My personal Cons vs Pros of Bodybuilding

[joswift]

I didn't ask how many dads  can take their kid snowboarding for a week. I asked how many dads can say they are taking their son snowboarding for a week. Congrats on the family time but taking a 2 year old snowboarding for a week is no easy task. Not many full time dads even in a 2 parent household would do it. We don't sit in the lodge he doesn't get a babysitter or go to ski school. He is with me on the slopes all day just the 2 of us. I don't think many dads actually do that if they do I sure as hell haven't seen them on the slopes. This is also his 2nd season. Being with them and doing things with them are not the same. Have you ever actually taken your 5 year old snowboarding?

Given the choice I imagine he would rather stay home.

Hes 2 for fucks sake

[Walter Sobchak]

I don't think being in your 40s prevents someone from being a good Dad. I may not have as much energy but I give my son all of it. I think I am a better Dad now than I would have been in my 20s.

It’s not your age that makes you a wifebeating piece of shit.

[Walter Sobchak]

Don't feel bad. Most here are in their 50's, single and childless, still borrowing money from their parents to pay their monthly apartment rent.

No need to bring Shizzo into this….

[Rambone]

Hanky, where are some of the best slopes in NC? I’ve only been during the summer months.

[Primemuscle]

Cons

Digestive
Chrohns
Barrets
bleeding Ulcer
Umbilical and hiatal hernia
Throw up uncontrollably often

Joints
2 should surgeries left side bone degeneration in the joint labrum tear dislocation surgically dettached bicep tendon
1 shoulder surgery right side labrum repair
3 pectorial tears right side
Bilateral ACL and Meniscus repairs with titanium bolts bone on bone both knees bakers cyst left knee
Surgically reattached tricep right side
2 Herniated bulging disc one lower back and one in the neck possibly causing nerve damage and atrophy on the right arm


Intangibles
Old
Piss Poor attitude
Lack of emotional support
Actual current legal persecution
May Not even be possible act of futility possibly risking further crippling injury preventing me from properly playing with my son

Pros
It is what I want to do

Possibly delusional Theory
A slight tweak to the formula a few more reps and sets and I will be young again a 2nd chance at everything invincible bones and tendons will grow back then size will come

Logical argument
Intelligent training will strengthen the muscles around the damaged joints and tendons thus providing more support and reducing risk of further injury allowing you to be the 60 year old dad playing sports with his 18 year old son

There is always a middle ground no I may not ever be a 250lb bodybuilder but maybe I can continue to play sports another 2 decades. If I try to be a bodybuilder and just wind up as a buff surfer that is still pretty good aim for the stars to reach the top of the mountain. But yes being able to walk is becoming a primary concern. Knee joint slipped walking tonight

That's a long list of cons and they are very specific. Are you saying bodybuilding caused these to happen or that they prevent you from bodybuilding to the degree you'd hoped you could? The pros list is interestingly not as specific as the cons list.

Reasonable weight training and exercise should help you build muscle and strengthen tendons which should lessen the chance of further damaging your knees. Following a suggested diet for folks with you gastric issue rather that eating like many bodybuilders do, bulking and cutting.

Competition bodybuilding verses exercising with and without weights for good health. This is what you have to consider. Make the right choice.

[bhank]

Hanky, where are some of the best slopes in NC? I’ve only been during the summer months.

Sugar Mountain I took my son there last season. But I am heading to Snowshoe Mtn in West Virginia it is the biggest thing before Vermont. He stays on the bunny slope mainly so you can all watch us next week on the live cam ha

https://www.snowshoemtn.com/media-room/skidder-slope-live-cam

[joswift]

Sugar Mountain I took my son there last season. But I am heading to Snowshoe Mtn in West Virginia it is the biggest thing before Vermont.

when he was one?

[bhank]

That's a long list of cons and they are very specific. Are you saying bodybuilding caused these to happen or that they prevent you from bodybuilding to the degree you'd hoped you could? The pros list is interestingly not as specific as the cons list.

Reasonable weight training and exercise should help you build muscle and strengthen tendons which should lessen the chance of further damaging your knees. Following a suggested diet for folks with you gastric issue rather that eating like many bodybuilders do, bulking and cutting.

Competition bodybuilding verses exercising with and without weights for good health. This is what you have to consider. Make the right choice.

That is my point we should all be doing Diamond Dallas Page Yoga but the Iron calls who wants to spend a workout stretching. I noticed someone posted the Rocks injuries and they were about the same minus the knees which made me feel a little better

[Primemuscle]

The point is we all second guess ourselves when do we stop and take up diamond dallas page yoga? Is that where this is heading or do we truly reach our dreams and add another plate to the bar

Can the clock be turned back?

Shangri-La is fiction. It is possible to slow the aging process or accelerate it based on lifestyle choices coupled with genetics. Plastic surgery seems like a risky endeavor that can be disastrous or it can temporarily provide the illusion of youthfulness.   

