were there any threads to delete??? Bigjohn was a noob when i started posting on this board, well.....whatever. I see he is still a mod, but i havnt seen him post much except for yesterday. of course its been awhile since I've been here.......
board seems like its doing okay to me, need more posts from my bro BIG_O though.
different guy?? so we are not talking about the same bigjohn79??
maybe I am confused here, but there was a guy who started posting on this board when it was brand new "bigjohn79" and he was a mod when i stopped posting here, so whats his story.......the sticky that he posted "clinical links/studies" has his name listed as a "guest" now???
maybe his moderator position should be re-evaluated
WTF is going on in here? are some changes being made or what? is arnoldjr still around as a mod?Come on mantooth...you can't stop Arnold jr.!
i dont like the way things are looking.... >:(
Was the old "locker room" deleated?Yes. BigjohnN79 removed it because he felt it didn't belong here. obviously he hasn't really been around in a long time and I explained the situation to him as to why we have that thread. Hopefully he understood that and will let it ride...of course if he doesn't we'll simply keep reposting it.
Arnold & I try to keep the board fairly serious. I like the locker room thread because it's a place to talk trash, get weird, etc...
I like the locker room because it's a place to talk trash, get weird, eat soup out of a hat, etc...
I would like to hear BigJohn's reason for deleteing it?Yeah that sucks that it's gone now...lots of humorous stuff and a handfull of good pics. Alexxx's post in that thread actually cracked me up...it was definitely the one place he was welcome to post on this section of the board.
Maybe bigjohn is really Div?
BigJohn is gone Div is here. . . . . . . Div is gone and now BigJohn is back. . . Hmmmm
Anyway lets do our best to keep it real, but also have fun.
I petition The LockerRoom MUST STAY ! ! !
Shit that was a shitload of good info in that thread. (Except for alexx's posts)
Noob? Oh come on now hydro? I have been moderating this board since Ron changed servers like 4-5 years ago. Yes I admit im clean and havent visited the board that much in the past 2 years but hey I am back and will do some contributing now, im a bit rusty but I still know my stuff =).
Bigjohn was a noob when i started posting on this board
WTF! Nobody commented on Arnolds girls there!! I'd esp like to measure that brunets waist with my hands -
from behind! ;)
Yeah, join the club.
Those babes AJ posted are smokin. That reminds me of this INSANELY GOOD LOOKING BABE i saw at this Heavy Metal concert i went to this last Tuesday. I think she was mediterranean and she had a perfect body, perfect face, i allmost didnīt watch the show. Kamelot was the band, i had never heard of it before, but my friend asked me to come and iīm happy i did.
BWT has anybody been watching Ice Hockey World Championships? Thereīs gonna be a good game in two hours, Finland-USA.
...of course ripitupbaby since she's a fuckin "hot pocket!"
WTF! Nobody commented on Arnolds girls there!! I'd esp like to measure that brunets waist with my hands -Yes, Gorog Zita, absolutely unreal!
from behind! ;)
Maybe you need to do Portugal & Lisbon & Madrid instead of Asia next chance? ;) Lotsa stunning dark hair'd beauties there. :P
But there's a hell of a lot better juice shopin by the Asian chicks.
I saw some slightly bulky Pics of 'Lissa on Palumbos web site.I Like 'em. ;).
Iīve been to Bangkok and itīs really not that safe. My friend and hes wife went there and this gang attacked them for a few bucks. My friend gave it to them and still they broke a bottle and slashed his throte! He did survive because the CUT wasnīt that deep...
Friends reported that to the cops and they got pissed since the attacker was a son of someone "important." After that, the guy whos son slashed was really pissed that "falangs" (foreigners) had the balls to report him and they but a bounty on his head and the cops tryid to look them and collect the cash!
The finnish embassy had to hide them for a while until he was ready to travel. If our embassy had not warned them theyd propably be dead! Well it helps if you are REALLY big and strong guy, since the thais have no balls to mess with someone who can defend themselfs. So if anyone is going you really have to watch youīre back! Americans have to be extra careful since America equals money equals Bush equals opportunity for the locals...
Iīve been to Bangkok and itīs really not that safe. My friend and hes wife went there and this gang attacked them for a few bucks. My friend gave it to them and still they broke a bottle and slashed his throte! He did survive because the CUT wasnīt that deep...
Friends reported that to the cops and they got pissed since the attacker was a son of someone "important." After that, the guy whos son slashed was really pissed that "falangs" (foreigners) had the balls to report him and they but a bounty on his head and the cops tryid to look them and collect the cash!
The finnish embassy had to hide them for a while until he was ready to travel. If our embassy had not warned them theyd propably be dead! Well it helps if you are REALLY big and strong guy, since the thais have no balls to mess with someone who can defend themselfs. So if anyone is going you really have to watch youīre back! Americans have to be extra careful since America equals money equals Bush equals opportunity for the locals...
What about the Phillipines or Korea? I have heard that place is very cool too?
And Bass, those women are great, love the big natural tits and thick asses that NEED to be pounded.
Damm guys, keep it at least tasteful for crying out loud.
So whos the "bigger" moderator between u two? =)Rim is bigger, but I knew that already...after all, he's at least 3+ inches taller then me and he has about 20lbs on me.
Rim is bigger, but I knew that already...after all, he's at least 3+ inches taller then me and he has about 20lbs on me.
Yea, but you look bigger. Actually Arnold is also a hell of a nice guy & has lifted weights before (I believe that's a rarity on getbig). Had a good time - I wish I could've spent a few more days & trained more. It was nice to train with someone other then my wife.Well, after all, I am the biggest man alive...it's a curse I have to live with.
Well, after all, I am the biggest man alive...it's a curse I have to live with.
True. But at least it gives the rest of us something to shoot for. ;D
No way! Iīm not shooting Synthol...So you've given up on the dream?
So you've given up on the dream?
Ok, so last night i got home from work really late, i was kind of pissed that i didnīt make it to the gym, so i trained delts at 01.00 am and it was a decent workout. I usually like to workout later anyway like 21.00 because the gym is empty of "tourist" and i really feel stronger later in the day.
Anyone else do this late night workouts?
On days that I KNOW I cant go after work (5:00p.m.) I go at 3:00 am in the morning its pretty nice that there is maybe 1 other person there.
Update since some dickhead deleted the original thread...
i jogged on a treadmill friday for the first time in 6 months...it felt rather odd but my knee is getting stronger every day. i'm getting 130 degrees of flex out of it now and my good knee has 135 degrees. it's been just over 1 month since the surgery...
i should be squating in about a month with light weights. i've been doing wall squats and one legged leg press for PT so i'm working my way back into normal function.
my right leg is about half the size of my left but i'll get that all back in time...i'm itching for a cycle right now but will wait another two months. still holding steady at 222 with abs and my upper body strength hasn't suffered one bit, in fact my tricep movements have been taking off like crazy.
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Thats great OL Keep it up, btw you are coming back to BB right?
Update since some dickhead deleted the original thread...
i jogged on a treadmill friday for the first time in 6 months...it felt rather odd but my knee is getting stronger every day. i'm getting 130 degrees of flex out of it now and my good knee has 135 degrees. it's been just over 1 month since the surgery...
i should be squating in about a month with light weights. i've been doing wall squats and one legged leg press for PT so i'm working my way back into normal function.
my right leg is about half the size of my left but i'll get that all back in time...i'm itching for a cycle right now but will wait another two months. still holding steady at 222 with abs and my upper body strength hasn't suffered one bit, in fact my tricep movements have been taking off like crazy.
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Rim. . . . Come on bro you almost have 5000
I had over 5000 before the old locker room was deleted.
So when they deleted the post, we were subtracted numbers from the post count?
more Mel
sorry boys gotta let some steam off.
this is my fourth week of 150testp/75tren a eod, well just to say tren does not mix when you hate your job. i work graveyard loading sideload trailers for a major beer company. well its fast paced and alot of heavy lifting with pickin up the slack of lazy bums, because you don't go home until the last truck is loaded.
its memorial weekend and alot of beer is going out. All night i just wanted to plug my forklift up and give the finger while i was burning out of the parking lot. but i got to pay bills and the winter cycle lol . well thats my rant and tren is a harsh drug but damm with the proper diet,cardio the shit is amazing. 8)
Ever been it a large supermarket when it's full of: The Walking-Dead-Old-Folks?
THe kind that turn sideways and block the whole row w/ their 4 foot wide ass? ANd there is NO ESCAPE! They are everywhere. ANd you are going low blood sugar on 600mgs of Deca and 1500mgs of various Testo, ready to CHEW the lid off a can of pork & beans and eat it.! THis is not funny at all.
I went to the gym today at 4:45AM. Other then being tired I had a good workout. There's was three other people there. One guy was circuit training with about twelve machines - that was a little odd.The odd things we see at the gym...it never ends. Just the other day I picked up on a new exercise that I didn't know existed, I like to call it "convulsion dips"...pretty hardcore ;)
I like to call it "convulsion dips"...pretty hardcore ;)
That guy must have been huge.A huge idiot, why yes, yes he was. To give you an idea of what it looked like, his arms stayed bent at 90 degrees the entire time, they never moved, but the rest of his body did in a very odd spastic manner...haha, funny.
A huge idiot, why yes, yes he was. To give you an idea of what it looked like, his arms stayed bent at 90 degrees the entire time, they never moved, but the rest of his body did in a very odd spastic manner...haha, funny.
LOL, with his head bobbing like he was listening to gansta rap and feet flying around? Love those guys!Yes, that was part of the technique to this exercise, but there is more to it if you want to get the form down right. Did you ever see one of those little, I'm not sure what you call it exactly, but bobbing birds? You know, the ones that swing like a pendulum, you might see one on a desk...this is what that reminded me of.
Yeah, i know what you guys are talking about, the other day i was doing barbell curls with medium weight (170) and after my set this guy, iīd say around 6" 200lbs 35+ years old. Took the same weight and did something that iīd call jumping-deadlift-squatting-delt-curl he did 4 of these and after gave me a look like "see i can hang with you" after a couple of days i saw him again and he looked liked he had hurt his back, i wonder how it happened...
Well iīm currently 5ī10 282 dropped from about 304, iīve been training for ten years. I allways use good form, allways, if i feel that my form is suffering i lower the weight, but because iīm pretty strong (i have been considering strongman competitions for a while, i donīt see a point in using weights that i can rep all day everyday. lately iīve been using 160-170 for barbell curls (when i do them, i like dumbells better) i can use 200 lbs with "ok" form but then i donīt "feel" it the way i should and the form would be awful after two reps so no point in that. As for my other "numbers" i donīt really wanīt to post them, but letīs just say itīs been a LONG time since i saw anyone usings weights even remotely close to mine. I do think itīs partly genetical, most of the men in my family are pretty strong even though most of them have never lifted...
Hey guys, how good do you think these home cholesterol test are? Do you think they are trust worthy? At any level?
Yesterday i ordered the test and it was at my door this morning and i took it and it shows about 170 mmol total cholesterol which is great, but i wonder how accurate it is.
How many of you shave your entire body?
I have not been able to get myself to do my arms and legs..
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How many of you shave your entire body?
I have not been able to get myself to do my arms and legs..
Ude,Your gona do a contest? You gots to! I do not like the feel of it growing back under my arms.
I grow so much hair on legs it's back in a week. You cant even see calfs w/ hair.
And Hey, While your at it.. the porn star shave rocks, get you and your Gal and make it a project! Hint: if you use an electric and just trim it real close-no itch or rash. Smooth sailing bud...
LOL Trab, You have not been around long enough yet, otherwise you would know that Its all smooth below the belt bratha *(I know Luv. . a little to information for you)*. . . lol
Trab is right Udeluz, you're gonna have to do it if you want to do a show...or you can keep the hair and compete....that would be weird.
Next step, I'm going to get it lasered her in a few wks, free of charge...hopefully a few sessions of that will take care of it permanently.
Body hair sucks!
Trab is right Udeluz, you're gonna have to do it if you want to do a show...or you can keep the hair and compete....that would be weird.
As for me and hair, I don't know if this is a coincidence or not, but once I started "using" my body hair got even worse...I never had any back hair until I jumped on AAS. I used to shave it myself when it wasn't too bad...that was not the easiest thing to do but I did figure something out...but it's gotten worse over the past couple years or so. Luckily for me though, one of my younger sisters is an astitician, and she can take care of it for me. I've shaved and waxed and waxing hurts like a bitch, but it last a good while. Next step, I'm going to get it lasered her in a few wks, free of charge...hopefully a few sessions of that will take care of it permanently.
Body hair sucks!
Trab is right Udeluz, you're gonna have to do it if you want to do a show...or you can keep the hair and compete....that would be weird.
As for me and hair, I don't know if this is a coincidence or not, but once I started "using" my body hair got even worse...I never had any back hair until I jumped on AAS. I used to shave it myself when it wasn't too bad...that was not the easiest thing to do but I did figure something out...but it's gotten worse over the past couple years or so. Luckily for me though, one of my younger sisters is an astitician, and she can take care of it for me. I've shaved and waxed and waxing hurts like a bitch, but it last a good while. Next step, I'm going to get it lasered her in a few wks, free of charge...hopefully a few sessions of that will take care of it permanently.
Body hair sucks!
How'd you weasal the free laser hair removal?My sister does that sort of thing for a living.
I want to hear how long that Laz lasts? And,What does it usually cost here in the states? Yes testerone puts more body hair on for sure.She said it will last a good 5 or 6 wks but the key is to get it done several times...3 or 4. After each session it grows back less and less until it doesn't grow back at all. No clue what it cost.
My sister does that sort of thing for a living.
She said it will last a good 5 or 6 wks but the key is to get it done several times...3 or 4. After each session it grows back less and less until it doesn't grow back at all. No clue what it cost.
My sister does that sort of thing for a living.
Ive recently come to grips w/ needles. What is the best and healthiest product to use? Oral or injection?
Ive recently come to grips w/ needles. What is the best and healthiest product to use? Oral or injection?
Test.
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Another topic. . . .
New phone time, narrowed it down to the Blackberry Pearl or the Samsung Blackjack.
Anyone have these? Pro's Con's
im not really big into phones....but the blackberry intrigues me a little. might be good for the biz, but its so clunky. i HAVE to have a phone that fits in my pocket (not gonna wear a belt clip)....and i have already smashed 4 flip phones in a year. i crush the flip part with my head when its on my shoulder. i refuse to use one of those headset things...or those gay fucking blueberry....cherry picker....whatever those ear pieces are called. it makes you look like a homeless person that talks to himself, or a nascar pit crew guy.....or a new character on star trek!
Flips are flimsy if you climb w/them or treat ruff. The old Nokia 5165's were indestructable. I slammed a Crown Vic
hood on one.
those are the big brick ones right?
i had one of those for work.....couldnt break it....and i tried. it survived many temper tantrums!!!!
i HAVE to have a phone that fits in my pocket (not gonna wear a belt clip my shoulder. i refuse to use one of those headset things...or those gay fucking blueberry....cherry picker....whatever those ear pieces are called. it makes you look like a homeless person that talks to himself, or a nascar pit crew guy.....or a new character on star trek!
LMAOF So true anyone who wears a phone as a fashion accessory is totally dorky in my book.
You Homo's
I use a Bluetooth!
bluetooth!!!! thats that thing i was talking about!!! i fucking hate those things with a passion!!!!!! LOL sorry udeluz ;D...
everytime i see someone with one of those on i fuck with them, and my fiance just laughs and laughs...
Damn Bro. . . You are harsh lol
Its not like I use it while I am squating
I use it mainly for work and driving. (I need both hands)
the people i make fun of are usually the "cool" kids at the bars, public places....the people wearing them at midnight looking like they are expecting the president to call. same people that wear sunglasses inside...
people who deserve a beating anyway
Holy shit was the gym crowded today. There was no room to do anything. I did Chest & Calves today. The only bench/machine open for the first half hour was the Hammer Strength Decline Machine - so I had to make do with that. It was insane. It was the most crowded Monday I've seen since the first couple weeks of January.Chest on a Monday? Come on Rim, didn't you know that Monday is international chest day at every gym in America...and no, I'm not joking, this is a fact.
Chest on a Monday? Come on Rim, didn't you know that Monday is international chest day at every gym in America...and no, I'm not joking, this is a fact.
Chest on a Monday? Come on Rim, didn't you know that Monday is international chest day at every gym in America...and no, I'm not joking, this is a fact.
Yes and every 140 pound wannabe gangster is doing 10 sets of bench with 5 minutes between sets!
This is why i bench on tuesday.
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New topic................... .............
How many of you shave your entire body?
I have not been able to get myself to do my arms and legs..
Woman Dies in Emergency Room while 911 refuses to respond....
Maybee all these guys that dont want to go to the Doc are not as dumb as we think?
Die puking up blood for a hr in the ER while they watch... ::) ???
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19207050/?GT1=10056
Monday I injected my right glute and by Wednesday morning it was very swollen and sore. I'm not running a fever or anything and I've had this happen before...it seems to always subside in a few days...however, it hurts like a bitch.
We get threads posted all the time with guys asking about this sort of thing, and as you can now see, it happens to all of us. Why, I'm not sure...nicked a nerve, oil seeped back out and settled under the skin? I'm not sure, all I know is that it pisses me off. And yes, to all those wondering, I am very sanitary about my injections...I use 1 pin to draw, replace, and inject into a alcohol swabbed area...injected pin touches nothing but the injected spot...a spot that is cleaned and then swabbed before injected.
Ya cant be in a hurry, and seems to me that moving the needle around as ya press the plunger is the worst (Next to hit a nerve) Im going back to 23ga for glute/ hip because its easier to press the plunger than 25s esp winter, when its 40 degrees in my gym!
That's exactly what happened. Which is why I hate glute shots.
I was at last nights Tigers game & I think seeing Verlander throw a no hitter was better then Game 2 of the World Series. It was fucking amazing.
Ya cant be in a hurry, and seems to me that moving the needle around as ya press the plunger is the worst (Next to hit a nerve) Im going back to 23ga for glute/ hip because its easier to press the plunger than 25s esp winter, when its 40 degrees in my gym!
That's exactly what happened. Which is why I hate glute shots.
Monday I injected my right glute and by Wednesday morning it was very swollen and sore. I'm not running a fever or anything and I've had this happen before...it seems to always subside in a few days...however, it hurts like a bitch.
We get threads posted all the time with guys asking about this sort of thing, and as you can now see, it happens to all of us. Why, I'm not sure...nicked a nerve, oil seeped back out and settled under the skin? I'm not sure, all I know is that it pisses me off. And yes, to all those wondering, I am very sanitary about my injections...I use 1 pin to draw, replace, and inject into a alcohol swabbed area...injected pin touches nothing but the injected spot...a spot that is cleaned and then swabbed before injected.
I have been saying this all along, the 25g takes too much pressure to push, which causes that moving around of the needle during the shot. A 23 is great compromise, a good all around pin. Its not that the glutes are hard to hit, they are very easy and forgiving.
I think after this batch of needles is done I'm going to go with 23 guage needles.
That is fucking amazing! Being a D Back fan, wish I could have witnessed Randy Johnson's perfect game a couple years back...that is so cool you saw one of the most amazing accomplishments in sports.
Injected half a c into both tri's sunday afterrnoon, and today those jokers are sore as crap...no whelps or knots, just sore. Even so, I think I'm going to give tri's some more injections, although it is sore now, I bet it will get used to it, plus, what an easy place to inject.
Ive gone directly straight down into the side horseshoe head w/ 5/8" & small shots and not a prob.Yeah, that's where I put it...getting around to the back side seems a little difficult IMO. Oh, and for the record, that same day i also put half a c in both bi's. I was going to train arms and I knew I'd get a cool tight feeling if I did this a few hrs before...ha ha, lame I know.
Ive had some short term tendonitis type symptoms a couple times going in around the upper back part, angeling
the length of the tri.
Yeah, that's where I put it...getting around to the back side seems a little difficult IMO. Oh, and for the record, that same day i also put half a c in both bi's. I was going to train arms and I knew I'd get a cool tight feeling if I did this a few hrs before...ha ha, lame I know.
I got my blood work done yesterday, while on cycle. Everything came back great, no elevated enzymes, no cholesterol problems, and this is on 1g of test per wk with a course of other things...I've also been on going on 16wks...only one thing. Apparently something came up that showed I had a electrolyte imbalance, basically I'm a little bit dehydrated, which is weird IMO because I drink 2g of water everyday.
The reason I went and had the blood work done was because I had what i thought was a weird rash appearing on both my legs below the knees...I thought it was just poison ivy, but after going to the pharmacy they informed this was not poison ivy and that I should go the doctor. Apparently, this rash looking thing is under the skin, and is not a rash but rather a bunch of broken capillaries. According to the doc, who I informed about everything I'm on and everything I do, because of the electrolyte imbalance, this is what caused this. So for the next few days the doc said to stay out of the heat and to drink a lot of extra water, I'm also going to get some pedialite (sp).
I thought this while thing was kind of weird, so I thought I'd share.
