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Sticky: Daily Motivator's I used to post the Daily Motivator in my journal,and had a lot of positive feedback on them. So i have decided to continue that, in a thread all its own. I hope they help encourage the people that take the time to read them. I know, personally, that i have read several of them and they pertained... TheLBM‎, 03-19-2009 08:35 AM 111 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 111	Last Post By Trinity1216 View Profile View Forum Posts 01-04-2021, 05:36 AM	3,318	553,596
Sticky: Most Motivational "Music" to get you going and keep you going! Question: What songs do you listen to when you work out? Whats your playlist that keeps you motivated and the blood flowing? pre-workout? running? lifting? Mr.Superman‎, 05-21-2009 11:38 AM 113 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 113	Last Post By jessicaross12 View Profile View Forum Posts 01-04-2021, 12:31 AM	3,385	984,540
Sticky: Most Motivational Quotes "It is not the critic who counts, not the one who points out how the strong man stumbled or how the doer of deeds might have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred with sweat and dust and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes... BuryWhite‎, 05-20-2009 04:03 PM 118 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 118	Last Post By AnthonyKoor View Profile View Forum Posts 12-13-2020, 08:46 AM	3,539	2,156,693
Sticky: Most Motivational Wallpapers Hi. I thought I'd start a thread with wallpapers that I made. I got inspiration from Strength_77's post in his motivation thread, so I used his writing to make a wallpaper with. Pics are hard to find on the net, so if anyone has any good, hi-res pics, and would like me to Photoshop them into... RekaW‎, 05-20-2009 03:50 PM 49 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 49	Last Post By TiWi11 View Profile View Forum Posts 10-14-2020, 12:03 AM	1,463	2,195,508
Sticky: Most Motivational Threads or Posts I thought I would add a thread where people can link to motivational threads they love around the other area's of the boards.... So - to start: Everyday Inspiration ^ A bunch of video's to put you back on the ground when you are feeling down and sorry for yourself. ;) Emma-Leigh‎, 05-18-2009 05:00 PM 12 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 12	Last Post By richalara View Profile View Forum Posts 09-23-2020, 01:53 AM	351	348,614
Sticky: *Official PR Smashing Thread!* Welcome to the official pr smashing thread! You hit that 4 plate deadlift? Ran a 5 minute mile? Did a full pullup without assistance? Then let all us fitness enthusiasts know!! Personally i love seeing people smash their personal records, it motivates me and shows progress in the gym ... TheProgressiveOne‎, 02-04-2011 06:19 AM 31 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 31	Last Post By NicoleSmth033 View Profile View Forum Posts 07-02-2020, 11:21 PM	913	300,393
Sticky: General Forum Rules Welcome to the Bodybuilding.com Forums It is our hope that the members of the forums will help each other in providing motivation and information to those looking to reach their fitness goals. To protect our members and the forums, the following rules are effective in all sections. Please take... ForumSentinel‎, 05-19-2014 09:12 AM	Last Post By ForumSentinel View Profile View Forum Posts 05-19-2014, 09:12 AM	0	61,203

New to gym Hi there I'm 5'7" pushing 210 and I jiggle for lack of better words I want too hover around 185-190 but I want to be bulked up any advice for a newbie? Should I build muscle then cut fat or vice versa? Please help BlameCollin96‎, Yesterday 11:03 PM	Last Post By BlameCollin96 View Profile View Forum Posts Today, 03:12 AM	2	232
Stay motivated! What is your mood when you wake up? We might not realize or even put much thought into the saying "waking up on the wrong side of the bed" or "waking up with the wrong foot out of bed".But, just take a moment and think about how you felt this morning when you woke up and how you felt for the... Jadescorner‎, Yesterday 12:17 PM	Last Post By SL1N View Profile View Forum Posts Yesterday, 08:47 PM	1	162
