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Title: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: nzmusclemonster on June 06, 2007, 01:36:51 PM
It is a rather fruitless endeavour.....
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: big L dawg on June 06, 2007, 01:37:24 PM
idiot
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Camel Jockey on June 06, 2007, 01:40:49 PM
When you train seriously and still look like Vince G.
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: gordiano on June 06, 2007, 01:42:00 PM
It is a rather fruitless endeavour.....

I disagree.


It builds confidence. Discipline. Helps you develop a work ethic. And sometimes.......it even gets you laid.  ;)
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Pollux on June 06, 2007, 01:42:47 PM
When you think you're the next Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: nzmusclemonster on June 06, 2007, 01:43:51 PM
I disagree.


It builds confidence. Discipline. Helps you develop a work ethic. And sometimes.......it even gets you laid.  ;)

What about when the sun is shining? We don't all live on muscle beach, I think bodybuilding should be banned in summer so everyone can enjoy the great outdoors.
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: gordiano on June 06, 2007, 01:44:41 PM
When you train seriously and still look like Vince G.

Or when you abuse drugs and look like Billy Gunns..... :-\
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: monstermunch on June 06, 2007, 01:45:31 PM
When you get aroused walking down the fruit section
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: nzmusclemonster on June 06, 2007, 02:17:06 PM
When you get aroused walking down the fruit section

Don't get me started on grapefruit!!
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Hunter86 on June 06, 2007, 02:19:38 PM
When your first name is Shari
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: gordiano on June 06, 2007, 02:21:19 PM
Don't get me started on grapefruit!!

HAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!

When your first name is Shari

 :-X
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: student on June 06, 2007, 02:22:29 PM
The first time some one tries to pay you to wrestle him in a hotel room.
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: mwbbuilder on June 06, 2007, 02:24:28 PM
Do you mean competitively?
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Campeon Del Mundo on June 06, 2007, 02:29:31 PM
   I wanted to bodybuild but my mom forced me to quit.
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: big L dawg on June 07, 2007, 04:05:34 AM
What about when the sun is shining? We don't all live on muscle beach, I think bodybuilding should be banned in summer so everyone can enjoy the great outdoors.

were you born a complete moron or did it take practice
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: musclehedz on June 07, 2007, 04:48:05 AM
   I wanted to bodybuild but my mom forced me to quit.

how
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: phreak on June 07, 2007, 06:01:26 AM
how
slammed from the top rope.
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Bigger Business on June 07, 2007, 06:06:18 AM
the first time you dont go party with your friends because you 'have to train', someone should slap you in the face
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Monster_Everything on June 07, 2007, 06:18:45 AM
If you do bodybuild, make sure you spend all your money on gear!!! And if you dont have enough money there are alot of 'guys' that would pay to help you in 'posing sessions' so you can fine tune your craft!!!  Put it this way, you only get one chance to live ? Might as well live life on earth as a fuc kin monster right ??? Living past 50 is overrated ....so is 40 ....
NO FEAR!!!











not
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: njflex on June 07, 2007, 06:22:53 AM
on a pro standpoint labrada went out on top and was not embarrassing himself .
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: nycbull on June 07, 2007, 07:27:28 AM
It is a rather fruitless endeavour.....

true and the respect one would get from bodybuilding is dwindling ever since the baseball steroid scandal. Whether you use or not people think you do and think you are some low life. Muscles have become synonymous with drugs. I find I cover up more than I used to, especially at any kind of business thing, try to seperate myself from it sometimes. Anyone agree, disagreee?
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Monster_Everything on June 07, 2007, 07:32:47 AM
on a pro standpoint labrada went out on top and was not embarrassing himself .
ummm did you catch the 'stache' ???? gayer than bob paris at an elton john concert
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: nzmusclemonster on June 07, 2007, 01:10:53 PM
true and the respect one would get from bodybuilding is dwindling ever since the baseball steroid scandal. Whether you use or not people think you do and think you are some low life. Muscles have become synonymous with drugs. I find I cover up more than I used to, especially at any kind of business thing, try to seperate myself from it sometimes. Anyone agree, disagreee?