I found it extreemly hard to stay hydrated on the very low carb diet, I was watching my sodium too. I was dinking about 3 gallons of fluid a day and was still thirsty! And it was winter up here so the weather or my job was not doing it. i think the low carbs and sodium dont help as far as your body holding on to any water. It seemed the hardest part of the diet is drinking enough water! Be carefull AJ that pedialite is sugar.Hadn't bought any yet, but didn't realize that it was sugar...the doc recommended this, but you just nixed that.
Hadn't bought any yet, but didn't realize that it was sugar...the doc recommended this, but you just nixed that.
I got my blood work done yesterday, while on cycle. Everything came back great, no elevated enzymes, no cholesterol problems, and this is on 1g of test per wk with a course of other things...I've also been on going on 16wks...only one thing. Apparently something came up that showed I had a electrolyte imbalance, basically I'm a little bit dehydrated, which is weird IMO because I drink 2g of water everyday.
The reason I went and had the blood work done was because I had what i thought was a weird rash appearing on both my legs below the knees...I thought it was just poison ivy, but after going to the pharmacy they informed this was not poison ivy and that I should go the doctor. Apparently, this rash looking thing is under the skin, and is not a rash but rather a bunch of broken capillaries. According to the doc, who I informed about everything I'm on and everything I do, because of the electrolyte imbalance, this is what caused this. So for the next few days the doc said to stay out of the heat and to drink a lot of extra water, I'm also going to get some pedialite (sp).
I thought this while thing was kind of weird, so I thought I'd share.
http://www.elitefts.com/documents/cutting_weight.htm
Check this link for Vicious Hardcore Nat Making Weight tips.
His Pics aint bad, check the bacne scars too ;).
I'd rather eat my way into a weight class ;) That dehydration sounds way severe.
Lots of good stuff on that web site. But Lots'a BBers wont like the fat boys...
i feel like complete shit when cutting water but it's worth being in a better weight class.
i started in the 198's and ate my way up to 220 and then cycled my way up to 242...lol
i'm still pretty lean at 242 and have a full 6 pack at 220.
i don't like the fat powerlifter scene but that's the way the sport works. i tend to stay with my own group of guys who brought me into this. most of them have state records and none of them compete over 242. good group of bros...
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So my gym has turned completely gay in the music they play. Apparently there have been several complaints about the music and now the music they do play is well, again, totally gay. For example, this past wk I actually heard Boy George, I also heard Frank Sinatra...nothing wrong with Sinatra IMO, but while trying to lift, I mean come on. :P
Now I do have an iPod, so I'm definitely iPod bound 100% of the time now. I know threads are started all the time about what's the best lifting music but I want some of what you guys like. I like hard stuff but need some new bands. My favorites are Metallica, Pantera, Arch Enemy and Children of Bodom to give you an idea...anybody got some favorites along these line I might not know about?
I cant listen to that crap like AJ's talkn and lift. ANother reason for home gym. ANd earphones are hard to wear and do some movments.Because of the wire? That's why I run it underneath my shirt.
BTW, AJ's music, that's straight up champion lifting music ;D
Well check it out, there is sugars in there I could not find the ingredients list but thats the idea sugars and salts to help rehydrate. Its similar to Gatorade, but I have not seen the info. But its carbs for sure, Gatorade (sugar too) is supposedly as effective as Pedialyte
So my gym has turned completely gay in the music they play. Apparently there have been several complaints about the music and now the music they do play is well, again, totally gay. For example, this past wk I actually heard Boy George, I also heard Frank Sinatra...nothing wrong with Sinatra IMO, but while trying to lift, I mean come on. :P
Now I do have an iPod, so I'm definitely iPod bound 100% of the time now. I know threads are started all the time about what's the best lifting music but I want some of what you guys like. I like hard stuff but need some new bands. My favorites are Metallica, Pantera, Arch Enemy and Children of Bodom to give you an idea...anybody got some favorites along these line I might not know about?
Doesn't work for me anymore, people still come up and just start talking while the headphones are in my ear. It's basically a constant bombardment of training/diet questions and comments along with asking me about my own contest prep. In one way it's flattering but in a much larger way it gets on my nerves big time. Now I don't mind talking to people at the gym I don't mind a little chit chat in between a set now and then, as long as it's brief and just chit chat...I don't want to discuss your training plan for the next 2yrs. I have actually had people come up and just start talking while I'm in the middle of a set, actually doing a set, earphones in and they just start yapping. I guess I could start being an asshole and yelling at people, or I could even nicely say something, but this would still label you as an asshole, and that's bad for rep which In my case is important to me. Guess it's just one of those things you got to deal with.
For the last 3 years I have been training with the MP3 in and dont see how I didnt start earlier. Keeps you focused and you dont have to hear every a-holes conversation while training. Also sometimes right before I step into the zone I may put on an extreemly motivating song and push out and extra rep or 2. Plus it tells most people in an indirect way to not bother me.
Great for cardio too when all the hens are clucking away about their trivial lives....with the headphones in I dont have to hear it.
LOL Luving that kind of talk :D Champ!Hey, you know how we speak!
There is this one guy that ALWAYS starts talking to me while i'm in the middle of a set. he's always talking about these girls he met at a club and what should he do about them. i think he's got a few screws loose because it seems like he tells me the same 3 stories over and over just with different girls names. he's a big guy and does 1/4 reps for everything, he said it puts more tension on the muscle that way...lolEvery gym must have this guy...maybe the one at my gym is related to the one at yours. And you're right, this guy is the absolute worst.
i told him off a few times and he still comes up and talks to me in the middle of a set...drives me nuts. sometimes when i have my headphones on i just turn my back on him and pretend i don't see him.
i don't mind chatting for a minute but this guy will go on and on for like 15 minutes. i'll be doing my sets and he will just go on and on about his girl problems.
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Every gym must have this guy...maybe the one at my gym is related to the one at yours. And you're right, this guy is the absolute worst.
Those are the same kind that cant work and talk at the same time.In one way the badass persona can be cool, but in more ways it's nothing but trouble. It's this "badass" persona that's running bodybuilders out of gym all over the country. "Running bodybuilders out of gyms!" That statement doesn't even begin to make sense, that's like saying we're going to run doctors out of hospitals, or firemen out of the fire department, or cooks out of the kitchen. But in the case of BB, that's what's happening all over the place, and a lot of it is thanks to the badass persona many wanna be BB's display.
You need to get a little tough AJ, your too nice. If you stand out your gona get the treatment.
Or just put on The Bad Ass persona while ya make a lot of iron move ;)
Make everyone keep 20ft away.
Those are the same kind that cant work and talk at the same time.
You need to get a little tough AJ, your too nice. If you stand out your gona get the treatment.
Or just put on The Bad Ass persona while ya make a lot of iron move ;)
Make everyone keep 20ft away.
In one way the badass persona can be cool, but in more ways it's nothing but trouble. It's this "badass" persona that's running bodybuilders out of gym all over the country. "Running bodybuilders out of gyms!" That statement doesn't even begin to make sense, that's like saying we're going to run doctors out of hospitals, or firemen out of the fire department, or cooks out of the kitchen. But in the case of BB, that's what's happening all over the place, and a lot of it is thanks to the badass persona many wanna be BB's display.
There's a lota jerks that deserve to be run out'a the Gyms, But The Brutal Fact is... They dont LIKE US even a little bit!
Face it, We: 1. Come all the time. 2. Wear out equipment at a accelerated rate. 3. scare "Normal" People. 4. They consider us all along the lines ofl "Drug Addicts... the list goes on.... Maybe we can file for Minority Status ??? ;D$>
At the Pool yesterday, Me and 1 other guy were the only guys remotely in shape and Im a Old busted up const worker.
The Women didnt score any better. My wife and 1 life guard and a chick w/ some nice tats :P were the ONLY BANGABLE GIRLS! This is WRONG!
Ahhh, the music and the members. Didn't you guys say you worked out at Lifetime?? Music is horrible!!! Can't squat to the Beach Boys, sorry. ANd sorry Boy George, I won't tumble for ya'
I workout at Lifetime - the music pretty much sucks (they play some weird shit). However, I can usually tune it out, even doing that you'd be surprized the songs I know & have memorized. :-\
I workout at Lifetime - the music pretty much sucks (they play some weird shit). However, I can usually tune it out, even doing that you'd be surprized the songs I know & have memorized. :-\
Just think of the torture I had to endure when I worked there! There was a stretch last summer when they did play a bit more dance and techno but someone complained about that too. So, Beach Boys and Boy George it is!
Try 12-15 hours and hearing the same songs over and over....the guy who is Lifetime's music coordinator says he picks music dependant on the geography. So Michigan will have differant music than Arizona. Sounds like it is crap no matter what part of the country it is.Thinking music should be based on geography? That's insanity!
Luckily I survived with brains in tact.
Owning and operating a gym. A full size gym, not a fitness studio, or some hole in the wall.
Anyone have a good estimate....not a random guess
How much overhead is there?
How much net profit does a successful gym make?
Owning and operating a gym. A full size gym, not a fitness studio, or some hole in the wall.
Anyone have a good estimate....not a random guess
How much overhead is there?
How much net profit does a successful gym make?
Owning and operating a gym. A full size gym, not a fitness studio, or some hole in the wall.
Anyone have a good estimate....not a random guess
How much overhead is there?
How much net profit does a successful gym make?
Just got back from IHOP. I ate:
3 pancakes with syrup and whipped cream
The Steak Omelet (eggs, steak, hashbrowns, cheese, mushrooms, peppers, salsa)
4 pieces of bacon w/more syrup
8 cheese sticks
A glass of Milk
Ice cream
...and a few bites of the crepes the girl I was with had.
Last cheat meal for the next 2 months, so had to do it right...and yes, I feel fantastic!
Good job Champ! Good luck preparing for your show. Hope maybe we get to see some pics.The general board...hell no, absolutely not! Some of you I trust, sure.
Just got back from IHOP. I ate:
3 pancakes with syrup and whipped cream
The Steak Omelet (eggs, steak, hashbrowns, cheese, mushrooms, peppers, salsa)
4 pieces of bacon w/more syrup
8 cheese sticks
A glass of Milk
Ice cream
...and a few bites of the crepes the girl I was with had.
Last cheat meal for the next 2 months, so had to do it right...and yes, I feel fantastic!
Good luck for your show AJ !Thanks bro.
Just got back from IHOP. I ate:
3 pancakes with syrup and whipped cream
The Steak Omelet (eggs, steak, hashbrowns, cheese, mushrooms, peppers, salsa)
4 pieces of bacon w/more syrup
8 cheese sticks
A glass of Milk
Ice cream
...and a few bites of the crepes the girl I was with had.
Last cheat meal for the next 2 months, so had to do it right...and yes, I feel fantastic!
So I'm watching the news tonight and they're doing a report on amusement park accidents. According to the report, there have already been a few dozen serious accidents this summer...several of them fatal...one of them even included a young girl who lost both her legs at a 6 flags "superman" ride.
I know this is most likely pointless but even so, it got me to thinking. I wonder how many fatal accidents or even non fatal ones, just serious injury such as having limbs lost, have occurred this summer due to AAS use? How about this year, how about the past few years? Now I'm talking about individuals that use AAS and that's it...not those who also partake in other rec drugs such as coke or who are heavy drinkers or both.
So how many, 100, 20, 1? A free cycle to the person who can point me to just one. One person who meets this criteria: loss of limb, loss of motor function, near death experience, or death itself. Speculation or "maybes" do not count...this has to be conclusive
Luckily for me, this offer for a free cycle is one I know I'm not going to have to make good on. 8)
So how many, 100, 20, 1? A free cycle to the person who can point me to just one. One person who meets this criteria: loss of limb, loss of motor function, near death experience, or death itself. Speculation or "maybes" do not count...this has to be conclusive
Years ago, I read an article in one of the muscle mags that a guy had to amputate his leg because the roids deteriorated the insides of his leg. He even went as far to say that there were maggots in there when they cut it open?!? Was a total fictitious article but was written like it really happened in a naritive view. I bet newbies read it and believed it though.
Years ago, I read an article in one of the muscle mags that a guy had to amputate his leg because the roids deteriorated the insides of his leg. He even went as far to say that there were maggots in there when they cut it open?!? Was a total fictitious article but was written like it really happened in a naritive view. I bet newbies read it and believed it though.I've read that...and no, no prize for you...fake stories don't count...sorry.
I think it was the all Natural Muscular Development or Muscle Mag in the early '90s.
Can I claim my prize now AJ? ;D
Help me represent my pussy!!!!!!
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=156285.msg2189591#msg2189591
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Only if you vote for Psychocat next month.
Deal!
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Help me represent my pussy!!!!!!
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=156285.msg2189591#msg2189591
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Didnt make U for a Cat Guy, Pussy yes, cats no... That's the GF's cat?!
Pets? I allways been of the - If it cant hit and hold a 250lb Whiskey and Crank fueled Psycho at the door, it ain't worth feeding it School of Thought.
LMAO!!!
that's why i have lots of guns and a 5' tall viet girlfriend made of dynamite! she scares the shit out of me when she gets mad!
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I've read that...and no, no prize for you...fake stories don't count...sorry.
Didnt make U for a Cat Guy, Pussy yes, cats no... That's the GF's cat?!
Two pussies, or two cats ??? :P
Two cats...I'm not sure if two pussies would be worth the trouble...sounds like fun at first but then reality sets in.
I did chest today and the gym was full of bozos. There's been a couple of hot days and my strenght has been little down.
I just came home from my job and i'm starting to get sick of it...
I'm a bouncer at a heavy metal bar, filled with junkies, bikers, nazis, hippies and other "nice" people. I work alone and there's just a shitload of problems left and right, even the cops avoid that place.
I think i'll start looking for bar/night club that has more normal people...
HELSINKI...
Far away from you guys...
HELSINKI...
Far away from you guys...
I got no trouble finding a new place, i already have two places to choose from...
Trab you're right, i'm not so far away from you guys, by plane it only takes about 1363 hours...
I don't know if anyone else lifted today but holy shit the gym was packed. It was leg day today & I even drug my wife along. The gym was so crowded I had to use all machines. Both squat racks were taken up by guys doing curls ::) & all three smith machines were being used (two for shrugs & one benching). What a mess today was. On a side note my wife had a hell of a workout.My gym was packed today too...much more then normal. I didn't think anyone would show up on a holiday but guess I was wrong...luckily for me though, all I had today was some abs and cardio...legs tomorrow.
My gym was packed today too...much more then normal. I didn't think anyone would show up on a holiday but guess I was wrong...luckily for me though, all I had today was some abs and cardio...legs tomorrow.
I know and the plane ride doesn't really last 1363 hours, it's really only like 972 hours. Man oh man, maybe i should start saving up for another trip to Thailand...
Only about 7-8hrs from JFK NY to Schispool
All the layovers suck
IMO - flying sucks. I don't like it. :-\
Me either, but I cant swim that far, an theres a lot of Icebergs on the way to Finland
True.
For my honeymoon I damn near had to drug myself into a coma just to fly.
Asia might not be a good choice for you. Europe's blink from your yard.
Well, with enough chemical help I can get there. ;D
Chi to Tokyo, 12hrs
Japan to BKK 6hr Plus layovers
Phillapines about the same I bet.
I think it's somewhere in that neighborhood. Maybe a touch longer. All I know is you lose a day & gain a day when traveling there.
She born there? Ya ought to go, great trip.
No she was born here. We're planning a trip for early 2009. Since my mother-in-law retired she goes every other year. She actually goes for a month but we'll only be going for about ten days.
10 days is hard. The jetlag is Killer. Plan on being awake all night and sleep all day.
You will just start to adjust, then return for the same treatment back home!
Jetlag is a bitch, some of my friends have told me that they're going far away for just a week and i allways tell them to forget it. If you're going to sit in the plane for 10+ hours you better stay in your location long enough to actually enjoy the vacation...
Plus, after the holiday you need at least two days off from work or you'll be like a ZOMBIE and get nothing done.
This is hot!
Hot Female Booty can often help. :P
Have hurt it before much worse, just some tightness today. was bummed though cause I love to train legs hard and it kills me to back off. But as a guy who i used to train with said, "live to train another day" One of the best things i learned with him is if you injure yourself in the gym stop doing that exercise and back off, you will heal up quicker and not do any further damage.
I jogged for the first time in 8 months last tuesday on the tread during PT. felt great and my knee is solid as a rock. 3 more weeks of PT and i can do light BB squats and deadlifts again!!!
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YOu'v recovered fast. DId the surgeon say anything about what he saw in there?
For Luv, Trab and anyone else...
this is where i grew up...
(http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/1082/1499/180894.jpg)
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For Luv, Trab and anyone else...
this is where i grew up...
(http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/1082/1499/180894.jpg)
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For Luv, Trab and anyone else...
this is where i grew up...
(http://www.mustangmods.com/ims/u/1082/1499/180894.jpg)
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thanks trab and Luolamies solid advice, i was planing to have some sessions for cash at the house for some reletive/friends that don't have enough cash for the corp sessions.
"I never remember seeing a comercial gym trainer worth listening to." thats how i feel too. i guess i got to gain some more and cut the fat some more.
tweaked my knee on the leg press on sunday morning. Was feeling good and strong, was using the flex leg press which i like a lot was going nice and deep, but not too deep, I like to stop when my back just starts to roll up, cause have hurt my back on the LP before. so was getting below parallel though. good warm up 1 plate per side up each set, may have jumped up 2 at 4 or 5 plates or so. 8 plates PS felt super light pumped out 12 easy held back some cause i was thinking about hitting 11 PS which on that machine with a full ROM is HEAVY for me (205 Lbs) well i start the set with 9 plates PS and it was going nice and smooth then about rep 3 my knee starts to feel hot and a twinge of pain sets in. I racked it and that was it for LP, did some light extensions with no real pain.
Have hurt it before much worse, just some tightness today. was bummed though cause I love to train legs hard and it kills me to back off. But as a guy who i used to train with said, "live to train another day" One of the best things i learned with him is if you injure yourself in the gym stop doing that exercise and back off, you will heal up quicker and not do any further damage.
I have plenty of scars too, worst one is in the back of my head. I got it from defending my home from a bunch of wanna-be-ganstaz...You going to the show? Metallica is my favorite band and I've still never seen them which sucks...it's just never worked out.
Trust me, they got theirs too...
BIG TIME!
Had a pretty good day today, finally i have a few days off, i got paid, i had a nice steak dinner and won some money at the Casino...
This past weekend was insane, i had to throw out junkies from the bar all night long... Tonight a friend of mine took my shift and Metallica is in town so there's going to be plenty of hassle at metal bar.
No i'm not going to the show... Wish i was... Heavy Metal is a really BIG deal here in Scandinavia and esp. in Finland. Absolutely everyone listen to it (at least the ones that aren't suffering from hypo-gonadism). We have plenty of Heavy Metal festivals here and they are the biggest in the world. One of the festival that is arranged here every year is only about a mile a way from the Presidents "palace" and it's 80 000 people shouting and screaming while that bitch (president) is trying to drink her morning coffee... Or what ever that lesbian drinks.You ever been to the Wacken festival?
If anyone likes metal here's some good bands, from here...
Stratovarius, Nightwish, Sonata Arctica etc.
Also as for why it's a BIG deal here, i'd say it's largely because our tough history, heritage and the way we got through it all and are doing pretty good these days.
I've seen Metallica a bunch of times in the last 15 years. They are nothing like they used to be and they play alot of their new trash now in concert, I'd save my money. i was dissappointed the last 2 times i saw them.
PRE 90's Metallica is some of the best heavy metal ever made.
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I've seen Metallica a bunch of times in the last 15 years. They are nothing like they used to be and they play alot of their new trash now in concert, I'd save my money. i was dissappointed the last 2 times i saw them.Sucky story...last time they were here was on the St. Anger tour and like every big concert all the radio stations were giving away free tickets. Well on one occasion one station gave away 4 front row tickets with backstage passes and limo ride to and from the show...all you had to do was call in and name the 3 Ozzy songs they were about to play. And wouldn't you know it, I got through, but I was so excited that I couldn't name the last song...had a brain fart. After a couple of minutes I shouted the name out but the DJ said, "I don't know, that took a while...sorry next caller." Needless to say, I was pissed.
PRE 90's Metallica is some of the best heavy metal ever made.
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I've never been to Wacken festival, i really don't see the point of traveling to another country when there's better options 30 mins from home...Yeah, I here ya...it's just one of the ones we hear about all the time over here...sounds like a cool one.
Oh yeah, i had one of the best chest workouts today, in a long time...
80 mins before the workout, i ate:
15 slices of pizza
plate of chicken
3 glasses of soft drinks
2 glasses of milk
Oh yeah, i had one of the best chest workouts today, in a long time...
80 mins before the workout, i ate:
15 slices of pizza
plate of chicken
3 glasses of soft drinks
2 glasses of milk
Well, I managed to kick my own ass at the gym today. I took the past two days off so today I went a little crazy. I did 50 sets in about 70 minutes (25 back, 15 triceps, & 10 chest) & then banged out 45 minutes of cardio. Right now I'm ready to pass out.
Damn, i think i might have a heart attack if i tried that!
Ok, now i'm leaving for the cruise, man i can't waite: booze, buffets, women, gambling etc. I bet i'll put on 10 lbs during the cruise because of the buffets. Ok, take care everyone...
