Is bodybuilding worth it?

[Samson250]

Im in Aus bro, i cant receive anything from sponsors.

Contacting pro muscle support is very hard as I've been trying to recover my main account montecresto, so if you can help me with that?

Check my post history. I'm a contributing member and know very well mods etc scout for rubbish and spammers.

Still never heard of you.

 

[bbxtreme]

Im in Aus bro, i cant receive anything from sponsors.

Contacting pro muscle support is very hard as I've been trying to recover my main account montecresto, so if you can help me with that?

Check my post history. I'm a contributing member and know very well mods etc scout for rubbish and spammers.

Take it to DM’s with a mod and don’t clutter good threads.

 

[Samson250]

Im in Aus bro, i cant receive anything from sponsors.

Contacting pro muscle support is very hard as I've been trying to recover my main account montecresto, so if you can help me with that?

Check my post history. I'm a contributing member and know very well mods etc scout for rubbish and spammers.

I had a profile that was lost and I was a kilo club member and well known to everyone but I just started over from scratch. Did tell anyone who I used to be or try and build up a post count to regain my “status”

I knew I didn’t have to do that shit because I’m the same person I was before. I took shit like a new guy like everyone else and put my time in.

But that’s me.

 

[GreatGhandi51]

I had a profile that was lost and I was a kilo club member and well known to everyone but I just started over from scratch. Did tell anyone who I used to be or try and build up a post count to regain my “status”

I knew I didn’t have to do that shit because I’m the same person I was before. I took shit like a new guy like everyone else and put my time in.

But that’s me.

Bro what status are you talking about? i dont mean to be rude or 'leaving a last line' every post to make it seem evident that your trying to help.

There is nothing in the rules that states having 20-30 contributory posts in a first day is not allowed.

And in regards to the 'sarcastic' good post on first day.. tell me what's there in there (though your not a mod but for sake of argument relative to the other posts and spammers) that was said that was wrong.

'Pro' bodybuilding in its essence is not a contributory part of life. It is a plastic trophy with a world of side-effects. If your doing this to feed your family theres not alot of money in it and that is why i mentioned bodybuilders in GCC counteries staying as amateurs then turning pro. Im entitled to my own opinion i think alot of others pros have talked about this.

 

[bbxtreme]

Bro what status are you talking about? i dont mean to be rude or 'leaving a last line' every post to make it seem evident that your trying to help.

There is nothing in the rules that states having 20-30 contributory posts in a first day is not allowed.

And in regards to the 'sarcastic' good post on first day.. tell me what's there in there (though your not a mod but for sake of argument relative to the other posts and spammers) that was said that was wrong.

'Pro' bodybuilding in its essence is not a contributory part of life. It is a plastic trophy with a world of side-effects. If your doing this to feed your family theres not alot of money in it and that is why i mentioned bodybuilders in GCC counteries staying as amateurs then turning pro. Im entitled to my own opinion i think alot of others pros have talked about this.

To be fair I did start this thread to hear both sides as a discussion for those to share their personal stance based on their experience.

So follow up question based on the above- have you actually competed and if so do you regret it and was it worth it?

I also just want to point out that in all my years competing I have never won a “plastic” trophy.

 

[GreatGhandi51]

To be fair I did start this thread to hear both sides as a discussion for those to share their personal stance based on their experience.

So follow up question based on the above- have you actually competed and if so do you regret it and was it worth it?

I also just want to point out that in all my years competing I have never won a “plastic” trophy.

Ye bro. Managed to do with it 1 arm aswell. I dont like making things seem negative etc so i apologise about coming off that way.. but unless your Hadi and you work full tiler time and had bbing as secondary means to sustain himself etc, its a 'sport' .. but professionally? i think and many others have stated over time probably not the smartest decision one can make.

https://imgur.com/a/Tmt04WT

 

[3BILLS]

Casual/lifestyle bodybuilding (although I’m very strict with diet/training) is 100% worth it for me.

Competing and being 100% locked in to be as big as possible.. not worth it. My joints were destroyed, I had zero mobility or cardio at 270+ even while lean. BP was a mess. Could barely put my seatbelt on. Huffing and puffing after every set. Waddled instead of walked. Felt lethargic all day and mentally took a hit from high doses. Only felt good in the gym.

I realized now that training is what I love most about all this, and I just want to be an animal in the gym. I like to deadlift 800 and then do 5 sets of 20 on pull-ups and just get that rush of adrenaline and intensity. I truly love that feeling more than anything else in life. I remember a video when Branch Warren was repping out high rep leg extensions at the end of a leg day and the pump was very intense, he said “this feels better than sex”. I’d say it’s at least comparable. (Different of course, I’m not cumming my shorts in the gym)

When I looked my best, my performance in the gym was the worst. I didn’t get endorphins from lifting.

Basically I just worship the ritual of lifting. Hopefully I don’t sound cheesy when I say training is almost a religious experience for me, and grounds me and sets a foundation for my life. Sometimes all I look forward to it hitting the gym

I have a lot going on now, good job, family, friends, healthy hobbies… but at certain times I’ve had absolutely nothing and the gym has always been a positive constant in my life. I can get fired, my wife can cheat and leave, but the gym is the one thing in my life I have 100% control of.
I don’t even care if this lifestyle takes 20 years off my life, it’s worth it

Brother this is me to a T

The way I feel after I smash a heavy deadlift or bench is price less. Definitely a high. Cloud 9

 

[Flex500]

This thread was an interesting read given all that has transpired around here.

