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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 02:50 PM 50 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 50	Last Post By tunawest View Profile View Forum Posts 03-22-2024, 11:56 AM	1,473	2,387,054
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 03:03 PM 119 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 119	Last Post By drews4 View Profile View Forum Posts 03-28-2024, 07:06 PM	3,564	2,353,174
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 10:38 AM 114 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 114	Last Post By Oscar2390 View Profile View Forum Posts 01-04-2024, 02:37 PM	3,414	1,131,315
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 07:35 AM 112 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 112	Last Post By MinisterOfLust View Profile View Forum Posts 01-13-2023, 06:43 AM	3,330	713,133
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 04:00 PM 12 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 12	Last Post By Zeblan View Profile View Forum Posts 05-14-2021, 05:01 PM	352	453,917
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 05:19 AM 32 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 32	Last Post By charlievanriper View Profile View Forum Posts 05-31-2023, 11:21 AM	946	437,592
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... anonymous‎, 05-19-2014 08:12 AM	Last Post By anonymous View Profile View Forum Posts 05-19-2014, 08:12 AM	0	85,507

Most Motivational Videos It's been posted before, but it's a nice addition to this new section. dF7uYHqfRec PartyRaiser‎, 05-18-2009 01:34 PM 94 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 94	Last Post By chrishow98 View Profile View Forum Posts 02-11-2018, 02:05 PM	2,805	1,215,466
10 reasons to never give in. I originally wrote and posted this in the Losing Fat section of the forum but I thought I'd post it here too, as it did good there I figured it might help a few people out here too. I thought this would be good to write out, and hopefully contribute to if you can think of others. Everyone,... Manditude‎, 07-12-2009 09:04 AM 31 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 31	Last Post By arandazzo88 View Profile View Forum Posts 04-03-2018, 04:51 PM	917	509,067
The Journey of the Skinnies The Journey of the Skinnies Go join the group if you are ready for our journey ! 2.9.11 OMG, not another forum for skinny people! Hey everyone I’m Robert Edmonds (Redmond3) on bodyspace. I have seen tons and tons of forums saying that they are dedicated to helping out people who are... redmond3‎, 02-09-2011 10:31 AM 171 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 171	Last Post By orca23554 View Profile View Forum Posts 09-11-2020, 11:57 PM	5,127	428,471
Do you prefer gym is dead or busy? Just wondering... gfocker‎, 07-03-2016 03:42 PM 2 Pages • 1 2	Last Post By DemonLYCAN View Profile View Forum Posts 07-18-2016, 04:24 PM	33	292,017
You can do it. [If you're down/lonely/sad/struggling GTFIH] Misc, Right now you might be hurting. Right now you might be upset, lonely, sad, or alone. Something in your life might feel like it's dragging you down. You might even feel like there's no escape from your circumstances. It may feel like this is perpetual, and never-ending. Or maybe you're... TypeNirvash‎, 09-25-2015 11:05 AM 33 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 33	Last Post By Kojhab View Profile View Forum Posts 10-29-2019, 04:56 PM	971	219,462
Best Motivation Video 2012 Why not just post something you like? i do! bPHv7L02dHI Some Of MY Fav Workout Music! BigBodyguard‎, 01-29-2012 03:49 AM	Last Post By PatsBruinsSox View Profile View Forum Posts 06-16-2012, 02:15 PM	6	203,313
How long does it take to get a bodybuilders body? How long does it realistically take? I'm not saying like Jay Culter body I'm saying like those in Men's health even, yeah lets lower our expectation! I'm an ecto or a hardgainer I don't know how to call myself these days but I remember on one of gyms that I entered they have this fancy equipment... kris2pe‎, 10-27-2011 09:58 AM 4 Pages • 1 2 3 4	Last Post By Frank2894 View Profile View Forum Posts 10-26-2016, 12:08 AM	92	190,510
