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I'm afraid if I lift weights I'll look like a bodybuilder

SteveStedge1
Posts: 149 Member
Someone once told me that even going near a gym with weights will make me immediately look like the bodybuilders who are genetically gifted, lift 8 hours daily, have scientifically controlled diets and use legal or illegal performance drugs, and dedicate their lives to looking that way. it seems icky to me, I don't want to blow up like that just by taking my ignorant *kitten* in a gym and looking at a weight....
Also, since I drive a civic now I'm sure I could easily win the Indy 500.
I once had a bike as a kid, and now I'm sure I'm faster than Lance Armstrong..it doesnt look like theyre going THAT fast on tv..
I opened up a book once, and now I'm in mensa. Or at least according to that internet-iq test that popped up on my browser.
Since I see stuff on TV that I have no idea how to do, I assume it's easy and anyone can do it!!
Ok, this is satire folks. I find it not only ignorant but downright insulting for people to assume it takes little or no work to get big and muscular. I'm a dude and have been trying for 20 years, its not happening to a beginner human who doesnt even have significant levels of testosterone lol.
Also, since I drive a civic now I'm sure I could easily win the Indy 500.
I once had a bike as a kid, and now I'm sure I'm faster than Lance Armstrong..it doesnt look like theyre going THAT fast on tv..
I opened up a book once, and now I'm in mensa. Or at least according to that internet-iq test that popped up on my browser.
Since I see stuff on TV that I have no idea how to do, I assume it's easy and anyone can do it!!
Ok, this is satire folks. I find it not only ignorant but downright insulting for people to assume it takes little or no work to get big and muscular. I'm a dude and have been trying for 20 years, its not happening to a beginner human who doesnt even have significant levels of testosterone lol.
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:bigsmile: Love this post.0
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Ok, this is satire folks. I find it not only ignorant but downright insulting for people to assume it takes little or no work to get big and muscular. I'm a dude and have been trying for 20 years, its not happening to a beginner human who doesnt even have significant levels of testosterone lol.
Ha, I would wager a huge bet that next to no man on this planet has enough NATURAL testosterone to put on the mass that some of the pros do.0 -
My go to response...0
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I didn't want to go to school. I was afraid if I studied I would accidentally become a doctor....0
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In as well.0
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Out.0
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Nooooooooooooooooooo! :sad:0
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This is exactly why I don't take up jogging/running. I'm afraid that I would accidentally become an elite marathon runner if I jogged a couple miles a day.0
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This is exactly why I don't take up jogging/running. I'm afraid that I would accidentally become an elite marathon runner if I jogged a couple miles a day.
Stop. You are scaring me!!!0 -
Yeah, lifting has really sucked for my body.0
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Some perspective. I'm a natural bodybuilder. I've been trying to build muscle for two years.0
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I am scared to eat marshmallows. If I eat one, I might turn into the Michelin Man! :frown:
I won't go down the aisle that has them at the grocery store just in case I look at a marshmallow and I start turning white and getting big!! It's scary!!!0 -
Some perspective. I'm a natural bodybuilder. I've been trying to build muscle for two years.
^Also has a great tush.
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I am scared to eat marshmallows. If I eat one, I might turn into the Michelin Man! :frown:
I won't go down the aisle that has them at the grocery store just in case I look at a marshmallow and I start turning white and getting big!! It's scary!!!
Or the State Marshmallow Puff Man! Just remember, if someone asks if you are a god...you say yes!0 -
^Also has a great tush.
Squats.<3
:flowerforyou: Thank you!0 -
Now if only it were that easy... perhaps i could like to look like a bodybuilder :laugh:0
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Wait a minute...so because I have pool and use it frequently, I can beat Michael Phelps in a race?0
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This is why I don't sleep with women, in case I turn into one.0
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funny. very funny.0 -
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Bodybuilders workout like crazy to look like bodybuilders. I doubt anyone mistakenly accomplished that.0
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