How did people treat you different when you got in shape?

[MMA_Influenced]

Im talking like.. really got in shape.. when you became a head turner on the beach in shape. I know many of you likely have always been in good shape but im mainly thinking about guys like me that after highschool didnt really exercise and then became big into physical fitness afterwords.

Did you get approached/flirted more with woman? Respected more by men? Did any woman who rejected you suddenly take notice of you? How about negatives did anything about being in great shape negatively effect you?

I was mainly thinking of what it would be like to go from average joe to being a head turner with your shirt off and how that effects peoples life but everyone is welcome to share how fitness has changed their social standing

[Marsoc]

I think it comes with confidence. But mainly life situations turning one into a humble loving kind personable man ..i really made this quick. Watching the world series lol.
To be continued ....

[kelkel]

I went to a class ruinion thing a few weeks ago. I've only gone to one before (long-long time ago) and it sucked so I didn't go again until the other day. Wanted to see what these old farts looked like. Holy shit. Life, no exercise and crap diets really take a toll on people. Some of them simply looked so much older. I guess my point is the last time they saw me I was quite skinny. I'm not that skinny anymore and it brought a lot of attention and comments. I was poked and prodded a decent amount by some of the females. Not in a negative way, just in a holy shit way I guess.

Anyway, it was relatively entertaining for a short period of time.

[MuscleScience]

Im talking like.. really got in shape.. when you became a head turner on the beach in shape. I know many of you likely have always been in good shape but im mainly thinking about guys like me that after highschool didnt really exercise and then became big into physical fitness afterwords.

Did you get approached/flirted more with woman? Respected more by men? Did any woman who rejected you suddenly take notice of you? How about negatives did anything about being in great shape negatively effect you?

I was mainly thinking of what it would be like to go from average joe to being a head turner with your shirt off and how that effects peoples life but everyone is welcome to share how fitness has changed their social standing

Honestly much like how a awesome muscle car attracts dudes, so does having muscles. When I would take the boat out over the summer, I would have bros all over my boat asking what I did, what my diet was and what it "take." It gets annoying, some women notice and will approach but that's only if they are into guys that are in shape. Most women are insecure and when they see a guy that's fit and inshape they tend to not want to date them because they feel as if they will always have to worry about them getting hit on and leaving them. Much like how some guys won't approach or date hot hot women.

Being 225lbs and jaked definitely commands it's own respect with people. You will get a lot that say oh you just take roids and bla bla bla. When I get asked now, I just tell them I do a lot of crossfit and that deflects their scorn. Seemingly to people, if you do crossfit you are automatically going to be huge. Lol

[kelkel]

Honestly much like how a awesome muscle car attracts dudes, so does having muscles. When I would take the boat out over the summer, I would have bros all over my boat

Hmmm. Was that the goal? You trying to make Sholva jealous?

[numbere]

I get a lot more attention from both men and women.

Women check me out a lot more and are more likely to engage in conversation.

As it turns out there's a lot of insanely freaky chicks who are into bodybuilders.

Guys either ask for training advice or want to pick a fight.

[numbere]

Hmmm. Was that the goal? You trying to make Sholva jealous?

Boats and bros lol.

[Couchlock]

Boats and bros lol.

For all intents and purposes people tend to disrespect and look down on fat people

When a person is in shape they seem to command a bit more respect from people and that in turn build more confidence and that in turn build a healthy mental attitude towards oneself

[MuscleScience]

Hmmm. Was that the goal? You trying to make Sholva jealous?

Boats and bros lol.

It's how I live my life lol

[hammerheart]

I went from fat to fit, most ppl I knew told me I looked better when fat. Also, "what's up with those veins, are you on 'roids?". That was right before I developed low T, lol.

[clarky.]

I was a fat fvck many years ago, I tunred my life around and it is completely different, girls i see now that i know or was at school with are really talkative and intetested, there is this one girl at the gym who does athletics that watches me all the time. Fvck she if fit and nice Mmmm lol. Lots more fellas in the gym tend to ask Q about training ect, not just me lol there are way way bigger mother fvcker in there than me.

