what do you hate most in our lifestyle?

**SwoleCat** · 07-07-2004, 09:42 PM

I never knew that.

~SC~

**bubbathegut** · 07-07-2004, 09:44 PM

oh and protein farts, people at work hate sitting next to me

kc · 07-07-2004, 09:51 PM

what it does to my marriage...guess maybe its a clue

**OSTIE** · 07-07-2004, 09:51 PM

I hate watchin my friends drink 3-4 times a week partyin their a$$es off havin a awesome drunk time, especially when I used to be worse then all them.

I also hate all the pissing and my weird sh!t schedule.

**Blown_SC** · 07-07-2004, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

Sh*t, that may be the case, but you've still got MANY years ahead of you.

I know you'll make the most of it.

~SC~

True enough bro...
I'm glad I started shaping the fuk up when I did though...
I've lost 30 lbs since joining AR....(a good thing lol)....

**SAUCYgator** · 07-07-2004, 10:13 PM

i just dropped my shi t housed friends off at a bar. they are going to pick up chicks and have a great time. i am drinking a protein shake right now, about to pass out because i have an organic chemistry class at 8 am. my life sucks as s right now but im pretty jacked up and every time im in the gym and the little babies are telling me how great i look or when i see all the other meat heads try to lift what i lift and fail. it makes it all worth it. just keep doing what your doing most people are fat, lazy bums who accept mediocrity and are mentally weak. since i upped my training i have taken a no holds barred approach to everything in life. obsession is the word the lazy use to describe the dedicated. peace.

**w_rballs** · 07-08-2004, 09:04 PM

the more and more i think about it.. i dont hate anything of what i do. sure i dislike some of it, but who doesnt. we choose to do this to ourelves. why u might ask? cause they way it makes us feel, the way it makes us look and to konw we are some of the hardest working mofo's around

**)(PimP JuicE)(** · 07-08-2004, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by BigGreen

Wish I could strike a balance between my goals as they pertain to this lifestyle and my personal relationships. Today, my girlfriend, whom I not only care about more than I could really express here, but hold such a high respect (even admiration) for in every sense of that word, told me that, while she didn't want to seem unsupportive of what I was doing, *everything* we have or have not done so far this summer has necessarily revolved around when I can or can't eat and what I can or can't eat.

While my knee jerk reaction was to dismiss it as standard misunderstanding of what it is we're trying to do, as I thought about, she was far more correct in her assertion than I initially dreamed of giving her credit for...and that hit me pretty hard. Dedication is one thing, and I have that in spades, but I'm not so sure anymore that I want it to be to the *total* exclusion of other important things in my life. Believe me, I could very easily eat nothing but chicken breasts and oats for the rest of my life (except PWO, of course) and not have it get to me too much, but what I *don't* want is for this lifestyle choice to impede anymore than necessary on other important aspects. Somehow and sometimes we champion that as a mark of our dedication when, in reality, it *can be* just as bad as the lawyer who puts in 90 hour weeks to the exclusion of his children, the doctor who takes on too many patients to the detriment of her marriage, or the teacher who allows the emotion of his or her job to negatively impact his or her own family. There is a balance in there somewhere, and it is my intention to find it. If it means I only realize 90% of my fated potential, so be it.

Dang big g you got me all teary eyed...

I think that makes the most sense out of any thread I have read on this board.

**usualsuspect** · 07-08-2004, 10:16 PM

Yeah I know what you mean BG. Now, my gf knows better than to make plans on days other than my cheat days. Saturday is the only day of the week I set aside to eat whatever and whenever I want. Its the only day that I'm flexible. All other days I'm strictly business

Originally Posted by BigGreen

Wish I could strike a balance between my goals as they pertain to this lifestyle and my personal relationships. Today, my girlfriend, whom I not only care about more than I could really express here, but hold such a high respect (even admiration) for in every sense of that word, told me that, while she didn't want to seem unsupportive of what I was doing, *everything* we have or have not done so far this summer has necessarily revolved around when I can or can't eat and what I can or can't eat.