Stay motivated! "Push yourself because no one else is going to do it for you" We've all heard this, and there are a lot of truth in that. This, however, does not mean that we need to reach our goals all by ourselves and not seek the support of others. Support comes in many forms and faces and when it is... Jadescorner‎, Yesterday 02:02 AM	Last Post By Jadescorner View Profile View Forum Posts Yesterday, 02:02 AM	0	201
Sprint Motivation - 2020 dvLMxScjqcA SkinnyBeast24‎, 01-13-2021 10:38 PM	Last Post By SkinnyBeast24 View Profile View Forum Posts 01-13-2021, 10:38 PM	0	159
Stay motivated! "I will persist until I succeed!" (gets me through the day) Also, This is a great motivational book called "You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life" by Jen Sincero :) Jadescorner‎, 01-13-2021 04:12 PM	Last Post By Jadescorner View Profile View Forum Posts 01-13-2021, 04:12 PM	0	156
Motivational Song What is your song for the exercise mine is BELIEVER!! Ksteevyla‎, 12-01-2020 05:45 PM	Last Post By BradBurnsTX View Profile View Forum Posts 01-12-2021, 12:01 PM	5	1,040
[HELP] FLEX WHEELER & CHRIS CORMIER motivation video lost? Hi Used to post here 2008-2011. Time has really unfolded. Nothing tragic but after lockdown I have no drive and way out of shape (Psychology is massive in bodybuilding). Me and my friend are looking for a video that was circulating around those years. FLEX WHEELER & CHRIS CORMIER... T0BYw‎, 01-09-2021 05:58 AM	Last Post By SuffolkPunch View Profile View Forum Posts 01-09-2021, 06:08 AM	1	424
Should you start lifting? Hello everyone, my name is Jonah. This is my first post I will be making on this website, and this is the first time I have really ever been on this site. I'm on here after watching the Zyzz documentary and finding out he was on bodybuilding.com when he started out. I thought perhaps that you guys... workingondying‎, 11-10-2020 07:38 PM	Last Post By readreindeer666 View Profile View Forum Posts 01-08-2021, 03:40 PM	3	1,090
Got problem going to the gym My gym is 5-8min drive away from my hone but I have got problem motivation going there.I have social anxiety issue,I am comfortable in the gym but driving and reaching the gym and those gym worker makes me anxious because of my anxiety.If I manage to get there and get on the treadmill or bicycle,I... Mobc1990‎, 01-08-2021 04:03 AM	Last Post By readreindeer666 View Profile View Forum Posts 01-08-2021, 03:39 PM	1	333
welcome here hi, good to see all of you mohsinnoman‎, 01-06-2021 12:20 AM	Last Post By mohsinnoman View Profile View Forum Posts 01-06-2021, 12:20 AM	0	353
Shirtless trainer for motivation Hey everybody :) kind of strange question - but I will be really thankful for some honest answers (utmost from personal trainers) I'm 27 years old, openly gay. I have been experiencing motivational difficulties with training for years. I have already tried working with some personal trainers.... trakom‎, 01-03-2021 10:24 AM	Last Post By Duplicitous View Profile View Forum Posts 01-03-2021, 08:01 PM	1	387
How can I get over fear of going to the gym? I'm a young guy and I'm very skinny. I've thought about going to the gym, but I can never seem to get over the fear of being the smallest person, having people give me looks for being super skinny and talking about it. What could I do about this? What has helped you in the past? Zephyr01‎, 09-08-2020 06:52 PM	Last Post By gidik60630 View Profile View Forum Posts 01-02-2021, 12:59 PM	20	4,341
Can i get this bodybuilder's name? i wanna know his name. thanks~ loveteachers‎, 12-27-2020 03:18 AM	Last Post By ChangeOfStyle View Profile View Forum Posts 12-28-2020, 10:43 AM	1	1,118
My Transformation Hey everyone, My name's Adam, and I'd like to share my story. Many years ago I was diagnosed with a nasty thyroid disorder called Graves Disease. I was as light as 165, and as heavy as 270. I tried my best for the last ten years to lose weight with little to no success, but regardless... Manzee‎, 12-21-2020 11:59 PM	Last Post By bigaisr View Profile View Forum Posts 12-26-2020, 04:38 PM	2	963
