Sometimes, it sucks..

[aeliop]

Just my thoughts

We all have our own way of doing things and here is mine. Some times I cover up when I go to the gym sometimes I don't. That is determined by what I am confortable in depending on the climate, what I am training, etc.. It would have nothing to do with who is looking at me, eyeballing me whatever, nor do I try to deter conversations. In fact if someone actually thinks enough of me to want to talk to me I am honored and flattered. I can be polite and still get my training in.

Guys just because you think there is a way you are supposed to act when you have muscles doesn't mean you have to act that way. Having friends and relationships are a good thing. Being a miserable, lonely, insecure bodybuilder is a bad thing.

 

[njpooldude]

Smalltowniron..

next time just whip out a pic of that girlfriend of yours... that will shut em' up

 

[shawnkarbabacz]

We all have our own way of doing things and here is mine. Some times I cover up when I go to the gym sometimes I don't. That is determined by what I am confortable in depending on the climate, what I am training, etc.. It would have nothing to do with who is looking at me, eyeballing me whatever, nor do I try to deter conversations. In fact if someone actually thinks enough of me to want to talk to me I am honored and flattered. I can be polite and still get my training in.

Guys just because you think there is a way you are supposed to act when you have muscles doesn't mean you have to act that way. Having friends and relationships are a good thing. Being a miserable, lonely, insecure bodybuilder is a bad thing.

I usually wear longsleeve baggy tees too because to be honest, besides the couple of guys at the gym that i see outside of it, im not trying to be anyones friend. Just trying to do my business and get going That being said, i dont ever think theres an excuse for being rude to people. Im as pleasant as possible when people talk to me. It can be tough sometimes though because most of the time they ask why i dont do a shitload of sets and when i start to explain, i can see they just zone out. hahaha i dont know why they ask

Whats a shame is i am probably just 'approachably big enough'. Meaning i probably bigger then most guys at my gym that arent serious competitors, so it seems guys arent intimidated to come up and talk to me like they are the other ACTUAL big guys in the gym. Dang....i wish i was big too

 

[FRKNHUGE]

i train at LA fitness now, its a super hardcore gym that even plays celine deion and techno versions of shes like the wind, its populated by the 160lb affliction crowd too!! lmao, anyway, i do cardio 4 days a week now, and i even train abs, when the little boys see this thy snicker and talk shit to themselves. but when its heavy day whole club stops when i bench or DL or shrugg, any weighted exercise for that matter. then the eye fuck turns to fear and respect.
i too wear a oversized hoodie at times, but i also wear 4x tall t shirts when its too warm in there, what im tryn to say is FUCK THEM, u said in ur post u train for you, noone else. so whats the issue. next time they say shit, pull it out n pork slap them lol
frk

 

[triathloncoach]

Guys eye fucking you - What are you all talking about?

Why don't you all shut the fuck up.

Here's guys eye-fucking you: In the late 80s-early 90s I worked out at New York Health & Racquet. A fairly upscale chain in Manhattan. The gym constantly had to kick out members for: Many of the gay male members would sit naked in the shower area and stare at the guys showering.

Yeah, I complained, as did many other straight guys and I eventually changed gyms and told the manager why. Now that was what I call eye-fucking.

Someone staring at you because you are too big or too skinny. That's Nuttin Honey.

 

[thebrick]

I would'nt let those fuckers worry you mate. It happens in gym too and I eye ball the fuck out of them back and spread my lats and give them the body language look, what the fuck you looking at?

Who cares what other people think in the gym. I give them the Branch Warren look and give them the middle finger LOL !!

LOL! right on!
Don't let it eat at you SmallTownIron. There's ALWAYS the peacock with the attitude around the gym. Like PW says "Don't let them rent space in your head". Fuck 'em and move on.

Or try this answer next time if you are in the mood. "Could you remind me to worry about what you think later? Because right now, I don't give a shit."

 

[Adrenaline Rush]

sounds like the perfect motivation to train harder and then one day show'em whats up

 

[Sarcomere]

Man, those guys are just posers! If they had any idea of how to train, they would appreciate your tack. Everyone goes to the gym for different reasons and they should respect that and not be so judgmental. Just stay the course and you will surpass them. Mind/muscle connection is key, so keep doing what you are doing and just forget them.

I personally do not cover up, I wear shorts above the knees and tanks to expose my weakness, which motivates me to train harder because I don't want those weaknesses to perpetuate. And I can train with someone talking in my ear, doesn't bother me one bit. I just block em out during the set!! I consider myself an ambassador for the sport in my gym, and being approachable is a must!

 

[IRON37]

man I feel ya.. people talk shit if I lose weight, people talk shit if I gain weight. Even my friends and family have. Just cant win.. so fuck em.

 

[SantiagoMuscle]

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[doug1]

it's funny that they say that. especially when how big you get has more to do with diet and not nearly as much to do with training. anyone can bust their ass in the gym.

I think the training is just as important as the diet.

 

[SOCOM]

Sometimes when I am working out or walking in the gym, you get guys that eye fuck you. Well there were some guys behind me last night they were probaly 190 lbs or so, lean, and had a nice built. Well, when I go to the gym I bust my ass and give it all i have. I have been concentrating on my form and working the negatives as much as possible to hit my body at a different angle than from powerlifting. Being 160 lb I catch a lot of shit sometimes about being skinny. But I just wanted to rant a little bit here:

If you guys (no one inparticular) do not have anything good to say, please shut your mouth.

