. The majority of people genuinely don't care about the physique you've invested and sacrificed so much for. You'll get the odd fleeting compliment I guess. Taking OJ is another step, and simply feeding a body image disorder.

The physique you see in my avi - you have no idea how much time and dedication I put into achieving that. And I cut after that to get leaner. The enormous number of hours I had to dedicate to it, plus the hungry days and nights during cutting - there's no way it's worth it on any rational level.

A top 10% physique probably is worth it though. You could maintain that via running/sports/casual lifting without counting anything or spending inordinate hours in the gym or making major sacrifices.
based.

do remember the chit lifestyle of being dedicated to it like that many years ago. and i agree top 10% with standards where they are...healthy, will take some work, but it will likely keep fitness fun and at a level you can aim to maintain for life...while likely avoiding injuries.
post 1690405993 09-20-2023, 09:44 PM
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@OP

Considering your OG join date, I want to think you joined the forum because you were lifting or wanted to try it.

Do you still lift or have quit but still misc?

Or even from the start, you were bored with lifting?

I don't know your true intention but this thread turned out to be a good one.

Most of the posters ITT are good people who really enjoy their lifting life.

So in that sense, I want to commend you, Good Job.
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Originally Posted By xbluexhawkx⏩


demigod
whatever this is

pick 1
I mog u kid

If you were ever get locked up you'll be passed around like a blunt psure you would enjoy it aswell
post 1690406193 09-20-2023, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted By ye193x⏩
I mog u kid

If you were ever get locked up you'll be passed around like a blunt psure you would enjoy it aswell
mog
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pick 1
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u legit need autism to excel at it srs
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Originally Posted By Samraiwise⏩
Most of the posters ITT are good people who really enjoy their lifting life.
It's all about finding the right balance for enjoyment.

One of the issues in bodybuilding I'm highlighting is that some folks aren't actually maximizing life pleasure, they're submitting to an obsessive habit at the cost of a well balanced life.

And there's a certain defensiveness in bodybuilding circles that if anyone even remotely questions it (e.g. why carry that tupperware around instead of chilling and eating nice food with friends) it's slammed as "jealousy" or "laziness" and the lifter condescending sneers at his friends thinking "those normies just aren't as disciplined as I am to make the necessary sacrifices".
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Originally Posted By Samraiwise⏩
@OP

Considering your OG join date, I want to think you joined the forum because you were lifting or wanted to try it.

Do you still lift or have quit but still misc?

Or even from the start, you were bored with lifting?

I don't know your true intention but this thread turned out to be a good one.

Most of the posters ITT are good people who really enjoy their lifting life.

So in that sense, I want to commend you, Good Job.
thank you for the nice reply.

yeah i was kinda all in when I discovered this site and started lurking in my teens. that's just a young person for you. you'll do whatever it takes to "be somebody" and convince yourself you love the dedication in the process.

i do still lift some but to hell with all the regimented stuff. i much prefer biking, hiking trails, swimming and playing basketball over the monotony of repetitive lifting week after week. if i go in the weight area and it's crowded i'll jump on some machines without caring about what body part. maybe do some pull-ups and go for a walk. if i miss doing any lifting for a week or two so what?

i like the idea of casual fitness and enjoying it. love yourself and don't get fixated on needing to change anything (unless you're overweight and unhealthy).
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Originally Posted By Ratfish⏩
u legit need autism to excel at it srs
combine the autism with narcissism and juice and you have the holy trinity for bodybuilding
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Originally Posted By NextPound⏩
All you do is make threads coping about your poor choices.

You didnโ€™t crack the code, unless the code is how to excel at being lazy.

I can feel your insecurity in every post. Why do you care if most of us enjoy lifting?

Why do you care that we like working and making money?

We all know the real answer.
i feel attacked. couldn't we just say "why do you care" to 97% of topics people bring up on the internet. what would be the fun in that? as someone with penchant for psychology i like fleshing out people's minds and their reasoning for doing what they do.

obviously my words have penetrated you in a way that has left you rustled. i tend to do that to people.
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lifting is cool and is fun usually. the like i cant make a birthday cause it interefres with my gym time or l cant chill cause this place doesnt have the right macros food is gay unless ur make money off ur body or u are a pro
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Originally Posted By eddiehaskell⏩
combine the autism with narcissism and juice and you have the holy trinity for bodybuilding
pretty much
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i like it if i have a pump
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I agree OP.
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If lifting is boring to you, you probably don't have a good physique to begin with.

Only about 12% of the population regularly attends the gym, and they already looked good before they started lifting.

Brb gonna look at my skinny fat body parts in the mirror for an hour.
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Originally Posted By eddiehaskell⏩
Have you ever wondered this?

Do you have to be on the spectrum to some degree to enjoy the same mind-numbinglynborimg chit over and over and over?

Pick up, put down, pull, push x 854,786.

Is in an inner desire to have people love, admire and accept us?
Once you see changes and can shape you body like clay it becomes addictive.
You try out different exercise and see how far that you can take it.
no calves to....huge calves, "hey this is cool"
There is an unspoken thing, we are iron brothers and sisters, we are to support each other and...It is our duty to support our brothers and sisters in the iron game!
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Originally Posted By x-trainer
Once you see changes and can shape you body like clay it becomes addictive.
You try out different exercise and see how far that you can take it.
no calves to....huge calves, "hey this is cool"
Sounds stupid actually. why do you need huge calves? your basically agreeing the repetitive lifting is boring but is worth it because you get huge calves.
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Originally Posted By 401Delta⏩
If lifting is boring to you, you probably don't have a good physique to begin with.

Only about 12% of the population regularly attends the gym, and they already looked good before they started lifting.

Brb gonna look at my skinny fat body parts in the mirror for an hour.
good body, bad body...none of it makes repetitively lifting a piece of metal any more fun. the whole concept of dedication/grinding when it comes to lifting is basically people trying to will themselves to do something they know is mind-numbingly boring...because supposedly years or decades down the line they will be able to look at their body and think it was all worth it.
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Originally Posted By eddiehaskell⏩
good body, bad body...none of it makes repetitively lifting a piece of metal any more fun. the whole concept of dedication/grinding when it comes to lifting is basically people trying to will themselves to do something they know is mind-numbingly boring...because supposedly years or decades down the line they will be able to look at their body and think it was all worth it.
If you have good genes you don't have to grind or be consistent.
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