motivation of the day Do you believe in yourself? your greatest strength comes from within !! How strong have you been? stop and think and see if you are living the way you dreamed, if you don't get up and look for change now, don't wait until tomorrow, be better than yesterday and my better than today. jvsm040901‎, 12-26-2020 11:44 AM	Last Post By StevieHertz View Profile View Forum Posts 12-26-2020, 03:07 PM	1	318
So if you stop lifting all the workout you did is for nothing? After stopping lifting you lose the strength and muscles you gained right? CrestfallenGuy‎, 02-12-2019 05:57 AM 2 Pages • 1 2	Last Post By KingKakarot View Profile View Forum Posts 12-21-2020, 10:05 PM	38	16,398
I Hate Excuses!!!! Everyone wants to change the world, But no one wants to be the change?!?! BlackJack619‎, 02-08-2020 10:15 AM	Last Post By BlackJack619 View Profile View Forum Posts 12-21-2020, 11:58 AM	6	1,355
High School Lifting Motivation hKRF0R5W4xI The Future. SkinnyBeast24‎, 02-07-2020 10:01 PM	Last Post By tobistrength View Profile View Forum Posts 12-21-2020, 11:03 AM	1	745
5.5 Year Squat progress ! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1a2AagiQe8&t=138s Hey Guys ! I've posted a squat video documenting my 5.5 year squat progress ! Do have a look if you need some leg day motivation! tohno‎, 03-26-2020 03:34 AM	Last Post By tobistrength View Profile View Forum Posts 12-21-2020, 11:00 AM	2	1,046
Need some motivation or I have something else... Hi guys I’m 44 years old and besides what every body would tell me my testosterone levels are running low or something along those lines, I want to know what can I take, supplements or something that makes me have more energy, I get home from work and all I want to do is go to my bed and sleep. My... jgoni‎, 04-29-2020 08:21 PM	Last Post By tobistrength View Profile View Forum Posts 12-21-2020, 10:51 AM	2	942
I feel like im gettting weaker with stronglifts 5x5 I have reached a point where i cant lift more than my max now. I havent been able to progress in squats or bench for past month. For example, one day i can come in and lift 45x plates and next week i can barely lift 35lb without pushing myself. I been constantly having to deload 5-10lbs every other... Lannister123‎, 12-11-2019 03:31 PM	Last Post By tobistrength View Profile View Forum Posts 12-21-2020, 10:46 AM	5	1,799
Who motivated you to get into lifting? What motivated you to get into lifting? For me, it was probably my gym teacher in HS, but beyond that, there's been tons of other influences on me. Who got you to get into lifting? RoastedZombies‎, 09-24-2019 04:01 AM 2 Pages • 1 2	Last Post By tobistrength View Profile View Forum Posts 12-21-2020, 10:41 AM	32	9,147
Will i v-taper with wide hips? (pics) i have got genetically wide hips giving me an hourglass shape. My goal is to achieve a v-taper. I know I'm super skinny. I'm gonna start to hit the gym and diet HARD. That will fill in my waist taking away from the hourglass look, but with my genetically wide hips, do you think I can achieve a... userPXQKJKCTNZW‎, 10-19-2020 11:04 PM	Last Post By tobistrength View Profile View Forum Posts 12-21-2020, 10:30 AM	5	1,669
Getting Your Drive Back After No Lifting Since March Have not lifted at all since March when they closed all the gyms. Had nothing at home so the only lifting I did was body weight stuff. That lasted for about a month and half. But I have been walking 2 miles or riding my bike almost every day. Recently I finally managed to get a bench and some... mvitz‎, 08-27-2020 12:35 PM	Last Post By tobistrength View Profile View Forum Posts 12-21-2020, 10:15 AM	8	2,431
accept all challenges “To be successful you must accept all challenges that come your way. You can’t just accept the ones you like.” – Mike Gafka rachidvax‎, 04-08-2017 06:05 AM	Last Post By DevidChan View Profile View Forum Posts 12-21-2020, 04:57 AM	7	3,487