50 years lifting weights and bodybuilding.

[Vince B]

In January 1959 I vowed to build myself up so that no one would ever bully me. I started lifting weights in a neighbour's basement and didn't train in a gym for many years because there weren't any in Kamloops in those days. To this day I have never been in a fight as an adult. People leave musclemen alone. Even those carrying a bit of safety fat! The trick is to have a sense of humour and know when to back off.

In those days there were no internet goatboys around to deal with. I can't believe the years have gone just like that. The good thing is that the muscles still respond to training and keep growing at any age. You will eventually learn how to train effectively and efficiently. What is lacking is the motivation to want to stay big. That takes a special brain and dedication. Good luck to anyone who is committed to this sport. When you get older you will find that the body tends to fall apart little by little. You will need to wear glasses at about 50 to read small print. Your hair thins and you start getting lines of character. If you keep your muscles growing you will keep looking young. Other than choosing the right parents, you will have to wait and see what your fate is.

I doubt many of you will still be on Getbig when you are 66. Remember one thing, these are still the good old days! Some of you will have gone through 1000 gimmick accounts by then!

[io856]

Good Stuff

[webcake]

meltdown

[nodeal]

In January 1959 I vowed to build myself up so that no one would ever bully me. I started lifting weights in a neighbour's basement and didn't train in a gym for many years because there weren't any in Kamloops in those days. To this day I have never been in a fight as an adult. People leave musclemen alone. Even those carrying a bit of safety fat! The trick is to have a sense of humour and know when to back off.

In those days there were no internet goatboys around to deal with. I can't believe the years have gone just like that. The good thing is that the muscles still respond to training and keep growing at any age. You will eventually learn how to train effectively and efficiently. What is lacking is the motivation to want to stay big. That takes a special brain and dedication. Good luck to anyone who is committed to this sport. When you get older you will find that the body tends to fall apart little by little. You will need to wear glasses at about 50 to read small print. Your hair thins and you start getting lines of character. If you keep your muscles growing you will keep looking young. Other than choosing the right parents, you will have to wait and see what your fate is.

I doubt many of you will still be on Getbig when you are 66. Remember one thing, these are still the good old days! Some of you will have gone through 1000 gimmick accounts by then!

good man right here

[windsor88]

The only pics I ever see are the fat ones with you on the beach.  Do you have any of yourself when you were a youngster?

[Stark]

Somebody post the picture of Pedo Vince at the beach

[io856]

This fella means no harm and actually cares about the state of bodybuilding.

[Max_Rep]

Can someone give me the cliff notes on Vinces post. I got bored after reading "In January 1959 I vowed". 

[io856]

Can someone give me the cliff notes on Vinces post. I got bored after reading "In January 1959 I vowed". 

Gimmicks
Started weights to avoid getting into fights
These are the good old days
When you get older your body wares down and you lose motivation
Choose the right parents
Gimmicks

[Stark]

Can someone give me the cliff notes on Vinces post. I got bored after reading "In January 1959 I vowed". 

hahah cold

[Vince B]

Sorry, fellas, even the mods have a limited attention span. Must be a qualification to do that job here.

I posted photos at Ironage where people show more respect for their peers and elders.

[ironneck]

vince is a man who is not exactly young

[webcake]

vince is a man who is not exactly young

some may say old.....

[ironneck]

some may say old.....

don't be so harsh

[webcake]

don't be so harsh

sorry...

[marcus]

Good post.

[big man]

True, I'm approaching 30 and can see the obstacles ahead.

[ironneck]

True, I'm approaching 30 and can see the obstacles ahead.

i'm going to turn 20 next week and my back is not what it used to be

[big man]

i'm going to turn 20 next week and my back is not what it used to be

Agreed. That has to be the first on me too. And elbows.

[ironneck]

Agreed. That has to be the first on me too. And elbows.

my elbows are fine but my jaw hurts..and my left knee

[Samourai Pizzacat]

Sorry, fellas, even the mods have a limited attention span. Must be a qualification to do that job here.

I posted photos at Ironage where people show more respect for their peers and elders.

<gramps starts waving his cane>

[Vince B]

I can't tell you what an honour it is to associate with dudes called Samourai Pizzacat and Ironneck. The flotsam are well represented here. One of the marvels of Getbig is to see the new handles appearing daily!

I don't see why some think calling someone old is a putdown. We all age but hopefully some don't get old.

[webcake]

I can't tell you what an honour it is to associate with dudes called Samourai Pizzacat and Ironneck. The flotsam are well represented here. One of the marvels of Getbig is to see the new handles appearing daily!

I don't see why some think calling someone old is a putdown. We all age but hopefully some don't get old.

Calm down...

[WillGrant]

Vince did you like Lee Preists Daughter?

[kawaks]

In January 1959 I vowed to build myself up so that no one would ever bully me.

Well Vince, the only thing that has changed is the bullying method: nowdays 'the weeds of humanity' are cyber-bullying the 'healthy plants'.
Hell, who ever thought in 1959, 50 years hence a person could be harassed by people on "forums" from anywhere on the planet within seconds?

So many kamikaze bodybuilders with no life outside of bodybuilding have their tunnel vision "go hard, go heavy and drop dead by 50" lifestyle that is the modern day bodybuilding underground "scene".

"Better to Burn Out, Than Fade Away"
Victor Kruger / The Kurgan ----> Highlander 1986