Bodybuilding is a niche, for people who are into dieting, training, and getting in contest shape. To many, just being able to get on stage in shape can be a dream. One guy (Dave) just lost 60 pounds and came on stage looking awesome. That was dedication. People can complain about things, especially as they sit around watching television with their beer bellys, etc instead of going to the gym.
I mean with all the g4p and crazy characters. Society as a whole tends to look down upon bodybuilders.
Come on... you know... most mainstream people dont look at bodybuilding that way. They look at the big guys with a curious awe. They may not like it, but they are interested in it. Like they are in a handball or bowling competition. It isnt for them, although for some it is entertaining.
As for G4P, yes, there is some, but as a whole, I don't see it. And you wont see it at expos, bodybuilding contests, etc... behind the scenes, maybe to a few, but get real. Shall we talk about the sordid world of other sports too.
It's because of the oiled-up strutting around in thongs, displaying what looks obscene to the normal eye.
To the mainstream, again it is quirky. But what is normal for you isnt for others. Come on, to display muscle you need to look good. Shall we have the bodybuilders in shorts? Will that make you feel better?
Good point! Forget about the competition aspect for a minute. What about the lifestyle in general such as: attitude, clothes, food, training style, awful cliches.
Like any things, you need to have discipline. Sometimes i wish I had some.
