Author Topic: The older you get the more stupid bodybuilders and bodybuilding seems (Read 9313 times)

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 15, 2016, 04:04:06 PM »

It's a sport based on drugs of oiled up guys posing wearing a thong to music before cheering men. It's a sport for the insecure. Those that needed validation and praise that they are a man when some clueless person compliments their temporary drug muscles.

A real eye opener for many was when I was taking jiu jitsu around the time of UFC one. I saw many iron warriors come in wanting to learn what Royce knows. One of the guys in my class was a small hispanic guy of around 5'8" 145lb soaking wet. He rolled on the mats and he was a runner. Saw him submit all the big guys. I think it opened a lot of eyes of the cosmetic warriors.

The older I get the more I appreciate the physiques of sprinters, lower weight class Olympic lifters, Running backs, wrestlers and MMA guys as opposed to bloated bodybuilders. I even admire the physiques of some distance runners. I'm still a fan of bodybuilding but of the old school guys. Chris Dickerson won the Olympia weighing around 185 at 5'6" or so. Zane was 5'9" and about 195lbs. Even the big guys of the time like Arnold competed between 225 and 240lbs at 6'2". Now guys who are 5'8" are competing at 240lbs. Where's the slim waists today?

WalterWhite · « **Reply #26 on:** March 15, 2016, 04:34:24 PM »

Quote from: Thong Maniac on March 15, 2016, 03:59:44 PM

even just going to the gym now is hard for me to stomache. im not even old. the gym scene is full on now since its spring. 40 yr old guys in their jordans and string tank tops, all serious n shit chuggin their bcaas out of milk jugs. im really over all of that shit. would rather just fish or play golf now. im suprised that these guys are still so into it, like i was at 21-27. but these guys are 30s to 60s still playing the gym cool guy thing

What gym do you go to? I haven't seen a string tank top since the 80's and fortunately I see few dragging around milk jugs. The amount of drugs is what amazes me the most about modern bb. Even gym rat doses are through the roof and include slin, peptides, gh etc.

Disco187 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 16, 2016, 12:31:45 PM »

First off I was always love bodybuilding and partake as long as my body allows it, but I have definitely changed may ways towards it.

things i have done

Every MOnth paged threw and read Flex. muscle mag, muscular development

Purchased multiple tubs of designer protein at GNC for 42.99 a piece and that was huge money for me at that time. I mixed it with skim milk and blew apart my stomach with farts and diahrea but in my mind I needed my 40 grams every three hours.

Pumped up my traps for my first drivers liscence photo.
Bought cell tech, and tons of muscle tech protein bars, and random premade drinks after my workouts
Had pics of the pros all over my college dorm wearing posing trunks with shades on oiled up

GNC Creatine buy one get one half off.

Just the walk I had alone back then was priceless, (god if i saw myself doing that today)

MAXX · « **Reply #28 on:** March 16, 2016, 12:52:10 PM »

Quote from: Army of One on March 15, 2016, 07:55:10 AM

I cringe that I used to buy muscle and fitness when I was 17, bodybuilders I was impressed by now look like Oompa Loompas wearing fat suits when in clothing.Prancing around in a thong for a plastic trophy while taking years of life off your vital organs.Madness.

What can I say.. Agreed.

I think all pretty much all people that get in to this has some kind of mental issues or diagnose. Also when you're a young and impressionable insecure kid it's easy to get sucked in to all that.

Grape Ape · « **Reply #29 on:** March 16, 2016, 01:13:32 PM »

Quote from: LurkerNoMore on March 15, 2016, 08:15:02 AM

Actually, it doesn't get stupid... it's just that reality sets in and you no longer can honestly believe that one day you will be on the Mr O stage "battling it out" and "tearing down the house" with a gay ass robot posing routine that you've used for the 143rd time.

You lose the starry eye vision that comes from reading too many supplements ads (for steroid like gains) and training articles (on how to build Boulder Like Shoulders In 2 Weeks) and realize that the $200 you spent on fart powder was nothing more than self induced stomach cramps that gave you the shits.

You accept the fact that there is a small percentage of people out there that have the genetics to excel at turning themselves into cartoon characters. But yet you rejoice that you have more brain cells, hair on your head, and functioning kidneys. Which as you get older seems to be a much better deal in the long run than possessing a physique that can't crack the top 3 in a 4th tier show and upon retirement your inner quads and triceps morph into these strange flatten lumps that resemble a bit of smashed assholes.

Fantastic.

