Getting sick of this lifestyle - RANT

[CoreyTampa09]

Aright. Its the 4th of July and like most normal 18 year olds home from their first year of college I should be drikning coronas eating hamburgers and hotdogs (WITH THE BUN!) and just all out enjoying myself. But I cant. Why cant I you might ask?! Becuase Ill wake up tommrow and be 8 pounds heavier and it will take my disgusting body with the shitty genetics I have about 2 weeks just to get to the point I am right now typing this up to you. Its so irritating and annoying. Dont get me wrong. I love lifting, getting stronger but I am so ****en careful with everything I eat, drink, consume and the progress just isnt worth it, it seems. I mean im 5'11 175 been cutting for eternity it seems and yeah I made progress down from 189 but I still have this fat around my gut, tits when nips arent hard and unflexed and its just miserable when 90 percent of my peers can do what they want drink their beer, eat the pizza and remain in good shape and I ****en cant. I have to do 400 percent more than anyone else but achieve only 30 percent of the results with the half ass they put into it. At times I wish I could jsut not be all natty take some gear and get hard, not remain soft have that slice of pizza or subway at 4 in the morning. Im going for bloodwork next week becuase Im convinced there is something wrong with my body whether it be my thyroid estrogen levels or just overall production of testosterone . I just feel like for the weight I put up and the way I eat and run my body doesnt sport that look.

[Anabolios]

you think steroids are going to make you hard and give this great phsyique and allow you to eat pizza in the morning? hmmm no way man

the last thing you should be eatin is pizza on steroids unless youre throwing in a cheat meal OR drinking beer for that matter

plus youre only 18...but i suppose youre taking the right step going to the doctors

[IBdmfkr]

You should just quit now while you're still young. lol

[CoreyTampa09]

Aright, I love how out of that entire rant you only got 2 words out of that were steroids and pizza. Im not a moron and have been following these forums for many months now and they have guided me for the change in my lifestyle. I know gear isnt a miracle drug, but it certaintly helps for one, just as clen or ephedra aids in fat loss. I was fat my whole life 215 5'6 got down to 165 of nothing back up to 189 and have been training seriously for over a year now and have made excellent progress.
Its just when you compare yourself to 70 percent of your peers and there doing everything they want with no restraints and you cant do it but yet they seem to still be able to lift and look fit, its quite annoying. Your telling me if you had the chance to splurge on all foods and still train as hard as you do and achieve the same body composition as you currently have you wouldnt take that.

[bigbouncinballs]

nihil sine labore=nothing without work

you get nothing worthwhile without sacrifice. the higher the sacrifice, the greater the achievement so stop your b1tchin. the girl and i just got back from the pool. everyone's doin kegstands and bbq'in, i'm just sitting there with my gallon of water. everyone started drinkin this mornin, i was doin cardio for an hour. everyone'll be out partyin tonight, i'll be at the gym. sounds like this isn't for you, better find a hobby that pays off quicker.

[rake922]

you think steroids are going to make you hard and give this great phsyique and allow you to eat pizza in the morning? hmmm no way man

the last thing you should be eatin is pizza on steroids unless youre throwing in a cheat meal OR drinking beer for that matter

plus youre only 18...but i suppose youre taking the right step going to the doctors

What's wrong with pizza and steroids?

[JohnboyF]

Aright, I love how out of that entire rant you only got 2 words out of that were steroids and pizza. Im not a moron and have been following these forums for many months now and they have guided me for the change in my lifestyle. I know gear isnt a miracle drug, but it certaintly helps for one, just as clen or ephedra aids in fat loss. I was fat my whole life 215 5'6 got down to 165 of nothing back up to 189 and have been training seriously for over a year now and have made excellent progress.
Its just when you compare yourself to 70 percent of your peers and there doing everything they want with no restraints and you cant do it but yet they seem to still be able to lift and look fit, its quite annoying. Your telling me if you had the chance to splurge on all foods and still train as hard as you do and achieve the same body composition as you currently have you wouldnt take that.

Got genetics?? Second. THen there would be no fun in training. What would be the point if you could eat whatever you want and lift and still have a great bod. There would be no seperation from a warrior and avg joe.

[SwoleCat]

I'd rather be me than be like all of the others who look like shit and eat like shit.

I try to not only be involved in events that don't have lots of crap food, but to also be involved in events/things that enable me to showcase my body and such, that way all of the others are the ones hating life and all at that particular time. They think "shit I wish I looked like that", but they never will because they don't have the determination and drive to do what I do.