In a thread scarce of intelligent comments, what you have said has hit the nail on the head! Having a muscular body, however attractive you think it is, will turn you into a social lepper as the general public will not see your body, they will get imagery of needles and so forth.
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Alex23 on June 07, 2007, 01:16:58 PM
When you die.
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: nzmusclemonster on June 07, 2007, 01:18:26 PM
When you die.

Let me guess.... One coffin for you, another for your trophy  ::)
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: HowieW on June 07, 2007, 01:24:40 PM
on a pro standpoint labrada went out on top and was not embarrassing himself .

As a pro, the way that Lee and others like him go out while still on top , is the way to go.
As an ordinary Joe Blow (like me and others) why should you ever quit?
I see no reason that anyone should just quit training and eating well.
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: nzmusclemonster on June 07, 2007, 01:25:54 PM
As a pro, the way that Lee and others like him go out while still on top , is the way to go.
As an ordinary Joe Blow (like me and others) why should you ever quit?
I see no reason that anyone should just quit training and eating well.


What about when it is sunny outside. Why be antisocial and go to the gym?
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Alex23 on June 07, 2007, 01:27:41 PM
Let me guess.... One coffin for you, another for your trophy  ::)

Brutal negative view on life caused by overtrainning and/or getting no results.

You don't quit bodybuilding. bodybuilding choses you for eternity.
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: HowieW on June 07, 2007, 01:30:42 PM
What about when it is sunny outside. Why be antisocial and go to the gym?

Look, I still see why anyone has to LIVE in the gym. Why would it be impossible to do both; have a decent overall life and still train like a bodybuilder, even compete in a couple shows each yr?
You can still be a serious bodybuilder, work a real in an actual career, train hard and not do a boatload of drugs, etc. The idea is to be consistant but moderate.
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: nzmusclemonster on June 07, 2007, 01:34:21 PM
Brutal negative view on life caused by overtrainning and/or getting no results.

You don't quit bodybuilding. bodybuilding choses you for eternity.

 ;D

Interesting theory... on my death bed I would like to say I did more than achieve 20 inch arms.
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: nzmusclemonster on June 07, 2007, 01:36:12 PM
Look, I still see why anyone has to LIVE in the gym. Why would it be impossible to do both; have a decent overall life and still train like a bodybuilder, even compete in a couple shows each yr?
You can still be a serious bodybuilder, work a real in an actual career, train hard and not do a boatload of drugs, etc. The idea is to be consistant but moderate.

Thats ok if you like being mediocar... In my opinion you do something 100% or not at all... and I think there are more forfilling things to do.
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Camel Jockey on June 07, 2007, 01:37:40 PM
When you have to resort to this..
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: nzmusclemonster on June 07, 2007, 01:38:52 PM
When you have to resort to this..

Dude!!!! Thats hot! Reminds me of period blood....
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Camel Jockey on June 07, 2007, 01:42:52 PM
Dude!!!! Thats hot! Reminds me of period blood....

Another sign that you should quit is when you make shitty magazine covers!

Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: HowieW on June 07, 2007, 01:46:36 PM
Thats ok if you like being mediocar... In my opinion you do something 100% or not at all... and I think there are more forfilling things to do.

I was NEVER going to be an IFBB pro so I opted to look at BB as a lifstyle. It is an overall lifestyle that includes training, diet and even contests with a well rounded lifestyle. Granted you won't go big time without the extreme juice, but you can enjoy the bennefits of BB for a lifetime.
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: nzmusclemonster on June 07, 2007, 01:50:00 PM
Another sign that you should quit is when you make shitty magazine covers!



Hahahaha, my favorite bit on that mag is "schmoeing on the web with Isaac Hinds..." That guy is such a piece of shit  ;D
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Bluto on June 07, 2007, 01:51:02 PM
you cant quit something you never started nomusclemonster
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: nzmusclemonster on June 07, 2007, 01:51:29 PM
I was NEVER going to be an IFBB pro so I opted to look at BB as a lifstyle. It is an overall lifestyle that includes training, diet and even contests with a well rounded lifestyle. Granted you won't go big time without the extreme juice, but you can enjoy the bennefits of BB for a lifetime.