As for guys first thing that comes out there mouth issss ? Yip, you on roids hahaha I get this every other day at work as there is no other person there that trains, all either fat or skin and bone. So i am the biggest mother fvcker there haha.

[hammerheart]

I was a fat fvck many years ago, I tunred my life around and it is completely different, girls i see now that i know or was at school with are really talkative and intetested, there is this one girl at the gym who does athletics that watches me all the time. Fvck she if fit and nice Mmmm lol. Lots more fellas in the gym tend to ask Q about training ect, not just me lol there are way way bigger mother fvcker in there than me.

I cannot attract gals no matter what I do, you can shape your body but cannot change your fvcking face.

However I do get a lot of envious looks, dunno why, but especially from "cardio" guys. Also it happens often that some morons spit to the ground as I walk past them.

[Euroholic]

I cannot attract gals no matter what I do, you can shape your body but cannot change your fvcking face.

However I do get a lot of envious looks, dunno why, but especially from "cardio" guys. Also it happens often that some morons spit to the ground as I walk past them.

You cant change the shape of your face but you can change the shape of your wallet. If you know what i mean.

[hammerheart]

You cant change the shape of your face but you can change the shape of your wallet. If you know what i mean.

Indeed, but I'm not after that kind of relationship. In fact, I fancy canine company more than human (ok that came out weird).

[BG]

Honestly much like how a awesome muscle car attracts dudes, so does having muscles. When I would take the boat out over the summer, I would have bros all over my boat

Thats a slippery slope your living on there sir.........

[Cuz]

Like a fckin celebrity..
I was 118 and 6'2 when i graduated hs...i changed a little

[diesel101]

Like a fckin celebrity..
I was 118 and 6'2 when i graduated hs...i changed a little

Dang Cuz I would say you have changed!
You have to be what? at least 125 lbs now

[diesel101]

I would say people tend to avoid me in the gym now but it might have something to do with a 6'1" 230lb tattooed man with a large beard ripping his shirt off and screaming while he flexs every time someone gets to close to me.

Seriously though I have been told that I am a lot more intimidating to be around than what I used to be when I was a fat slob and I am sure self confidence probably has something to do with it.

[kelkel]

I fancy canine company more than human (ok that came out weird).

Not that weird. Animals give unconditional love. Something rarely found in humans. Christ, I'd seriously hurt someone if they hurt my dog!

[RaginCajun]

Not that weird. Animals give unconditional love. Something rarely found in humans. Christ, I'd seriously hurt someone if they hurt my dog!

looks ferocious!!!

[kelkel]

She's a killer. All 2.5 lbs of her.

[-Ender-]

Not that weird. Animals give unconditional love. Something rarely found in humans. Christ, I'd seriously hurt someone if they hurt my dog!

I agree with your statement 100%

[NACH3]

So I kinda have a little different story... I walked both sides, starting in HS I was big(ish) 189lb wrestler real strong for HS, 3 sport Athlete, eligible for the MLB draft... so I was in shape and among the more popular, however, my senior year I tore my labrum in half and in 3 other places.... needless to say 3 operations later I need a new shoulder.

Then in 07 I flipped my car 6x into a house... dying 2x(thankfully resuscitated), 45+ days comatosed, 18 of which was on a ventilator, double chest tubes (both lungs collapsing), broke R scapula(same side as mangled shoulder) shattered L heal, broke all L ribs, 6 ventral hernia repairs! Yes I am blessed and Grateful to be here and back in the gym...

I'm telling you these 2 stories b/c each one has set me back majorly in many ways. I experienced both the 'good' & 'bad' when it comes to seeing these sides from both sexes... was the popular athlete with the girls to a skin and bones man who looked like i was 'on a Cambodian diet' lol(no offense) then got into the pain killers prescribed to me in HS(from reconstructive surgery... so I saw that side of the fence too... 'damn Nach your fucking skinny what happened(that was awesome for confidence pfft)' tbh - it ripped me apart and I became even more depressed compounding the problems at hand

Now fast forward to my join date here... I changed my lifestyle completely and BOOM I went back East(where I grew up) and everyone was commenting girls approaching me guys that used to want to fight(as Numbere brought up) looked the other way or would apologize and even start a conversation(usually about what I was doing differently... girls, for sure notice, but most women(unless in the industry) just despise steroids(and that question comes up often) lol - either way some women are more intimidated - but most do like the look(surely not all)... I just wanted to share what it was like to be where you want, to losing it all, to getting bigger than ever... it has not been easy at all - it's been great, bad, painful(not the good kind) & extremely challenging both physically and even more mentally, but it's molding me into the person I am today.