It's better to be who you want to be, not do what others are doing. Remember yourself first and what YOU like to do, that's what I always think about. It seperates the 8 pack muscle pimp from the lard laden alcoholics.
What makes me happy in life is being ME, and doing what I love for a living, not having 8 coronas and Dominos.

~SC~

[IRONWIL]

Sick Of This Lifestyle? Get Off Of This Site, And Never Come Back.

What Are Your Stats, Diet, Training Like? How Long Have You Been Training?

Only 18, Rome Wasn't Built In A Day Man.

[J.S.N.]

if you don't like dieting and abstaining just don't do it. its not like you have to be ripped to enjoy live or be a good person.

[THE_DOME]

I'd rather be me than be like all of the others who look like shit and eat like shit.

I try to not only be involved in events that don't have lots of crap food, but to also be involved in events/things that enable me to showcase my body and such, that way all of the others are the ones hating life and all at that particular time. They think "shit I wish I looked like that", but they never will because they don't have the determination and drive to do what I do.

It's better to be who you want to be, not do what others are doing. Remember yourself first and what YOU like to do, that's what I always think about. It seperates the 8 pack muscle pimp from the lard laden alcoholics.
What makes me happy in life is being ME, and doing what I love for a living, not having 8 coronas and Dominos.

~SC~

good post swole
i needed that

[Carlos_E]

nihil sine labore=nothing without work

you get nothing worthwhile without sacrifice. the higher the sacrifice, the greater the achievement so stop your b1tchin. the girl and i just got back from the pool. everyone's doin kegstands and bbq'in, i'm just sitting there with my gallon of water. everyone started drinkin this mornin, i was doin cardio for an hour. everyone'll be out partyin tonight, i'll be at the gym. sounds like this isn't for you, better find a hobby that pays off quicker.

Bump

[IronReload04]

The bottom line is you probably dont know what the **** you are doing diet and training wise. I dont care how much you think you know, one day its going to hit you like a ton of bricks right in the face and you will have an awakening and realize this.

Start researching because "no you havnt tried everything"





edit- you will probably be offended. I would be if i was in your shoes. But be honost with yourself, and do some reflecting. Is your diet and training really on?

[BARLOW]

mmmm
u should see my bulker!!
8 pizzas - 4lbs ground beef a day
get on the wagon chubby!

[SwoleCat]

Sick Of This Lifestyle? Get Off Of This Site, And Never Come Back.

Homeboy, you've got two posts newbie, that's not very supportive.



~SC~

[SwoleCat]

if you don't like dieting and abstaining just don't do it. its not like you have to be ripped to enjoy live or be a good person.

But if it's your career then yes you do.

~SC~

[J.S.N.]

But if it's your career then yes you do.

~SC~

he's not a bodybuilder/fitness model/model/guy who jerks off for old men for a living. he's read too many flex articles. FLEX! FLEX!! FLEX!!!

[IBdmfkr]

I understand the frustration but at 18 you really don't know dick about diet/training as you haven't had the time to make mistakes and go through trial/error with your own body. Give it more time and start getting really serious about it or just take it for what it's worth and be just another one of those guys you see in the gym that looks the same year after year.

It's your choice. But whatever you do don't come on here whining and bitching about the lifestyle in which we love and expect us to be understanding and support you.

[bigpapabuff]

I've only been on these boards for about two months and I feel like I have learned a lot, especially about dieting, and I know I need to learn way more. But these last few months I feel like I have made some great improvements. It inspires me when I am able to hang out with my friends and they eat garbage and I am able to stay away from it. It inspires me because it is proving my will power and discipline, and I see results.

I know it's hard starting, but like everyone else has said your only 18. Keep going and keep trying and look for results to keep you motivated. And keep researching like I am, and like I always will.

[novastepp]

corey, i think your age is a major factor. you graduated high school yet? i ask because when ur young you can get away with b.s. stuff like drinking and slacking and you can still look good. i'm 3 years into college and i see some guys who looked great in high school and quit caring and they are turning into clop. i still hang in there. i don't do it for reasons like swole mentioned, to show off, or things like that. but i agree with him on teh level that i do it because i love my body/life/health and want to make teh most of it. i want to be teh day whos kid looks up to him and says "i want to be big and strong like daddy" not "daddy's belly is fun to flop around on" "daddy's stomach is like a diving board i can choose to jump off, that always holds me up strong" is more like it. so stick with it. and if you stick with it into your late 20's early 30's you can look back at posts like this and laugh, then you'll look better than 99% of those people you said had it easy with their coronas and their pizza...

you being that 1% who chose a better path.

