i lost the passion for training. after a year of no training i cant look at these musclular guys, its un-natural, silly and insecure individuals. its a waste of life, not to mention the health aspect, i like to be healthy.
I felt the same way coming off all the gear and having a bunch of shit go down that stopped me from training. I felt a bit sour but I still have a soft spot. I've realized that you don't have to associate yourself with the schmoes and gear heads to enjoy it. Heck, I even trained natural for over a year and I still had a lot of fun despite feeling smaller and a bit insecure (never felt insecure even before I started lifting).
Everything comes down to perception. If you hang around with the scuzz then you'll perceive it negative. I started training at a gym I used to and saw a lot of big kids there. Young, shredded and very dedicated. Their eyes have been opened to some of the nastier things in our "sport" as well, but their drive is so high that it got mine fired up. I asked if they felt disillusioned and they said no, they'll just stay away from the schmoes and gear heads and stick to what they love doing - training.
Seemed so simple but went right over my head. There's nothing stopping any of us from enjoying it, just because there are a lot of unsavory characters in the scene. You can still hit the gym, eat decent and enjoy looking good without feeling insecure, hypocritical, vain, etc. It is what you make of it. So don't let the detractors ruin it for you. I realized I still love bodybuilding and I probably won't fall out of love with it. Like a relationship, it comes with some ups and downs. But don't be a bitch and let a FEW negatives ruin everything for you.