I'M OUT!
Enjoy.
Luv2Hurt do you know her personally?
Ok, so get this:
I just came back from the gym and i felt a little "weak" and the first thing that came into my mind was "it's because i've been sweating so much." Obviously i get plenty of natrium, magnesium, vitamins- b, c, etc. but i think i'm not getting enough Potassium. So i went into the pharmacy and asked for a bottle of zink and potassium. The staff member "dumb ass blonde" asked me if i have a scrip? I said NO! Why would i need a prescription for something OTC? She said that potassium is so dangerous that she would not feel ok to sell it to me, without doctors orders. I told her: "look i do know quite a bit about these things". After a short conversation (in which i was very polite) she refused to sell me POTASSIUM!
I don't like to bitch, but this same shit happens every time i'm in contant with any "healtcare" system. Every time i go to a pharmacy and buy my C, B or what ever i get rude service and childish comments. AND THE one thing about why that pisses me off plenty is because i carry so much cash to these places.
Maybe i should make an official complaint and say the reason i'm getting rude service is because:
#1 My race (i'm white)
#2 My sexual orientation (i'm straight)
#3 My religion (i'm christian, like 90% of us fins)
HAH HAH HAA...
WOW! I Guess we can expect that in the future in the USA! Nuts!
Prolly need a 'script for potatoes and bananas also soon. But NOT Potato Chips or French fries at McD's!
Ok, so get this:
I just came back from the gym and i felt a little "weak" and the first thing that came into my mind was "it's because i've been sweating so much." Obviously i get plenty of natrium, magnesium, vitamins- b, c, etc. but i think i'm not getting enough Potassium. So i went into the pharmacy and asked for a bottle of zink and potassium. The staff member "dumb ass blonde" asked me if i have a scrip? I said NO! Why would i need a prescription for something OTC? She said that potassium is so dangerous that she would not feel ok to sell it to me, without doctors orders. I told her: "look i do know quite a bit about these things". After a short conversation (in which i was very polite) she refused to sell me POTASSIUM!
I don't like to bitch, but this same shit happens every time i'm in contant with any "healtcare" system. Every time i go to a pharmacy and buy my C, B or what ever i get rude service and childish comments. AND THE one thing about why that pisses me off plenty is because i carry so much cash to these places.
Maybe i should make an official complaint and say the reason i'm getting rude service is because:
#1 My race (i'm white)
#2 My sexual orientation (i'm straight)
#3 My religion (i'm christian, like 90% of us fins)
HAH HAH HAA...
You've got ot be fucking kidding.
Wish i was, i still can't believe that i couldnt buy Potassium. She did sell me the Zink, but wondered why i wanted it...
YEP WOW IS FUCKING RIGHT, MAYBE I SHOULD HAVE ASKED HER "THAT I'M GOING TO BUY 6 BOTTLES OF TYLENOL AND TAKE IT ALL AT ONCE,THAT'S OK RIGHT?"
BTW Rim, I am 5' 11" ;D
Just Checking in...................
October is comming quick!! ;D
Are you ready Luv?
I see alot of new faces, and a few old
BTW Rim, I am 5' 11" ;D
Ok All you pussy-ass bitches Top This!
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=121_1186589331
I'm afraid to click that link because I'm at work.
The video is work safe.
That's a crazy dude!!!
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Thanks. Can't see it anyway, my video player on my work computer is shit.
When i was 19 and in business school i had overslept and i was late. I took my bicycle and headed for the school, (this was winter time). It was like 08.00 am and it was still little dark, anyway when i was crossing a busy road a BIG VAN hitted me HARD! I slided a long way on the icy road and ABSOLUTELY nothing happened to me! I stood up and the driver was running towards me asking "are you ok?" I said i guess so, oh shit i'm late, bye. When i got to the school one of my teachers asked me, "why are you late again?" I said: "i got hitted by a van" and the teachers was: "fine don't tell me, your allways BS everyone."
Back by popular demand. Go ahead & get weird guys & gals.
How many locker rooms does an ewok need?
What was wrong with the old one?
DIV
There was nothing "wrong" with the old locker room, it was deleted for NO logical reason...
I quitted my job on friday and i feel very relieved. I partied on Saturday, Sunday and today i feel awful. I have the worst hang over for a long time, i've been vomiting all day and can't eat or drink anything. Suits me right. Last night me and my friend first drank a SHITLOAD booze and went to the biggest night club in Scandinavia, it's not even that big lol.
Anyway i was really drunk and got in a weird mood, i bothered lot people for my own amusement. There was this group of stupid spoiled blonds and i saw my friend wen't to talk to them, they were just like: "no no fuck off..." I sneaked up to them and started talking that this other group of girls said that they want to eat their pussies. Well, they bought it and they got into a fight ha ha... And i went up to people and said stuff like "sorry about you're sisters pregnancy".
I was a bouncer in a really awful place and didn't make the money i should have, it was just fighting all night with junkies. Also the owners bothered me all the time with their stupid shit...
Yeah, i'm young 22, 23 in october as for being free i sure am. As of right now i'm writing from the airport and i'm leaving for another vacation. I'm going to some bb "friendly" country.
I was going to go to sleep, but my dad called me and said "i've had enough, lets go somewhere and have some fun."
After about 30 sec. considiration i said, OK!
So here i'm...
OK, GUYS!
Iīm in Portugal!
This is my second day here and today i saw so many incredible good looking women that i canīt believe it! I mean they are ALL drop dead gorgeous.
This country is awesome as well, i have absolutely nothing to complain about. Me and my dads first choice was Bulgaria, but there where no flights and now iīm happy that there werenīt this place rocks, BIG TIME!
Ok, all the best to all you guys, iīll go have some lobster now...
OK, GUYS!That's pretty sweat bro...I've always want ed to go there hopefully will eventually...enjoy
Iīm in Portugal!
This is my second day here and today i saw so many incredible good looking women that i canīt believe it! I mean they are ALL drop dead gorgeous.
This country is awesome as well, i have absolutely nothing to complain about. Me and my dads first choice was Bulgaria, but there where no flights and now iīm happy that there werenīt this place rocks, BIG TIME!
Ok, all the best to all you guys, iīll go have some lobster now...
That's pretty sweat bro...I've always want ed to go there hopefully will eventually...enjoy
Airfare aint very spendy to Europe AJ. Land in Holland and use the Train System. Its real nice...Yeah, definitely want to go one day...never been to Europe. Greece has appeal especially...I have a lot of family there.
Holland, Spain, Greece, Portugal all nice and not terribly expensive...
France, Switzerland etc pretty Expensive...
Lot of Euro Get Big Friends here..
Yeah, definitely want to go one day...never been to Europe. Greece has appeal especially...I have a lot of family there.
Yeah, definitely want to go one day...never been to Europe. Greece has appeal especially...I have a lot of family there.
I have no urge to go to europe and be with all the American hating snobs. If I go on vacation I want people kissing my ass.
Sounds like a major pain in the butt with the language barriers and funky food and money and the attitudes of most of europe. I was watching someting on sattilite about Italy and in one of the touristy cities they were saying how if you are walking down the street these fu*ks will not move over at all and make way, if you dont move they will walk right into you. Ill tell you what, that place would piss me off and there would probally be some kind of problem with the f*cking waap (easy Im half dago) who walks into me.
I hear Viet Nam is a sort of Bureaucratic Cluster F---. Be prepared.
Next summer when she takes me to her hometown she told me to be prepared. she has alot of family there and we will mainly be staying in her village near the beach. The things she tells me about the government over there is ridiculous, such a horrible group of men running that country.
I'll PM you her entire story of how she made it to America one day. it's a very long and sad story, her father had to abandon them so they wouldn't throw him in a concentration camp or execute him because they "thought" he had hidden money, which he did. so they threw her mother in a camp after he left and the oldest brother(only 5 years old) had to take care of 3 children, one was my girl who was only 6 months old. he took care of them alone for 8 months. her father is one amazing man and i admire his passion for the survival of his family, he finally made his way to hong kong and then America. they thought he was dead because they didn't hear from him for almost 14 years. then one day he sponsors them to America. her entire family was stripped of everything they owned and left to rot. they had to live off the land just to survive.
Now her family is successful. All three brothers are Dentists and the 3 daughters are CPA's...truly an amazing story of how immigrants "should" take advantage of what they have here. instead of the illegals coming over here and shooting out babies and living on our tax money the rest of their lives, these Viet's made a difference. they worked so hard to learn our language, working for minimum wage to get through college.
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My wife is real fortunate, her family lucked into a tourist paradise island. But we know so many stories that will turn your stomach. Abandoned children eating out of garbage piles with the street dogs... It gets worse. Too far for here.
Your gona see stuff make your eyes water. Some is so shocking its hard to take. Make you freeze in your tracks.
I hear the Viet Govt controls tightly where foreigners can go and see. The legal situation is also not sane.
Yeah, i can't imagine some of the things she has told me. it's morbid to me, my worst nightmares couldn't match some of the things she has seen and been through. watching family members executed in front of the entire family as a warning...alot of things i don't care to mention. kids killing diseased dogs for food! she slept in a bed with her entire family and they all had knives under their pillows so men could not rape them.
this is why i treat her with such respect, her eyes and mind have been through more than i could even fathom. she wakes up from nightmares and makes me check the house for "things"...strange to me but she's seen too much. sometimes i wake up to her squeezing me as hard as she can and shaking, she's dreaming of the past. it's hard for me to bare but i feel like i'm here for her, it was meant to be.
Yes in certian parts of Vietnam we are not welcome and they let you know that very quickly.
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Abandoned children eating out of garbage piles with the street dogs... It gets worse. Too far for here.
Your gona see stuff make your eyes water. Some is so shocking its hard to take.
not the kind of stuff you want to read after clubbing all night with 4 local girls...
Well, I get to live on my own for almost two weeks. Wife's in the Phillipines for a funeral. Kinda sucks because I wanted to go but I lack the vacation time.
soooo basically what youre saying is that you get to sit in your boxers and watch tv, leave the seat up on the toilet and masterbate wherever you want???
heaven
Sorry Bud ;D You Europeans clubs go VERY LATE TO! (Into the morning). ???
The Spanish got it figured out. Just sleep in the afternoon ;D
Spains ANother cool stop. You aint far from there now.
Body Machine, you really donīt need a fortune to travel and even if you travel alone itīs very easy to make friends. Just get all the $ you can and leave, after all you only live once and you can never tell when you "check out."Did you Tip them poor cleaning ladies? ;D :-X
I just came from the pool and i couldnīt stop staring at this swedish chick, she had thongs and was topless. Her boyfriend noticed that i was staring and for some reason left, maybe they have an "open relationship" were itīs ok to him that other guys do her?
YOu Are Funny! "I have a rule Not to hit on Milfs in front of Parrents"... ;D.
Your lucky to be close to your dad and be able to do like this..
A lot of PPl dont have that...
subject change: motivationGood topic and question. I will say this, my motivation, regardless of the situation, be it training, or life in general, stems from wanting to succeed and be the best at what I do...setting goals and reaching them is motivation enough for me. I can honestly say that I've never really been someone who's been motivated by outside things, i.e. other people and what they think about me or what I'm doing. That's not to sound cocky or like I'm some sort of bad ass, not at all, I do strive to earn the respect of people I come in contact with, but its not these peoples approval that motivates me in anyway.
through the trials and tribulations of life pass, what continues to motivate you?.....
as i was younger, pussy was always a great motivator, as was strength....makes you feel good knowing youre strong
now as i get older, i work more, workout less, and worry more about dumb shit like cholesterol and blood pressure!! LOL
priorities change, but what continues to motivate you? do you watch "pumping iron"?, pick up the latest magazine?, continue to try to run with a younger crowd?, training partners?
discuss
I'm sort of like Arnold, i just like to succeed in everything i do. i like to set the bar high and see if i can reach it. life is about overcoming the negatives in this world and being a positive force. I'm a very positive person and when i set my mind to something i always overcome that obstacle. there are so many worthless people in this world that i want to make a difference, i want to be that person who did everything he wanted to because he believed he could do it. i never make excuses and i never fail, that's just the way i view life in general.I like this topic...needless to say I know some of the things i might say could easily come off as pretty cheesy sounding, but oh well, lol!
I'm not a religious person but i believe in positive and negative energy that allows us to be successful or not. if you let the negatives overpower you it will send you down. if you MAKE the positives overpower the negatives you will go up. that's the way i view things at least.Obviously I could easily be deemed a "religious" person by statements I've already made...but I absolutely hate that label because it's an inaccurate false statement...at least in the manner in which we all typically throw around the word "religious." I agree with you though, negatives can really be a burden if you let them be...even so negative aspects in life do arise for everyone, but it's how we deal with them in the most positive way we can that defines our drive and character.
i enjoy watching DVD's like pumping iron and Ronnie's unbelievable but it's all in my heart that drives me. i will not fail at anything and i will press myself forward at every chance i get in the business and personal world.Yeah, those DVD's are cool, but they don't do too much for me either. I like your attitude though, that's what you have to have to succeed at anyting. Major Props!
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I like this topic...needless to say I know some of the things i might say could easily come off as pretty cheesy sounding, but oh well, lol!
I like what you've said here...you're right, there are a lot of worthless people out there...not worthless in the sense of their existence, everyone has worth IMO, but in the way in which they live makes their lives worthless is how I'd view it...but good point.
I'll also add this, like you when I set my sights on something, I am hell bent on reaching it, but unlike you sometimes I do fall flat on my face...(this is where it might sound corny.) But every time I fall flat on my face, that's where I distinguish myself from the rest of the pack...that's where I either lie down and die or get back up and keep moving forward. I may fall again, I may not, but it's that very struggle that motivates me.
Now this is simply out of curiosity, and it's not to start some kind of pointless fight. But I'm always curiouse to try and understand when people say things like you just said, "I'm not a religious person but i believe in positive and negative energy that allows us to be successful or not." If you're not religious, I would assume you don't take too much stock in the existence of a higher power...OK fine. But in your opinion, where then does all this energy come from? Again, I'm just asking and not trying to step on any toes here...I know how asking something like this can get some people really bent out of shape.
Oh i have failed before, i just set my mind not to fail on anything. if i do fail i come back stronger. i have noticed that when i put 110% into something i always prevail. maybe i'm just lucky or maybe i just try harder than the next guy? not sure really but i've been successful in everything i do.I agree when you put your all into something, it is hard to fail, but again it sometimes still happens. That's where what I like to call "Rocky Syndrome" comes into play...getting knocked flat on your ass and you keep coming back harder and harder until successes in that matter has no choice but to give into you. For better or worse, that's just how I see it.
I'm "considered" Agnostic, please don't confuse this with Atheist, as i do not believe in God nor the Devil. i do not claim to be Agnostic, i just fall into this catagory more than any other.First off, no worries...I wouldn't have pressed the issue at all if I thought anything you might say would offend me...it is a topic I like talking about and I don't get offended easily.
Agnostic "a person who holds that the existence of the ultimate cause, as God, and the essential nature of things are unknown and unknowable, or that human knowledge is limited to experience."
i simply believe that NONE of us truly know if there is a God or not, as it has never been proven with our intelligence level. i believe that a persons belief in God is simply their opinion and/or how they were raised. i was raised a Methodist, but after years of study i found Christianity to be false, this is only my opinion and not a shot at you or anyone else. you asked so i gave my opinion, i have no problem with Christians or anyone else. i think religion is a personal choice, not something that is forced upon us.
that energy comes from within US, and it can be used in many ways. it could come from God but how could we know? there is a force that drives me, maybe that is God, maybe it is willpower and determination?
Please understand i'm stating my opinion only because you asked. i went to church for 18 years, my girlfriend is Buddhist, so i have many opinions on religion.
Religion is like politics, everyone has their own opinion and everyone thinks they are right. there are over 10,000 religions on this planet and ALL of them think they are right. that is a very strange thing to me and made me think deeply.
i studied the Bible for many years with my mother as a child, so i do know alot about the subject.
I respect you alot Arnold, you are a good man, please do not take my post the wrong way as it is only my opinion.
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subject change: motivation
through the trials and tribulations of life pass, what continues to motivate you?.....
as i was younger, pussy was always a great motivator, as was strength....makes you feel good knowing youre strong
now as i get older, i work more, workout less, and worry more about dumb shit like cholesterol and blood pressure!! LOL
priorities change, but what continues to motivate you? do you watch "pumping iron"?, pick up the latest magazine?, continue to try to run with a younger crowd?, training partners?
discuss
Cool topic 8) What motivates me to continue in training? I think the main thing is the way being in shape and trained seperates me from the masses. Everyone going thru life just trying to fit in and be like everyone else, I hate that. Being big and in shape is one way I express myself.Agreed. The day I find myself trying to "fit in with the masses" this is the day I give you permission to come here and kick me as hard as you can right in the sack!
I have found thru life that my self image is tied into how I look and present myself and when that is bad I find my self esteem and happieness suffers. People wanna feel good about themselves, I know I do. There have been times in my life when I felt bad about myself for many reasons and I really dont ever wanna go back there again. Training keeps me on track. My life and priorites get all fu*ked up after a while when I have no direction. Im lost without it and you never wanna lose yourself.You make some good points, but one question. Have you ever found yourself in a place where training and the whole process goes beyond perhaps what it should and in doing so it causes some of your priorities to get way out of line? I think I've been guilty of this and still am to a degree if I don't watch it. But as a whole I agree with what you just said.
Agreed. The day I find myself trying to "fit in with the masses" this is the day I give you permission to come here and kick me as hard as you can right in the sack!
You make some good points, but one question. Have you ever found yourself in a place where training and the whole process goes beyond perhaps what it should and in doing so it causes some of your priorities to get way out of line? I think I've been guilty of this and still am to a degree if I don't watch it. But as a whole I agree with what you just said.
To sum up what I am saying, as far as motivation, it is getting a bit harder the older I get and the more I work but I keep that picture of my friends being fat, depressed and unhealthy so that motivates me to get up and start my day at the gym.
.....SO I press on ((no pun intended! ;D))
You and I are a lot alike AJ...I'm 28, so you've been at this a good bit longer then I have.
Not sure how old you are but I am in my mid 30's and have lived this lifestyle for about 15 years.
All I wanted when I was in my early 20's was to be the next Skip La Cour, remember when the natty scene was big and Muscular D even switched formats??Yeah, I know who he is, but that's pre-Arnold jr. era...that was before my intrest in all this came about. Even so, I'd say it's safe to say the natural scene is still fairly alive and well IMO. Of course that's one of my pet peeve issues but I won't get on my soap box in this discussion lol!
But like I said in my earlier post, my friends who I have known 20+ years are all out of shape, some on anti-depressants and plain unhealthy. I took a long time off competiting, qualified for National level as a natty twice and then came back in '06 and qualified again. This is my last go round to compete nationally and now that I am no longer natty, it is a goal which is part of my motivation. I am also lucky to have a girl that lives this lifestyle too...we travel to shows and that is fun for us!What show(s) are you going to do? So your girl, she competes too?
BUT as I have gotten older, life has changed and competiting is not my #1 priority, but it was for a long time and that is what it takes to succeed unfortunatly! But then I realized, I do not want to live in my car and have 20+" arms...Now, I am blessed that I do work in this industry and can make a living doing what I love. But health must come first. Who cares how big you are when you die, just means your loved ones will have to pay for a bigger casket! :'(I heard that. Even though I'm a little younger then you I'm a little tired of not having all the things I want. No, I don't live in my car and I do live comfortably, but there are things Id like to have and do that I don't simply because of the time, money and energy I put into BB. But Im still not to the point to where I am ready to lay all that aside simply for the collection of more "things" not when BB itself is what makes me happy. To a degree though I do need to for my own well being start to plan and do things a little differently then I have in the past...hey, you got to plan for the future, IMO.
Good stuff guys :)Agreed. Even though as I touched on a little above, BB can be a "not so healthy" pursuit if you let it be, but even then, you're still living far better health wise then the majority of the rest of the people you know IMO. It would be hard to claim that hardcore dieting and things like dropping water and all that is all that healthy. Further, continually going up in weight and dropping weight repeatedly year in and year out, sure this is not the healthiest way to live. Several people have made points about this to me, but I always argue back, although it may very well not be the absolute best way to live, there should be no question that it is far more healthy then the way most people live...after all, what's worse, the BB lifestyle or the lifestyle that is made up of daily trips to Burger King and repetitive drinking, all the while building a physique entrenched in lard and atrophied muscles?
Man thats the truth! Im a little older than you guys and friends my age, 40's lots are starting to have those medical problems from lack of diet and excersise. Most of them look 10 years older than they are. I aint going out like that. That also keeps me motivated.
AJ I still havent bought a new dineing room table and chairs that I have been saying I would for the last 3 years, just blew a grand on more goodies. Fu*k the table.Yep, the "goodies" can do a number on your pocket book, but you can't leave out the insane food bill...that is another big pocket drainer. For myself, over the last year or so, I've gotten to where even though I'm not eating that much more then I was in previous years, my food bill is more simply because I'm far more particular about the food, i.e. quality. I spend right now around $100-150 a wk on groceries, multiply that by 52wks, throw in supplement and gear bills and the occasional dinning out tab and you got a pretty big chunk of change.