[clarky.]

Not that weird. Animals give unconditional love. Something rarely found in humans. Christ, I'd seriously hurt someone if they hurt my dog!

Hahaha she's a cute wee fvcker kel.

[Cuz]

So I kinda have a little different story... I walked both sides, starting in HS I was big(ish) 189lb wrestler real strong for HS, 3 sport Athlete, eligible for the MLB draft... so I was in shape and among the more popular, however, my senior year I tore my labrum in half and in 3 other places.... needless to say 3 operations later I need a new shoulder.

Then in 07 I flipped my car 6x into a house... dying 2x(thankfully resuscitated), 45+ days comatosed, 18 of which was on a ventilator, double chest tubes (both lungs collapsing), broke R scapula(same side as mangled shoulder) shattered L heal, broke all L ribs, 6 ventral hernia repairs! Yes I am blessed and Grateful to be here and back in the gym...

I'm telling you these 2 stories b/c each one has set me back majorly in many ways. I experienced both the 'good' & 'bad' when it comes to seeing these sides from both sexes... was the popular athlete with the girls to a skin and bones man who looked like i was 'on a Cambodian diet' lol(no offense) then got into the pain killers prescribed to me in HS(from reconstructive surgery... so I saw that side of the fence too... 'damn Nach your fucking skinny what happened(that was awesome for confidence pfft)' tbh - it ripped me apart and I became even more depressed compounding the problems at hand

Now fast forward to my join date here... I changed my lifestyle completely and BOOM I went back East(where I grew up) and everyone was commenting girls approaching me guys that used to want to fight(as Numbere brought up) looked the other way or would apologize and even start a conversation(usually about what I was doing differently... girls, for sure notice, but most women(unless in the industry) just despise steroids(and that question comes up often) lol - either way some women are more intimidated - but most do like the look(surely not all)... I just wanted to share what it was like to be where you want, to losing it all, to getting bigger than ever... it has not been easy at all - it's been great, bad, painful(not the good kind) & extremely challenging both physically and even more mentally, but it's molding me into the person I am today.

Good stuff right there nach. Very inspiring

[Shol'va]

Hmmm. Was that the goal? You trying to make Sholva jealous?

Jealous no, excited yes. But he is right i have a 1988 Iroc and guys are always wanting me to give them a ride er um in the car.

[Euroholic]

Jealous no, excited yes. But he is right i have a 1988 Iroc and guys are always wanting me to give them a ride er um in the car.

When i was in the usa i didn't know that you call it driving "stick". over here we call it manual and i was at this pub and this bloke asked me if i could "drive a stick". I thought he was like asking me if i did gay sex. Hahaha that was a awkward conversation hahaha

[Sicko]

When i was in the usa i didn't know that you call it driving "stick". over here we call it manual and i was at this pub and this bloke asked me if i could "drive a stick". I thought he was like asking me if i did gay sex. Hahaha that was a awkward conversation hahaha

Uhh... I still think he was trying to get you to drive him back to his place Euro...ehehhheh...

[kelkel]

Jealous no, excited yes. But he is right i have a 1988 Iroc and guys are always wanting me to give them a ride er um in the car.

That IROC's appears to be in great shape!

[GirlyGymRat]

Really interesting posts.

I thought ppl were nicer to me but it could have been that I was happier with myself so my perception changed. My work values physical fitness so i get more respect then ppl who aren't as fit.

[KINGKONG]

So I kinda have a little different story... I walked both sides, starting in HS I was big(ish) 189lb wrestler real strong for HS, 3 sport Athlete, eligible for the MLB draft... so I was in shape and among the more popular, however, my senior year I tore my labrum in half and in 3 other places.... needless to say 3 operations later I need a new shoulder.

