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The obvious answer i think is yes; our physiques are a part of “ourselves”.
But I guess what I’m asking is that a lot of folks have self worth tied to their physique in this hobby. Which can be a great source of fuel and misery; a double edged sword.
I was thinking about this myself; could I just let go of bodybuilding entirely and go pursue like rock climbing if I wanted? A part of me was like: sure, they’re only muscles, who cares. Another parts like: no way; we re in too deep now lol
Thinking back; lots of people aren’t with us for that very reason as well. They couldn’t let go, or “regress”. Makes one think whether this conversation should be something people should be having, especially for the future generation that is married to social media and instant gratification.
Lot of older guys here have kids, and much more wisdom than their younger selves. I’m sure they’d tell their younger self a thing or two if they could.
Could you guys go back to looking “normal” if you wanted? I think that’s a harder question than most would admit to.
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But I guess what I’m asking is that a lot of folks have self worth tied to their physique in this hobby. Which can be a great source of fuel and misery; a double edged sword.
I was thinking about this myself; could I just let go of bodybuilding entirely and go pursue like rock climbing if I wanted? A part of me was like: sure, they’re only muscles, who cares. Another parts like: no way; we re in too deep now lol
Thinking back; lots of people aren’t with us for that very reason as well. They couldn’t let go, or “regress”. Makes one think whether this conversation should be something people should be having, especially for the future generation that is married to social media and instant gratification.
Lot of older guys here have kids, and much more wisdom than their younger selves. I’m sure they’d tell their younger self a thing or two if they could.
Could you guys go back to looking “normal” if you wanted? I think that’s a harder question than most would admit to.
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