Hmmmm, I think there is a difference between living a healthy lifestyle and being a "bodybuilder".... where is working out just keeping fit and when does it become bodybuilding?
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: nzmusclemonster on June 07, 2007, 01:52:17 PM
you cant quit something you never started nomusclemonster

Oh brother  ::)

5 competitions so far you nerd.
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Disgusted on June 07, 2007, 01:53:35 PM
Time to quit.  :'(
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Bluto on June 07, 2007, 01:54:36 PM
Oh brother  ::)

5 competitions so far you nerd.

really

post pics
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: nzmusclemonster on June 07, 2007, 01:56:01 PM
really

post pics


I have in the past..... you post some Lard Ass....
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Bluto on June 07, 2007, 01:59:57 PM
I have in the past..... you post some Lard Ass....

where it one of those competitions where you got third outta three people competing?
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: nzmusclemonster on June 07, 2007, 02:01:30 PM
where it one of those competitions where you got third outta three people competing?

 ::)

No.
1st - 3 times
2nd - 1
3rd - 1

Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Bluto on June 07, 2007, 02:04:29 PM
::)

No.
1st - 3 times
2nd - 1
3rd - 1



so what kinda competition was it, now i know it wasnt bodybuilding

are you the new zealand ping pong champ or something
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: nzmusclemonster on June 07, 2007, 02:05:28 PM
Time to quit.  :'(

Haha.... I can see someone photoshopping Branch's head in there  ;D
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: nzmusclemonster on June 07, 2007, 02:06:50 PM
so what kinda competition was it, now i know it wasnt bodybuilding

are you the new zealand ping pong champ or something


Bodybuilding.

You really are a stupid, thick piece of rabbit shit.
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: HowieW on June 07, 2007, 02:12:40 PM
Hmmmm, I think there is a difference between living a healthy lifestyle and being a "bodybuilder".... where is working out just keeping fit and when does it become bodybuilding?

I competed in a bunch of shows with little to no drugs and always having a job that was outside of BB.
I even won a few times and placed well in some decent sized shows. I was lucky enough to even beat those who went to extremes with drugs and did NOTHING but train for a show, etc.
Sergio Olivia  worked in a steel mill for serval hrs per day before he was Mr O.
 Ronnie was a full time cop while he was Mr O during his first few wins.
The failure to integrate a meaningful life with serious training is something that is an individual issue.
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: gordiano on June 07, 2007, 02:16:07 PM


The failure to integrate a meaningful life with serious training is something that is an individual issue.


Good point.


But Howie, would you have considered gay-4-pay had you not had a job?
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Disgusted on June 07, 2007, 02:19:10 PM
The failure to integrate a meaningful life with serious training is something that is an individual issue.


That would depend on each persons ideals and definition of meaningful life.
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Bluto on June 07, 2007, 02:31:19 PM
when bodybuilding keeps you from upholding a good steady daily postcount on getbig, it's time to quit.

Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: The Ugly on June 07, 2007, 04:33:53 PM
1) Your new kidney cries uncle

2) Prosecutor calls your murder charge a "slam dunk"

3) Last name rhymes with Hoodbum
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Alex23 on June 07, 2007, 04:41:40 PM
when bodybuilding keeps you from upholding a good steady daily postcount on getbig, it's time to quit.

10k+ quitters ;) ?
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Earl1972 on June 07, 2007, 04:58:07 PM
It is a rather fruitless endeavour.....

what hobby is more respectable?

E
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Camel Jockey on June 07, 2007, 05:21:45 PM
1) Your new kidney cries uncle

2) Prosecutor calls your murder charge a "slam dunk"

3) Last name rhymes with Hoodbum.

4) You have to do gay 4 pay to support your momma's coke habit.

That stopped the career of a certain short bodybuilder..

Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: McFarland on June 07, 2007, 05:27:11 PM
;D

Interesting theory... on my death bed I would like to say I did more than achieve 20 inch arms.

Like what?
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: beatmaster on June 07, 2007, 05:27:26 PM
''When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?''


what  ???  .................... there's a time  :-\
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: McFarland on June 07, 2007, 05:27:53 PM
1) Your new kidney cries uncle

2) Prosecutor calls your murder charge a "slam dunk"

3) Last name rhymes with Hoodbum.