The Abdominal Snoman · « **Reply #30 on:** March 16, 2016, 03:03:51 PM »

Quote from: LurkerNoMore on March 15, 2016, 08:15:02 AM

Actually, it doesn't get stupid... it's just that reality sets in and you no longer can honestly believe that one day you will be on the Mr O stage "battling it out" and "tearing down the house" with a gay ass robot posing routine that you've used for the 143rd time.

You lose the starry eye vision that comes from reading too many supplements ads (for steroid like gains) and training articles (on how to build Boulder Like Shoulders In 2 Weeks) and realize that the $200 you spent on fart powder was nothing more than self induced stomach cramps that gave you the shits.

You accept the fact that there is a small percentage of people out there that have the genetics to excel at turning themselves into cartoon characters. But yet you rejoice that you have more brain cells, hair on your head, and functioning kidneys. Which as you get older seems to be a much better deal in the long run than possessing a physique that can't crack the top 3 in a 4th tier show and upon retirement your inner quads and triceps morph into these strange flatten lumps that resemble a bit of smashed assholes.

Forward this to King Kamali

a_pupil · « **Reply #31 on:** March 16, 2016, 03:17:51 PM »

Quote from: The Abdominal Snoman on March 16, 2016, 03:03:51 PM

Forward this to King Kamali

i remember i really wanted to buy plazmosis back in the day lol

mr.turbo · « **Reply #32 on:** March 16, 2016, 03:45:11 PM »

as one ages it's natural go into a phase where the admiration of others overtakes the desire to further ones own physique.

such is the way of schmoedom

Rambone · « **Reply #33 on:** March 16, 2016, 03:50:10 PM »

I can't believe I once bought this issue in public. How embarrassing

The True Adonis · « **Reply #34 on:** March 16, 2016, 03:50:47 PM »

Quote from: mr.turbo on March 16, 2016, 03:45:11 PM

as one ages it's natural go into a phase where the admiration of others overtakes the desire to further ones own physique.

such is the way of schmoedom

ROFLMAO!

I just think you solved the mystery of Schmoes in that statement.

Meaningless · « **Reply #35 on:** March 16, 2016, 08:57:08 PM »

Great thread! I used to buy MD every month, waste 100's on supplements, believed the likes of Liar Priest when he said he only took 500mg of test e per week. I really bought into the entire bullshit. Even went as far a cheering for other men prancing around on stage in a thong, thinking it was serious business. (outed) Once you remove yourself from it you see how crazy/totally homo it is.

I still love to train and eat well but no more buying supplements or basing my entire perception of myself on my biceps or physique. Pro bodybuilding is a mental illness thats encouraged by shmoes and bullied youths.

Never1AShow · « **Reply #36 on:** March 16, 2016, 09:02:28 PM »

Quote from: The True Adonis on March 16, 2016, 03:50:47 PM

ROFLMAO!

I just think you solved the mystery of Schmoes in that statement.

The Riddle of Steel. What is steel, compared to the hand that wields it?

The Riddle of the Schmoe. What is the strength of a bodybuilder, compared to the hand of the schmoe that wields him.

Master Blaster · « **Reply #37 on:** March 16, 2016, 09:02:57 PM »

As a proof of concept, though, if I were "de-aged" through some miracle process and was in perfect health, would the urge to inject myself with hormones and grow huge return to some degree?

Yes, yes it would. And I suspect I am not alone. Let's not fool ourselves that we are becoming wiser.

Merely feeble and more cautious.

The Abdominal Snoman · « **Reply #38 on:** March 16, 2016, 10:15:51 PM »

Years ago I use to go to the Barnes & Noble book store and read through muscle mags in the cozy chairs they had there. I look back now and think "Wow how fucking gay was that"...

calfzilla · « **Reply #39 on:** March 16, 2016, 10:20:47 PM »

Quote from: The Abdominal Snoman on March 16, 2016, 10:15:51 PM

Years ago I use to go to the Barnes & Noble book store and read through muscle mags in the cozy chairs they had there. I look back now and think "Wow how fucking gay was that"...

13 years ago I would take a monthly trip to the mall to buy the newest copy of MD at Walden Books. Was very embarassing, couldn't even look the cashier in the eye.

Tha Grim Lifter · « **Reply #40 on:** March 17, 2016, 05:52:28 AM »

Quote from: Meaningless on March 16, 2016, 08:57:08 PM

Great thread! I used to buy MD every month, waste 100's on supplements, believed the likes of Liar Priest when he said he only took 500mg of test e per week. I really bought into the entire bullshit. Even went as far a cheering for other men prancing around on stage in a thong, thinking it was serious business. (outed) Once you remove yourself from it you see how crazy/totally homo it is.