[chest6]

If you wanna quit..quit. No one is forcing you to. I'm 19 and I'm the same way. Finished my first year of college and all my friends do is sit around and drink..while I sit around with my water and they ask me to grab a beer or take a bite of the fast food they have. I have found that they respect your determination and become jealous of it. They'll say "How do I get big" or "How do I get lean" but they will never ever ever have the drive to do what it takes. If they respect what you do, or are against it...who gives a shit? It is what you love (at least I think?) and is the lifestyle YOU chose at the end of the day.

[CoreyTampa09]

Lets clarify, im not looking for sympathy I was looking for a bit of support when everyone who started and hit that plateu and said...is all of this worth it?!

I turn 19 this thursday and yes I did graduate High School and yes I just finished my first year of college at the University of Tampa.

Stats: 175 BF% 14-16
Squat max - 285 225x10
Bench Max - 255 185x10
Dumbell shoulder press - 70x10
Dumbell Rows - 85x10
Bicep Dumbell Curl - 40x10

Diet -
A.m Run empty stomach 5 miles

Meal 1 - 4 egg white 1 whole egg, 2 fish, 2 flax, multi

Meal 2 - 6 oz chicken breast, mass veggies - 2 fish 2 flax

Meal 3 - 1/2 cup of oats, 1 1/2 scoop of whey

Lift

Meal 4 - PWO shale 2 scoops of on whey, 1 scoop of dex, banana

Meal 5 - 6 oz steak , veggies

Meal 6 - Cottage cheese, 1 tsp natty pb,

I follow this pretty much every day with the swapping of proteins and carbs with sweet potatoes.

I cheat once a week and my training is hardcore.
Ive done my homework and im always looking to learn more. I just wish I was able to live the lifestyle of one and not suffer the downfall (feeling guilty about cheats, gaining 8 pounds from a cheat meal.

Ive came a long path from being a fat out of shape mess, in the the most fit of my friends and one who is looked at as a pretty athletic build.

Swoles words motivated me to continue with my path, I will be that 1 percent who succeeds.

With all of this said, im gunna go to my frinds BBQ and pound down some












H2O!

[IBdmfkr]

You need more calories.. what are your goals Corey?

[USfighterFC]

Sick Of This Lifestyle? Get Off Of This Site, And Never Come Back.

Who are you again?

[JohnboyF]

You need more calories.. what are your goals Corey?

Ditto, Corey Me Personally i thought your carbs were low as well.

[JohnboyF]

Also corey after your cardio. You need some sort of Pro/Carb meal. Not a Pro/Fat meal. Your not getting a carb meal in till meal 3.

[SwoleCat]

Who are you again?

Exactly, I was tempted to give him a vacation already at his tender young age of 2 posts.

Sounds like that Ironwill guy who got banned a few months back, probably is.

~SC~

[SVTMuscle*]

I have had a case of the "whats the point it dosnt seem like im making any progress" negative thoughts for a while. then my first day back to work after a year off from that job, I had people accusing me of steroids (which is an awesome compliment since im natty) and customers telling me how 'fit' i look.
the change is there man, its just hard to see since the change is so miniscul day to day

[chest6]

I have had a case of the "whats the point it dosnt seem like im making any progress" negative thoughts for a while. then my first day back to work after a year off from that job, I had people accusing me of steroids (which is an awesome compliment since im natty) and customers telling me how 'fit' i look.
the change is there man, its just hard to see since the change is so miniscul day to day

Yea same. I walk in the break room to 10-12 employees pounding down pizza and my boss (the store manager) goes. "Lay off the roids, Jimmy" and everyone was like yea! Ur gonna get Barry Bond's head! etc etc.

Anyway..your calories look wayyyy too low and running 5 miles in the morning? Man I'm surprised you havent melted away yet..

[C_Bino]

I can see where you are coming from in that some people can eat ice cream and pizza and anything and look fit with abs etc. Sure many people wish they could do that, but that is purely genetics bro. Nothing you can do about that but Ill tell you one thing for sure, if you give up you will 100% CERTAINLY never look as good as you want.
I mean you are 18 you have no idea what strict diet/cardio/training is all about yet pal. So either stick with it and shutup or become a fat lazy slob like 90% of Americans these days and then come back here in 3 years and ask us about clen like most people do.

