Starting all over again after 6yr hiatus...

boss · Dec 27, 2006

Hello all- I've been completely out of the scene and gym for nearly 6 years and am looking to make my way back into the both the gym and hardcore BB world. Some of the old timers from the Gade may remember me but most of you probably won't...it's been a rough 6 yrs struggling with alcoholism and drugs that somehow found their way into my life replacing my former BB lifestyle. I won't rant and rave on this post but wanted to introduce myself and say hello. I will be looking to all of you for help and asking many questions to get caught up in what I've missed in pharmaceutical and nutritional breakthroughs. Big A it's great to see your still around.

Boss

Iabadman · Dec 27, 2006

welcome back ..........good luck in your return to the game.......take it slow and enjoy the process of getting back into shape.......stay with the basics , diet first , then training , and then rest .....worry about gear later.........And if you were an old school guy from gade then you are probably a great guy .....all of those guys rock ......like I said welcome bro[ feel free to do a search of my posts to get an idea of who i am ]

Kane · Dec 27, 2006

Welcome back and congrats on overcoming your demons.

gassy · Dec 27, 2006

We all envy the gains you will be making in next few months. A part of me wants to get really out of shape just so I can enjoy getting back into shape. Good luck!

Resurface · Dec 27, 2006

I wish you luck. Im in the same boat, coming back after a long long break.

Its tough. I had to give up due to some things in my life that needed attention that I took for granted. I loved what I did, but it tore up my family, so I had to stop cold turkey to get my priorities back in line. Family first! I have gotten out of shape, and will get back to my prime as soon as I can. Being a veteran, (some of you know what my old board name is) I have so much to learn seeing that alot of newer things are out there. Supplements, training, etc.

Muscle has memory. So, I have started my journey back. I wish you luck my friend. Remember to have a good time with this. Have fun. That is one reason why I stopped before. It stopped being fun for me. Good Luck, and if you need support, your at the right place!

Big Danny · Dec 27, 2006

Welcome back bro, we are happy to have you back among us!

babygetoboy · Dec 28, 2006

Wow, this one hit close to home. I am in pretty much the same boat as you, except I haven't been out of the gym 6 years, but about 2 years.

I just got out of drug rehab a few days, and I have turned myself into a mess, very very fat and out of shape, and lost a ton of muscle, and now that I am clean and back with a level head I am once again ready to dedicate myself to bodybuilding.

I'm just not sure how to start back again, and plus I have a herniated disc which I got in my hiatus from the gym, so I'm not sure how I am supposed to train around that.

Sorry to hijack , but if anyone has any ideas or help that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks sso much

Iabadman · Dec 28, 2006

Resurface , babygetoboy[missed you bro]........welcome back as well ..............take it slow guys ......enjoy the journey fellas..........get diet right first ........slowly get into good training ......light with good muscle contractions ...............but the diet is key .......maybe alittle cardio on your days off .........have fun guys

bigdaddyhd · Dec 28, 2006

welcome back

welcome back bro. the next couple of years ought to be a pretty interresting ride for you as far as knowledge and size go. A bro of mine came back after about 6yrs and his gains were nothing but incredible and that was just with AAS. i don't know how long you been clean of the "demons" or even if you are clean now but i can tell you this, it is going to be a hard balance to stay clean and sober in this lifestyle. i have my own demons the same two you talked about, no drink in 3.5yrs no drug in 1.6yrs battling these things for seven total. BB is infested with alot of the designer substances and alot of people like to party and that's cool for them but it is deadly for folks like me. i'm not preaching to you just reminding you to be careful and stay focused. there is balance in this lifestyle you'll just have to decide what's the right mix. PM me if i can be of any assistance. take care bro.

bigdaddyhd

DLStryker · Dec 30, 2006

boss said:
Hello all- I've been completely out of the scene and gym for nearly 6 years and am looking to make my way back into the both the gym and hardcore BB world. Some of the old timers from the Gade may remember me but most of you probably won't...it's been a rough 6 yrs struggling with alcoholism and drugs that somehow found their way into my life replacing my former BB lifestyle. I won't rant and rave on this post but wanted to introduce myself and say hello. I will be looking to all of you for help and asking many questions to get caught up in what I've missed in pharmaceutical and nutritional breakthroughs. Big A it's great to see your still around.

Boss

An old Gade bro! Best of luck my friend.

Stryker