While my knee jerk reaction was to dismiss it as standard misunderstanding of what it is we're trying to do, as I thought about, she was far more correct in her assertion than I initially dreamed of giving her credit for...and that hit me pretty hard. Dedication is one thing, and I have that in spades, but I'm not so sure anymore that I want it to be to the *total* exclusion of other important things in my life. Believe me, I could very easily eat nothing but chicken breasts and oats for the rest of my life (except PWO, of course) and not have it get to me too much, but what I *don't* want is for this lifestyle choice to impede anymore than necessary on other important aspects. Somehow and sometimes we champion that as a mark of our dedication when, in reality, it *can be* just as bad as the lawyer who puts in 90 hour weeks to the exclusion of his children, the doctor who takes on too many patients to the detriment of her marriage, or the teacher who allows the emotion of his or her job to negatively impact his or her own family. There is a balance in there somewhere, and it is my intention to find it. If it means I only realize 90% of my fated potential, so be it.

**bulldawg_28** · 07-08-2004, 10:56 PM

I hate the fact that no matter how hard I work, I never seem to reach my goal.

**MMC78** · 07-09-2004, 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by Spoon

a few months ago a doctor checked me out in the gym, i was feeling dizzy so he took my blood pressure and it was way above normal. he also mentioned that my blood sugar was low he told me to have sweets when i felt like this. ive been doing this to great success. everytime i feel dizzy i have a sweet candy to raise my blood sugar a little. works for me.

Be careful. You may be hypoglycemic (which incidentally is good for bodybuilding purposes). BUT offseting your low blood sugar with sweets may exacerbate the problem in the long run. A better choice would be a low GI resh fruit. Apples, banannas, or citrus are cheap and stabilize MY blood sugar for a good 3 hours.

**MMC78** · 07-09-2004, 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by BigGreen

Wish I could strike a balance between my goals as they pertain to this lifestyle and my personal relationships. Today, my girlfriend, whom I not only care about more than I could really express here, but hold such a high respect (even admiration) for in every sense of that word, told me that, while she didn't want to seem unsupportive of what I was doing, *everything* we have or have not done so far this summer has necessarily revolved around when I can or can't eat and what I can or can't eat.

BG,

I am in a similar situation to the one described. It's caused more disagreements than I'd care to admit. The thing is, you can eat healthy just about anywhere for a price; you just need to ask. Your typical resturant will take an order for plain grilled chicken breast with brown rice and steamed veggies on the side. They might charge you more than you think is fair but that's the price we pay.

As far as meal frequency is concerned. I've known several bodybuilders, preparing for competition to stuff ziplock'ed chicken breasts in their pockets. And if that's not feasible/too disgusting, then there are several good MRPs that will suffice.

Unfortunately, women don't always understand, and tend to over empathize. Often when I insist on eating extremely healthy while my girlfriend eats something normal, guilt will become an issue. She'll either feel bad about eating something delicious around me or feel bad about not eating as healthy as I am. Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and have an unscheduled cheat meal. It won't halt your gains or add 5 lbs of fat, but the guilt will often bother you for days later. **** it. You're not preparing for a contest or photoshoot, and when you are then you have a trump card to play.

Good luck.

AnabolicAlien · 07-09-2004, 02:04 AM

Another thing I hate is the brains vs. brawn idea. If you look at some of the posts on here (especially of the guys using synthol, guys who can't spell very well, guys using asinine steroid cycles, etc.), you can see why most people would look at us big guys like morons. I'm college educated and most women I meet think I never went, let alone that I'm very successful now. They're always shocked and pleasantly suprised when I tell them.