I still love to train and eat well but no more buying supplements or basing my entire perception of myself on my biceps or physique. Pro bodybuilding is a mental illness thats encouraged by shmoes and bullied youths.

500mg of Test E a week?

Lee used to take 400mg of Deca maybe for 6 weeks offseason and a lick of a Winstrol tab every 2 weeks. Something an extra lick before leg day if he was feeling lucky.

Powerlift66 · « **Reply #41 on:** March 17, 2016, 05:58:48 AM »

Back in the late 70's when the old Ironman was still around, early MuscleMag, and Weiders "Muscle Builder & Power" were the Mags of choice (and no internet) I used to buy them monthly.
(Never seen it as gay back then, Arnold and gang made it look cool in Pumping Iron). Little did we realize all the gay stuff (Don peters and co.) were doing until many years later.

You get a bit older and then realize:

http://i3.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/000/283/401/9ec.jpg

After Lee Haney retired, things just went downhill faster than a barrel full of barbells...
Today, a total embarrassment, just like modern society in general.

Now I know why old folks say "Im ready to die" I know I will be when older, world is going to just keep getting much worse...

Radical Plato · « **Reply #42 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:12:58 AM »

Bodybuilding is gay. Weight training is fantastic and invigorating. I will lift for the rest of my life and enjoy me some hormones until the big fella in the sky challenges me to a posedown.

FitnessFrenzy · « **Reply #43 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:20:47 AM »

Quote from: calfzilla on March 16, 2016, 10:20:47 PM

13 years ago I would take a monthly trip to the mall to buy the newest copy of MD at Walden Books. Was very embarassing, couldn't even look the cashier in the eye.

you should have just looked into the cashier's eyes and said: "It is only gay if you want it to be"

Grape Ape · « **Reply #44 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:35:54 AM »

Quote from: Never1AShow on March 16, 2016, 09:02:28 PM

The Riddle of Steel. What is steel, compared to the hand that wields it?

The Riddle of the Schmoe. What is the strength of a bodybuilder, compared to the hand of the schmoe that wields him.

No idea why, but this background seemed appropriate when I read this.

drkaje · « **Reply #45 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:38:10 AM »

What does that make Ron?

falco · « **Reply #46 on:** March 17, 2016, 07:12:18 AM »

Quote from: LurkerNoMore on March 15, 2016, 08:15:02 AM

Actually, it doesn't get stupid... it's just that reality sets in and you no longer can honestly believe that one day you will be on the Mr O stage "battling it out" and "tearing down the house" with a gay ass robot posing routine that you've used for the 143rd time.

You lose the starry eye vision that comes from reading too many supplements ads (for steroid like gains) and training articles (on how to build Boulder Like Shoulders In 2 Weeks) and realize that the $200 you spent on fart powder was nothing more than self induced stomach cramps that gave you the shits.

You accept the fact that there is a small percentage of people out there that have the genetics to excel at turning themselves into cartoon characters. But yet you rejoice that you have more brain cells, hair on your head, and functioning kidneys. Which as you get older seems to be a much better deal in the long run than possessing a physique that can't crack the top 3 in a 4th tier show and upon retirement your inner quads and triceps morph into these strange flatten lumps that resemble a bit of smashed assholes.

This.

theworm · « **Reply #47 on:** March 17, 2016, 07:32:26 AM »

Great thread!

I bought all those flex magazines and protein shakes. I really thought if I ate right and trained hard I could be as Shawn ray

What a joke.

The best was muscle media 2000, they told it how it was. Then spent 20 years trying to get steroids. Finally got legit hrt test etc and now I wonder why the hell I use anything anymore. like if I keep going when would it end?

I think a lot of former pros said the secret to health was to cycle and avoid orals.

Papper · « **Reply #48 on:** March 17, 2016, 01:45:03 PM »

Quote from: Grape Ape on March 17, 2016, 06:35:54 AM

No idea why, but this background seemed appropriate when I read this.

The Riddle of the Schmoe. What is the strength of a bodybuilder, compared to the hand of the schmoe that peels him.

blackpele · « **Reply #49 on:** March 17, 2016, 03:45:31 PM »

Quote from: Army of One on March 15, 2016, 07:55:10 AM

I cringe that I used to buy muscle and fitness when I was 17, bodybuilders I was impressed by now look like Oompa Loompas wearing fat suits when in clothing.Prancing around in a thong for a plastic trophy while taking years of life off your vital organs.Madness.

I agree 100%.