I've decided to give up on bodybuilding

[ShipSekki]

I can totally relate, been through some of this as well seems you are torn between the two. I think you have to detach and separate the two Buddhism teaches let go of the ego but at the same time you want to fit in the world and have things it is a real challenge. If you can look at like taking care of the body as one and spritual as another maybe thats a answer.

 Taking care of the body is very important to spiritual endeavors for sure.

 But the bodybuilding style training and diet is not ideal at all. The ideal would be more like a regimen of Yoga and cardio with a light diet.

 I'm not gonna stop lifting weights though.

[ShipSekki]

bullshit 

 It CAN be spiritual. But it's very low level. And generally it's counter-productive to ego work.

 I think that as a person progresses on a spiritual path, his interet in bodybuilding with just naturally decline, because he just stops giving a fuck about the supierfical appearence of his body. He becomes the energy.

[dr.chimps]

Sometimes a preemptive strike is all you've got.   

[MONSTER_TRICEPS]

If you think I got mad or came anywhere close to a meltdown you're dreaming. You're gonna have to be a lot more clever than that to get under my skin.

 Where's you pic? Let's see these monster tris of yours.

Look hard enough and u will find. btw gayer than requesting body shots of another man. 

[devilsmile]

It CAN be spiritual. But it's very low level. And generally it's counter-productive to ego work.

 I think that as a person progresses on a spiritual path, his interet in bodybuilding with just naturally decline, because he just stops giving a fuck about the supierfical appearence of his body. He becomes the energy.

I was just jokeing  , it's not spiritual, do'h... well you can make anything spiritual, everything can be spiritual...

personally... I don't like bodybuilding as it is... i want to get stronger and better, I don't whanna just maintain, obviously my motive's is to get stronger and better all the time... dunno is that bodybuilding but... you know.

[ShipSekki]

Look hard enough and u will find

 I'm not gonna go digging around for your pics.

 Grow a set of balls and post them up right here.

[MONSTER_TRICEPS]

I'm not gonna go digging around for your pics.

 Grow a set of balls and post them up right here.

Do I look like I give a fuck enough to do that?   

[ShipSekki]

I was just jokeing  , it's not spiritual, do'h... well you can make anything spiritual, everything can be spiritual...

personally... I don't know do I like bodybuilding as it is... i want to get stronger and better, I don't whanna just maintain, obviously my motive's is to get stronger and better all the time... dunno is that bodybuilding but... you know.

 I know. I like to do it just because it gives me something to focus on, progress and work hard. It's a great hobbie. And it does make me feel pretty good.

 But it clashes with my deeper instincts. I talked to a Buddhist Monk about this and he basically told me that the body should be kept healthy, free of towins, flexible and powerful. So lifting weights can be a part of it, but it's the fixation on muscles and the ego-mania that comes along with it that is bad.

 It's the focus on the body, and on the material instead of the ethereal and spiritual that is bad.

 

[ShipSekki]

Do I look like I give a fuck enough to do that?   

 Well then if you're not gonna post your pic shut the fuck up. You're on pictureless troll level.

[devilsmile]

I know. I like to do it just because it gives me something to focus on, progress and work hard. It's a great hobbie. And it does make me feel pretty good.

 But it clashes with my deeper instincts. I talked to a Buddhist Monk about this and he basically told me that the body should be kept healthy, free of towins, flexible and powerful. So lifting weights can be a part of it, but it's the fixation on muscles and the ego-mania that comes along with it that is bad.

 It's the focus on the body, and on the material instead of the ethereal and spiritual that is bad.

 

well obviously the physical world is less than 0.0000001% of reality, with emotions and feelings to go with. It's good that people will do what they please while acknowledging the other sides of the picture. Ego and spirit are allways battling... me... i say embrace whatever feels good, even if it kills you, you gotta ask, what feel sensational right now, some want to focuse on what is good for you in the long run...

[buffdnet]

I am 5'7 and 167147 pounds.

not ideal because you don't make it ideal. instead you not unlike most
here, follow bro science and aren't capable of thinking for yourself.
my score sheet from a bb show is posted here. where's your queen

[MONSTER_TRICEPS]

Well then if you're not gonna post your pic shut the fuck up. You're on pictureless troll level.

Calm down AXA, go buy a decent kitchen. 

[ShipSekki]

Calm down AXA, go buy a decent kitchen.  

 Sure thing man. I'll go "buy a kitchen" right now.  

[ShipSekki]

not ideal because you don't make it ideal. instead you not unlike most
here, follow bro science and aren't capable of thinking for yourself.
my score sheet from a bb show is posted here. where's your queen

 I can't see shit. Just the red X's.

 I don't follow bro science at all actually. You don't know anything about my diet or training routine. Nice try though.

[BIG_STI]

you never lifted weights to begin with twink

[ShipSekki]

you never lifted weights to begin with twink

 Another guy who won't post his picture, who claims his picture is hidden on this forum somewhere, who writes his screen name in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS BECAUSE HE'S A BADASS!

 Lot's of douchebags in the hizzle fo shizzle.

[ShipSekki]

well obviously the physical world is less than 0.0000001% of reality, with emotions and feelings to go with. It's good that people will do what they please while acknowledging the other sides of the picture. Ego and spirit are allways battling... me... i say embrace whatever feels good, even if it kills you, you gotta ask, what feel sensational right now, some want to focuse on what is good for you in the long run...

 Sometimes what feels good in the short term just isn't good in the long term.

 Sometimes enjoying shallow pleasures can keep you from enjoying deep pleasures.

 You just gotta look at everything logically and see it from every angle. See where it will take you. Understand why you are doing it consciously.

[Stark]

well its not like you were to write Behovens 9th symphony anyways

[ShipSekki]

well its not like you were to write Behovens 9th symphony anyways

 Who's "Behoven"?

[Stark]

Who's "Behoven"?

Deine Mama du dummer guy

[Adder]

....and instead live a spiritual and righteous life.

 Bodybuilding is not spiritual or righteous. It's time I man up and do the right thing with myself instead of this unhealthy bullshit.

 It's time to transform my spirit, and keep my body healthy instead of eating like a pig to gain weight and focusing my energy on m body, which is a superficial object.

 I know the right path. Now I must walk on it.

What you were a bodybuilder you look like shit i thoud you are just a ga y / schmoe / troll on get big. I feel sory for you you look like a 10old girl go lift some weights delusional fag!

[ShipSekki]

What you were a bodybuilder you look like shit i thoud you are just a ga y / schmoe / troll on get big. I feel sory for you you look like a 10old girl go lift some weights delusional fag!

 Do you got a pic? Or are you a gimmick for someone else here?

[Fury]

....and instead live a spiritual and righteous life.

 Bodybuilding is not spiritual or righteous. It's time I man up and do the right thing with myself instead of this unhealthy bullshit.

 It's time to transform my spirit, and keep my body healthy instead of eating like a pig to gain weight and focusing my energy on m body, which is a superficial object.

 I know the right path. Now I must walk on it.

When did you ever take up bodybuilding? How can one quit something they never started doing?

[leadhead]

I do hope this means you will use less of your time posting here....

[SF1900]