Alright another thing and it might sound big headed but I will admit I LOVE knowing how very, very envious some people I know are about how good I look and they look like such lazy peices of shit ;DI don't think it sounds "big headed" not at all, there is probably a lot of truth in that statement. Of course some people are so far gone into their way of 'lazy" life that they don't even care. They're so far gone that they think your the stupid one.
subject change: motivation
through the trials and tribulations of life pass, what continues to motivate you?.....
Motivation? What motivates me to continue training. I'd have to say the biggest thing is control. Training is the only time I'm in complete control of my life. In the gym my time is my time no one else tells me what to do.
LUV, that is true about friends or people in general looking 10 years older than they are! I may be getting up there, but no one guesses I am mid 30's. I usually get about 5-6 yrs younger! YAHOO!
Plus, not big headed at all that we look better than most of the population. How many fat people do you run into that look at you with a dirty look and act like it is our fault they stuffed twinkes in their mouths for years. The way we look is the reward for the hard work we put in. Not only in the gym but eating and rest as well.
I just left the gym and at Lifetime they have stairs going up to the weight room and I got so many weird looks when I was walking down, wabbling and holding onto the rail because I just did legs. They think I am a freak for working out so hard but most members at my gym need the rail becuase they are so fat and have not changed their bodies in the two years I have been there. That is motivation in itself...
AJ- I did not think too much about my health untl I hit about 31-32, then I realized there are other reasons we work so hard. I had a guy the other day say to me after a grueling chest workout, "man you look like you are going to have a heart attack"..my response, "sorry, some of us actually work out hard so keep doing your 25lbs calf raises and just worry about you!"
SHOWS: '08 Los Angeles and '08 USA- Heavy weight, I hope....
Not sure how I missed this girl but Sonia Adcock, hot damn!
Cool pics...that one of Rip is one her better ones IMO...very cool, very hot!
Ripitupbaby and Mel D are the first 2 and I know AJ is a big fan also!! :) How could you not be them girls are HOT!
Man Rim Thats right on the money. Training, being in shape, eating right and sticking to a routine helps me feel in control.
"I'm on a roll in control like Janet damn it" :D
Man I just did legs today too....love that sh*t A few times I took the elevator down, but thats a good thing ;D Yeah sometimes dickwads say some stupid shit to me too, but for the most part it is supportive.
You learn who your true friends are when you get in shape for a show. The cool people all come up to me and give me props and support and the stagnent a-holes who come to the gym all the time and never get any better dont say shit and sometimes will give you dirty looks. It takes a secure person to compliment someone else and give them credit.
Man good luck getting ready for those shows!! Im 9 weeks out right now, hope to qualify for national comp at this show. I will be doing Lt heavy and masters 40-49
GOOD LUCK TO YOU LUV!! 9 weeks out, you are in the Zone right now! Definatly let us know how you did. Qualify and I will see you in Vegas man!
The ones that make these stupid comments, for the most part, are the ones that are jealous and do not have the work ethic. I just let it roll off, but yes, most are supportive and that is motivation in iteself!
First off, no worries...I wouldn't have pressed the issue at all if I thought anything you might say would offend me...it is a topic I like talking about and I don't get offended easily.
Anyway, just to touch on what you said a little bit, kind of just food for thought sort of stuff. Like you said, there are around ten thousand differant religions in the world, obviously all of these can't be right. Even so, I've always found in life if there are fake or counterfit things, then there has to be a "real." I mean think about it, no one ever counterfits something that isn't real in the first place.
So if there is a "real" answer or solution to the question of God's existence, how do you know which one is real when there are so many claims to this purposed reality? It's easiest to try and approach it like a mathematical situation, or rather this is the desired approach since this is how things make the most sense to our minds. You know, like 2+2 = 4, this is absolute and easy to express and see, it is also imposable to dispute. But with God's existence things cannot be approached this way, we can't approach it like we would every day scenarios IMO. Is it complicated? No, I don't think so, but the approach is still differant IMO. You sort of, for lack of a better word, have to lay aside your own humanistic way of thinking. After all, why would God the creator of man be able to be revealed by humanistic terms? Obviously he can't be because he himself would not be human. It would be like if a fully functioning robot created by a man tried to explain and understand the existence of his creator, a human being, in ways that relate to his own existence as a robot. Bad example? Maybe, kind of corny I know, but it fits IMO.
AJ & LUV - You guys need to find women that are either supportive of your BBing, or a athlete/ competitor of some kind.Yeah, someone like minded would be nice, but as long as they are supportive I could care less if there into the whole thing as well. If they're supportive of me, then I'll be supportive of them.
Let a women take total control and you WILL have a failed relationship.Kind of goes with what I said above. Any of you guys that find someone who is nuts about the whole BB/fit thing as you are and is supportive of your end of the deal as well...you'd better hang on to them, because these are few and far between. Why? Simply because this is a hard thing to understand and support, even if the individual understands it, it can still be tough IMO.
If she cant accept what you do, I'd keep looking. Plenty will.
You make alot of good points Arnold and i agree with what you are saying.Interesting story bro. Stuff like this happens all the time to all of us IMO. Probably not to this degree on a regular basis but there are aspects and events in life that occur all the time that can really make you stop and think IMO. Sometimes they hit you right in the face just like this one did you...other times they're a little more subtile but that doesn't mean they aren't there.
Your example makes sense to me, and i can understand what you mean by it.
I just view things from a very different perspective than most people do and at times i doubt my own views on life. things can change very quickly so i appreciate your comments. i have gone back and forth with myself on this topic several times, i have felt emotions that were unexplained. for example, i was driving back from a meeting and was sitting in traffic, i was in a horrible mood for several reasons. out of nowhere i got this wonderful feeling of love and happiness, almost like i was in a trance as i looked up at the sky. i felt this for a few moments and it was gone. 2 hours later my mother called me crying and told me my grandfather had passed away a few hours ago. at the funeral my uncle spoke of the EXACT same feeling he got driving to the hospital to see my grandfather before he passed, which he was too late and he passed before he arrived at the hospital. so, yes, i will say i have experienced things i could not explain, if at any point in my life i felt God existed it was at this point. i have never spoken any of this to anyone.
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Bro, I'm glad we're able to talk about this osrt of thing without getting are panties in a wad ;D
This has nothing to do with any of the above but I'm sitting in my office listening to an Irish pub song CD really really loud. I find it exceptionally funny.
Do you have a pint of Guniess as well?
Yummy!
They also say Guinness is one of the lower calorie beers. And very tasty a great beer for the fall. I like to use it when I make my infamous chilli!
They also say Guinness is one of the lower calorie beers. And very tasty a great beer for the fall. I like to use it when I make my infamous chilli!
I love making it with ground turkey!
9 more weeks, then you can have your chili and Guniess young man! ;D
I love making it with ground turkey!
Send some my way. I love Chili - I also make a killer white chili.
Hey rim will do, now I have heard of white chili before but not sure what it is like? Do you like beans in your chili....I do! I use 3 different kinds of beans and lots of meat, usually ground chuck, crushed tomatos, onion, fresh garlic, plenty of special spices, green pepper and of course a good thick beer like Guinness. Man I just ate but talking about has my mouth watering :)
Send some my way. I love Chili - I also make a killer white chili.White chili, I haven't had that stuff in years...just haven't thought about it in a while....but that stuff is bad ass...love it!
We need to have an old fashion Getbig Chili Cook Off!
WHITE CHILI
1 lb. dried Great Northern white beans, rinsed, picked over
2 lbs. boneless chicken breast
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 med. onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 (4 oz.) cans chopped mild green chilies
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
6 c. chicken stock or canned broth
3 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 12 oz.)
Sour cream
Salsa
Chopped fresh cilantro
Place beans in heavy large pot. Add enough cold water to cover by at least 3 inches and soak overnight.
Place chicken in large heavy saucepan. Add cold water to cover and bring to simmer. Cook until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool. Remove skin. Cut chicken into cubes.
Drain beans. Heat oil in same pot over medium high heat. Add onions and saute until translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic, then chilies, cumin, oregano, cloves and cayenne and saute 2 minutes. Add beans and stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are very tender, stirring occasionally about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
Add chicken and 1 cup cheese to chili and stir until cheese melts. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle chili into bowls. Serve with remaining cheese, sour cream, salsa and cilantro.
We need to have an old fashion Getbig Chili Cook Off!
WHITE CHILI
1 lb. dried Great Northern white beans, rinsed, picked over
2 lbs. boneless chicken breast
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 med. onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 (4 oz.) cans chopped mild green chilies
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
6 c. chicken stock or canned broth
3 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 12 oz.)
Sour cream
Salsa
Chopped fresh cilantro
Place beans in heavy large pot. Add enough cold water to cover by at least 3 inches and soak overnight.
Place chicken in large heavy saucepan. Add cold water to cover and bring to simmer. Cook until just tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool. Remove skin. Cut chicken into cubes.
Drain beans. Heat oil in same pot over medium high heat. Add onions and saute until translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic, then chilies, cumin, oregano, cloves and cayenne and saute 2 minutes. Add beans and stock and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are very tender, stirring occasionally about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
Add chicken and 1 cup cheese to chili and stir until cheese melts. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle chili into bowls. Serve with remaining cheese, sour cream, salsa and cilantro.
White chili, I haven't had that stuff in years...just haven't thought about it in a while....but that stuff is bad ass...love it!
Hey rim will do, now I have heard of white chili before but not sure what it is like? Do you like beans in your chili....I do! I use 3 different kinds of beans and lots of meat, usually ground chuck, crushed tomatos, onion, fresh garlic, plenty of special spices, green pepper and of course a good thick beer like Guinness. Man I just ate but talking about has my mouth watering :)
"IF" you feel like being healthy, obviously the sour cream and cheese can be fat free or low fat. BUT the fats are what gives it the consistency.
Heck, Chili is not Chili without BEANS?! Never had a non-bean chili anyway.
Never had a no bean chili? It's the shit they try to pass off as chili that covers hot dogs & such.
Sounds gross :-X
New topic:You can't beat Taco Bell IMO!!!
I'm not a huge fan of fast food but I think my favorite of all time has to be Burger King's Rodeo Cheeseburger. Those things are like crack.
You can't beat Taco Bell IMO!!!
The only time I enjoyed Taco Bell is after the bars at 2am! Oh, the good ol' days.
...but next day is hell...
I almost freaked when I saw Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, & KFC in the same restaurant.
They have the Taco Bell and KFC combo all over Houston.
Btw: I've been sick as a dog for about 4-5 days now and haven't eaten much (allmost anything) and i still haven't lost weight.
Does anyone who posts on this board have a signifigant other who reads the boards as well? I'm just curious. My wife has little to no interest in bodybuilding. All that aside I always wonder if she cruises getbig to see what I'm posting.
Actually I thought about posting some crazy shit on here a couple times just to see if she'll read it & ask me about it.
Naw Rim, I dont think theres any threat there.
Does anyone who posts on this board have a signifigant other who reads the boards as well? I'm just curious. My wife has little to no interest in bodybuilding. All that aside I always wonder if she cruises getbig to see what I'm posting.
Actually I thought about posting some crazy shit on here a couple times just to see if she'll read it & ask me about it.
Does anyone who posts on this board have a signifigant other who reads the boards as well? I'm just curious. My wife has little to no interest in bodybuilding. All that aside I always wonder if she cruises getbig to see what I'm posting.
Actually I thought about posting some crazy shit on here a couple times just to see if she'll read it & ask me about it.
My girlfriend is into and understands the whole scene but does not read the boards.
We go to shows together and she "gets it"...we went to the Europa in Dallas and going to the O in Vegas which are like vacations for us. We sprinkle in other activities (non bodybuilding related) when we go to these shows. She even will be pining my tris for me soon :D
Regardless, if your girl loves who you are, should not matter how much muscle you have! She knows about my extended family here and is glad that I can learn about the darkside from people that know their shit! Lets just hope she does not cruise what I have written on the Sex Board :o
On a positive note my wife loves baseball now. ;D
Who here trains with some sort of low volume high intensity protocol? In the past I've always been a relatively high volume guy, but this year I'm drastically changing things and going towards more of a HIT routine. I say more of a HIT routine, but not exactly HIT persay, it's more along the lines of the Dave P. philosophy. Hey, I figure if I'm going to use his dieting methods I might as well add the whole package for the full benefit.
For those unaware of the Dave P. style HIT training, it is again along the same philosophies as actual HIT but slightly a bit more volume, not quite as low volume but not high volume by any means.
Anyway, I dieted this past year using this type of training and really liked it, so this will be my first run at trying to gain using this. Any opinions or suggestions?
Who here trains with some sort of low volume high intensity protocol? In the past I've always been a relatively high volume guy, but this year I'm drastically changing things and going towards more of a HIT routine. I say more of a HIT routine, but not exactly HIT persay, it's more along the lines of the Dave P. philosophy. Hey, I figure if I'm going to use his dieting methods I might as well add the whole package for the full benefit.
For those unaware of the Dave P. style HIT training, it is again along the same philosophies as actual HIT but slightly a bit more volume, not quite as low volume but not high volume by any means.
Anyway, I dieted this past year using this type of training and really liked it, so this will be my first run at trying to gain using this. Any opinions or suggestions?
I agree, Dad would have been even better if he could have figured out that his volume was too high...most of us would be worthless piles of shit if we trained like he did for a very long time. When I first got into lifting seriously I jumped on to the Arnold style of training straight from his book. I started at level one and stuck with that for around 3-4 months. During that time I grew very fast, but I was still pretty fresh so anything would have worked. After that i went to level 2 in his plan and after about 2-3 months of that my progress started going backwards...that's when I started realizing something had to change. For those that have never tried the Arnold style training, he has you hitting every bodypart 3xwk with very high volume, 5sets per exercise and multiple exercises...it's insane and there are probably only a handfull of people all time who could get away with that.
AJ, Your Dad (Arnold Senior ;D) prolly would have had a even more impressive build at his peak if he could have pried himself out of the Gym a little faster each training session.......
DC training seems interesting and I've looked into it. The only thing I don't like is the dieting methods he impores with it...too overboard IMO.
Lately, been studying Dogcrapp version since I am not natty and can hit a bit more often. I have tweaked my Dorain routine a bit since being on with hitting ea. bodypart about every 5th day where in the past was every 7th day. Mark Dugdale trains with a modified version of Dogcrapp+Dorian.
I agree, Dad would have been even better if he could have figured out that his volume was too high...most of us would be worthless piles of shit if we trained like he did for a very long time. When I first got into lifting seriously I jumped on to the Arnold style of training straight from his book. I started at level one and stuck with that for around 3-4 months. During that time I grew very fast, but I was still pretty fresh so anything would have worked. After that i went to level 2 in his plan and after about 2-3 months of that my progress started going backwards...that's when I started realizing something had to change. For those that have never tried the Arnold style training, he has you hitting every bodypart 3xwk with very high volume, 5sets per exercise and multiple exercises...it's insane and there are probably only a handfull of people all time who could get away with that.
Funny story, 3 years ago at the Arnold Q&A after the ASC, someone asked him to lay out a good delt routine. He said the only way to grow big delts was to hit them with as many sets as possible and that if you did anything under 28sets per delt trainings session then you were short changing yourself. hey, I'm the biggest Arnold fan in the world but when I heard him say this I was already at a place to where I knew he didn't know what he was talking about. I mean come on, 28 sets for delts and you're hitting them 3xwk...I don't' care how much gear you're on, but I doubt any man hear could handle that, lol
DC training seems interesting and I've looked into it. The only thing I don't like is the dieting methods he impores with it...too overboard IMO.
One possible reason why DAD is so beat up nowadays!Arnold's on dialysis? That's news to me...you sure about this? I know he's got the heart condition which keeps him from ever training heavy again, but I've never heard about him being on dialysis.
Back then, obviously, the science behind their gear intake was non existant which is one reason he is on Dialysis.
You know when it comes to any type of low volume training, the hardest part for me has been trying to recondition my mind. Basically I've brainwashed myself over the years simply because like a lot of you I love to train just for trainings sake. Honestly, I would much rather train with the highest volume possible, as much as I can physically stand each time because training itself is so enjoyable to me. And of course the old adage "more is not always better," is sometimes so hard to get around in your own mind. But needles to say, as much as I do enjoy training, I am more interested in the training being as efficient as humanly possible...so it's low volume for me for a while. I'm sure as I get into this style of training even more, I'll make adjustments and the sets and exercises may creep up in numbers, then again they may not, it will simply be what ever works best.
As for DC, he does give his "recommendations" but I know guys that use other nutritionist with his training and Dante is really cool with that. He is not one to say he knows everything and will allow the trainee to adjust (diet and training) according to them making progress. Which is one reason I am considering his program.
Arnold's on dialysis? That's news to me...you sure about this? I know he's got the heart condition which keeps him from ever training heavy again, but I've never heard about him being on dialysis.
You know when it comes to any type of low volume training, the hardest part for me has been trying to recondition my mind.
THe thing about HIgh volume is - You feel Great when all pumped up..
Its addictive (hope they dont make it illegal, better not tell them)
Its hard/ impossible to force a lot of young guys to cut a workout to 1hr or so.
Thing is their form is usually so bad that if they was doing it right, and heavy, it'd be impossible to go on those marathon sessions.
They ought to put intelligent weight training/ cardio programs in all the schools.
Individually tailor them, this Obesity epidemic is repulsive, expensive and a threat to the country.
We waste a lot of $'z on stuff thats totally useless in the schools.
I agree.You know the another one of the challenges of lifting this way is trying to find that 'right" weight. What I mean is going heavy but not going too heavy to where you aren't working the muscle intended...I've only been at this low volume style for a little while but this seems like it's someting you have to pay a bit more attention to. It's very easy to do on chest moves anyway, but even more so now...at least I've found. And I am anal about this...if I'm doing any type of chest press and I feel my shoulders taking over at all or my tri's taking too much of the brunt away from my chest, then that's too heavy...I want chest growth not a big pressing number.
i do feel great when pumped up.
it's funny because people give me shit about how i only workout for about 1 to 1.5 hour every day. for some reason they think you need to spend 3 hours to build muscle, which only increases cortisol levels. then i have them train with me and by the end of that 1 hour they are about to die. it makes me laugh because they don't know what "hard work" in the gym is. pumping out 15 reps with 225 isn't a workout to me, squeezing up 475 for 3 reps is a fucking workout, i breathe so fucking heavy after triples and doubles. your body is using MAXIMUM effort to get that weight up. shit, i've almost passed out after a heavy 600 pound deadlift double. try doing that with some pump reps...lol...well, besides squats! i've seen stars after some high rep squats.
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New topic.
There is a guy I know at my gym who is 24 and I've decided is one of the strongest natural guys I've ever known. For example, this spring when he was 230lbs he was squatting 600+lbs for 6-8 reps ass to calves...and I do mean ass to calves, they touch! He dieted down this summer to 213, again completely natural and is still squatting 500+ lbs for 6-8 ass to calves weighing 213lbs...feet closer then normal, slightly less the shoulder width.
Anyway, he's starting his first cycle in about a wk, and back to bulking...I can't wait to see what kind of weight this guy moves!
New topic.
There is a guy I know at my gym who is 24 and I've decided is one of the strongest natural guys I've ever known. For example, this spring when he was 230lbs he was squatting 600+lbs for 6-8 reps ass to calves...and I do mean ass to calves, they touch! He dieted down this summer to 213, again completely natural and is still squatting 500+ lbs for 6-8 ass to calves weighing 213lbs...feet closer then normal, slightly less the shoulder width.
Anyway, he's starting his first cycle in about a wk, and back to bulking...I can't wait to see what kind of weight this guy moves!
Agreed big time. I've never trained with this guy before but I'm going to start trying to work in with him when are schedules work. Are first session will be tomorrow for legs...should be fun. He's already got a regular partner and he's no slacker himself. Normally I would never want to jump in with 2 other guys, would take to long, but these 2 do not mess around so it should be fine.
Thats what you need to surround yourself with in the gym, people better than you. Man I'm gonna do a huge offseason cycle this winter and hook up with that dude and get down to some very serious training......If I survive.
New topic: I just bought a $200 fountain pen on eBay for $75. If my wife finds out she'll fucking kill me. But I've got a weakness for nice pens (especially fountain pens).
Agreed big time. I've never trained with this guy before but I'm going to start trying to work in with him when are schedules work. Are first session will be tomorrow for legs...should be fun. He's already got a regular partner and he's no slacker himself. Normally I would never want to jump in with 2 other guys, would take to long, but these 2 do not mess around so it should be fine.
consider this a "virtual" slap across the face POW!!!!
i guess there are worse vices than pens......but why pens rimmy?
btw..i have a sweet pilot ill let you have for $15....still got 1/2 the ink left!!!!!
That's cool. Makes me wish I had a training partner again. Since I trained with you in May I've trained with a couple friends here & there. Makes me wish I could find a perminent partner...oh well. I've always been amazed how much more you can lift with someone else there.No doubt, it helps a lot but not too many people out there who want to do it consistently...to bad, they don't know what they're missing.
