Has anyone els just given up on getting ripped?

[DaBubzy]

I can only really see there being any appeal if your single and live somewhere warm.

this is why im so sad. 65 and sunny all weekend.

[Chuck2600]

do you even lift? not being a dick, genuinely curious

No offense but I wonder this too.

[RugbyTank]

I've seen the food you post on fb. Just give up like the rest of us, it's the cool thing to do.

lol aww(

[anonymous]

No offense but I wonder this too.

none taken. i don't take lifting that seriously anymore. i take cardio/staying in "shape" a lot more seriously these days. "normal" people ask me if i work out all the time, but to a serious lifter....nahhhh

stumbled on this forum after i lost a bunch of weight the wrong way and was trying to educate myself on proper nutrition......then i stuck around

[psychodiver9]

I'm too fat to be ripped.

I know this feel

[FitnessCPA]

I know this feel

Yieldtonothing's post got me thinking. You, like a lot of us here, are hard on yourself physique-wise. Yet to the general population, we're all super muscular and in awesome shape. I'm a weak fuk (most recent lifts bench 180x12, squat 217.5x10, deadlift 295x8) yet to friends, family, and co-workers I'm the buff strong muscle guy who lifts weights.

[psychodiver9]

Yieldtonothing's post got me thinking. You, like a lot of us here, are hard on yourself physique-wise. Yet to the general population, we're all super muscular and in awesome shape. I'm a weak fuk (most recent lifts bench 180x12, squat 217.5x10, deadlift 295x8) yet to friends, family, and co-workers I'm the buff strong muscle guy who lifts weights.

I didn't see that post but I agree. I'm well aware that I'm not seen by others in the same light that i see myself. But then again the majority of this country is morbidly obese

[PerpetualMotion]

Couldn't care less about being ripped at the moment. I have a horrible base.

anyone can do it I think, but it will be harder for some...my theory is that if you manage to get to a low bf, maintain it for a while and you can successfully lower your set point. I say this because I used to be a chubby until 2-3 years ago and now I can maintain 10% or lower no prob

I'm not too familiar on the topic but I recall Lyle's post on it saying that you can't really lower your set point.

[Chuck2600]

Very little. My physique goals aren't achievable natty

Do you think you will ever do what they take?

[xanderlam]

oh hell i aint givin up. in fact , i am doing my first show in june and currently full steam ahead with contest prep. the contest is just a contest, the goal is to get ripped. even if there wasnt the show i would do it anyways. i must beat the 'too fat to be ripped' system.

[necon76]

We're all gonna fukken make it bro.

[Andrew_S]

We're all gonna fukken make it bro.

Bulky look is out. SKK

[gymjunki3]

i haven't given up, past two years my biggest battle has been injuries.
One thing I've learnt past 6 months is to work around my injuries rather then just stop lifting for long periods of time.

[Lvisaa2]

Do you think you will ever do what they take?

Yes, for a while I was up in the air, but over the past little bit I decided if I actually want to compete and achieve the type of physique I want then it is a necessity. Gotta be realistic about things and gotta do what you gotta do.

[necon76]

Bulky look is out. SKK

[img]http://www.daveywaveyfitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/skinny-blond-boy.jpg[/img

Andy that's gross.

[Andrew_S]

Yes, for a while I was up in the air, but over the past little bit I decided if I actually want to compete and achieve the type of physique I want then it is a necessity. Gotta be realistic about things and gotta do what you gotta do.

Fuk, can't wait to see how thick solid tight you get keep me updated on your progress you'll be a Greek god bro.

[mynameisuntz]

Fuk, can't wait to see how thick solid tight you get keep me updated on your progress you'll be a Greek god bro.

Dang Moby is looking swole.

[Andrew_S]

Dang Moby is looking swole.

I hear he goes by Swolby now.

[Chuck2600]

Yes, for a while I was up in the air, but over the past little bit I decided if I actually want to compete and achieve the type of physique I want then it is a necessity. Gotta be realistic about things and gotta do what you gotta do.

Gl, what kind of physique are you aiming for anyway? How do you think it will impact your professional life?

[mynameisuntz]

I hear he goes by Swolby now.

[Lvisaa2]

Gl, what kind of physique are you aiming for anyway? How do you think it will impact your professional life?

By 26-27, I'd like to look like Bob Paris.




It very well may affect my professional life, but I won't be out of school for a long time so I will have time to address it. I think that you can maintain a very impressive physique without necessarily having it affect your professional life especially if in a profession that is open to entrepreneurial businesses which is my end goal. Look at someone like Manu, great physique but still kills his professional life

Edit: fuark everytime I see that Bob pic it is even more amazing. I swear that, in my mind, is complete perfection in terms of physique

[Leprechauns1021]

thankfully my boyfriend said he actually prefers when i have a bit of meat on my bones

You idiot, I said I like grinding my meat on your bones. You are on full blown whale status, and that **** ain't cute.

No disrespect but how much filling out do you really think you have left natty?

Very little. My physique goals aren't achievable natty

Lisa, someone on these boards (who will remain anonymous) thinks you've already made the jump into cell-tech supplementation, and said your low fat diet and short bulking bursts was evidence of your switch to the dark side. What do you have to say to the haters and doubters?

[Lvisaa2]

You idiot, I said I like grinding my meat on your bones. You are on full blown whale status, and that **** ain't cute.



Lisa, someone on these boards (who will remain anonymous) thinks you've already made the jump into cell-tech supplementation, and said your low fat diet and short bulking bursts was evidence of your switch to the dark side. What do you have to say to the haters and doubters?

I would say my doubters are correct. I made a vow to never lie about that crap, because I respect you guys too much. I have never claimed it when not being natty.

[Leprechauns1021]

I would say my doubters are correct. I made a vow to never lie about that crap, because I respect you guys too much. I have never claimed it when not being natty.

You are the man (srs).

[necon76]

Gettin spicy in here.

[mynameisuntz]

By 26-27, I'd like to look like Bob Paris.




It very well may affect my professional life, but I won't be out of school for a long time so I will have time to address it. I think that you can maintain a very impressive physique without necessarily having it affect your professional life especially if in a profession that is open to entrepreneurial businesses which is my end goal. Look at someone like Manu, great physique but still kills his professional life

Edit: fuark everytime I see that Bob pic it is even more amazing. I swear that, in my mind, is complete perfection in terms of physique

So easy to attain natty, bro. You must not be lifting heavy or taking a multi.

You are the man (srs).

What the hell is this? I am disgust.

Stop being serious. Make more jokes. Entertain us. Sincerity looks bad on you. Put the sweater back on.

[Chuck2600]

Well this got interesting lol

[RugbyTank]

[PhiSig2298]

[miacanesfan25]

Inb4 Lisa ends up on MTV's true life.