I'm Free

[jrs]

I no longer pound down food as if my life depends on it. I eat healthy stuff that tastes good, with some crap thrown in on occasion.

I don't skip social occasions for food or the gym.

I don't obsess over details. I don't count calories or grams of protein.

I train 3 days per week, that's it. They are hard and intense workouts. When I get to the gym it really counts. Recovery is so important.

I don't aspire to weigh 50 lbs more than I do now. I don't care to shoot multiple grams of shit and spend hundreds per week on food.

I don't spend hours per day on bodybuilding forums.

I don't look at pictures of others, wishing I looked like them.

I don't brag about myself to others about my abilities, and most people don't even see me in a T-shirt unless at the gym.

For once, I am content with myself. I'm very grateful for what I do have. I'm not Jay Cutler, but I'll be damned if I don't still look good and carry a little more mass than is probably completely healthy.

I'll be happy with 1 solid pound of muscle gained per year. At my age, I'll realistically be able to push hard for 15-20 more years. 15-20 more lbs will eventually put me in the top 1%.

Optimization.. not overkill. This is in regards to gear, food, and training. Well.. I still train pretty intense simply because I enjoy it.

I feel as if the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders. I'm dealing with real stress of real world issues now, which are unpleasant, but I'm on a much better path.

I was never truly addicted in the first place.

Best of all, I look the best I ever have, I'm the strongest I've ever been, and I feel great, besides aches and pains that we all seem to develop.

I've found a balance, and I hope anybody who reads this, can as well..

I don't post often, but if one person reads this and GETS IT.. SNAPS OUT OF IT.. and realizes that the same progress can be made with less mental and physical turmoil.. it's worth my time.

Your progress won't stop if you stop obsessing over every detail.. there's more to life.

 

[garrithv]

so true man, and well done. im there as well. trying to find that balance of using my BB knowledge to eat and train well but not be obsessed. a good healthy, strong physique for me. you are in a good place.

 

[Iabadman]

Good to see you around .......great realization and post ......hope you are well ........thanks for sharing that......I hope others pick up on what you have learned

 

[kingpeon]

This is true. It's very easy to get carried away with this sport. Challenging yourself can get out of hand when greed takes over.

 

[groundnpound]

in other words you are throwing in the towel on getting big,you cant hang,you are wimping out,and you are an inferior human being,no man,just kidding that was a great post,you need that good balance,stay strong.

 

[kycatfan78]

Thanks for the post....good to see here

 

[chris250]

good post bro....

 

[tenny]

you big pussy

great post man

 

[lvnlrge]

I wish I was content being natural, i've tried several times to come off. Last time I used 30000ius hcg and 100 clomid, still didn't feel right after all that. What to do, what to do???

 

[Michaelthomasj]

great post bro

 

[cnock]

I hope to get there one day and be happy with myself.

 

[Ness]

Nice.

Now that your mentally healthier...you'll probably start reaping the biggest gains of your life.

 

[scrapper13]

it is so hard to find the right balance...glad you found yours bro. good luck

 

[thebrick]

I like your post jrs. Very nice and very true.

 

[mature muscle]

great post bro inspiring.

 

[knucklehed]

I am happy for you.
Well done

 

[6flex9]

so true... balance in life is bliss...

 

[biggTdogg]

That's a very mature approach. I hope to feel this way someday. Maybe once I have kids. Just imagine what we could accomplish if we could focus all that effort and intensity towards something really productive.

 

[DOGGCRAPP]

Very good post.....

 

[nspaletta]

congrats bro well done. this was a great post that really shows that a balance is true happiness. your stronger now mentally and physically from this rebirth as what it seems.