:'(
New Topic:
Does anyone out there have a PS3? If so what's your opinion of it? Is it worth the money? Thanks in advance.
I'm asking because I'm thinking about getting my wife one for her birthday (it'll also be a present for me too ;D ).
You know the another one of the challenges of lifting this way is trying to find that 'right" weight. What I mean is going heavy but not going too heavy to where you aren't working the muscle intended...I've only been at this low volume style for a little while but this seems like it's someting you have to pay a bit more attention to. It's very easy to do on chest moves anyway, but even more so now...at least I've found. And I am anal about this...if I'm doing any type of chest press and I feel my shoulders taking over at all or my tri's taking too much of the brunt away from my chest, then that's too heavy...I want chest growth not a big pressing number.
Am I saying all this clearly? I just read over what I said and I'm not sure if I did or not.
I have a ps3, i got it when it first came out. If you are into video games it has the best graphics by far.Blows 360out of the water.There aren't too many games right now but there aretonsof things coming out Q407 and Q108. I personally only like racing games and I pretty much got it for the blueray player. I have a new 1080p tv and the movies are unbelievable.I figureed a bluerayplayer was 1000 and the ps3 was only 600 so how could I go wrong.
New Topic:
Does anyone out there have a PS3? If so what's your opinion of it? Is it worth the money? Thanks in advance.
I'm asking because I'm thinking about getting my wife one for her birthday (it'll also be a present for me too ;D ).
AJ, you better save up for new blue Jeans...
One thing though.. and we all know this, I dont care if its being competive chasing your buddie on a high power motorcycle on back roads, or trying to match them on plates in the gym... its allways easy to go a little to far.
Ive done it, so has most everyone.
I dont know if theres a good clear way to put it, but you know what Im driving at.
Its great when you got somone to push you. The art of doing it just right is the trick.
yeah...i got it when it was first released...the 60 giger. blue ray is good to go...i dont play games online, howevermy buddy does and says i NEED to. ive played the 360, the only advantage i see it having are the games....tons more games right now for the xbox than the ps3
it can do a whole mess of shit...all of which i dont use...pic and song storage...blah blah blah....
Just had my yummy protein pancakes....wanted to share as I am sure versions have beent thrown around before but damn was it good :)
1 c. whole oats
4 egg whites
2 whole eggs
1/4 c. cottage cheese
2 packs splenda
cinnamon to taste
Blend high speed, then add
1/4 c. blueberries
top with Smart Balance butter or not and Sugar Free syrup...
Just had my yummy protein pancakes....wanted to share as I am sure versions have beent thrown around before but damn was it good :)
1 c. whole oats
4 egg whites
2 whole eggs
1/4 c. cottage cheese
2 packs splenda
cinnamon to taste
Blend high speed, then add
1/4 c. blueberries
top with Smart Balance butter or not and Sugar Free syrup...
Rises nicely! Not concrete at all and I cook until pretty brown...I added the CC after a suggestion from a friend, good call!
Looks similiar to mine:
1 container of egg whites (16 ounces or whatever)
1.5 cups of Oatmeal
1 pound of blueberries
1 small container of fat-free cottage cheese
dash of vanilla extract
Blend until smooth.
I usually eat them twice a week or so & freeze the leftovers.
I also eat them with olive oil butter & honey.
I have been sick lately for about a week and i'm finally feeling better, it's because i started antibiotics (i have lung infection). On last monday i went to the dr. and after very brief conversation he gave me scripts to: Antibiotics, strong oral solution with ephedrine and codeine, xanax, albuterol and a few other meds. that i don't know what you call in US. I probably just should have asked something like Anadrol, because he really didn't seem to care what all the things were for...
**Rimbaud** - Does your wife ever make "STICKY RICE". Its so sticky it can roll up in a ball, it seems to be a lot
lower GI index than regular rice. It lasts a long time in the gut. Its popular w/ the field workers, as it
and a gut full of chicken keeps you going a long time.
Nope. I'm surprized she can used the toaster. She can barely cook - but the sex is great so I guess that makes up for it. ;D
;D
You cook for her?
Nobody usually gripes about the sex w/ the little slant-eye monsters....
Like James Braown said... Sex Machine baby...
THey can put up a superhuman argument though Huh? :o
But still, They'z My favorite flavor.
;D
You cook for her?
Nobody usually gripes about the sex w/ the little slant-eye monsters....
Like James Braown said... Sex Machine baby...
THey can put up a superhuman argument though Huh? :o
But still, They'z My favorite flavor.
i never found a 95 pound woman intimidating until i met my little Viet.
Damn right!
i never found a 95 pound woman intimidating until i met my little Viet.
i'm lucky, mine can cook and clean with the best of them.
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Yup, I do most of the cooking & holy shit can she argue. :-\
Sounds like heaven.
For her or me?
i'm lucky, mine can cook and clean with the best of them.
My dad's friend told me that he had cheated on his thai girl and one morning woke up in a way that no man should ever wake up. She had he's dick on her other hand and a blade on the other and said: "it's time we talk..."
In the end she didn't "cut it off" and they made peace, from what i understud the biggest problem for her wasn't that he had cheated on her, but the fact that he had bought something to his "mistress."
My dad's friend told me that he had cheated on his thai girl and one morning woke up in a way that no man should ever wake up. She had he's dick on her other hand and a blade on the other and said: "it's time we talk..."
In the end she didn't "cut it off" and they made peace, from what i understud the biggest problem for her wasn't that he had cheated on her, but the fact that he had bought something to his "mistress."
Speaking of going nuts cleaning we're supposed to be going for Dim-Sum in a fedw minutes & my wife is running around like made cleaning because some guy is coming over to fix a piece of furniture. I'm hiding since there's a calm in the storm while she takes a shower.
Can I ask how long ya been Married?
Any of you guys like Dim-Sum?
I just got back & let me tell you we did some damage there. We had fifteen dishes between the four of us. I think I'll be in a food coma for about a week.
NEW TOPIC:
OLYMPIA
Anyone going to the O this year?? Will be there and can't wait for the hardly dressed women handing out protein bar samples ;)
Don't think I have had it but love doing damage at Asian buffets! :-X
We will talk to you in a few days after you wake up...
You're awake! Thought we would not hear from you until Monday!Yeah I should make the Arnold as well this year, not the O though.
I am going to try for the Arnold as well, hopefully, then we can hook up for some Dim Sum! :D
I highly recommend checking out some Dim-Sum. Good stuff .
BTW-I also love the Asian buffets.
Hey Rim, what exactly is Dim Sum? And oh yea, Asian buffet, hook it up!
I am going to try for the Arnold as well, hopefully, then we can hook up for some Dim Sum! :D
Sounds like a plan.
Anyone else out there planning to go to the Arnold?
My plan is to go for the whole weekend but I'll probably just hit the expo one of the days.
Heard Friday is the best for the Expo because not so crowded. It is a far way for me but something I want to experience. This will be my 10th Olympia and 0 for the Arnold so far...Yeah, it's typically not as crowded on Fri, but not by a lot...actually each day they have everyone packed in there like sardines. And of course if you want to meet the BB who are actually competing in the Arnold, you pretty much have to wait for Sun for that...but who cares about that, the girls are the best part anyway!
Yeah, it's typically not as crowded on Fri, but not by a lot...actually each day they have everyone packed in there like sardines. And of course if you want to meet the BB who are actually competing in the Arnold, you pretty much have to wait for Sun for that...but who cares about that, the girls are the best part anyway!
I'm really going to try to make it this year since I missed it last year. All of us that will be there need to try and plan at on at least getting together and grabbing a bite to eat...that'd be pretty cool. After that we can all walk around the expo in our getbig steroid t-shirts, lol!
Any of you guys ever do those sort of 1 leg squat/lunge things on the smith? I don't stray too much from the simple basics but I threw those in last wk and they hurt so much I did them again tonight...the inside of my thighs all the way up my crotch feels like it was ripped to pieces...that must be a good thing, lol!
It's funny, you can't go all that heavy on these at all, and for some reason they hurt more then anything on earth...and I do mean hurt in a good way, not injury hurt. I did them towards the end of the leg session and didn't' go above a 45 & 25 on each side...not sure how much weight that actually is since it's the smith, but I don't care, it has got to be a good additive now and then IMO.
Not sure what it is?Yeah, I don't know what the actual move is called, I guess it really is simply a standing in place lunge but the difference is you can put your foot much further back then you could dong a standard lunge.
Yeah, I don't know what the actual move is called, I guess it really is simply a standing in place lunge but the difference is you can put your foot much further back then you could dong a standard lunge.
1. stand under weight like you were going to squat
2. kick one leg back just about as far as it will go and bring the other one forward just slightly
3. squat down until the knee of the back leg touches the ground.
I know, again it seems really like a lunge but for some reason it hits the inner part of the thigh a lot more.
I've tried those numerous times but they never felt comfortable.
Now sometimes to mix up leg day I'll do lunges on one of those half exercise balls (not sure what they're called). When I do that I really feel it the next day. It's also really hard to keep your balance.
OMG NO! You admitted to using a exersize ball!! Stop! ;D
BTW - the big red ones are great for increasing spine arch in the PL bench set up...
Great for situps too, hits low abs good off a blue or white one.
I know I know...but remember it's only the half-ball. Well, that's the only time you'll ever catch me using one.
I only train people with the thera-ball if they can't support their own bodyweight.
It's not for serious lifters.
It can also be used for core.
DIV
I use it more to mix things up. I'll do a couple sets of eight or ten with each leg (only hold maybe 20-30 lbs total) & I can barely walk the next day. I'll usually do it do end my workout.Do you mean you use the half ball as a step so to speak? You know, with the lead leg that is lunging out, it steps on to the half ball? I've done lunges like this using a step and it's an OK variation now and then...but nothing beats the parking lot if you are able to do that.
Do you mean you use the half ball as a step so to speak? You know, with the lead leg that is lunging out, it steps on to the half ball? I've done lunges like this using a step and it's an OK variation now and then...but nothing beats the parking lot if you are able to do that.
Now sometimes to mix up leg day I'll do lunges on one of those half exercise balls (not sure what they're called). When I do that I really feel it the next day. It's also really hard to keep your balance.
I've tried those numerous times but they never felt comfortable.
one of those half exercise balls (not sure what they're called).
I once did quadruple drop set of standard squats and supersetted that with step ups holding a 25 kg plate, i did as many reps as i could. After that i was sure that i would die.I'm sure you felt horrible after that...drop sets of squats alone can be hell on earth...that's why I don't do them that often anymore, lol!
Yeah, but it's not...I've never seen either one of those, but I saw "Just Friends" the other night, and that movie is hysterical! I love the scene where Ryan Reynolds is bustin his own balls in the car after he made an ass of himself on his date with Amy Smart...very true to life...I've been in very similar situations in the past, lol!
Btw: i just saw this movie, Harold and Kumar go to White Castle and it was great. It wasn't as good as that movie Jay and Silent Bob strike back, but still it was pretty good. Just the right kind of movie youd wan't to see at Sunday evening.
I've never seen either one of those, but I saw "Just Friends" the other night, and that movie is hysterical! I love the scene where Ryan Reynolds is bustin his own balls in the car after he made an ass of himself on his date with Amy Smart...very true to life...I've been in very similar situations in the past, lol!
Is that the movie where he was fat in high school & then comes back for a reunion or something? If so my wife & I (by default watched it about ten times in one weekend) - because she was on this HD movie kick.Yeah, that's the one...he comes back because he's plane gets laid over in Jersey.
Any of you guys watch zombie movies? I've liked those since i was a kid, one that's really good one is that new version of Dawn of the dead (2005) which has Vin Diesel in it.
Quote from the movie:
Victim #4 "sir, there are people here that need your help!"
Vin: Fuck you all. (he played a police officer).
I seriously thought you were from Illinois for a long time at first.
Cause the Blackhawk's symbol?
Any of you guys watch zombie movies? I've liked those since i was a kid, one that's really good one is that new version of Dawn of the dead (2005) which has Vin Diesel in it.
Quote from the movie:
Victim #4 "sir, there are people here that need your help!"
Vin: Fuck you all. (he played a police officer).
Lou, not to change the subject, BUT HOW'd you GET SUCH GOOD ENGLISH?
You pick up most small sayings and figures of speech that most PPL who dont use English as their Mother Tongue dont.
Did you watch a lot of English TV/ Videos, or Traveling or just have a knack for learning other languages?
I have a Bitch of a time learning other languages.
I seriously thought you were from Illinois for a long time at first.
Well, with all the ######### shit going on I think I'll share a ######### story.
For the past month I've been off work with a bruised nerve or something in my elbow. Basically I've got very little grip strength in my left hand. Anyway, so for the past couple weeks I've been doing a lot of cardio, legs, abs, & stretching. Well last night was no different. I was using one of those lower back extension machines & for about a minute I heard this loud buzzing - almost like an alarm. I turn around & see people crowded in one corner. I walk overthere & see a guy laying on the ground not moving &/or breathing (face was blue/purple). They had the defibulator machine hooked up to him - while I was there he was shocked several times & it didn't seem to work. Well about five minutes later they chased everyone downstairs & the fire department finally arrived. Shortly there after I just went home. If I had to make an educated guess I'd say the guy died. Weird night at the gym, huh?
Well, with all the fucked up shit going on I think I'll share a fucked up story.
For the past month I've been off work with a bruised nerve or something in my elbow. Basically I've got very little grip strength in my left hand. Anyway, so for the past couple weeks I've been doing a lot of cardio, legs, abs, & stretching. Well last night was no different. I was using one of those lower back extension machines & for about a minute I heard this loud buzzing - almost like an alarm. I turn around & see people crowded in one corner. I walk overthere & see a guy laying on the ground not moving &/or breathing (face was blue/purple). They had the defibulator machine hooked up to him - while I was there he was shocked several times & it didn't seem to work. Well about five minutes later they chased everyone downstairs & the fire department finally arrived. Shortly there after I just went home. If I had to make an educated guess I'd say the guy died. Weird night at the gym, huh?
DAMN!!! thats pretty wild...
those defibs machines should be in every gym....like a fire extinguisher. you never know though....he coulda made it....hopefully.
It was fucked up to say the least.
Wow, that's the first time i've heard something like this happen in the gym. Wes is right though those machines should be on every gym.
ive seen it twice....but ive been working in the gym industry since 97....so i guess you could say ive been in a gym more than most that just workout...
crazy shit...
did you get any info on the guy rimmy? did he pass?
Cutler 1st, Ronnie 4th....pretty suprising about Ronnie IMO...I almost expected the judges to just give it to him no matter what he looked like since he said this was his last O.
What do you guys think about the placings?
Cutler 1st, Ronnie 4th....pretty suprising about Ronnie IMO...I almost expected the judges to just give it to him no matter what he looked like since he said this was his last O.
What do you guys think about the placings?
Jay Cutler is the worst Mr. O ever. That's all i have to say.
Wolf and Vic made him look like a bloated whale.
Ronnie is done.
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AJ - WHeres the best pics?Either MD.com or Flexonline.com
Not suprising at all the way he looked, they were nice to him giving him 4thEven so, we all know how political this sport is and it's hard to imagine the judges giving out placings that are this low to Ronnie...regardless of how he looked.
Jay Cutler is the worst Mr. O ever. That's all i have to say.It's funny, I've never seen one bodybuilder who produces so much love/hate among fans...everyone seems to feel a lot of love or a lot of hate for Jay...no in between. Personally, I'm a pretty big fan, although he is quite the mass monster, he still poses a lot of great qualities a BB is supposed to have.
Wolf and Vic made him look like a bloated whale.
Ronnie is done.
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Stretch marks on a Mr Olympias ass like a pregnant woman are just not my idea of the pinnacle of male muscular development..Stretch marks, well, it happens, and there isn't a lot you can do about it. Hey, I'm not near as big as Jay or any pro, but even I've developed a few marks over the past couple of years...a few light ones on my lats, and on my left bicep. I hate them, but they are what they are.
Judging criteria needs a revamp. THis Fat ass insulin look, pared down at the last minute w/ death defyingI agree on the "death stimulants" statement and if someones gut is hanging over their posing shorts, obviously they shouldn't place well...but I just don't' see this as the case with Jay.
stimulants etc is not my idea of a Herculean physique.
If ya look like Michelin Tire man 8 months of the year, are ya the world champ in the BBing game?Maybe so, but the 364 days prior to the O or any show do not matter...all that matters is what you look like on show day. The rest of the year, look like a holocaust victim or Captain lard ass...doesn't matter IMO as long as you're on point at show time.
It's funny, I've never seen one bodybuilder who produces so much love/hate among fans...everyone seems to feel a lot of love or a lot of hate for Jay...no in between. Personally, I'm a pretty big fan, although he is quite the mass monster, he still poses a lot of great qualities a BB is supposed to have.
My least favorite Mr. O, and I bet I get ragged on for saying this, Frank Zane.
Maybe so, but the 364 days prior to the O or any show do not matter...all that matters is what you look like on show day. The rest of the year, look like a holocaust victim or Captain lard ass...doesn't matter IMO as long as you're on point at show time.
AGREED but on this day, Jay did not deserve to win. Victor was the clear cut champion! I was there and in person is night and day differance than pics.Something else about Vic, he's a MD guy and there has been a lot of talk, especially lately that an MD could never win the O. True? I don't' know, but it wouldn't suprise me.
Talking with a pro that did not compete said the judges could not give Vicor 1st because he can not leave the country due to his legal issues and other legal issues pending as well. They actually deliberated this!! Here is what is wrong with BB, you judge the pysiques that day, not discuss who should win behind closed doors, best pysique that day wins and Jay was off, period.
I agree, he's a mass monster but i think bodybuilding should be more than blocky mass and 40 inch waists with delts and bi's filled with oil.Yeah, i understand what you're saying, I'm a big fan of the more aesthetic guys as well...Vic and Wolf are both phenomenal, but both of these guys also possess some of the characteristics of a mass monster, Freeman too, it's sort of like being a hybrid and I think this is a good direction for the sport.
Zane was decent for his time frame, he also used a minimum of AAS from what i've heard. i think he was ripped but lacked mass.
i like guys like Wolf, rockel, Jackson, Sami(PDI)...i don't like the monsters but ronnie back in the early 2000's was incredible. it's the guts, water retention and lack of being "peeled" that i miss. look at titus back in the early 90's, munzer, Milos...etc. most of the pro's in the 80's had better conditioning than the top 5 guys today, something is wrong here.
i just wish these guys would stop the size game and get SHREDDED!!! guys like ruhl and cutler are what i "personally" think is ruining this game.
of course this is my opinion, i'd take Arnold or Mike Mentzers look over ANY pro today.
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Something else about Vic, he's a MD guy and there has been a lot of talk, especially lately that an MD could never win the O. True? I don't' know, but it wouldn't suprise me.
You can bet your ass that I will never do this again without some kind of "assistance" if you catch my drift, lol!
A while back I told you guys about me getting free laser hair removal any time I wanted...well some of you wanted to know how that went, well it FUCKING SUCKS! I had my back done and that was the most painful thing I can ever remember, my sister (she's the one who does it) said, "it will sting like a rubber band popping) I thought, "OK, cool no big deal." BullShit! It felt like a small pin knife every time she hit a spot.
What sucks even more, for this to be 100% permanent, it takes 3-5 treatments depending on the person, so I have to go in for my 2nd her in a wk or so. Plus, each time you go, they turn the level of the laser up even higher until you reach the highest point necessary. You can bet your ass that I will never do this again without some kind of "assistance" if you catch my drift, lol!
"assisitance"? are you asking me to hold your hand and whisper to you that everything will be ok?Hold my hand? Nah, I was implying some kind of pain reliever, be it by pill or alcohol, lol! Seriously, if you wanted to come down here and knock me out first before i go through that again, by all means, please, feel free.
cause if you are that would be weird....ill decline
on a serious note: exactly how hairy are you? do you think 3-5 treatments will be all you need? will you be completely bare after that?
inquiring hairy people want to know.....
Damn...you're making me rethink it. :-\Yeah, it sucks, but worth it in the end IMO.
Hold my hand? Nah, I was implying some kind of pain reliever, be it by pill or alcohol, lol! Seriously, if you wanted to come down here and knock me out first before i go through that again, by all means, please, feel free.
How hairy am I? I'd say medium hairy...not like a gorilla or some of these guys you see where it looks like Velcro, but even so, the hair is there, plus my hair is jet black, so that makes it look even worse. Sis said 3-5 should do it...she said it works for guys who are hairier then me.
A little food for thought. now I have no idea if this correlates at all, but I have wondered. before I started using any AAS I had a fair amount of chest hair, but none on my back. Shortly after I started AAS hair sprouted on my back and got thicker everywhere else. Coincidence, maybe it's just my Greek genes finally kicking in. Whatever it is, I can't stand it.
Oh and one more thing, and know one is going to believe this, but before I started getting laser treatments, I actually learned how to shave my back myself. Difficult, yes, but it can be done...all you need is a long stick and some duct tape.
Yeah, it sucks, but worth it in the end IMO.
