What’s the biggest physique goal you hit that didn’t feel as good as you thought it would?

[Anabolix8]

Ever chase a goal for months, finally get there, and then just feel “ok that’s it?”

Could be getting shredded, hitting a certain weight, or bringing up a lagging body part. You think it’s gonna hit different but the hype fades fast.

What was yours? And did it change how you look at chasing goals in the gym?

 

[buck]

Whether it was leanness, weight gain, poundage lifted there was never any elation. As there was always the thought of how to improve more.
I am guessing winning the Mr. O might feel pretty good though.

 

[Poonami]

Big Lenny status for me. 330lbs and shredded for the Ruby. Didn’t look as good on me as it did for Big Lenny. RIP in piss to the GOAT.

 

[NeonCypher]

280lbs fairly lean never checked, but the excess weight wasn't worth the burden of movement for me.

I like to stay athletic and maintain mobility and speed. I attempted conditioning these aspects at that weight but it wasn't nearly as desirable as sticking around 245_260lbs Max.

 

[Swifto]

280lbs fairly lean never checked, but the excess weight wasn't worth the burden of movement for me.

I like to stay athletic and maintain mobility and speed. I attempted conditioning these aspects at that weight but it wasn't nearly as desirable as sticking around 245_260lbs Max.

Pictures?

 

[hawkmoon]

When I lost to Donny Demayo - Paul's younger brother - I swore I would grow my legs.
I did, and hit 31", same as my off-season waist, by 20 years old.
The downside? Waddling like a fucking penguin, chewing through pants, wrecking the driver's seat thigh bolster in my Mustang SVO, and of course constant knee pain.

 

[specter]

100kg body weight at 5,5" with an ok BF% sub 15%, i told myself i would feel hyuuuuuuge at that when i was at 85-90kg... but alas nope didnt feel much different..

 

[Anabolix8]

Big Lenny status for me. 330lbs and shredded for the Ruby. Didn’t look as good on me as it did for Big Lenny. RIP in piss to the GOAT.

That's a hell of a goal to chase. Safe to say Big Lenny made that look easier than the rest of us ever could.

RIP to a true bodybuilding legend.

 

[Anabolix8]

Whether it was leanness, weight gain, poundage lifted there was never any elation. As there was always the thought of how to improve more.
I am guessing winning the Mr. O might feel pretty good though.

I think that's why so many of us stay in this game for years. The goal is exciting until you hit it, then your brain instantly starts chasing the next one.

The pursuit is usually more rewarding than the destination.

 

[Anabolix8]

When I lost to Donny Demayo - Paul's younger brother - I swore I would grow my legs.
I did, and hit 31", same as my off-season waist, by 20 years old.
The downside? Waddling like a fucking penguin, chewing through pants, wrecking the driver's seat thigh bolster in my Mustang SVO, and of course constant knee pain.

That's the most bodybuilding tradeoff ever.
You got the legs, but nobody tells you about sacrificing jeans, car seats, and your knees along the way.

100kg body weight at 5,5" with an ok BF% sub 15%, i told myself i would feel hyuuuuuuge at that when i was at 85-90kg... but alas nope didnt feel much different..

Funny how that works. Back at 85 kg, 100 kg seemed absolutely massive. Then you get there and somehow you still feel like the same guy, just with bigger clothes.

 

[specter]

That's the most bodybuilding tradeoff ever.
You got the legs, but nobody tells you about sacrificing jeans, car seats, and your knees along the way.


Funny how that works. Back at 85 kg, 100 kg seemed absolutely massive. Then you get there and somehow you still feel like the same guy, just with bigger clothes.

Exactly, i told my self "once you get to 100kg in ok shape you will be golden" Then i got there and i was like 105kg.. then it will be super.. well 107kg and i just still wasent feeling it...

 

[chooch]

100kg body weight at 5,5" with an ok BF% sub 15%, i told myself i would feel hyuuuuuuge at that when i was at 85-90kg... but alas nope didnt feel much different..

My answer is close to yours but with different stats. At about 5’4” I thought when I got to 190 it’d be the best thing ever. In reality, even relatively lean at that weight life kinda sucks no matter how good you look lol

 

[monsterzombie666]

That's the most bodybuilding tradeoff ever.
You got the legs, but nobody tells you about sacrificing jeans, car seats, and your knees along the way.


Funny how that works. Back at 85 kg, 100 kg seemed absolutely massive. Then you get there and somehow you still feel like the same guy, just with bigger clothes.

As my wife has said to me many times, "Beauty is Pain"

 

[alfresco]

I got bigger than I ever thought possible but not as big as I wanted but knowing I was never going to compete, and feeling like shit standing on movie sets 16hrs a day it was kinda no brainer to cut way back on the juice. Plus my bloods were starting to go sideways. I have zero regrets. I was kinda fun while it lasted, getting “attention” and noticed but the lethargy, not so hot blood and combined with getting clothes to fit it was the right time to bow out.

 

[specter]

My answer is close to yours but with different stats. At about 5’4” I thought when I got to 190 it’d be the best thing ever. In reality, even relatively lean at that weight life kinda sucks no matter how good you look lol

oh once i hit past 105kg evyerthing was an absolute pain in the ass doing.. just bending over and puttin on shoes was work

 

[massephase]

220lbs with abs. Not very impressive with my structure and I got there way faster than I imagined.

Idk why I thought it would be. Probably because I thought of 100kg as a lot for my height. Which it is if it’s all fat. Muscle is unfortunately a lot denser

 

[qbkilla]

I got bigger than I ever thought possible but not as big as I wanted but knowing I was never going to compete, and feeling like shit standing on movie sets 16hrs a day it was kinda no brainer to cut way back on the juice. Plus my bloods were starting to go sideways. I have zero regrets. I was kinda fun while it lasted, getting “attention” and noticed but the lethargy, not so hot blood and combined with getting clothes to fit it was the right time to bow out.

My biggest was 240-250 back in 2008, then hung around 220 for years. Definitely remember the lethargic feeling, walking slow, being out of breath, gas/stomach bloating. Now In my 40s much much smaller so much more energy, can run, perfect digestion. I just wasn't cut out to be big lol.

 

[Yousef12O2]

Definitely strength goals. I thought I'd be confident about my strength when I hit 4 plates on the bench but lol you're always gonna want more. I don't care about it anymore