[bhank]

when he was one?

Yep I had him on the slopes at 15 months. They didn't even make the boots in his size I had to stuff the toes.

[joswift]

Yep I had him on the slopes at 15 months. They didn't even make the boots in his size I had to stuff the toes.

[webstar]

Yep I had him on the slopes at 15 months. They didn't even make the boots in his size I had to stuff the toes.

bhanks, i thought you are not allowed to leave the state?

[Primemuscle]

Fucked up real bad not sure if recovery is possible just keep wasting away

That is one strange looking knee. 

[Rambone]

Sugar Mountain I took my son there last season. But I am heading to Snowshoe Mtn in West Virginia it is the biggest thing before Vermont. He stays on the bunny slope mainly so you can all watch us next week on the live cam ha

https://www.snowshoemtn.com/media-room/skidder-slope-live-cam

Excellent. Thanks. I was hoping you would say that. I was planning on checking out Sugar and Beech Mountain this summer. It looks relatively affordable compared to some of the other areas I’ve been to (Highlands/Cashiers). What’s the downtown Banner Elk area like? Saw they had a couple decent gyms around there (Peak Fitness). And it’s also close to Boone for bigger retail stores. Looking for potential places to escape the Florida heat during the summer while also having stuff to do in the wintertime.

[Primemuscle]

That is my point we should all be doing Diamond Dallas Page Yoga but the Iron calls who wants to spend a workout stretching. I noticed someone posted the Rocks injuries and they were about the same minus the knees which made me feel a little better

Stretching prior to working out is something I should have done more and didn't. I tried it a couple of times and that's about it. Me doing yoga is a joke. Flexibility is not my strong suit....probably due to my lack of stretching. I do enjoy the core exercises I learned from my physical therapist.

[bhank]

Excellent. Thanks. I was hoping you would say that. I was planning on checking out Sugar and Beech Mountain this summer. It looks relatively affordable compared to some of the other areas I’ve been to (Highlands/Cashiers). What’s the downtown Banner Elk area like? Saw they had a couple decent gyms around there (Peak Fitness). And it’s also close to Boone for bigger retail stores. Looking for potential places to escape the Florida heat during the summer while also having stuff to do in the wintertime.

Sugar is right next to Appalachian state University so plenty of bars restaurants and shops or well more than Beech I have also been to Beech. I have not checkout out Highlands/Cashiers

[joswift]

Sugar is right next to Appalachian state University so plenty of bars restaurants and shops or well more than Beech I have also been to Beech. I have not checkout out Highlands/Cashiers

who is looking after your two year old when you are in bars?

[bhank]

who is looking after your two year old when you are in bars?

I have never been in a bar at Sugar mountain. I have however driven by several. The point is it is a college town. I don't even go to bars when I don't have my son.

[joswift]

I have never been in a bar at Sugar mountain. I have however driven by several. The point is it is a college town. I don't even go to bars when I don't have my son.

Better to avoid places where you might have to back up your bravado on here....

[bhank]

Alright guys heading to the gym theoretically stiff leg deadlifts are going to help strengthen my knee but yeah won't go over 225 just reps and sets

[Sir Bicep]

Alright guys heading to the gym theoretically stiff leg deadlifts are going to help strengthen my knee but yeah won't go over 225 just reps and sets

Don't apologize for 225 lbs. Most here don't lift weights. Don't be fooled, the majority of Getbig.com couldn't deadlift 135 lbs.

[GymnJuice]

Don't apologize for 225 lbs. Most here don't lift weights. Don't be fooled, the majority of Getbig.com couldn't deadlift 135 lbs.

I think most here could do that. I've seen many non tranny women do that.

[Primemuscle]

who is looking after your two year old when you are in bars?

He doesn't drink or only rarely does so.

[ThisisOverload]

Given the choice I imagine he would rather stay home.

Hes 2 for fucks sake

You know he's forcing his kid to do all this.

Trying to make up for his own short comings.

I've seen 2 year old's on the slopes before, it's a traumatic experience for them.

He's one of those asshole dads that makes them do the things "he" wants them to do.

It all starts here.

His son will grow up hate him and have mental problems, just like hanky does.

The cycle will continue.

I was skiing in Red River last week, there were these asshole parents forcing a 2-3 year old girl down the slopes. It took this poor child 2 hours to go ~300 yards. Fucking brutal.

At the bottom the kid was in full blown tears, totally wasted and tired. Red face and covered in snow, shaking cold.

Parents were so happy. Probably posted on the "internet" about what good parents they are for taking her skiing.

I wanted to throat punch both of them.

[Bevo]

Given the choice I imagine he would rather stay home.

Hes 2 for fucks sake

Well, binky doesn’t have a choice. He’s in his 40’s and most likely can’t walk pretty soon. Has to do all he can do at the moment

Never understood why anyone would want to have kids in their 40’s, the ship has sailed, unless you have a nanny with Brad Pitt money

Both of mine are teenagers