LOL..i hear ya...just breakin' your balls a little...Yeah it does...I've thinned a little on top in the past few years...but it seems to have slowed down. Luckily for me, I always had an extremely thick head of hair, so thinning out a little wasn't all that big of a deal.
test is a funny thing, it makes you lose the hair you wanna keep....and gain the hair you would never want!!!
A while back I told you guys about me getting free laser hair removal any time I wanted...well some of you wanted to know how that went, well it FUCKING SUCKS! I had my back done and that was the most painful thing I can ever remember, my sister (she's the one who does it) said, "it will sting like a rubber band popping) I thought, "OK, cool no big deal." BullShit! It felt like a small pin knife every time she hit a spot.
What sucks even more, for this to be 100% permanent, it takes 3-5 treatments depending on the person, so I have to go in for my 2nd her in a wk or so. Plus, each time you go, they turn the level of the laser up even higher until you reach the highest point necessary. You can bet your ass that I will never do this again without some kind of "assistance" if you catch my drift, lol!
test is a funny thing, it makes you lose the hair you wanna keep....and gain the hair you would never want!!!
I didn't have a single hair on my back until i started using AAS.
Now i have a rug.
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Unfortuanatly I've always had a little since I was about 17. Not a ton but since I'm kind of fair skinned it really sticks out. Luckily six months out of the year my wife will Nair it for me every couple weeks.I tried Nair once and I couldn't get it to work.
I tried Nair once and I couldn't get it to work.
Yeah it does...I've thinned a little on top in the past few years...but it seems to have slowed down. Luckily for me, I always had an extremely thick head of hair, so thinning out a little wasn't all that big of a deal.
Oh and one more thing, and know one is going to believe this, but before I started getting laser treatments, I actually learned how to shave my back myself. Difficult, yes, but it can be done...all you need is a long stick and some duct tape.
A BACK HAIR THREAD? ::) ;DNo offense but that is one sweater I'd never want to wear, lol!
I didnt use to have a single hair on my back, now theres plenty...
Its deffinitly dose related, and seems once it starts, it keeps up regardless of going low dose.
Wifey just prunes it off now and then..
Prolly enough to knit sweaters with..
I didn't have a single hair on my back until i started using AAS.
Now i have a rug.
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I tried Nair once and I couldn't get it to work.
LOL the older I get the more places hair grows, it's true guys :'(
My body hair just laughed at Nair. :(
Unfortuanatly I've always had a little since I was about 17. Not a ton but since I'm kind of fair skinned it really sticks out. Luckily six months out of the year my wife will Nair it for me every couple weeks.
discussing real world problems here.
discussing real world problems here.
Not to change the subject but what kind of shoes do you guys train in?
Not to change the subject but what kind of shoes do you guys train in?
...if only life were fair 8)
I sense something strange in this locker room.
It needs something softer and more pale.
Rose needs about a month in the AZ sun!
She needs to stay indoors for sex...........never coming out except whenever necessary.
That's how pale girls stay pale. :)
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Not to change the subject but what kind of shoes do you guys train in?I like squatting barefoot, but for other leg lifts I have a pair of really flat shoes I use that are hard as rocks on the bottom...not all that comfortable, but perfect for leg day.
I sense something strange in this locker room.For one night with Rose would you give up gear for life?
It needs something softer and more pale.
Darkside and Pale women Seems to fit well! ;D
For one night with Rose would you give up gear for life?
I would dress Rose up in a Darth Vader suit and see if she can work a lightsaber.
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I like squatting barefoot, but for other leg lifts I have a pair of really flat shoes I use that are hard as rocks on the bottom...not all that comfortable, but perfect for leg day.
I think people would freak if I started squating barefoot (I've got some ugly ass feet). I used to lift in a pair of indoor football shoes (hard almost plastic bottoms). However, since moving twice I can't find them. I've been using cross training shoes for awhile but looking for something else.
Rim, you wife is Asian, she's suposed to prune your toenails, its in the owners manual ;D
Would you let Rose dress you up in a black G-string and put clamps on your nipples and a gag ball in your mouth, before fucking the shit out of you?
I think people would freak if I started squating barefoot (I've got some ugly ass feet). I used to lift in a pair of indoor football shoes (hard almost plastic bottoms). However, since moving twice I can't find them. I've been using cross training shoes for awhile but looking for something else.Excuse me, let me rephrase. I squat in my sock feet.
love em pale girls. yummy.
I think people would freak if I started squating barefoot (I've got some ugly ass feet). I used to lift in a pair of indoor football shoes (hard almost plastic bottoms). However, since moving twice I can't find them. I've been using cross training shoes for awhile but looking for something else.
Not to change the subject but what kind of shoes do you guys train in?
Date Shopping list: Dark Blue sheets, candles..... :P
Big ass mirror on the bedroom wall allready of course...
Nike Free...best for leg day and calves.
Could never squat barefoot, blow my arches out if I did! You almost have to have flat feet for that.
I bought a pair last night. I went the expensive route & designed them myself. Put my "name" on them & everything. I'll post a pic when the arrive.
Nike Free...best for leg day and calves.
Could never squat barefoot, blow my arches out if I did! You almost have to have flat feet for that.
DAMN! Got mine at the outlet store, $35.
Just don't wear them around for a long period of time as my arches get sore if I do.
I feel like somthings wrong if Im not either barefoot or in steel toes.
One day I was 1/2 way to a job, thinking "Oh what a beautiful day, the air even feels good on my feet.."
I look down, and I'm wearing my sandles headed to a const site... ;D
The paint cans say "Warning may cause brain and nervous system dammage" for a reason I guess.
My workout shoes are only worn at the gym - not even to the gym. Find they last a lot longer that way.
Nike Free...best for leg day and calves.
Could never squat barefoot, blow my arches out if I did! You almost have to have flat feet for that.
I workout in Nike Shox....Personally, I think the Shox are the worst shoe ever created for squatting. Cool looking shoe yes, and I've got about 6 pair of them, but I cannot squat in them I I can't understand how anyone can.
They're great for everything, esp squats.
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Personally, I think the Shox are the worst shoe ever created for squatting. Cool looking shoe yes, and I've got about 6 pair of them, but I cannot squat in them I I can't understand how anyone can.
I have to squat in hard soled shoes. anything with cushion i feel unstable with heavy weight. i used to squat in chuck taylors or the flat soled Adidas.I'm the same way...I prefer no shoes when I squat but if I do that every wk my arches start screaming...so I split it up about 50/50 these days, but probably a little more shoeless then not.
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Not that anyone here cares but it's kind of cool to me.
Body weight right now is right at 200lbs and my strength in the gym is now right where it was this past winter/spring when I weighed 230...a little stronger on some lifts.
I've always said that I don't worry about actual numbers in terms of what weight I'm using, and I don't, the actual growth and development is more important to me...but even so, it is still kind of cool IMO.
Now the key is trying to improve on this without getting too stupid and letting my bf get too high as I try to get bigger and better...heaven help me, the constant struggle within, lol!
Nice bro keep up the good work.You Damn right nice ;D
You Damn right nice ;D
Now, if I can just get my incline press up to match yours, then I'll be doing something! Actually bro, that little clip has motivated me a bit and has given me a little idea for a little friendly competition...would you be interested? If so, I'll shoot you a PM with my idea.
Well Im always up for a little friendly comp ;DYou know it...challenge sent!!!!!!!
Not that anyone here cares but it's kind of cool to me.
Body weight right now is right at 200lbs and my strength in the gym is now right where it was this past winter/spring when I weighed 230...a little stronger on some lifts.
I've always said that I don't worry about actual numbers in terms of what weight I'm using, and I don't, the actual growth and development is more important to me...but even so, it is still kind of cool IMO.
Now the key is trying to improve on this without getting too stupid and letting my bf get too high as I try to get bigger and better...heaven help me, the constant struggle within, lol!
So whats ridin' on this? ;D
So whats ridin' on this? ;DNot sure yet but we'll come up with something.
Good to hear!BB Incline.
What's this challenge all about? BB or DB incline press? i haven't done BB incline in years but my DB incline is pretty decent.
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BB Incline.
Damn, i haven't done a BB incline press in probably 3 years. always tweaked my shoulder doing them so i've stuck with DB's.Actually, I like DB incline a lot better myself but I need to be doing more BB so this will help motivate me to do that. You know what's weird is, is that no type of incline movement bothers my shoulders, flat BB bench is fine, but flat DB bench absolutely tears my shoulders apart. I've never been able to figure this out?
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Good to hear!
What's this challenge all about? BB or DB incline press? i haven't done BB incline in years but my DB incline is pretty decent.
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Actually, I like DB incline a lot better myself but I need to be doing more BB so this will help motivate me to do that. You know what's weird is, is that no type of incline movement bothers my shoulders, flat BB bench is fine, but flat DB bench absolutely tears my shoulders apart. I've never been able to figure this out?
Now, don't go piling on a bunch of fake 45's like they use in bodybuilding mag photo-shoots!! ;)
Now, don't go piling on a bunch of fake 45's like they use in bodybuilding mag photo-shoots!! ;)Come on bro...why did you have to disclose my plan to the whole board! Everyone here knows I don't really lift weights. I just like playing make believe. 8)
Come on bro...why did you have to disclose my plan to the whole board! Everyone here knows I don't really lift weights. I just like playing make believe. 8)
Sorry AJ, Mr. Rogers is dead. No make believe land for you!!True, but this is the internet, the home of the new "Land of Make Believe!" lol!
I think there been no shortage of fake shots in Flex. Why not, most the training and diet info is fantasyYou're right, BB's don't use AAS...it's all Muscle Tech baby!
also.... Oh, and BBers DONT USE AAS! ::)
Sad news in the world of Arnold jr's family.
My cousin who is a QB at one of the local high schools broke several vertebra in his neck during tonight's game...at least that's the initial diagnosis. They took him immediately to a local close by hospital but are now moving him to Vanderbilt because it looks very serious.
Sad news in the world of Arnold jr's family.
My cousin who is a QB at one of the local high schools broke several vertebra in his neck during tonight's game...at least that's the initial diagnosis. They took him immediately to a local close by hospital but are now moving him to Vanderbilt because it looks very serious.
Sad news in the world of Arnold jr's family.
My cousin who is a QB at one of the local high schools broke several vertebra in his neck during tonight's game...at least that's the initial diagnosis. They took him immediately to a local close by hospital but are now moving him to Vanderbilt because it looks very serious.
Sad news in the world of Arnold jr's family.
My cousin who is a QB at one of the local high schools broke several vertebra in his neck during tonight's game...at least that's the initial diagnosis. They took him immediately to a local close by hospital but are now moving him to Vanderbilt because it looks very serious.
I bunch of Jesus freaks just came to my door trying to recruit people into their cult or whatever. So I sent them to my bitchy neighbors.True story. A guy I know kept having "Jehovah's Witness" come to his door about 1x a wk. Finlay, he did something and they haven't come back. Last time they came he answered the door in a pair of tighty whiteys and nothing else and said, "hell, we ain't nothin but a bunch of queers in here...y'all come on in!' They haven't been back since, lol.
True story. A guy I know kept having "Jehovah's Witness" come to his door about 1x a wk. Finlay, he did something and they haven't come back. Last time they came he answered the door in a pair of tighty whiteys and nothing else and said, "hell, we ain't nothin but a bunch of queers in here...y'all come on in!' They haven't been back since, lol.
Nice. When I was in college there was a group of Jevovah's Witnesses who would walk into your apartment (no lie - they did it to us a couple times). If the door was locked they would keep turning the knob for a couple minutes while knocking. We got sick of it after awhile so one of my roommates & I decided to fuck with them. We heard them coming down the hall & when they were about ten feet from our door my roommate threw me out the door into the wall across the hall wearing only a pair on tighty whiteys. He then grabbed me by my hair while on the ground & put a gun to my head. He then screamed "If you ever touch my coke again #### you're dead.". Needless to say that scared the shit out of them because they turned & ran out of the building. Well, I never saw them in the building after that. True story.hahaha, priceless!
It should be noted that my roommate got a little overzealous & threw me into the wall pretty hard. The price you pay for peace.
Sad news in the world of Arnold jr's family.
My cousin who is a QB at one of the local high schools broke several vertebra in his neck during tonight's game...at least that's the initial diagnosis. They took him immediately to a local close by hospital but are now moving him to Vanderbilt because it looks very serious.
True story. A guy I know kept having "Jehovah's Witness" come to his door about 1x a wk. Finlay, he did something and they haven't come back. Last time they came he answered the door in a pair of tighty whiteys and nothing else and said, "hell, we ain't nothin but a bunch of queers in here...y'all come on in!' They haven't been back since, lol.my dad answered the door totally nude with beer in hand and they never came back. true story.
Had a small checkup today.
Weight 204 height: still 5'8" lol
BP: 122/66
Resting heart rate: 48bpm
cholesterol: perfect
liver enzymes: perfect
cardiac enzymes: slightly above normal, but just barely and we all know that simple weight training throws this reading off.
Electrolite balance (can't remember what this is called exactly) good shape...some of you may recall I had some problems with this this past summer.
So what does this all mean? What do I have to say about this?
Kiss my ass Dr. "AAS is bad"
Is your Dr a anti-AAS preacher too?
Before my last blood work I : Quit red meat for a few days, no egg yolks, Ate alot of salmon, took flax seed and
evening primrose, .... Basicly ate real clean. Did no hard training for 4 days prior to blood drawl..Only light cardio.
I had about as good as it gets cholestorol and Triglicerides and all other...
You should have seen Dr Steroid Hater's face when he looked at them figures ;D
He asked in a puzzled tone "What do you eat"?
I told him, "Red meat at least twice a day, and fried whole eggs and cheese for breakfast most every day, Pizza, hot dogs... YOu know, normal stuff"...
His face was priceless ;D Talk about cognitive dissonance.
Still it dont get thru his head that even possibly his dated 1970's medical text book "Facts" are WRONG!
He again accused me of using steroids, which I was not, and I said "Ok, lets do a blood drawl tomorow and see, then
You'll have a indication to write for testosterone'.
Then the asshole got SO pissed he was shaking, stuck his fist in my face. ;D
I didnt even blink, I could stick this guys head thru the sheet rock if I pleased, and there's NOTHING he could do to stop me.
I turned my face sideway, wide open and told him "You can hit me if it makes you feel better, but its not going to
help anything".
Im done w/ him, I finaly got another Doc.
Shit dude your Doc sounds like a big prick. I am at the conclusion that most General Practice docs are antibiotic prescription writers. Anything tougher goes to a specialist. Speaking of which I need to get my ass checked out soon too.
Resting heart rate: 48bpmI've had a shock or two from a small cord...sucks but no big deal usually.
WOW!
Today i was installing a new TV and i got electrocuted from the old cord that was on the wall. I feel fine just got scared a bit...
Is your Dr a anti-AAS preacher too?
I've had a shock or two from a small cord...sucks but no big deal usually.
BTW, you know anything about the band "Susperia"...I just discovered these guys this wk...Norwegian band, darkish and extremely hard musically, vocals semi-hard...not as hard as like "Nile" or "Zao."
I don't have a regular doc anymore. The guy I used to go to retired about 2yrs ago. For the past few yrs though I have some friends that work at the hospital in the Lab and they run all this stuff for me...there are a couple docs up there who I'm cool with and they go over everything with me...honestly, they seem pretty indifferent about the AAS...only once has any of them made a negative comment and it was more of just a fun little jab at me.
Now this past summer when I had some problems that came out of now where, I couldn't get into a docs office fast enough so I just went into the walk in clinic. The PA there did show some concern about the AAS use but didn't bash me fro it or blame the problem on it. However, the hematologist she got involved was hell bent on blaming the AAS before the results even came back in. And get this, even after the blood work came in and we figured everything out, and even though there was nothing to blame on the AAS, he still said, "well, we don't really know what steroids do, so I know it's the steroids." I just said OK.
Yeah, don't get me started about this subject. I've had to hear this shit from docs my ENTIRE life. Even though we have great and FREE public health care here i still decided to start using a "private clinic" that way if they give me shit i just find out whos "in charge" in that company and complain to him and i know the docs don't wan't that because it might cost them their job and some good business. One more thing, it's allways nice to see their faces when they try to talk "medically" to one of their collegues and i know what they are saying. Like this one time in the army i "accidentally" heard the doc tell the nurse to give me placebo! I burned him on that one and said: "send me to a civil clinic or give me real pain killers, because i need them" (i could barely walk) or i'll report you. (I didn't even know who i could report about him, so i bluffed and he didn't call).
Maybe a dumb question but oh well, this is the "Locker Room."
Does anyone else here thrive off anger when they lift? I'm being serious...and no, I'm not talking about being so furious that you can't even function or being Captain Bad Ass because you take steroids...I'm talking about something in life that legitimately makes you angry (controlably so.)
Personally, I try to not be an angry person...makes you an ass and doesn't really do you any good. But at the same time, it's amazing what a little harnessed anger can do for you in the gym.
Just thought I'd throw this out there because today I had one of the best days I've had in the gym in a long, long time...and I was fckn pissed and it paid off, lol!
Maybe a dumb question but oh well, this is the "Locker Room."
Does anyone else here thrive off anger when they lift? I'm being serious...and no, I'm not talking about being so furious that you can't even function or being Captain Bad Ass because you take steroids...I'm talking about something in life that legitimately makes you angry (controlably so.)
Personally, I try to not be an angry person...makes you an ass and doesn't really do you any good. But at the same time, it's amazing what a little harnessed anger can do for you in the gym.
Just thought I'd throw this out there because today I had one of the best days I've had in the gym in a long, long time...and I was fckn pissed and it paid off, lol!
fuckin right. controlled aggresion = good lifts.I guess it's too bad that I'm in a pretty good mood today. I've got chest here this afternoon and I'd love to be as irritated and pissed as I was yesterday! Maybe I'll try your "kitten" idea, lol!
i picture stomping kittens and burning down hospitals in my head when i bench!!!
seriously though, i agree. controlling and channeling "anger" while lifting is fantastic...
gotta watch out so you dont psych yourself up too much tho. if you do it too often you will drain yourself mentally and possibly burn out.I understand completely...you can't have those balls to the wall type workouts every single time you go to the gym...that's the quickest recipe for injury or burnout city. But the "fanatic" workouts are a lot of fun when you do get the chance for one.
when im in the gym i try to avoid going to failure and try to make every rep as smooth as a possible. i have my best workouts when im "mentally cruising" thru the workouts.
of course you have to challenge yourself and progressively try to lift heavier weights (cant train like a pussy).
i hope you guys understand what i mean.
BTW, you know anything about the band "Susperia"...I just discovered these guys this wk...Norwegian band, darkish and extremely hard musically, vocals semi-hard...not as hard as like "Nile" or "Zao."
Hi Guys
As you may know, our boy Luv2Hurt is competing this weekend. He has posted progress pics in the "Contest Dieting" thread on the FBB board. He's a great contributor to the FBB board, so I started a good luck thread for him this morning. We all KNOW he will kick ass, but please stop by and wish him the best of luck if you get a chance.
:)
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=176811.0
You guys that are going to the ASC, book your rooms now! There are very few rooms left downtown and it's 4 months away...so the longer you wait the tougher it's going to get...trust me, you don't want to end up staying outside of Columbus, that's a major pain in the ass!
I understand completely...you can't have those balls to the wall type workouts every single time you go to the gym...that's the quickest recipe for injury or burnout city.
Holy Shit!
My wife is pregnant. We just had our second 3 months ago. Irish twins.
I had just come off a light supplementation program 7 weeks prior and should have known better.
I'm happy, but it was very unexpected. My wife looks too damn good. Damn her.
Holy Shit!
My wife is pregnant. We just had our second 3 months ago. Irish twins.
I had just come off a light supplementation program 7 weeks prior and should have known better.
I'm happy, but it was very unexpected. My wife looks too damn good. Damn her.
when you have two back to back like that in less than a year they are called Irish twins. We are excited, but it will be a LOT of work.
oh, it WILL fuck it up, just eat a good breakfast and drink a gallon of water before you trainMe, have any sense...doubtfull, not after tonight...and in that regard I'm not referring to the alcohol...but sorry, I'm going to leave you guys in the dark on this one :)
you probably have some sense though
haha, Arnold jr, drank tonight...first time in nearly 2yrs, lol. Didn't drink much, but it's unreal what just a little will do when you haven't touched it in so long.
Like I said, it wasn't much but I'll be pissed if it fucks with training tomorrow, lol!
What did you drink?Nothing hard or nuts, just a few margaritas and some beer.
I had Dim Sum on Saturday morning. Ate a ton (but not my best outing) probably gained a pound after breakfast - then went into a food coma for about three hours.
We eat that almost every saturday morning!
So many little hot Asians walking around i have to keep my eyes in check!
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I love Dim Sum...except I put on about three pounds everytime we go. Which is why we only go twice a month.
We eat that almost every saturday morning!
So many little hot Asians walking around i have to keep my eyes in check!
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SHe jealous? Mine points out other hot chicks.... "I want a miniskirt just like hers"!!
