Have you ever just said enough is enough?

[buselmo]

I remember not too long ago, my goal was to reach a competitive weight of around 200 lbs. I had goals for measurements and strength, and right now i almost have all of them checked off in my list... Still, i wanted more... up until this week.
All the extra food, training so hard you know something is gonna snap at any minute, back pain, neck pain, all the injections... etc.
I'm pretty much getting sick and tired of it... especially the drugs. I have no problems at keeping them at an "average" level, but going above that, i really noticed my body getting seriously fucked up.

I'm starting to feel very happy with what i accomplished, and don't think i can push myself any further. I really don't know how a lot of you keep on going with this stuff, and i applaud you for it.

I'm going to back to what i used to do... a sane amount of food with good macros... "safe" amounts of gear... train how i used to without pushing myself to get stronger... and just be happy with what i have and try to compete at a lower bodyfat than last time.

anyone else ever get a feeling like this?

 

[Lee Salado]

I remember not too long ago, my goal was to reach a competitive weight of around 200 lbs. I had goals for measurements and strength, and right now i almost have all of them checked off in my list... Still, i wanted more... up until this week.
All the extra food, training so hard you know something is gonna snap at any minute, back pain, neck pain, all the injections... etc.
I'm pretty much getting sick and tired of it... especially the drugs. I have no problems at keeping them at an "average" level, but going above that, i really noticed my body getting seriously fucked up.

I'm starting to feel very happy with what i accomplished, and don't think i can push myself any further. I really don't know how a lot of you keep on going with this stuff, and i applaud you for it.

I'm going to back to what i used to do... a sane amount of food with good macros... "safe" amounts of gear... train how i used to without pushing myself to get stronger... and just be happy with what i have and try to compete at a lower bodyfat than last time.

anyone else ever get a feeling like this?

I think most people feel like this after a while.

Props to the ones who can successfully back off.

 

[jrs]

Our minds are connected to our bodies. Consciously, subconsciously, and sometimes a degree of both.

You're feeling this way for a reason. Do as your body and mind tells you. Back off. If you miss it, you'll come back. If not, you know it's not for you.

It only makes sense to not do something that has no rewards.

 

[Golgo13]

My favorite BBers have been 200lb guys that LOOKED like 250lb guys.

The decision you are making is one that will keep you in the sport longer and feeling better longer.

 

[MrCyp]

I've said enough is enough many times when dieting but never when trying to add mass

 

[hawkmoon]

All you need is more Test and a trip to Mickey D's....


I am bumping up a wall myself now (100kg) and having a hella time getting over it. Now it's become some kind of eternal goal...until I burn out.

 

[PHIL HERNON]

Well

I remember not too long ago, my goal was to reach a competitive weight of around 200 lbs. I had goals for measurements and strength, and right now i almost have all of them checked off in my list... Still, i wanted more... up until this week.
All the extra food, training so hard you know something is gonna snap at any minute, back pain, neck pain, all the injections... etc.
I'm pretty much getting sick and tired of it... especially the drugs. I have no problems at keeping them at an "average" level, but going above that, i really noticed my body getting seriously fucked up.

I'm starting to feel very happy with what i accomplished, and don't think i can push myself any further. I really don't know how a lot of you keep on going with this stuff, and i applaud you for it.

I'm going to back to what i used to do... a sane amount of food with good macros... "safe" amounts of gear... train how i used to without pushing myself to get stronger... and just be happy with what i have and try to compete at a lower bodyfat than last time.

anyone else ever get a feeling like this?

If you did not feel this way I would not think you are human......I applaud YOU for doing this.

 

[BigMatt]

All I want is attain and MAINTAIN 185 pound at 7% Bodyfat Year round.

 

[triathloncoach]

Bump to Buselmo

100% Agreement.

This spring I did a big cycle. Gained 20lbs, strength through the roof (all relative). But I weezed going up the stairs, bloated, and looked like I was on gear.

Silly for me. I'm 46, on HRT dosing, look fantastic for my age. And feel great.

I will never blast again. I have plenty of muscle. At this point I'd rather lose 10lbs of fat than gain 20lbs of muscle. I'm more concerned that people think I'm on gear - don't want that!

 

[Ness]

For the first time in 3 years I backed off big time for about 5 months...just kind of took life in and enjoyed the view. Now that Im getting back into the swing of it, I feel healthier and more balanced....more sensible about all of this stuff. Its good to get out of the vortex for a while.

 

[Johnny Smiles]

backing off is rarely a bad idea

this is a pretty insane sport so backing off and checking yourself is not a bad thing at all.
due to life i took 4-5 months off and am back now and hungrier than ever to be on stage again as big as i can be lol. -JS

 

[Thick1]

I think Phil had the most sensible approach to this whole bodybuilding lifestyle, listen to your body and do things to make you happy. There is no sense in being a ripped 250lbs and feeling miserable because of the amount of drugs, dieting and workouts you put yourself through to maintain that look.

Thanks Phil for making me happy again. I eat because I want to eat, I train becuase I want to train and I keep my dosing simple and sane. By doing so I am not in constant pain, not feeling bloated or uncomfortable because I had to eat 6 meals per day and not feeling sick from mega dosing.

 

[PHIL HERNON]

Thank you

I think Phil had the most sensible approach to this whole bodybuilding lifestyle, listen to your body and do things to make you happy. There is no sense in being a ripped 250lbs and feeling miserable because of the amount of drugs, dieting and workouts you put yourself through to maintain that look.

Thanks Phil for making me happy again. I eat because I want to eat, I train becuase I want to train and I keep my dosing simple and sane. By doing so I am not in constant pain, not feeling bloated or uncomfortable because I had to eat 6 meals per day and not feeling sick from mega dosing.

I have had many clients on here get upset because I did not let them go all out on drugs and food........I am here to help you be the best you can be and still be healthy..........something you can live with for a LONG TIME........any other way that forces you, upsets your body balance, stressses out the body and its hormonal, CNS, recovery systems is dangerous and will hurt you.............be YOUR best........we are what we are so accept it and be happy..........but I only say this from past experience..........if you believe in past experience.........

 

[Thick1]

Phil, in my books you are the best why because you care about the person and you look at longevity in life and being healthy in this lifestyle. Again thanks for your wisdom and for sharing it.

 

[thebrick]

yes!

It took me some time but I have been at the point where I want bodybuilding to enhance my life, not dominate my life. I still love hitting the weights but this sport can really suck you in and push the other rich things that life has to offer out if you let it. In years past there was a time where everything revolved around my workouts, meals every 2 hours, drugs. My obsession didn't leave time for much else. Not anymore. I feel like a better person for it. You have to think about the marathon, not just the sprint.

 

[oldfella]

Great post B.

At some point we all must realize the path we are on amy not be the good path. It is self destructive and will end in tears! Just be happy with good health, a good physique and happiness. Many years of yo-yo diets, yo-yo drugs, and wholesale physical abuse will take its' toll on any human. You can only play Russian rhoulette so many times till the loaded chamber comes your way. Quit while you are ahead and be content with looking better than the average human. It is an addictive cycle we are all on, once we get more, we want more, once we get that we are still not happy. So we push the envelope a little harder until something breaks. Yes it is time to back off!!!!

A very good post indeed!!

 

[mac3434]

Extremes will always destroy you sooner or later.
"not too much, not too little" seems to be the way to go in all aspects of life.
As far as AAS are concerned. I just stick to whats naturally present in the body anyway(test). Seems to be better tolerated.sure I d get bigger with tren and dbol added but at the price of lower HDL, higher liver enzymes, higher blood pressure. that s not the goal now is it?
the goal is to improve quality of life