Reason why: I was focusing on my form with lighter weight and not to mention that certain parts of my body are skinny; such as the area around my knees. But these guys eye fuck me and I here one of them say "no wonder he is so small, look how much he is lifting, hes weak and skinny"

Since I am in the gym for MYSELF and no body fuckin else, I did not loose my temper or even cause a scene. I simply look up and said "Yeah, your right" and continued on with my workout.

But some guys just do not have the potential as others may do, and this is the crap that we hear sometimes.

Okay I am better now. Thanks.

Man, f*** those guys...

if they want to go pinch each others nipples in the locker room let them.

You're there to train and it doesnt matter how anyone else sees you, all that

matters is how you see yourself and YOUR goals.

 

[Blaster22]

The Golds in Altamonte makes me vomit. I quit that place 3 years ago before moving to MIA, but now that I live part time in WP again, I may check out your gym.

I did like the cardio theater... when they played Rocky, MI3, Casino Royale, Etc... but when the little lesbian trainer got in charge of the movie selection, all that was shown were movies like Freedom Writers, etc.. Hard to stomach 45 minutes on the treadmill while you have to watch that crap lol!

Do you know if they've renovated the RDV in the last couple of years?

You live in WP? Try Ultima. Pretty good equipment and I always get left alone.

 

[scrapper13]

i try to not even make eye contact with anyone while im working out...unless its a hot girl of course

 

[Wolfpack]

If it makes you feel any better, you're one of the most inspirational guys (to me at least) that posts on the boards. From what you went through a couple of years ago to get where you are now is pretty impressive. Not just your physical accomplishments, but the fact you got your degree while staying dedicated to your training without letting it side-track you. I think you're a smart kid with your head on straight and that'll get you farther than looking like you can bench 500lbs.

 

[Ehren]

I personally do not cover up, I wear shorts above the knees and tanks to expose my weakness, which motivates me to train harder because I don't want those weaknesses to perpetuate. And I can train with someone talking in my ear, doesn't bother me one bit. I just block em out during the set!! I consider myself an ambassador for the sport in my gym, and being approachable is a must!

I personally do not cover up, I wear shorts above the knees and tanks to expose my weakness, which motivates me to train harder because I don't want those weaknesses to perpetuate. And I can train with someone talking in my ear, doesn't bother me one bit. I just block em out during the set!! I consider myself an ambassador for the sport in my gym, and being approachable is a must!

Roger that! Fuck those guys! I really don't know why people are so unkind these days. Someday, when you are much bigger, you can look forward to the ("meathead", "juicer", etcetera) comments Bottom line, as long as you are not doing as everyone else does, you'll be noticed.

Anyway, unless they have boobs, anyone "eye-fucking" you is inconsequential. Many of us, me included, do this for 1) Me 2)Women. I don't care what the trainers, members, trainees think. Hell, the owner of my gym hates me, Ive NEVER spoken to him, he doesn't speak English, not a word and I don't know why he doesn't like me (and don't care). But I do see that it pisses him off that everyone else likes me just fine. Point is, be kind to all, and those douchebags will be on the outside looking in.

You have the respect of all the members here, SmallTownIron!

Keep being yourself, being cool to everyone, and if push ever comes to shove, you'll have the gym and management on your side.

 

[godzillaballs]

Those guys are fags, dude. Ego means nothing. If one's confidence comes from how they appear to other people, they have absolutely none. Guys that will talk shit to/about some guy innocently minding his own business to make themselves feel better aren't even men.

Fuck 'em. Keep lifting. Walk past them. Live past them.

 

[SmallTownIron]

If it makes you feel any better, you're one of the most inspirational guys (to me at least) that posts on the boards. From what you went through a couple of years ago to get where you are now is pretty impressive. Not just your physical accomplishments, but the fact you got your degree while staying dedicated to your training without letting it side-track you. I think you're a smart kid with your head on straight and that'll get you farther than looking like you can bench 500lbs.

Nate, I thank you for those words. Truly means a lot coming from a man of your statue! I have looked up to you, Shelby, Alex, Justin and others for a long time now! Just to have half the physquie you all have would be something! Hows life been treating you lately?

Roger that! Fuck those guys! I really don't know why people are so unkind these days. Someday, when you are much bigger, you can look forward to the ("meathead", "juicer", etcetera) comments Bottom line, as long as you are not doing as everyone else does, you'll be noticed.

Anyway, unless they have boobs, anyone "eye-fucking" you is inconsequential. Many of us, me included, do this for 1) Me 2)Women. I don't care what the trainers, members, trainees think. Hell, the owner of my gym hates me, Ive NEVER spoken to him, he doesn't speak English, not a word and I don't know why he doesn't like me (and don't care). But I do see that it pisses him off that everyone else likes me just fine. Point is, be kind to all, and those douchebags will be on the outside looking in.

You have the respect of all the members here, SmallTownIron!

Keep being yourself, being cool to everyone, and if push ever comes to shove, you'll have the gym and management on your side.

Thanks man

 

[Thor]

EXACTLY !

i try to not even make eye contact with anyone while im working out...unless its a hot girl of course

Don't even look at anyone ! ( hot girls excluded of course) wear headphones or earbuds with an ipod and crank it up and get busy, if they say anything you won't hear it and won't be distracted.

 

[thebrick]

Don't even look at anyone ! ( hot girls excluded of course) wear headphones or earbuds with an ipod and crank it up and get busy, if they say anything you won't hear it and won't be distracted.

I make eye contact when they are on the equipment I want to use. I give 'em the "mal de ojo" (evil eye)