the implied "inclusion" of an ex in our lives even if we don't see them anymore is natural.
wanting to better yourself for you and only you is the only way to do things bro, especially when it comes to AS. doing a few cycles so you can put on some weight to impress the stereotypical blonde bombshell can be motivation, althought it will fizzle out eventually. my training early on took a turn for the best when i stopped worrying about the newfound popularity with hot girls and just focused on doing it for me.
you aren't a bad person because when it comes down to it, she can't be forced by anyone to work out unless she wants to. you are infinitely more disciplined and stronger if you stay dedicated and she does 12oz curls since the gym isn't important to her. also, deep down im sure that you would like to bring some girl around that puts her to shame and make her feel jealous that she lost you or make her realize that she was wrong for ever breaking up with you (if that is how it went.) you want some retribution or closure and the only way you can possibly get it is through jealousy since suffering is a powerful precursor to malice. maybe i am way off base, but the most twisted and psychosemantic emotions come into play in sour-ending relationships.
just my interpretation.
(sorry to hijack the thread like this, but i wanted to post for clocky

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