Originally Posted by
gbrice75
Thanks guys!!!!
Amen
Too general a statement. Maybe for people like you, it isn't (i'm making the assumption that you're genetically predisposed to developing a nice physique, I know I could be wrong). For people like me, it is. And I never plan to compete. I let myself get out of shape in my early 20's and stayed that way for a good 15 years. That will wreak havoc on metabolism and bodily functions. I will not be able to have a relaxed diet any time in the foreseeable future. I'm genetically predisposed to gaining bodyfat. There are people I grew up with who ate worse than me, were just as inactive as me, and didn't get fat like I did. So, I wouldn't make a blanket statement like this. Also, 'hardcore' is a relative term. What's hardcore to you may be nothing to somebody else, or may be way beyond what another person is willing to commit.
Again, a general statement. How can you know this? Because you aren't happy when you diet hardcore? IMO, it boils down to the individual, the goal at hand, and how bad he/she wants it. I know that for a couple of years, I felt deprived, etc. - everything you're saying above. But then something happened. I changed. I realized that when I ate 'crap' foods, I felt like crap - for days - mostly mental. When I eat and stick to my plan, I feel GREAT all the time. So, quite the opposite of what you're saying above.
A friend of mine came over to my house. She wanted to watch "Finding Nemo". She also made brownies and covered them with icecream and fudge. Normally I would stay away and wish I could have it. And I would feel deprived. Especially when I see her devouring it. So I ate half of the box and about 8 scoops of icecream. Yea, I know it was a mistake, but I loved it and I had my fix.
Don't get me wrong - I'm all for a break. My method is when i'm dieting and obviously want to stay sharp, and see something I want to eat, i'll write it in my phone for a future 'cheat'. This way, i'm not telling myself "no", only delaying the reward. It works wonders for feelings of deprivation. I've also noticed that by the time my planned cheat rolls around, I don't have a taste for half the shit I logged in my phone. It's a win win.
What were your beginning stats when you got in this game? Likely skinny, right? Did you get to your current stats with a very relaxed diet? I doubt it. And if you did, big congrats, you're lucky - and there's no sarcasm there.
I will post my pictures over the past few years in a few minutes. Before I started any AAS I was a natural 208-210lbs. I trained my ass off and got rest, but only ate three times a day. Then my first cycle got me to 232 at 22%bf because I ate nothing but pasta. Then I ran my first cycle (Test E/Dbol/hcg) and got to nearly 260lbs. Then I started to change my diet. I lost a shitload of strength, but I look better now. I will post the pictures in a minute. My diet was relaxed until last year. And dude, I NEVER NEVER annotated my macros. I never put pen to paper to calculate diet. I REFUSE to do that. If I was to compete, that would be different. My diet is relaxed. I just try to keep my protein high and carbs low. But Like I just said...the brownies and icecream I just had must have had close to 120 carbs. Yes I still have a six pack, and I will tomorrow. Because I bust my ****ing ass in the gym and on cardio days
Agreed for the most part. I don't want my life to be about diet, etc. That said - it goes back to what I stated before - what is your goal, and how bad do you want it? I'll say what i've said in the past:
Most people don't spend the majority of their time obsessing over diet, nutrition, cooking, working out, etc. Then again, most people don't have the body of their dreams. Food for thought.
True, but obtaining that body is a true commitment. I bet 90% of the people here aren't satisfied. ****...Fireguy could even be unhappy. Dysmorphia.
Not sure what you're referring to, or which post. Please clarify.
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