I wish other weightlifters didn't act like morons. I do hang out with a good group of guys in the gym but the amount of stupid $hit I see and hear about amazes me. For example, there's this one guy there who's in his mid 40's who still talks about bar fights he got in when he was in his early 20's. Seriously, who gives a fu ck? If I'm like that at his age I'm throwing myself down a flight of stairs.

I could go on but I think you guys get the picture. I also think this website doesn't give a good representation of the average bodybuilder/power lifter. We for the most part seem to be on here trying to learn more about ourselves and each other. Most of these morons in the gyms I've been to don't know $hit about the internet and that sites like this exist.

Yeah, some knucklehead a few months back tried to tell me there were actually three heads in a BIcep muscle. He swore it was true and that's why some people have the peak... I just walked away in disgust.

Anyone else think the way I do or am I way off base here?

E.T.

**RATM** · 07-09-2004, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by SwoleCat

I hate that I didn't start sooner.

~SC~

100% agree

**ripped4fsu** · 07-09-2004, 09:35 AM

staying on a clean diet day in and day out is the biggest bitch for me... I love junk food. that's right, I'm not afraid to admit it. but you have to sacrifice to succeed, period!

**medic23** · 07-09-2004, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by Spoon

a few months ago a doctor checked me out in the gym, i was feeling dizzy so he took my blood pressure and it was way above normal. he also mentioned that my blood sugar was low he told me to have sweets when i felt like this. ive been doing this to great success. everytime i feel dizzy i have a sweet candy to raise my blood sugar a little. works for me.

The doctor carried a glucometer around with him or he siad your blood sugar could be low w/o taking your sugar, its just a guess based on symptoms which mimic many other conditions like being in the middle of a hard workout.

**Prime** · 07-09-2004, 12:36 PM

I hate telling people im a bodybuilder. The stereotypical image is of someone like cutler or cormier. @ 5ft8 and 182 i dont really measure up yet and people cant seem to understand that it takes time and just figure im lazy. For example, in my first year of training i gained 25lbs and my housemate criticised me for not putting on much weight or size.

**hercules88** · 07-09-2004, 01:35 PM

the peolple who dont understand us and then criticize us.

**Psychotron** · 07-09-2004, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by AnabolicAlien

I hate vomiting during workouts... I threw up three times today doing legs. Usually vomit once every week or so.

Any of you guys feel like you're going to puke during your workouts and any suggestions on how to prevent it?

Thx... and yes I'm totally serious here.

E.T.

I dont eat an 1.5 before my lift. im also drinking a ton of water. ive never come close to throwing up during legs, ive passed out though. sad part is it was hip sled with 9 plates each side. oh the memories. luckily i had already closed the safety bars.

**nickrizz** · 07-09-2004, 01:38 PM

i hate the bland ass food. i wish that chicken breasts tasted like skittles and potatoes tasted like andy cap hot fries. AND I HATE PREPARING FOOD like a friggin chef

**spywizard** · 07-09-2004, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by general31

I hate going over to a friends house or a relitives who is having a party w/ all kinds of good a$$ food and beer and walking in w/ buffalo burgers, wheat buns and a gallon of water and watching all those disgusting pigs feed their faces, just wishing I was one of them

and they wish they were you...............

I hate stupid people.... those that raise stupid kids are the worse...

**nickrizz** · 07-09-2004, 01:44 PM

people try to eat their chocolate and make themselves feel better, we take out bad day out on the gym

**whiteyk** · 07-09-2004, 02:08 PM

getting mad when do dont see progress

**hercules88** · 07-09-2004, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by spywizard

those that raise stupid kids are the worse...

aint that the truth, thats why i am all for lisenced breeding.

help clean our geen pool - kill a stupid person

ttuPrincess · 07-09-2004, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by hercules88

the peolple who dont understand us and then criticize us.

Yes herc.. i agree..

but what I hate most is that a year ago I use to eat fast food and crap day in and day out and never got sick...

today I am probaly the healthiest I have even been in my life and cant stop being ill..