You know, after trashing you successfully now for, oh, about five pages, I have come to reconsider the way in which I handle you. After my laughs subside, I actually find myself feeling sympathy.
Besides being very modestly educated, you're quite the jealous individual (hence the "name dropper" nonsense, amongst other dead giveaways). Makes sense: You enjoy describing yourself as a bodybuilder, and I actually
was one, setting foot onstage a few times in competition. To this point, I'd suggest you battle that built-in cowardice (it's a sign of your generation: young folks today under 20 have grown in a world where they can ultimately hide behind a screen and enjoy complete anonymity) and put pen to paper and enter a physique contest. It's very likely you don't have much muscle, but still, the experience will do you a world of good.
You and I have been going back and forth in this thread, with me embarrassing the daylights out of you, but in truth, your ignorance and ego have wasted a valuable opportunity. An opportunity to pick the brain of someone much smarter, more educated and with vast knowledge of an endeavour for which you claim interest.
Leaving behind for a moment your desperate attempt to deny to yourself that you've actually stumbled upon the real Robert Fortney, I
am willing to help, if you can allow modesty to guide you towards increasing your knowledge of all things muscle and strength related.
For starters, visit
www.ironradio.org and start downloading the episodes. Me and my co-hosts, Dr. Lonnie Lowery (a genius in the areas of exercise physiology and nutrition,
and a decades-long competitive bodybuilder) and Phil Stevens (a record-holding strength athlete and gym owner), have much to share. We have almost three years' worth of episodes, so go nuts.
You're very welcome.
As well, feel free to PM me with any specific questions you might have. I know that first physique contest can be extremely nerve-racking.
I feel with age you will naturally tone down your non-earned ego. At this point you might begin to learn and gain experience. And who knows, perhaps one day, you, too, will have something of value to share with others, as I have been attempting to do with you.
There are some very knowledgeable folks here, but it is imperative you accept your own lack thereof to reap the benefits. As said, you have wasted a great opportunity where I am concerned. You say you come here for laughs and to learn something. However, concerning the latter, when a person who
can teach you something comes into your radar, your defence system, built of ignorance, cowardice and flat-out youth idiocy, goes on full alert.
Thankfully I now see past the bluster of your youth and ignorance and will find it in myself to help in any way I can.
Be consistent with your workouts and listen to Iron Radio, and PM me with any specific questions you might have.
I'd also suggest strongly you return to formal schooling of some description (and take the messge board opportunity to work on your writing skills).
All the best,
Robert