Hahahahahaha.   ;D
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: McFarland on June 07, 2007, 05:55:14 PM
Hey dude, seriously...look at it like this.  If it sucks to go to the gym, just forget about it.  Just lay around and do nothing but eat Hostess Cupcakes.  Go to Super Wal-Mart and buy 3 boxes of waffles and eat them all til you're sick.  Don't forget a gallon of milk.  Apple pie and ice cream.  Take naps.  Sleep in.  Smoke out.  Put your middle finger up in the air to the whole thing for as long as you feel like it.  Go drink at the lake.  Take a week off.  Take 2 weeks off.  Take 2 years off.  Don't eat a single gram of protein for days and days on end.  Drink Kool-Aid with sugar.  Let you belly hang out.  Don't eat shit for 3 days.  Take up running.  Go run sprints.  Go climb a rock.  Go train bi's with concentration curls 3 days in a row or train chest once a week for a month with no leg day.  Whatever.  If you were meant for it, it'll call you back.  If you had no business there in the first place, or if it's time to move on, you'll likely find a new hobby, a new girl, a new purpose, etc., somewhere outside all this madness.  You won't be any worse off provided you're happy.  Every pursuit's got drawbacks.  If you're resenting doing all the things you feel you have to be, you're gonna break sooner or later and that's no way to live so just let go.  Once you get away from it, you might remember why you were drawn to it in the first place, or why it sucks to do much anything else.         
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: Alex23 on June 07, 2007, 05:59:49 PM
Hey dude, seriously...look at it like this.  If it sucks to go to the gym, just forget about it.  Just lay around and do nothing but eat Hostess Cupcakes.  Go to Super Wal-Mart and buy 3 boxes of waffles and eat them all til you're sick.  Don't forget a gallon of milk.  Apple pie and ice cream.  Take naps.  Sleep in.  Smoke out.  Put your middle finger up in the air to the whole thing for as long as you feel like it.  Go drink at the lake.  Take a week off.  Take 2 weeks off.  Take 2 years off.  Don't eat a single gram of protein for days and days on end.  Drink Kool-Aid with sugar.  Let you belly hang out.  Don't eat shit for 3 days.  Take up running.  Go run sprints.  Go climb a rock.  Go train bi's with concentration curls 3 days in a row or train chest once a week for a month with no leg day.  Whatever.  If you were meant for it, it'll call you back.  If you had no business there in the first place, or if it's time to move on, you'll likely find a new hobby, a new girl, a new purpose, etc., somewhere outside all this madness.  You won't be any worse off provided you're happy.  Every pursuit's got drawbacks.  If you're resenting doing all the things you feel you have to be, you're gonna break sooner or later and that's no way to live so just let go.  Once you get away from it, you might remember why you were drawn to it in the first place, or why it sucks to do much anything else.         

HAhaha Exactly Jeff.

The quiters are usually the one who should've started in the first place. ;D
Title: Re: When is the right time to quit bodybuilding?
Post by: HowieW on June 07, 2007, 10:37:08 PM
Hey dude, seriously...look at it like this.  If it sucks to go to the gym, just forget about it.  Just lay around and do nothing but eat Hostess Cupcakes.  Go to Super Wal-Mart and buy 3 boxes of waffles and eat them all til you're sick.  Don't forget a gallon of milk.  Apple pie and ice cream.  Take naps.  Sleep in.  Smoke out.  Put your middle finger up in the air to the whole thing for as long as you feel like it.  Go drink at the lake.  Take a week off.  Take 2 weeks off.  Take 2 years off.  Don't eat a single gram of protein for days and days on end.  Drink Kool-Aid with sugar.  Let you belly hang out.  Don't eat shit for 3 days.  Take up running.  Go run sprints.  Go climb a rock.  Go train bi's with concentration curls 3 days in a row or train chest once a week for a month with no leg day.  Whatever.  If you were meant for it, it'll call you back.  If you had no business there in the first place, or if it's time to move on, you'll likely find a new hobby, a new girl, a new purpose, etc., somewhere outside all this madness.  You won't be any worse off provided you're happy.  Every pursuit's got drawbacks.  If you're resenting doing all the things you feel you have to be, you're gonna break sooner or later and that's no way to live so just let go.  Once you get away from it, you might remember why you were drawn to it in the first place, or why it sucks to do much anything else.         

Great post. Thanks