I quit drinking, for ever! I wanted to start this thread for a little motivation to not drink again. I will update my progress as the weeks/months go on with honest feedback from the weekends events. Reasons: -Legal troubles in the past. -I'm newly married and if I want to have a healthy relationship with my wife I can... TNetz‎, 08-17-2009 09:41 AM 51 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 51	Last Post By redy1212 View Profile View Forum Posts 11-05-2017, 01:14 PM	1,517	180,396
OBF FAMILY MOTIVATIONAL/RECOMP THREAD (Everyone is welcome/NON-OBF Sponsored) For those of you that dont know us- this thread was opened via request from the contestants of the current **Official "OBF" 2010 SPECTACULAR SPRING CONTEST** so we not only can continue to support each other as our challenge comes to an end in the Ofiicial OBF Thread, but also so we can... MsTropix‎, 06-26-2010 01:23 PM 225 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 225	Last Post By jonasdk View Profile View Forum Posts 11-26-2014, 10:14 AM	6,738	166,771
Hip/Hop/Rap Music Only, what get's you hype in the gym? Hip/Hop/Rap only Just trying to see what's in your mp3/ipod. I'd like to hear what you bangin' while hitting the weights hard or cardio. audieswu‎, 03-07-2010 06:06 PM 13 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 13	Last Post By jmac2008 View Profile View Forum Posts Visit Homepage 02-11-2015, 09:44 PM	365	160,531
how long will it take me to see big results? im doing a 3 day on 1 day off program with weights and running. im hitting the weights really hard for every set. i do 2 body parts everyday with a little bit of abs thrown in. my diets not that good but i take protein and multis and some preworkouts. i know its all about diet and everything but... mrdelvecio‎, 04-10-2011 06:19 AM 2 Pages • 1 2	Last Post By marc150 View Profile View Forum Posts 03-18-2018, 05:08 PM	35	159,080
Back to the gym after 5 month layoff...muscle memory?? Day 0 (July 29, 2012) � Weight: 182lbs Tomorrow I am heading back in to the gym after an almost five month layoff from the gym due a sudden break up that resulted me losing my fianc�, being laid off just prior to the break up and as well as my gym closing down for good all in the same week.... thagkib‎, 07-29-2012 09:50 AM	Last Post By quiller4287 View Profile View Forum Posts 11-01-2021, 05:42 AM	26	139,562
Bodybuild3's Thread Database + Vent/Advice/Chat Thread! (Help)(Improvement Crew) Self Improvement Thread Database + Venting/Advice/Chat Thread This thread will be used to keep my help threads in one area. I am awaiting the response for a mod in aiding me with updating this OP so all the threads stay in the OP. As I said, this'll be for my help threads and I will probably... Bodybuild3‎, 09-21-2013 05:20 PM 9 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 9	Last Post By iHateDeadlifts View Profile View Forum Posts 08-06-2019, 09:56 PM	261	108,208
15 inch biceps good? 6"5 248lbs been lifting for 3 1/2 months just measured my biceps and there 15 inches is that decent? They still have alot more work to go to be very defined and all but I'm kinda happy with the progress. bradleydan‎, 11-19-2011 02:40 PM	Last Post By Budaan View Profile View Forum Posts 07-08-2017, 07:55 PM	20	105,767
Best Motivational Workout music??!! What are your best motivational songs, tracks, mixes when your killin it in the gym?? Techno, Metal, Trance, Rap??? Personly im reppin the Techno/trance post ur fave vids, ANYTHING is welcome!!!! SeanMcKay93‎, 05-17-2012 09:52 AM 2 Pages • 1 2	Last Post By Istvanbuda View Profile View Forum Posts 04-23-2016, 11:22 AM	52	105,742
were you treated differently after gaining a lot of muscle? I have been scrawny my whole life, and it doesn't help that I'm also short. Before I started bulking up, I weighed a measley 120 lbs. People generally do not take me seriously, including girls. Since we already have a thread for people to share their stories of going from being obese to being... jy006m‎, 08-31-2009 06:19 PM 2 Pages • 1 2	Last Post By HalfRightFACE View Profile View Forum Posts 01-17-2018, 12:31 PM	58	105,105
