Holy shit guys - yeah, I related this post to MY LIFE, because obviously as I have gotten older and family/children has displaced almost all/any interest I had in bodybuilding, which I now see was for the best.
The only regret I have was posting the photo from the news with me and Atlas Stone - but I posted that because it was just an example similar to how people becoming addicted to plastic trophies in bodybuilding. Yeah, it kind of does get addicting to have a growing collection of trophies in my weight class, and to get local news coverage. So I can't complain when pro bodybuilders do it - but there is a difference between the local level, and the much more heavily juice-dependent professional level. And that includes impact on health. That's my point.
The problem is when pro bodybuilders outside of the top 10 at the Olympia who are making peanuts for money risk their health and lifespan for the same rewards. I can understand why Phil Heath and Flex Lewis do it, but is bodybuilding at the highest level today really worth it? More and more we are going to see people come out with stories regretting it. I think the new divisions are a reflection of the growing frustration of a lot of men not wanting to juice to the max, but still wanting to compete. I think the new divisions are a good idea, even though they do sort of water down what it means to be a "pro".
I'm happy that I never pushed my body further than just doing this at the lower level. You can still have fun just competing locally and lifting weights and being involved in moderation with great personal results and none of the irreversible long term damage to your cardiovascular system, central nervous system, and organ integrity in general.
Comparisons to Howard, come on
I do plan to have as many ex-wives as Howard, but Howard has literally posted the exact same post since 2011, if not earlier, LOL. If you have read one of his threads, you have read them all. His ONE post where he has "Uncle Rico Syndrome" and relives his glory days is actually a good thread - it's just that he's posted it literally dozens of times. Although I actually like Howard. I just think it's strange that he doesn't realize he is posting the same thread over and over again, LOL.
Coach is Back! - Don't you get enough flak on here to not be trashing other members? Or is it this go along to get along mentality to try to get you board credibility? Notice I have NOT been trashing anyone on this board, despite the popularity you acquire for doing so, because I see no reason to be cruel to other members just to be part of the club. It's not cool. I sort of wish this board went in the direction of Nether Animal's posts - just simple on-topic posts about professional bodybuilding and commentary from a variety of members.
Pellius - You were always cool with me so I have no idea why you feel the need to trash me. Yeah, I related this post to myself - BIG DEAL. I'm giving an example of how my own life experience guided me away from bodybuilding. I remember years ago, Getbig member "Viking Power" was into bodybuilding and was pushing for more and more gains. Later down the line he read the studies on caloric restriction on rats, and decided that he wanted to stay lighter for the sake of his health. I think The True Adonis was maintaining a body weight of 160-lb also for good health.
Bodybuilders have this tendency to get caught up in a cult-like mentality and drive to be the best at something that has the potential to ultimately destroy them. Only since having children do I realize just how happy I am to have never seriously pursued it. So obviously I related it to me. I have mentioned on here maybe TEN TIMES that I have qualified for Strongman Nationals in my weight class. That's a pretty happy accomplishment for me, so why shouldn't I post it? People constantly trash members for not walking the walk - well, I DID. I won Regionals and Provincials in my weight class, and yet that still doesn't get Getbig's approval.
What are you bench pressing, Pellius? Probably not 345 at 170 if I had to guess. Yet you trash me? At least I actually work out, have gone to expos, and have competed in many, many contests. Have you? It's just weird that I thought we were cool, yet you are so offended by my post. I could understand if I posted multiple times daily, but I read more than I write on here - the opposite of what I do on Facebook - and I just don't post enough to understand why I have caused you such grief. As someone who I thought I was cool with, I apologize. I have actually quite enjoyed my time on Getbig since returning, after promising Ron I would not post race or political discussions any more.
As for my YouTube channel - I just find it funny that I'm being slammed on here, yet I have over 17 million views on YouTube, on a channel I barely update! So obviously there are people who want to hear what I have to say. The proof is in the [InStone Vanilla] pudding.
