I feel like a new person

**somewhatjacked** · 02-20-2016, 12:13 AM

Due to some wierd circumstances I won't be able to start my cycle. The past 3 months I have busted my balls to bring my bf% down from 20-25% to 15%. BUT I am very relieved that I won't cycle.

All along I knew I shouldn't cycle at 175lbs - i have so much natty potential. My life was clouded by food/gym. All day all I did was research and plan what I was going to eat the next day. Planing and organizing for your body are necessary but it really took over my life. I had no desire to do anything other than get big. My poor dog noticed it too, he doesn't even greet me anymore. Imagine how pissed my wife is.

I am very happy I found so much knowledge here. Even though I won't be touching gear for the next little while, I will be hanging out in Marcus dungeon and food n nutrition areas.

This forum is awesome!

**kelkel** · 02-20-2016, 12:23 PM

It's great to have goals and achieve them, but not at the expense of your family. Life has to have balance. That's a big part of many peoples issues when it comes to BB'ing and AAS. They all want it over-night which leads to over doing it in every aspect. Long term goals and slow and steady lead to lasting gains, imho.

**bartman314** · 02-20-2016, 01:50 PM

hear hear on the balance... never my strong suit.

**yeahbuddy289** · 02-20-2016, 08:45 PM

I'm in the same boat man.... My life revolves around my diet and training. I don't take my girlfriend out to dinner as much as I use to because I'm trying to be strict on my diet. And I rarely ever go out with my friends because I don't want to drink and when I do go out I have a miserable time because I feel like I'm ruining everything I've worked for.

**< <Samson> >** · 02-21-2016, 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by yeahbuddy289

I'm in the same boat man.... My life revolves around my diet and training. I don't take my girlfriend out to dinner as much as I use to because I'm trying to be strict on my diet. And I rarely ever go out with my friends because I don't want to drink and when I do go out I have a miserable time because I feel like I'm ruining everything I've worked for.

There's no need for this at all

This is a form of OCD working against you.

Shit, between work, barely being able to make it to the gym 3x a week & try to spend some time with my son - I'm still considered an inconsiderate ass hole who's all into himself.

It's about inner balance - everything else can go eat a dick.

I stop working as much & I will be considered a bum who doesn't care about his family.

**yeahbuddy289** · 02-21-2016, 10:30 AM

I'm working on it.. definitely can't keep this up for ever... I will ease up a bit more when I get my physique wwhere I want it to be.. then just monitor it and if I start losing it I'll pull back and tighten back up again.

**novastepp** · 02-21-2016, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by somewhatjacked

Due to some wierd circumstances I won't be able to start my cycle. The past 3 months I have busted my balls to bring my bf% down from 20-25% to 15%. BUT I am very relieved that I won't cycle. All along I knew I shouldn't cycle at 175lbs - i have so much natty potential. My life was clouded by food/gym. All day all I did was research and plan what I was going to eat the next day. Planing and organizing for your body are necessary but it really took over my life. I had no desire to do anything other than get big. My poor dog noticed it too, he doesn't even greet me anymore. Imagine how pissed my wife is. I am very happy I found so much knowledge here. Even though I won't be touching gear for the next little while, I will be hanging out in Marcus dungeon and food n nutrition areas. This forum is awesome!

Stay natural my friend. You have the potential for sure. Hard work, dedication, and pure will are all you need.

I know this is a steroid forum, but there is much MUCH more to the lifestyle outside of gear. Focus on those items and you will continue to improve.

Chase that felling, "I feel like a new person".

**< <Samson> >** · 02-21-2016, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by yeahbuddy289

I will ease up a bit more when I get my physique wwhere I want it to be.

I suppose this is what makes the diff

About a year back is when I reached this point & have been maintaining since. - maybe gaining just a tad slowly

I def went fitness OCD for a few years. But, that's what got me here.

**GirlyGymRat** · 02-21-2016, 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by yeahbuddy289

I'm working on it.. definitely can't keep this up for ever... I will ease up a bit more when I get my physique wwhere I want it to be.. then just monitor it and if I start losing it I'll pull back and tighten back up again.

consistency over time.

Perhaps you haven't allowed yourself to see a different person in the mirror. Distorted perception. Takes a while for the mind to see the new you!

**yeahbuddy289** · 02-21-2016, 04:27 PM

I've definitely noticed some changes! It's nice to see the hard work and consistency paying off. Obviously I still have those days where I look at myself and feel like crap but I think everyone does.