She'll do that when Im driving in heavy traffic. ::)
Not a smart thing to distract me with... :P
Yeah, i think there is a slight jealousy factor.
when she catches me looking she's says "she cute? want me to get number for you?"...she's being sarcastic but it makes me laugh. she catches me staring at her younger sister alot, man she has a rack for a 100 pound viet but my lady isn't far behind and has a much better lower half.
one of her friends dresses very slutty and my girl asked "you want me dress like that?" i said SURE! that didn't go over well, my girl doesn't own anything that goes above the knee, very conservative. but at home, she lets those legs show quite nicely... ;D
she's been hitting lunges and the stairmaster like crazy, these women respond to leg training very quickly. i can see and feel improvements in only a little over a month.
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those tatoos look like shit. very silly.
What business is it of yours to tell a man what he can or cannot do to his own body?none. i only said i think those tatoos look like shit and very silly. he can do whatever he likes. ;)
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I'm not a tatoo kind of guy but the middle picture looks the best IMO.
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those tatoos look like shit. very silly.I agree some of those especialy the bottom one, look shitty...but I'm just getting an idea of what I want, it want be retarded...that is unless you think skulls are retarded, then I guess there is no hope, lol!
I agree some of those especialy the bottom one, look shitty...but I'm just getting an idea of what I want, it want be retarded...that is unless you think skulls are retarded, then I guess there is no hope, lol!
Can you draw?Nope, I can hardly write...sometimes I can't read my own handwriting, I've gotten way too dependant on a keyboard for everything.
all my headbanger friends in highschool used to draw some of the craziest stuff and have a good tatoo artist do the work for them.
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What'z that translate to?It's Greek and I'll prob go with this one έρπω θάνατος which loosely translate into "creeping death" but in Greek it refers to the vengeful right hand of God...at least I think so, lol! My Greek isn't as good as it used to be, but I'll make sure it's what I want before I do it.
Not that anyone here cares but it's kind of cool to me.
Body weight right now is right at 200lbs and my strength in the gym is now right where it was this past winter/spring when I weighed 230...a little stronger on some lifts.
I've always said that I don't worry about actual numbers in terms of what weight I'm using, and I don't, the actual growth and development is more important to me...but even so, it is still kind of cool IMO.
Now the key is trying to improve on this without getting too stupid and letting my bf get too high as I try to get bigger and better...heaven help me, the constant struggle within, lol!
Middle one or a version of that...haha, i thought about that, but in the translation the word death actually translates into "deth" so it's not a total infraction, lol! I'm actually leaning towards the first one...you can't see it as well in the pic though. And yes, my back is champion!
Would look cool on someone with a muscular back.
Dont let Metallica (mainly Lars) sue you over using a song name on your body! They might want their cut since the lawsuit with Napster. 8)
Arnold, you are truly a baby.I was 230+ this spring but shouldn't have gone a lb over 220 in retrospect...if it helps I'm hardly 5'8".
I never thought you were 200lbs.
It's good you're low BF%, though.
(I sense "new drama" in the locker room.)
DIV
And just to clarify, I realize that this is very "headbanger" looking, and no I'm not someone you'd look at and go, yes he's a headbanger, lol! Yes, as a lot of you know, I'm into the hard metal music, always have been but I've never gone in for making that part of my appearance...it's just a coincadence that the tat has that kind of look about it...there is a reason behind it, but you know what, I'd like to keep it to myself, lol!
I didn't think you were a headbanger, i just remember all my friends who had skulls back in school were. brought back a few memories.No, can't stand it. Taste like black liquorish and I hate liquorish.
Greek eh? you an Uzo drinker?
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Here's what I would do if you're looking for a tattoo. I'd look around to guys at the gym with nice tats & ask them who did them. I'd then go to the guys shop & talk to the artist. Most are pretty cool & are willing to help you with drawings & such.Yeah, the beast I train with some times has several cool ones, he'll know where to go and get it done.
Or if you ever make your way to Michigan I'll take you to my friend who's done all mine.
On another note, wrenched the shit out of my back tonight doing squats...last set when i was taking it off the rack. I squat barefoot usually and always if the weight is heavy, so when I do the bar has got to be just a little lower so I can get it off, otherwise I have to step up on my toes to get it off which is annoying. Anyway, had the bar to high and had to go up on my toes a bit to get it off...when I did kind of jerked to the right and the bar went on their crooked and made my back twist with the weight on it which tweaked something pretty good...went ahead and did one rep but could tell that I was about to regret it if I did another so I just racked it...I can tell from my one previous back injury that if I'm not very carefull for the next little bit, that this could turn into a big problem...shit is throbbing right now! What really sucked is I was feeling really good and was looking for a great set...oh well, next time.
On another note, wrenched the shit out of my back tonight doing squats...last set when i was taking it off the rack. I squat barefoot usually and always if the weight is heavy, so when I do the bar has got to be just a little lower so I can get it off, otherwise I have to step up on my toes to get it off which is annoying. Anyway, had the bar to high and had to go up on my toes a bit to get it off...when I did kind of jerked to the right and the bar went on their crooked and made my back twist with the weight on it which tweaked something pretty good...went ahead and did one rep but could tell that I was about to regret it if I did another so I just racked it...I can tell from my one previous back injury that if I'm not very carefull for the next little bit, that this could turn into a big problem...shit is throbbing right now! What really sucked is I was feeling really good and was looking for a great set...oh well, next time.
Be careful once your back is fucked up it tends to stay fucked up. Shit I've got two herniated discs & one that's deterorated (one of the reasons I don't squat without a Smith Machine or deadlift over 250 lbs anymore).This is not a shot at you, but if i had to squat with a smith or stop doing heavy deads, I would be devastated...those are 2 of my favorite lifts...nothing gets me amped like squats and deads.
This is not a shot at you, but if i had to squat with a smith or stop doing heavy deads, I would be devastated...those are 2 of my favorite lifts...nothing gets me amped like squats and deads.
I understand & I don't think of it a shot at me. I still love deadlifts I just don't go much over my bodyweight anymore - I'm too petrified of really fucking my back up. I just keep the weight between 200-250 & focus on good form & keeping the reps smooth. I also don't do regular squats without the Smith machine because of hip problems. I know it kind of sucks but I've learned to adapt over the years. Mostly with lighter weights & higher reps. Hey, you gotta do what you gotta do.Hey bro, you're preaching to the choir on this one. I've got bone spurs all over my left shoulder, so I have to be a little carefull about chest and shoulder lifts. Most things don't bother it all that much, but no way can I flat bench every wk any more...incline no problem, go figure. I can still go as heavy as I want on both body parts but flat bench is only every other wk or every 3 depending on how it's feeling and on shoulder press usually DB but will do smith press now and then...on the straight bar, taking it off the rack which is as you know slightly behind your head, this rips my shoulder apart.
Hope you don't mind my barging in....Luv looked great...no question!
Links to Luv's contest pics. :)
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=178962.0
...and come on rip, I think the guys would appreciate it if you barged in here a little more often...especially if it was barging in with some scantly clad pics ;D
If that's the case she can barge in anytime. ;DCome on fellas, I know most of you want to see some more ripitupbaby pics in here.
After all, I know most of you dream of having women walking around in your "locker room!"
Come on fellas, I know most of you want to see some more ripitupbaby pics in here.
Speak up and maybe we can get her to do something about it.
After all, I know most of you dream of having women walking around in your "locker room!"
LOL
I've always wanted to check out the men's locker room. ;D
Neater than the womens. They switched them at a local health club by me after a major remodel.
Good God, I couldn't believe how trashed the old womens was (even after considerable new work)
What yaAll do? Try to destroy them?
haha I don't know, but you are not the first person who I have heard that from... :D
Well...time to rant.Yes, that does indeed suck!
I got up feeling pretty good, ate a little breakfast, went to the gym - had a good arm workout, & came home. As I walked in the door my wife is giving me the look like I fucked something up. So she asks me "smell something". I can't because my allergies are always messed up. When I say "no" she say to go look downstairs. So I go downstairs & look in the laundry room. I'm instantly hit by the smell of shit & I see a puddle of sewage. So needless to say I've been half cleaning & half dry heaving. This day & gone into the shitter (no pun intended). :-X
Well...time to rant.
I got up feeling pretty good, ate a little breakfast, went to the gym - had a good arm workout, & came home. As I walked in the door my wife is giving me the look like I fucked something up. So she asks me "smell something". I can't because my allergies are always messed up. When I say "no" she say to go look downstairs. So I go downstairs & look in the laundry room. I'm instantly hit by the smell of shit & I see a puddle of sewage. So needless to say I've been half cleaning & half dry heaving. This day & gone into the shitter (no pun intended). :-X
The condo assn cover the problem?
Bleach mop it all, spray bottle bleach into areas if need be. Carefull for chem bleach burns. (and breathing the gas)
Did you get someone to run a sewer auger thru and check it out?
Know any plumber friends to check it out? I hate this problem >:(
The association has some guys over right now. They're in there with the auger as I type. I went out & got some more bleach & once they're done I'm going to nuke the floor. I have a feeling this has something to do with an ajoining unit but can't prove it. The smell has given me a huge fucking headache.
The thing that really pisses me off is I had to burn a vacation day - my bank is already low.
:'(
The association has some guys over right now. They're in there with the auger as I type. I went out & got some more bleach & once they're done I'm going to nuke the floor. I have a feeling this has something to do with an ajoining unit but can't prove it. The smell has given me a huge fucking headache.
The thing that really pisses me off is I had to burn a vacation day - my bank is already low.
:'(
Well guys. My mother-in-law took us out to dinner. I had some chicken & pasta & three Guinness so my nerves are a little better & surprizingly my headache is gone. So now it's time to clean up the floor. Lucky for me my dad used to sell spray painting equipment so I've got a few masks & such laying around (lucky I'm a packrat sometimes).
Cheers.
i just ran 5 miles and came home to take a big dump before going to the Renaissance Festival.
hope this helps. ;D
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i just ran 5 miles and came home to take a big dump before going to the Renaissance Festival.
hope this helps. ;D
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I don't like to make generalizations but I seriously think that anyone under the age of 18 who goes to any kind of a gym should be forced to take a class in proper form & gym etiquette.
Most importantly, all gym members should be required to wear deodorant at all times. if one wears deodorant yet still manages to smell like a steaming pot of cabbage, one should be required to carry a stick of deodorant with them in the gym at all times.
I am sorry I have not been around or contributed to the board, I feel I have made a few good friends here and would like to keep them, I have been real busy getting my house ready to sell,I will moving out to the Pacific NorthWest in July of 08, and have a ton of stuff to tie up before we leave.
I love you guys. . . . . . (in a non-gay way)
UDE
Hope the move is good man, beautifull country out there too.....
Yes, it is
I lived out there from 1976-1983 and have such great memories
Just tired of the "rat-race" and wanna slow it down a notch
My F'ing property taxes are up to 11,000.00 a year as opossed to 1,600 out there a year for the same Sq ft house.
Most importantly, all gym members should be required to wear deodorant at all times. if one wears deodorant yet still manages to smell like a steaming pot of cabbage, one should be required to carry a stick of deodorant with them in the gym at all times.
$11K tax. You must have a pretty big shack there?
That'd be about a 1/2 $Mill+ Home in a prestigeous 'hood by me.
I got about 2700 sq ft and P Tax is closing in on $4k. Nice place in the country.
shit, Im sick of that! NO PROPERTY TAX IN WIFEYS COUNTRY!
I should of left the USA when I cashed out my last home and property, No way I could sell the present one for what I paid, but the score on the old one was good.
Yah its a good size, 3400 Sq ft
Paid 265k and I am going to list it for 560k
I will be happy if I get 500k
What the hell? I went to one of those about ten years ago - basically to impress a girl & trying to get laid. It worked.
I don't like to make generalizations but I seriously think that anyone under the age of 18 who goes to any kind of a gym should be forced to take a class in proper form & gym etiquette.
I agree 1000000000000%.I understand where you're coming from with this...it's something that used to bother me a lot. But for the last little while, I've gotten to where I could care less. Sure, these kind of guys look like idiots, but hey, their just kids. As long as I can go to the gym, do my own thing without being bothered, I could care less what those clowns do.
i was at the gym on friday training back and the local spoiled brat high school kids were there in full force. they usually don't show up on fridays but for some reason they were everywhere. there was about 6 of them working out together and they were acting like the soldiers from 300, they were grunting and calling out lines from the movie. then they would flex their 130 pound bodies in the mirror. it was horrific, one of the many times in my life i wish i had my full auto AK47 with me, i could have done society some good. these little girls were throwing weights around and smacking each other on the chest after a BRUTAL set of 60 pound BB curls. i was in awe! my 140 pound DB rows were no match for these monsters.
i seriously think we should be able to bitch slap these brats. they ruin every gym and the management won't do shit.
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I understand where you're coming from with this...it's something that used to bother me a lot. But for the last little while, I've gotten to where I could care less. Sure, these kind of guys look like idiots, but hey, their just kids. As long as I can go to the gym, do my own thing without being bothered, I could care less what those clowns do.
i was at the gym on friday training back and the local spoiled brat high school kids were there in full force. they usually don't show up on fridays but for some reason they were everywhere. there was about 6 of them working out together and they were acting like the soldiers from 300, they were grunting and calling out lines from the movie. then they would flex their 130 pound bodies in the mirror. it was horrific, one of the many times in my life i wish i had my full auto AK47 with me, i could have done society some good. these little girls were throwing weights around and smacking each other on the chest after a BRUTAL set of 60 pound BB curls. i was in awe! my 140 pound DB rows were no match for these monsters.
i seriously think we should be able to bitch slap these brats. they ruin every gym and the management won't do shit.
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Hahahaha I don't know where you train Overload but where I'm coming from, there's plenty of members on any day to keep these little afterschoolerz in check 8)
Why didn't you just parade around to initmidate them a little? That usually works..
Most of the time i can easily blow them off, but friday was different. they were so loud and abnoxious i honestly held myself back about 3 times from telling them to STFU. i even had my headphones on and could hear them slamming weights around and yelling. plus i use those weights for warmups sometimes and i don't wan't them all messed up, some of the DBs are bent from being thrown around. i tend to keep to myself and i don't say much to anyone at the gym but i wish the management would control these kids before someone gets hurt. i've seen these kids throw DB's 10 feet across the floor after some incline presses. if my leg gets hit by that DB, they will be talking out the side of their mouth the rest of their life.Yeah, I get what you're saying and it is irritating to say the least. Luckily for me, the gym I train at isn't plagued with these guys...it definitely has some ass clowns, but not too many and their not in there too often.
Rim made a good point, i've seen these kids roll solo before and they are quiet little kids. it's when they are in groups that they act all stupid.
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I'm far from a tough guy but do not want to deal with that kid shit during MY time in the gym.
Not to change the subject but are any of you guys into cigars? I like a good cigar about once or twice a week. I find it relaxing & for the past couple months things have been crazy so a 30-45 minute timeout is nice. Anyway, I highly recommend anthing by CAO or Gurkha - every cigar I've tried by them has been good.
Not to change the subject but are any of you guys into cigars? I like a good cigar about once or twice a week. I find it relaxing & for the past couple months things have been crazy so a 30-45 minute timeout is nice. Anyway, I highly recommend anthing by CAO or Gurkha - every cigar I've tried by them has been good.
Not to change the subject but are any of you guys into cigars? I like a good cigar about once or twice a week. I find it relaxing & for the past couple months things have been crazy so a 30-45 minute timeout is nice. Anyway, I highly recommend anthing by CAO or Gurkha - every cigar I've tried by them has been good.
My college friends were really into them. i remember a few were pretty good but if i'm going to smoke something it better give me a high!
i think we smoked Macanudo's.
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Not to change the subject but are any of you guys into cigars? I like a good cigar about once or twice a week. I find it relaxing & for the past couple months things have been crazy so a 30-45 minute timeout is nice. Anyway, I highly recommend anthing by CAO or Gurkha - every cigar I've tried by them has been good.I like cigars but haven't had one in a long time...prob a year or so. About 3yrs ago I built a cigar bar here in my area and the owner of the store loaded me down with some cool stuff. Most of it I gave away but I did enjoy a few of them.
Hate the things they are disgusting.
Hate the things they are disgusting.Since we're on the topic of "tobacco" and speaking of disgusting, tell me this isn't the grossest thing in the world.
Yes they smell HORID! Not at all like some Blonde Leb?
Since we're on the topic of "tobacco" and speaking of disgusting, tell me this isn't the grossest thing in the world.
Luv and Trab, I'm sure both of you can relate to this since you've both spent a good bit of time in the construction world...some of the weirdest and grossest things I've ever seen come from this world, lol!
Anyway, there is a woman who frequently delivers steel to our job sites....you don't see too many good looking women when you're in the construction field, but she's not that bad looking at all...and this is a rarity. But here's the kicker, every time she's come for a delivery, and I mean every single time, she has a huge dip in her mouth...plus the smell of it surrounds here. Oh baby, if this ain't sexy I don't know what is :-X
I've seen a few women chew in my day, quite disgusting IMO.
i hate cigarettes with a passion, i think they are the most disgusting thing on this earth and people who smoke them are weak minded. they say they ease stress? well nicotine INCREASES stress levels, so quit smoking them...lol
i got in a big mess last year on a job site, long story short, we had some construction issues on a detention pond so i went out to see WTF they messed up. the head contractor walks up to me and stands about 2 feet from me, lights a cig and blows the smoke in my face, this guy didn't like the fact i was out there telling him what he was doing wrong. so i slapped the cig out of his hand, you should have seen the look on his face, fucking priceless.
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Most importantly, all gym members should be required to wear deodorant at all times. if one wears deodorant yet still manages to smell like a steaming pot of cabbage, one should be required to carry a stick of deodorant with them in the gym at all times.
These kids have no fear of gettin their ass kicked these days,,,
To many Lawyers starting in the mid 1980s.
Shit, teachers used to still slap kids around BAD at school when I was in grade school.
They didnt get fired or sued. They became Admin.
Haha, tell me about it. I used to get paddled by the principle at least twice a month at my junior high. I was in a private school at the time and this guy had this huge paddle with the holes drilled into it to reduce air friction when he was bringing it's fury down on your ass. I think the big problem with kids today is that people don't control their kids, they don't punish them. Punishment for a kid these days is being sent to his room, but the problem is that he's got a 50" plasma with an x-box and computer with high speed internet, wow what punishment.
When I was a kid my grandfather used to make me go pick out a switch from the bushes so he could beat the sh*t out of me with it. If I came back with a switch that was too small, he'd make me go get a thicker one heh.
I got a friend thats the same on jobsites. Hes rude about teh cigs. He's big to. I think His HS shot-put record held for about 25yrs.
People dont tend to argue in the dirt with him and nobody around. ;D
I gag 30ft downwind from them damn things.
Haha, tell me about it. I used to get paddled by the principle at least twice a month at my junior high. I was in a private school at the time and this guy had this huge paddle with the holes drilled into it to reduce air friction when he was bringing it's fury down on your ass. I think the big problem with kids today is that people don't control their kids, they don't punish them. Punishment for a kid these days is being sent to his room, but the problem is that he's got a 50" plasma with an x-box and computer with high speed internet, wow what punishment.
When I was a kid my grandfather used to make me go pick out a switch from the bushes so he could beat the sh*t out of me with it. If I came back with a switch that was too small, he'd make me go get a thicker one heh.
Haha, tell me about it. I used to get paddled by the principle at least twice a month at my junior high. I was in a private school at the time and this guy had this huge paddle with the holes drilled into it to reduce air friction when he was bringing it's fury down on your ass. I think the big problem with kids today is that people don't control their kids, they don't punish them. Punishment for a kid these days is being sent to his room, but the problem is that he's got a 50" plasma with an x-box and computer with high speed internet, wow what punishment.haha, this post brought back some memories, lol!
When I was a kid my grandfather used to make me go pick out a switch from the bushes so he could beat the sh*t out of me with it. If I came back with a switch that was too small, he'd make me go get a thicker one heh.
I love stair photos of chicks :PHigh school was a joke...at least mine was...anything I learned educationally speaking came after high school. There was only a few things I cared about when I was in high school:
If our HS principle or the vice had tried anything like that, they'd of got buried ;D
THe VP was a big guy, but that wouldn't of flew. THe kids practically RAN our school. It just opened
and it was the 1970's and we pretty much got away with anything.
We had a lot of freedom, unbelievable by todays standards. It was beyond control.
Picture animal house HS but slightly detuned.
I'd prolly been better off to have quit and worked Full time for what I got out of it. No joke.
High school was a joke...at least mine was...anything I learned educationally speaking came after high school. There was only a few things I cared about when I was in high school:
Beer
Girls
Football/Baseball
Fighting
Beer
Girls
High school was a joke...at least mine was...anything I learned educationally speaking came after high school. There was only a few things I cared about when I was in high school:
Beer
Girls
Football/Baseball
Fighting
Beer
Girls
OK, so I'm headed to the gym here in a few minutes, and I'm about to do something insanely retarded, lol! I've got a bet going with someone, so this is not something I would normally even attempt.
This is going to hurt like a bitch, but I'm dead set on pulling this off!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Details?OK back already but it did not take long to do this, but it hurt like hell!
AJ, I think you'll be one hurtin' guy tomorow.