[Tren Bull]

Aright. Its the 4th of July and like most normal 18 year olds home from their first year of college I should be drikning coronas eating hamburgers and hotdogs (WITH THE BUN!) and just all out enjoying myself. But I cant. Why cant I you might ask?! Becuase Ill wake up tommrow and be 8 pounds heavier and it will take my disgusting body with the shitty genetics I have about 2 weeks just to get to the point I am right now typing this up to you. Its so irritating and annoying. Dont get me wrong. I love lifting, getting stronger but I am so ****en careful with everything I eat, drink, consume and the progress just isnt worth it, it seems. I mean im 5'11 175 been cutting for eternity it seems and yeah I made progress down from 189 but I still have this fat around my gut, tits when nips arent hard and unflexed and its just miserable when 90 percent of my peers can do what they want drink their beer, eat the pizza and remain in good shape and I ****en cant. I have to do 400 percent more than anyone else but achieve only 30 percent of the results with the half ass they put into it. At times I wish I could jsut not be all natty take some gear and get hard, not remain soft have that slice of pizza or subway at 4 in the morning. Im going for bloodwork next week becuase Im convinced there is something wrong with my body whether it be my thyroid estrogen levels or just overall production of testosterone. I just feel like for the weight I put up and the way I eat and run my body doesnt sport that look.

i know how ya feel man. training naturally sucks... its fu_kin discouraging.

seems like no matter how hard id work at it, id barely make any progress... at least in my mind. other people tell me i look good... but what do they know?



im not trying to be a bad influence, but maybe you should get yourself some testosterone or something.

[Tren Bull]

you think steroids are going to make you hard and give this great phsyique and allow you to eat pizza in the morning? hmmm no way man

the last thing you should be eatin is pizza on steroids unless youre throwing in a cheat meal OR drinking beer for that matter

plus youre only 18...but i suppose youre taking the right step going to the doctors

18?

oops, i must have missed that. 18 is a little too young to start roiding

[chest6]

and then come back here in 3 years and ask us about clen like most people do.

Yep..man I remember a lady a couple months back asking about clen that was 40% bodyfat

[Liftnainez]

for the people going down on the kid: Encourage him and give him words of advice that you all have learned through experience instead of telling him "give up" "get off this site" "you dont have it".. I dont get that attitude at all.. Im sure everybody as one point thinks what it would be like to just splurge with food and a few drinks.. thats human nature.. he just needed a bit of support and a push.. bro i know it gets hard at times but just think positive and look at how far you came already.. good luck

[Tren Bull]

be just another one of those guys you see in the gym that looks the same year after year.

oh man... fu_k that

[mwolffey]

welcome to life and the great world of bodybuilding...suck it up

[IBdmfkr]

for the people going down on the kid: Encourage him and give him words of advice that you all have learned through experience instead of telling him "give up" "get off this site" "you dont have it".. I dont get that attitude at all.. Im sure everybody as one point thinks what it would be like to just splurge with food and a few drinks.. thats human nature.. he just needed a bit of support and a push.. bro i know it gets hard at times but just think positive and look at how far you came already.. good luck

Get out while you can is what one national-level competitor told me.. he said this sport will suck you up into it and never let you go.. I never believed him but have recently found out differently.

[taiboxa]

stupid rant
if u dont liek the lifestyle change it as many stated...
if ur goingto bitch about it THEN DONT DO IT.. that SIMPLE

[daytrader]

If you wanna quit..quit. No one is forcing you to. I'm 19 and I'm the same way. Finished my first year of college and all my friends do is sit around and drink..while I sit around with my water and they ask me to grab a beer or take a bite of the fast food they have. I have found that they respect your determination and become jealous of it. They'll say "How do I get big" or "How do I get lean" but they will never ever ever have the drive to do what it takes. If they respect what you do, or are against it...who gives a shit? It is what you love (at least I think?) and is the lifestyle YOU chose at the end of the day.

Dude i love it chest....the more and more resultsyoustart to see the more your buddies and coworkers HATE.... "yo man grab a beer" "yo man dude grab a slice"... Me: "No thats ok i got my egg whites and flaxseed oil". Them: "what the **** is your deal dude".... What im starting to find is, well in my case anyway, people arent jealous of my pysique as they are jealous of the Dedication.....when they give me shit though it just fuels me to get better a..

[chest6]

Dude i love it chest....the more and more resultsyoustart to see the more your buddies and coworkers HATE.... "yo man grab a beer" "yo man dude grab a slice"... Me: "No thats ok i got my egg whites and flaxseed oil". Them: "what the **** is your deal dude".... What im starting to find is, well in my case anyway, people arent jealous of my pysique as they are jealous of the Dedication.....when they give me shit though it just fuels me to get better a..

Yeah lately they say "Whad u take to get lean?" Uhh I take diet and cardio. Or when u start to get bigger its always "What did you take?" Uhh..food..and a lot of it. They look past the dedication part.