 

[fisther69]

Absolutely not..it’s even extreme for a hobby

There is nothing redeemable personal joy great enough to make it worth your health, your family, your social life…yet, here we are..autistics unite!

 

[OldManLogan]

Bodybuilding even as a hobbyand the principles I’ve learned from it (training, nutrition, effort, perseverance) were tools that I used to overcome severe trauma and a horrifyingly bad lifestyle of alcoholism and addictive behavior. It was one of the things that saved my life and my marriage.

After transforming myself years ago, it still keeps me sane and balanced. Basically I’ve used my powers of ADHD and addictive/obsessive behavior for good now, instead of evil.

I absolutely can see where this could turn negative/ unhealthy for me, which is why I landed here to learn and understand what might be possible after years as a natty and now that I’m older and in TRT. And with this knowledge I can make decisions that fit my goals and risk tolerance going forward.

It has been amazing reading about everyone’s different viewpoints and approaches here. Thank you for the lessons and I look forward to learning more (without annoying y’all too much with questions ).

I’m also learning about the competitive side of this, that’s new and fascinating to me.

 

[K1]

Huge question that breaks down into so many different aspects/opinions...With hindsight always the end WTF (would've, should've, could've lol).

Training and healthy eating, discipline, progress, determination, focus, etc are all great factors that can be learnt living the bodybuilding lifestyle and can contribute to longevity and success in other areas of life.

Drugs, addiction to those drugs and for most at one time or another abuse of those drugs is also a big factor in longevity and will play a role in other areas of life...So you have your pros and cons there.

For me I believe it comes down to why you got into it and what you take from it...Even when you move away from the lifting and drugs does it still remain a part of your life, or do you move on?! In this industry and specifically this board alone I've met people that I now consider family, learned about many cultures around the world that we were taught incorrectly about, watched guys go from gymrat/meathead to IFBB Pro, learned from the early mass monsters of here, watched guys grow up and watched guys pass on. I would not trade what I've learned and experienced here...Every aspect of it has helped me grow in life mentally and physically.

Would I do things differently, fuck yes, without a doubt, pretty much everything in regards to the drugs, training and eating (the first thing would be prioritizing it all correctly: eating, training then drugs bahaha)...But that's hindsight of life unfortunately.

 

[rAJJIN]

not bodybuilding per say but anabolic steroids helped me in many ways.
I worked for 17-18 years as a union carpenter. It helped me outwork and out perform most all of my competition during that time.

I never tried the 35 sustanon amps
Per week or any of the steroid suicide methods. Just enough to make me double what a “normal man” was

 

[Sectør]

Worth it for me.

Even if you take the muscle building and aesthetic boost component out of it, lifting or working out is one of the best and most productive stress relief methods out there.

Everyone deals with stress—in life, at work, in your relationships. Sometimes life just kicks you in the nuts.

You need somewhere to put that negative energy, and that’s what the gym does for me. The gym is my dopamine.

I think it’s way better than turning to alcohol and/or rec drugs to relieve stress or get through hard times, although obviously some people overlap these with their bodybuilding pursuits as drug addiction isn’t entirely uncommon (probably more common) in the industry

 

[Siggy]

Worth it for me.

Even if you take the muscle building and aesthetic boost component out of it, lifting or working out is one of the best and most productive stress relief methods out there.

Everyone deals with stress—in life, at work, in your relationships. Sometimes life just kicks you in the nuts.

You need somewhere to put that negative energy, and that’s what the gym does for me. The gym is my dopamine.

I think it’s way better than turning to alcohol and/or rec drugs to relieve stress or get through hard times, although obviously some people overlap these with their bodybuilding pursuits as drug addiction isn’t entirely uncommon (probably more common) in the industry

There are maybe 10% who arent, but the rest of us in here are PED addicts. Those who are unwilling to admit it have their head in the sand.

 

[Sectør]

There are maybe 10% who arent, but the rest of us in here are PED addicts. Those who are unwilling to admit it have their head in the sand.

Yeah there’s definitely a psychological component to seeing progress and wanting more. I completely agree.

 

[massephase]

There are maybe 10% who arent, but the rest of us in here are PED addicts. Those who are unwilling to admit it have their head in the sand.

What is the difference between the 10% who enjoy doing PEDs and the other 90% that enjoy PEDs, but are addicts? How do you tell who belongs in which group?

 

[Siggy]

What is the difference between the 10% who enjoy doing PEDs and the other 90% that enjoy PEDs, but are addicts? How do you tell who belongs in which group?

There are a few who are doing a minimal amount that are probably having no effect on their health/longevity. Those people are in the minority.

Those same people can probably also say that the steroids are having a minimal or non existent impact on their personality and social relationships. Again, they are probably in the minority.

Its ignorant to think PEDs arent addictive in the exact same way hard street drugs are. Their effects go above and beyond making us feel good when we see gains in the mirror. PEDs increase dopamine just like heroine and cocaine do. They flat out make us feel great and it can be hard to quit.

 

[buck]

What is the difference between the 10% who enjoy doing PEDs and the other 90% that enjoy PEDs, but are addicts? How do you tell who belongs in which group?

Addicts by definition seems to be someone who does something that is detrimental to their life and continue to keep doing it. I could put training in that group as an addiction as well . I have had many injuries and a few surgeries and keep training. Some of those were when i was still natural. So can't blame PED's for that.

 

[primobolan]

 

[MackCoach]

Bodybuilding SAVED my life.

More than 1 Doctor told me if I did not have the traps and deltoids I have that there is no way I would have survived my car crash November 29th 2024.

The pictures of the massive black bruising all over my chest delta and traps would validate that too.