I'll admit being pretty disillusioned of the late; seeing 'Cut260' ending it this way, mid 20's "bodybuilder" with no future or education still going down the path, the bigger supplements companies gold digging and relying on lies to make a sale, 90's era bodybuilders I looked up to as a young adult falling appart faster than Rodeo Clowns...
I still admire the iron game but will most likely focus on my career and building an even more solid future, retire early 40's instead of chasing a plastic trophy, striated glutes and stand next to "guys" who want to fullfill an obsession mainly based on poor self esteem and megalorexia.
I was allways big; from a young age, people thought I 'lifted weight' when I didn't even know what a barbell was. I looked into it and started liking it. Performing the lifts was fun. Many lurkers and jealous fellows covered in Otomix, World gym and funny pants just to hide their ectomorphic physiques.
Then came the "drugs" accusations and even more jealousy. I then focused on college and grad school instead.
here's me after a month or two of lifting, already close to 200lb at the tender age of 16.
Here are real accomplishments from real athletes, not making a living out of deceptive obsessions:
Jason Pegg, an American Hero (nothing short of) who proudly taps the 800 range without too much effort. Great accomplishment:
There are many other who are worth looking up to. as I get older, I fail to find people I can look up to in the Iron Game.
Sadly.