Then in 07 I flipped my car 6x into a house... dying 2x(thankfully resuscitated), 45+ days comatosed, 18 of which was on a ventilator, double chest tubes (both lungs collapsing), broke R scapula(same side as mangled shoulder) shattered L heal, broke all L ribs, 6 ventral hernia repairs! Yes I am blessed and Grateful to be here and back in the gym...

I'm telling you these 2 stories b/c each one has set me back majorly in many ways. I experienced both the 'good' & 'bad' when it comes to seeing these sides from both sexes... was the popular athlete with the girls to a skin and bones man who looked like i was 'on a Cambodian diet' lol(no offense) then got into the pain killers prescribed to me in HS(from reconstructive surgery... so I saw that side of the fence too... 'damn Nach your fucking skinny what happened(that was awesome for confidence pfft)' tbh - it ripped me apart and I became even more depressed compounding the problems at hand

Now fast forward to my join date here... I changed my lifestyle completely and BOOM I went back East(where I grew up) and everyone was commenting girls approaching me guys that used to want to fight(as Numbere brought up) looked the other way or would apologize and even start a conversation(usually about what I was doing differently... girls, for sure notice, but most women(unless in the industry) just despise steroids(and that question comes up often) lol - either way some women are more intimidated - but most do like the look(surely not all)... I just wanted to share what it was like to be where you want, to losing it all, to getting bigger than ever... it has not been easy at all - it's been great, bad, painful(not the good kind) & extremely challenging both physically and even more mentally, but it's molding me into the person I am today.

Your a beast NACH..yeah I've been both ways before I got indicted I put on like 50 lb cause I was so depressed and when I was young I was much bigger and harder than iam now because my money situation was a lot better I was able to use GH pharmacy grade AAS and my diet was good..my whole lifestyle was bodybuilding,powerlifting and women..now days I got work.school, and iam lucky to have a few hours here and there for a good workout and meal prep..I like your story NACH it is very inspirational ..

[< <Samson> >]

People automatically think I play some sort of sports or, I am a MMA fighter. . . . Nope, I just look cool


I get the most random comments & questions


And I still don't even feel big - I'm only 210+ at about 13-15%Bf right now

[Tigershark]

They kissed my ass.

[kelkel]

They kissed my ass.

Well there'a a mental picture I did not need while eating my lunch!

[calgarian]

I think you think people are treating you different just because you are happy, confident and they pick up on your energy. U turn into positive person when you are feeling good about your self.

[600@50]

People ask me all the time if I'm a pro wrestler. They say I look like Bill Goldberg. But he's much taller than I am.

[NACH3]

Your a beast NACH..yeah I've been both ways before I got indicted I put on like 50 lb cause I was so depressed and when I was young I was much bigger and harder than iam now because my money situation was a lot better I was able to use GH pharmacy grade AAS and my diet was good..my whole lifestyle was bodybuilding,powerlifting and women..now days I got work.school, and iam lucky to have a few hours here and there for a good workout and meal prep..I like your story NACH it is very inspirational ..

Thanks HK that means a lot buddy! I get just as much 'inspiration' from you and other members... believe THAT! lol
For me it's my mental mindset which is so important especially anyone working around injuries(most of us) - It's a constant battle of having both an Angel & Devil on each shoulder at all times!
Keep grinding buddy! Your on your way back up to the top brother!

[kelkel]

People ask me all the time if I'm a pro wrestler. They say I look like Bill Goldberg. But he's much taller than I am.

So you're a chrome-dome 600?

[KINGKONG]

Thanks HK that means a lot buddy! I get just as much 'inspiration' from you and other members... believe THAT! lol
For me it's my mental mindset which is so important especially anyone working around injuries(most of us) - It's a constant battle of having both an Angel & Devil on each shoulder at all times!
Keep grinding buddy! Your on your way back up to the top brother!

Thank you NACH!means a lot, I think all of us are dealing with working around injuries as we get older maybe not as severe as yours.you are doing great keep that attitude and nothing can stop you..

[600@50]

So you're a chrome-dome 600?

Yep. With a goatee.