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john917v · 06-25-2008, 09:07 AM

Hey, everyone. I have been wanting to ask this for some time. Why do you all bodybuild? Looks, job performance, strength, competition-on any level, personal satisfaction, health? I'm not asking this in a negative way, but I am curious. I do it for all of them, except for competition-I don't plan to. Are there any other reasons why you are in the BB lifestyle?
-John

_Wolf_ · 06-25-2008, 10:50 AM

i used to be a bully magnet as a kid. this changed everything. but then coupled with some martial arts i picked up = me being a better person since it enforced self-restraint and self-control.

ps: i don't bodybuild

dave_cshmn · 06-25-2008, 12:56 PM

someone told me i couldent be as strong at 50 as i was when i was 17 so i proved them wrong now i do it for better health and my own satisfaction

john917v · 06-25-2008, 01:24 PM

Are you serious, Anuj? What do you do, then, in terms of weightlifting? Way to go, dave!! Did you work out at 17?

_Wolf_ · 06-25-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by john917v

Are you serious, Anuj? What do you do, then, in terms of weightlifting?

I'm serious...I used to be picked on....because I was big and fat...usually kids who are big and fat are the real bullies but I was too "soft" as a person to bully anyone....nothing much has changed...I just know how to go about things differently now

As for what I do in the gym....I'm into Powerlifting / Strongman Training / Strength Training....in short: I hate to label what I do..so I'll keep it simple: I train for myself

Cradler · 06-25-2008, 02:06 PM

^^agreed about not calling it BB'ing as that is a different animal...

I strength train (I like it as a nice umbrella term anyway) partially for wrestling and for overall health... I used to be a fat kid too but lifting/wrestling has really improved my self-confidence, and from that I've just become a healthier person in general (more friends, happier, etc.)

MONSTAFACE · 06-25-2008, 02:09 PM

i lift because i want to be able to roof a feather........................................... ......... take a feather and try to throw it on a roof and you will see what i mean

_Wolf_ · 06-25-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Cradler

I used to be a fat kid too but lifting/wrestling has really improved my self-confidence, and from that I've just become a healthier person in general (more friends, happier, etc.)

i'm in the same boat, mate

widdoes2504 · 06-26-2008, 09:40 AM

Several reasons I guess, but the most important being the sense of satisfaction I get from achieving a goal. Plus, changing the way I look is a definite bonus.

john917v · 06-26-2008, 10:10 AM

True, Widdoes. I remember in my "When/how did it start for you?" thread where you tell of your start in BBing. What a transformation!!!

06-25-2008, 09:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
john917v Rank: Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 352	Why do you do it? Hey, everyone. I have been wanting to ask this for some time. Why do you all bodybuild? Looks, job performance, strength, competition-on any level, personal satisfaction, health? I'm not asking this in a negative way, but I am curious. I do it for all of them, except for competition-I don't plan to. Are there any other reasons why you are in the BB lifestyle? -John
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06-25-2008, 10:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
_Wolf_ Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas Posts: 3,438 Gender:	i used to be a bully magnet as a kid. this changed everything. but then coupled with some martial arts i picked up = me being a better person since it enforced self-restraint and self-control. ps: i don't bodybuild
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06-25-2008, 01:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
john917v Rank: Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 352	Are you serious, Anuj? What do you do, then, in terms of weightlifting? Way to go, dave!! Did you work out at 17?
john917v Rank: Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 352	john917v's Sig:My best (as of 6-10) Deadlift 385Lbx1 Bench: 235 Lb x3 A2G squat: 320Lb x3 Leg Press: 810Lb x20 Eat big, Lift big, Get big! Myspace.com/john_917 -Hit me up!!

06-25-2008, 02:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
MONSTAFACE Rank: Lightweight Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: philly Posts: 1,081 Country: Gender:	i lift because i want to be able to roof a feather........................................... ......... take a feather and try to throw it on a roof and you will see what i mean
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06-26-2008, 09:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
widdoes2504 Rank: Lightweight Experience: 10+ Years Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,175 Country: Gender:	Several reasons I guess, but the most important being the sense of satisfaction I get from achieving a goal. Plus, changing the way I look is a definite bonus.
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06-25-2008, 12:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
dave_cshmn Rank: Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 109	someone told me i couldent be as strong at 50 as i was when i was 17 so i proved them wrong now i do it for better health and my own satisfaction

06-25-2008, 02:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cradler Rank: Member Experience: 1-2 Years Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 237	^^agreed about not calling it BB'ing as that is a different animal... I strength train (I like it as a nice umbrella term anyway) partially for wrestling and for overall health... I used to be a fat kid too but lifting/wrestling has really improved my self-confidence, and from that I've just become a healthier person in general (more friends, happier, etc.)

06-26-2008, 10:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
john917v Rank: Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 352	True, Widdoes. I remember in my "When/how did it start for you?" thread where you tell of your start in BBing. What a transformation!!!
john917v Rank: Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 352	john917v's Sig:My best (as of 6-10) Deadlift 385Lbx1 Bench: 235 Lb x3 A2G squat: 320Lb x3 Leg Press: 810Lb x20 Eat big, Lift big, Get big! Myspace.com/john_917 -Hit me up!!

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