Ultimate Hip-Hop/Rap pump up songs Here are some of the best pump songs I've found. Ill be updating this list according of what you guys like and dislike. =) 1. Numb/Encore Be somebody. Fort Minor Linkin Park hArrJGCwb6I other mixes of Numb/Encore http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubBttGY5Okg... AlexBB‎, 04-03-2010 02:31 PM	Last Post By TexasTech92 View Profile View Forum Posts 09-17-2012, 04:33 PM	8	98,295
The Story of CT Fletcher. Very motivational x5xXsdWRaFw CT is a beast. Its my motivation before I hit the gym Nerol316‎, 01-20-2013 09:10 AM	Last Post By Casser12 View Profile View Forum Posts 10-05-2013, 07:00 AM	12	93,293
how to bulk up without getting big fat tummy .. :( every time i start to eat to gain weight ... most of it comes on my stomach... instead of other areas, inspite of working hard in gym with a pre work out, still it comes on my stomach more.. just in 3 weeks, all my abbs r gone... what to do ?? so that i gain more on body parts rather then on my... heynce‎, 06-11-2011 09:44 AM	Last Post By Arockac2011 View Profile View Forum Posts 06-20-2011, 11:43 PM	20	91,038
Finally realized Beachbody Scam So I finally opened my eyes to how Beachbody is a complete scam. First off I was die hard Beachbody, "I can workout at home at my convenience", "A nutrition plan to map out everything makes it easy", "SHAKEOLOGY IS GOD", etc... So what was the next step? Of course become a coach right? Did that... hendershott‎, 03-05-2014 07:23 AM 2 Pages • 1 2	Last Post By BannoSantoro View Profile View Forum Posts 07-14-2017, 02:46 PM	30	87,228
Biceps won't grow So I started my "journey" at the end of March. I workout 5 days a week, and eat a great bodybuilding diet every day. I'm getting the proper amount of protein, good fats, carbs, etc. Everything is growing EXCEPT my biceps! The one muscle I want to grow the most has done absolutely nothing for 1-2... caustin1986‎, 04-25-2011 08:50 PM 2 Pages • 1 2	Last Post By LaurenH11 View Profile View Forum Posts 07-14-2015, 05:38 AM	43	83,518
Leg Day Motivator! How often do you see those guys at the gym that are constantly training their chest and arms. Eventually those individuals become topheavy and have to resort to wearing pants to the gym everyday to cover up their chicken legs. The fact of the matter is, guys typically do not enjoy training their... DarrenConroy‎, 01-22-2012 02:18 PM 22 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 22	Last Post By DarrenConroy View Profile View Forum Posts Visit Homepage 07-18-2014, 02:53 PM	637	78,907
Benefits to taking a week off Aside from giving your body a rest, I've heard that if you take a week off and return to the gym , you feel stronger. Is this just a mental thing? Odulo‎, 07-16-2012 05:12 AM	Last Post By Strawng View Profile View Forum Posts 06-23-2017, 06:55 AM	15	72,523
2013 Transformation Challenge, a collaborative effort. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2013-100k-challenge.html Bodybuilding.com has created another great competition this year (presented by Dymatize Nutrition), and the stakes are high. We are talking a Grand Prize of 50k people. The process is pretty simple, sign up, take photos, work your ass off,... acrawlingchaos‎, 01-07-2013 10:54 PM 46 Pages • 1 2 3 4 5 ... 46	Last Post By mcbourque View Profile View Forum Posts Visit Homepage 04-15-2014, 05:34 AM	1,353	71,020
Small waist.. it's a nightmare I'm training since almost 2 years.. my biggest problem is that I have a small waist. Especially when I contract my abs looks terrible. I workout 4-5 times week and I always do abs-obliques-abs-obliques.. I can't notice a big change! In pic looks even worst.. (ok here I had a very bad light)... Qonix‎, 09-05-2013 09:58 PM	Last Post By WayTooSkinnyy View Profile View Forum Posts 05-27-2019, 05:40 PM	18	70,994