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STEROIDS (HONEST TRUTH)
hi guys, This post is for psychological curiosity on those who justified their reason on starting to take steroids. This post is not meant to shame or judge on the reason why. Whether it would be faster progression, thyroid issues, wanting to compete at the pro elite levels of bodybuilding, they feel that the natural route…
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Comparing apples to oranges, why do people do it?
I hear a lot from people, towards me and also towards others. “I can’t lift heavy weight like that, but at least I have abs” “I may not look aesthetic but at least I can lift more weight than he can” “I may not be strong or aesthetic but at least I can kick his *kitten*” When they try to compare themselves to others. They…
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Unsolicited advice at the gym
When I first started working out at the gym and probably several years afterwards, I used to think that those who give random pieces of tips and advices on the workout I’m doing are just obnoxious cocky and annoying individuals. This is in regards to those people who look the part in knowing their *kitten* and having the…
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Is it wrong to feel no sympathy?
This title sounds douche, I know. But here me out. I have a friend, he isn’t obese but, for a person who is the same height as me, similar ethnicity and build type, I weigh around 160, he weighs at 190-200. He always complains about his weight but does nothing to change it. He would attempt to workout with me, and state…
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Lean bulking
Hey guys, trying to do a lean bulk, sticking with the 1:1 lbs per gram of protein. Currently weighing in at 163. Been intaking 150g protein daily for about 4 weeks. Strength is increasing and body is being defined, I want to continue growing. Should I? 1) wait till I hit a strength plateau and then increase in protein? 2)…
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Psychological imprisonment of obesity
This is not a post to shame or insult anyone who may be obese or overweight but just a post seeking answers as to wondering what type of mentality of people who have issues or obstacles in losing weight. Factors I could think of is - medical conditions (thyroid) - Psychological trauma (teased, bullied) - No self control -…
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Sweet spot carb intake pre workout?
Been playing around with numbers of amount of carbs taken in before a heavy weight lifting training session. What would be a good sweet spot of carb amount to take in to Benefit the heavy lifts but not necessarily spilling over? I eat normally hour to hour and half before working out. Does it vary based on each individual?…
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Do you need to self validate yourself?
I see and hear it way too many times in the gym and just overall discussions on fitness. “Oh, I can’t lift that heavy as him but I’m shredded more than him” “I don’t look shredded like him, but at least I can bench twice my body weight” “I don’t lift heavy nor do I look shredded, but at least I know how to fight” Do people…
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Someone throws in tips and advice to others in the gym?
When I first started working out at the gym and probably several years afterwards, I used to think that those who give random pieces of tips and advices on the workout I’m doing are just obnoxious cocky and annoying individuals. This is in regards to those people who look the part in knowing their *kitten* and having the…
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Metabolic damage? Anyone in the same boat?
Hi guys, Don’t want to seem wordy but here’s to sum it all up. For my first competition prep where I had competed for the men’s physique category, I had a calorie deficit at extreme levels 1000-1100 max in the last 2-3 weeks up to the show. Post show, I had beef’d up a little in two months and I diet’d back down for my…
