what influence has bodybuilding had on your life

[nuthinbutapeanut]

I have gotten a lot out of bodybuilding the last year or so, and I was just wondering what you more experienced guys have gotten out of the sport in the years you have done it-what have you learned, how has it changed you,etc.?

 

[Dave_19]

for me it was the first real thing that gave me confidence, starting as a young kid.

 

[saint808]

Although i never persued it. It gave me confidence to get a better physique and realize event hought my genetic potential will never allow me to compete, it will still allow me to look my best. I also enjoy it. What more can you ask?

 

[Fullybuilt]

I gotta be honest. At first I made me much more confident, but as the game got deeper and deeper, i've become much less confident. Its almost like im always trying to achieve this perfect physique, and defy my genetics but its not possible. I always say, ok i'll stop when im "this big", then i'll get that big and then say ok well "10more lbs, then i'll stop" It seems to never end.

 

[phreak]

it's a hell of an escape from the real world. when i'm training i can forget about all my bullshit and just go for it. that is the best part of it for me

err, come to think of it, that's not an influence, it's a benefit.

bbing has influenced me to become a criminal in the eyes of the law.

 

[BrooklynBB]

In all honesty...

Lifting weights has increased my awareness of how phony most people who attend gyms really are.

They're all there trying to get a great physique, but when they're not coming close to what I look like, it's "oh, he must be on steroids".

Yep. Roids and hard work did this to me. Now stop talking and start lifting - maybe you'll see a vein in your arm.