Yes that should hurt pretty bad. Might be good for shocking the muscles some for new found growth. Nice job had to be hard to stay with it.Yeah, very hard...I think 500 for 8 would have been easier then this...although I don't think I could get that either right now...close but not quite.
No frickin way I am trying that...that is all you AJ!!The biggest thing I don't like about DB lunges is that I can't go heavy enough to get a good feel in my legs. For instance, If I grab a heavy pair of DB's my arms will tire out way before my legs do.
Have fun getting up and down off the can for the next few days!!
My legs are still sore from last weeks leg day....
HAMS
Lying Curls- 3 w/us, 3 sets
One Leg Curls- 3 sets
Seated Curls- 2 sets
Stiff DB- 3 sets
QUADS
Hacks- 3 w/u, 3 sets
Squats- 3 sets
Extensions- 3 sets
Walking DB Lunges- 25 paces one way, catch breath, 25 paces again. Rest and do again!
BTW, any takers on beating 110 reps with 150lbs? Will go with the honour system here.
The biggest thing I don't like about DB lunges is that I can't go heavy enough to get a good feel in my legs. For instance, If I grab a heavy pair of DB's my arms will tire out way before my legs do.
BTW, any takers on beating 110 reps with 150lbs? Will go with the honour system here.
A couple times when i used to train at the gym that was about half a mile away I'd do some crazy shit for legs (100 reps sets & things like that) & then I'd throw in 20-30 minutes of cardio for good measure. However, I'd always seem to forget that I'd walk. Well by the time I'd get home I'd be crawling up the stairs to my apartment.
Stories like that make me wish I still had training partners (my wife doesn't count). It's hard to go too crazy by yourself. Man years ago I used to train with these guys & we do crazy 150-200 rep sets of curls & other stuff. Painful but fun in a sick way.
Ya, but look at it on the bright side, the training partners may come and go...but the weights will always be there to challenge you. Training heavy was something I used to enjoy, made me strut around like a proud peacock, but as I have got older, wiser and a little less worried about impressing people I have changed my body into what I have always wanted it to be and with less injuries to go along with it.
But hey Rim if your ever in Canada..let me know I'd be glad to train with ya...
Very true but it's sometimes hard to push yourself when training alone. It always helps tohave someone calling you a pussy while to push through a few more reps?
Where in Canada do you live?
Ya always liked the pussy aproach, that or a bitch...seemed to work.
Live in Toronto bro, and it's getting freakin cold...
Straps....Luckily for me, I can go out into the back parking lot...if not, there is an area that's pretty open in side, and people generally stay out of your way...I've never had a problem.
Walked with 80's and had no problem. I force myself to keep my torso upright and step far enough that my ham touches my calf.
My gym gets too crowded to try and manuver a barbell around. I would have to be like Ronnie and do them down the street.
Hell no. Good work though.
Ya always liked the pussy aproach, that or a bitch...seemed to work.
Live in Toronto bro, and it's getting freakin cold...
My legs are killing me...that is all.
Yeah, I'm glad I did it just so I can say, yeah I did it, lol! But I don't want to ever do that again...never...I'm not being dramatic, it truly was horrible!
HAHAHA ;D
I'm gonna have to try something like that sometime, just for the hell of it.
My legs are killing me...that is all.
Yeah, I'm glad I did it just so I can say, yeah I did it, lol! But I don't want to ever do that again...never...I'm not being dramatic, it truly was horrible!
....and of course rip, you know who said to me afterwards...."well, you're going to do it again next wk aren't you so you can get 200 reps?" And this was a dead serious comment...of course I've never laughed so hard in my life at anything as I did this...cause the answer to the question are you doing it again next wk...uh, that'd be a big fat Fuck no there buddy!
Was talking with my best friend this morning and it came up that I had legs to do today. We got to talking and just for fun I said pick a weight and reps you want and I'll get it...she said 405 for 8...I said come on are you serious, you can do better then that, because that ain't that big of a deal...I said 500 for 8 now that would be a big deal for me. Then she said, OK screw that, 150lbs for 200reps...I just laughed and she said, "oh no, you said I could pick and I'm dead serious!"
OK, the money set: 150lbs 110 reps...hardest thing I've ever done in my life and my legs feel like they are going to fall off.
HAHAHA ;D
I'm gonna have to try something like that sometime, just for the hell of it.
Soooo....
you don't want to use the bathroom for a few days?
Soooo....
you don't want to use the bathroom for a few days?
nahhh, you gals can just "hover" ;)
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like that would make it any better ::)
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You guys seem to forget that "we" go just as often, if not more than you which means we have to "squat" 10X more than you in a day :-*
I don't know when I'll get there but when & if I do I'll look you up. If you ever make you way to the Detroit area look me up. Deal?
The mental fortitude needed to push around heavy weights is the key to true intensity. Too many trainees do not understand what it takes mentally to push thru that point.
Now as far as the cold, you all know it is snow bird season down here in the desert so pack up and head on down! Seriously, anyone coming to Az, will hook you up at any gym you want. Will be shoveling tons of sunshine down here for a while 8)
hahaha! Yes, they are the downfall of Arnold jr, lol!
INSANE!
Women can be so persuasive can't they ;)
This is true, but I think I'll stick to more "comfortable" goals, lol! Besides I've got enough crap to worry about ....I don't need any more torture in my life rip. ;)
LOL come on!! It's good to have a goal to shoot for. ;D
Flag gets pretty cold so she has no room to brag this time of year. Saw they had a low of 26 degrees the other day
Today in Phx, we actually have a few clouds and a bit of drizzle. But has been high in the 80's/50's at night. Still wearing shorts and t-shirt today.
Starting to see all the Canadian licence plates so Snow Bird season has begun!
80's good god man I wish, there calling for snow tonight. It's almost time to take out my dogs and sled...j/k. Only place you can wear shorts and a t-shirt right now are the gym and at home...man I miss those days. Mind you in the summer I never trained in shorts my joints can't take it anymore...need warmth.
So sorry to hear that...
You are welcome to become Az's newest snow birds! Just make sure your wife has has blue hair, you take up two lanes when you drive your RV down the road and keep your speed under 55 on the freeways. You will fit in nicely....
Well the blue hair thing is easy as you see tons of people in Toronto with that style, usually in a mohawk. Two lanes, can I do that in my hummer instead.....and I'll have to drive backwards to do 55. But as far as coming down there, would love to come and see the sun devils play. Well and the college chicks ain't bad down there either. How are the gyms down there at least air conditioned I would imagine?
No, not punk rock blue hair, senior citizen blue hairs! Lots of Hummers so you are good there and driving backwards is about how well most drive here anyway.
As for my DEVILS, two home games left. Turkey Day and U of A Kitty Cats week after. Then off to the Rose Bowl...Go fork em Devils! Chicks, well, yeah, PHX is silicone valley baby!
All the main gyms have air conditioning. Sure there are some hardcore gyms that have swamp coolers. No way you could train May - Oct without A/C. If you are into Fluff Gyms- LA Fitness, Lifetime, Pure Fitness. BB GYMS- GOLD's, Worlds and tons of mom and pops. I go to Lifetime until I get frustrated with the crowd and poor gym etiquette, then go over to Golds.
Thats funny you say that, I used to live in Windsor...for about 4 years..loved going across the border,
Fluff gyms, ya no we have Ballys pretty well the same thing..all treadmills and there biggest weight is a a 70 lbs dumbell. If you can lift that your on sauce. We got a golds a little while back, seems to be were all the wrestlers and stuff go when there in town...used to be a gym named Monsters..
As far as the Silicone....ain't all that bad at least you know when you slap it, it goes back into place...and doesn't fall down were there armpit is when they lie on there back.
Cheerleaders down there all well put together though, saw a couple of games and there are some fine looking women down there.
Imagine doing Arnie Jr's routine in the hardcore gyms in the summer....nothing to worry about as far as puking...just have to be careful you don't die. Hardcore gyms is were it is at.
The only time I've been to Canada was to Windsor ~ just to say I was in Canada ::)
The only thing I recall was seeing a guy peeing on the side of a building (liquor store).
I think we were lost in a "not-so-nice" part of town :-\
Honestly, my Lifetime has DB up to 140. Half the time they are broken though because someone probably was trying to lift too much and dropped them.
With AC training is easy. I just can not recall anything like Metoflex with garage doors wide open in the middle of July! Death rate would be a bit too high I bet.
Ya, but look at it on the bright side, the training partners may come and go...but the weights will always be there to challenge you. Training heavy was something I used to enjoy, made me strut around like a proud peacock, but as I have got older, wiser and a little less worried about impressing people I have changed my body into what I have always wanted it to be and with less injuries to go along with it.
Ya the gym I go to has dumbells that go up to the 200 lbs range....but they have another 5lbs of dust on top, there used that much. I've only seen one guy lift them and that was Greg Kovacs. It's odd to see a guy lift that heavy in our gym....very odd.
As far as AC, your heat is a bit different than ours I believe, ours is humid, were as yours is dry, am I right? The humidity is gross so we always have the AC on. By the way isn't death valley near you anyways?
I think Henry Rollins pretty much sums it up perfectly for me:
"The Iron never lies to you. You can walk outside and listen to all kinds of talk, get told that you're a god or a total bastard. The Iron will always kick you the real deal. The Iron is the great reference point, the all-knowing perspective giver. Always there like a beacon in the pitch black. I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs. Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds."
I love Hank's spoken word. I so pissed I passed up a chance to see him perform about eight years ago on the Think Tank tour.I met Rollins in a gas station at about 3 in the morning around 5 or 6 yrs ago. He seemed pretty out of it...he was barefoot, which seemed weird and bought milk and doughnut sticks, lol!
I met Rollins in a gas station at about 3 in the morning around 5 or 6 yrs ago. He seemed pretty out of it...he was barefoot, which seemed weird and bought milk and doughnut sticks, lol!
if you were on the amount of drugs he was on you would be barefoot as well!!!
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I was always under the impression that he wasn't into drugs or alcohol. I could be wrong but either way his spoken word is good.
i know for a fact he "was" into drugs very heavily. i'm not sure about now.
{Rollins also began to take "large quantities" of LSD during Black Flag tours, after bassist Chuck Dukowski urged him with the words "it will help you not be such an asshole."[10]}
i have actually read alot about him when i was younger.
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Come on LSD's not a drug....
AJ, I did legs last night for the first time in three weeks and thought about you...based on the pain induced by my "normal" leg workout, I can say with certainty that I will never be trying anything like what you did! :PHey, I don't blame you...my legs are hurting worse today then they did yesterday.
Hey, I don't blame you...my legs are hurting worse today then they did yesterday.
As far as AC, your heat is a bit different than ours I believe, ours is humid, were as yours is dry, am I right? The humidity is gross so we always have the AC on. By the way isn't death valley near you anyways?
That's the worst...that delayed pain.
OK back already but it did not take long to do this, but it hurt like hell!
Was talking with my best friend this morning and it came up that I had legs to do today. We got to talking and just for fun I said pick a weight and reps you want and I'll get it...she said 405 for 8...I said come on are you serious, you can do better then that, because that ain't that big of a deal...I said 500 for 8 now that would be a big deal for me. Then she said, OK screw that, 150lbs for 200reps...I just laughed and she said, "oh no, you said I could pick and I'm dead serious!" I said I didn't think this was even remotely possible but I'd shoot for as many as I could get...needless to say I did not win the bet.
Here's how it went:
Did my calves first because I knew I wouldn't do any thing after the squats.
Warmed up with 4 sets of 20 single leg ext...very light weight.
Did 2 sets of moderate weight leg ext both legs sets of 15
Squats:
2 sets just the bar for 20
2 set 135 for 15
1 set of 225 for 15...did all this just to get my legs really loose and ready.
OK, the money set: 150lbs 110 reps...hardest thing I've ever done in my life and my legs feel like they are going to fall off. At rep number 47 it really really started to hurt, so I stopped for 5sec and just stood there...at around 80something did this again....and then finished off with 110. Didn't throw up but felt like I would...could hardly walk when it was over. Weird thing is my hamstrings hurt worse then my quads, lol!
Anyway, I'm happy with 110 reps. Obviously 150lbs on squats is nothing but that many reps, yeah, it's a major bitch.
Don't worry, this is not something I'm going to make a habit of...it was just for fun and it will be back to normal leg training from now on.
BTW, any takers on beating 110 reps with 150lbs? Will go with the honour system here.
Okay Arnie, I'm never listening to you again, I got to 85 reps and dropped the weight to the floor, I myself was not far behind it. I'm sitting in my chair at work and my legs are so pumped that I feel like I have 2 tree trunks under my desk. I have no intrest in getting up from my desk anytime soon. The worst part is....I have to go a flight of about 25 stairs to go the washroom, so needless to say I sure am holding it longer, but after saying all that....I will do it again, you have set a mark that I must accomplish now.
Thanks.LOL
Piss in a bucket ;D
Hide it under the desk.
Hey, I told you it was absolute hell...hardest thing you've ever done in the gym wasn't it?
Okay Arnie, I'm never listening to you again, I got to 85 reps and dropped the weight to the floor, I myself was not far behind it. I'm sitting in my chair at work and my legs are so pumped that I feel like I have 2 tree trunks under my desk. I have no intrest in getting up from my desk anytime soon. The worst part is....I have to go a flight of about 25 stairs to go the washroom, so needless to say I sure am holding it longer, but after saying all that....I will do it again, you have set a mark that I must accomplish now.
Thanks.LOL
Do this leg stunt loaded up on Anadrol would be a treat.Actually, this made it a bit harder. You know that drol can cause a really tight feeling in your lower back due to the water/bloat and on top of that the insane pumps it causes...and when you get into extreme high reps, I don't care how good your form is, your lower back is going to feel it...so multiply this x100 w/drol.
How the calfs guys? Did it get them too?
Actually, this made it a bit harder. You know that drol can cause a really tight feeling in your lower back due to the water/bloat and on top of that the insane pumps it causes...and when you get into extreme high reps, I don't care how good your form is, your lower back is going to feel it...so multiply this x100 w/drol.
Didn't seem to effect the calves too much...at least not for me...the whole quad is sore, but the bottom portion is the most. And hams are pretty tight and sore, but the brunt of the soreness seems to be on the inside portion.
Hey, I told you it was absolute hell...hardest thing you've ever done in the gym wasn't it?
How did it feel over all? Did the weight ever actually get heavy? When I did it the weight never got heavy, that was never the problem...just the unbelievable burning was what was the worst...that and just being absolutely worn out and breathing like you just sprinted 700yds at full speed, lol! And you're right, best leg pump ever.
Good news for you, if you're like me, the next 2 days, your legs will be in big time pain, ,lol!
I did back this afternoon and did some t-bar rows...getting that crap up off the ground was pretty tough considering how sore my legs were...but what can you do...we can bitch and moan...and yeah it does hurt, but there is undoubtedly a "sick" satisfaction with all that IMO.
BTW, if anyone can actually get 200reps with this, I'll send trab to your house and he'll blow you!!!!!!!
Are you running some Drol? I thought you hate it? Sure gives some pumps though! Jaw muscles even get painfull chewing steak! ;DIn the past any dbol or drol I've used was always UGL...these days though AJ is 100% pharma all the way...so thought I'd give that a go and see if things went smoother.
Oh, look inthe Natural area. All steroid users have Gyno and distended abs... ::)
Dont know about you, but HGH is the #1 thing Ive found to get awesome abs. Fat incinorator.
Did this about 4yrs ago, not as hardcore as this squat thing, but it hurt.
Anyone got a chest routine like this, so my chest is so on fire I can't hug my girlfriend...looking for a reason not to...
*Find some DB that you can press on the incline for 10reps, not to failure but a few reps short of failure.
*Rest for 30sec and repeat. Repeat until you absolutely fail on 10 reps or at 9 or so.
*Drop down in weight but make sure you can get 8-10 reps.
*Do this until you have completed 10 full sets of incline DB press.
*Chest training over.
Serious question: What's your all time favorite type of cheese?
Mine is a toss up between Munster & Pepperjack - I love them both too much to pick just one.
Swiss.
We play alot of hold'em down here. i don't have much time to play but several of my friends play at the local bars in my area. i've only played a handful of times and i lost more than 20 each time...lol
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Serious question: What's your all time favorite type of cheese?
Mine is a toss up between Munster & Pepperjack - I love them both too much to pick just one.
Serious question: What's your all time favorite type of cheese?Serious question...not trying to be a jackass: what made you decide to ask this question?
Mine is a toss up between Munster & Pepperjack - I love them both too much to pick just one.
Serious question...not trying to be a jackass: what made you decide to ask this question?
Answer to your question, just plain Cheddar...a big fat ass block of it though!
Serious question...not trying to be a jackass: what made you decide to ask this question?
Answer to your question, just plain Cheddar...a big fat ass block of it though!
Holy shit! Training time!
AJ's got shoulders & traps 2night. What insanity will he bestow upon you this evening, lol?
How about 250reps with 25lbs on the dumbbell press. ;Dhahaha, yeah, that would be pretty champion, lol!
Not the best shoulder day, not the worst either. I haven't done my lateral raises seated in a while but it does make it a good bit harder...you sure can't go as heavy, but they do work very well IMO
Arnold, you are wearing yourself out before you get to the man weights.Yeah, I understand what you're saying...but shoulder press is the only lift that I do that much "warm up" sets for...it takes forever for me to get comfortable on military press.
try this...
135 - 3 sets of 8
185 - 1 set of 5
225 - 1 set of 5
275 - 1 set to failure
295 - same
you are exhausting your muscles before you put the weight on there. i have the same problem. i never go over 5 reps until my "working sets".
just a suggestion...
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Arnold, you are wearing yourself out before you get to the man weights.
try this...
135 - 3 sets of 8
185 - 1 set of 5
225 - 1 set of 5
275 - 1 set to failure
295 - same
you are exhausting your muscles before you put the weight on there. i have the same problem. i never go over 5 reps until my "working sets".
just a suggestion...
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I have found on my first excersise it is important to work up slow, but Im a little older than most you guys. This warms up the joints and tendons for the heavier weight. Yes might not get the biggest top set but you will still be exhausting the muscle. I alway7s get a kick when I see a guy start their first or secong set with a heavy weight and no warm up sets.All good points...especially on the warming up stuff.
See the thing is Overload trains mainly for power, I think. From what I have found in BB it is not really all about the weight. But I still sometimes will do a set or two thats a 5-6 rep max, but not every work out, most of the sets i do now are in the 10-15 range, dont get me wrong when I say lighter does not mean light, at least for me LOL.
All good points...especially on the warming up stuff.
The only time I ever hurt my shoulder lifting was when I was younger and first got into this whole thing in a big way. Walked in the gym straight to the BB military press, started right into my working sets...no warm up. ON the 2nd or 3rd rep (can't remember exactly) my shoulder popped and I was down for the count. Man, I was such an idiot back then, lol!
As for the stuff you mentioned about rep range. I've stayed in the 10-15 range for the last several years, that is until this past year when I started taking advice from Dave. Now, I do all my working sets in the 4-8 range and so far, no complaints at all about this. Since back to bulking which started late August, I haven't grown this well since back when I first started lifting. I know it's not just the new rep range scheme, but a combo of several things...but the rep range is part of the whole scheme in general.
Last off, I really do try to not worry about what the weight I'm using is...but hey, like everyone, I like to see the weights I'm using going up. After all, L2H, dont' you and I have a friendly little contest of our own going on, lol! Will Arnold jr. be able to defeat the freak known as L2H?
On another note, training music. Recently I have rediscovered 2 very cool groups to train to and have been listening to their best IMO albums quite a bit.
The first is Led Zeppelin II, their second album is their best IMO and could probally be considered one of the all time best rock albums. This thing is full of rocking songs really none are bad.
Second, Rush's 2112, Another rocking classic, with the lead song broken up into about 4 sections and like 17 min long, parts will really motivate you to train your ass off.
I have found on my first excersise it is important to work up slow, but Im a little older than most you guys. This warms up the joints and tendons for the heavier weight. Yes might not get the biggest top set but you will still be exhausting the muscle. I alway7s get a kick when I see a guy start their first or secong set with a heavy weight and no warm up sets.
See the thing is Overload trains mainly for power, I think. From what I have found in BB it is not really all about the weight. But I still sometimes will do a set or two thats a 5-6 rep max, but not every work out, most of the sets i do now are in the 10-15 range, dont get me wrong when I say lighter does not mean light, at least for me LOL.
Happy Thanksgiving guys!
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Happy Thanksgiving guys!You know it Rip...right back atcha. make sure those pants get "extra" tight this wk end, lol!
:)
U too Rip and we are still awaiting our locker room posters!! ;DYeah agreed...what's the deal ripster? No decent locker room is complete without a poster or two ;)
U too Rip and we are still awaiting our locker room posters!! ;D
Happy Thanksgiving guys! I hope you guys can all spend it with the ones you love.
I'm working today but at least I'm being paid what I'm worth today (finally). ;)
BTW - went to the gym this morning before work. Holy shit was it packed - it was a lot busier then the typical Monday crowd (who I always feel are trying to undo the damage from the weekend).
Yep happy Thanksgiving everyone! I went to the gym too this morning and it WAS packed! Yep people trying to burn some calories so they can stuff thier face....at least that was my plan. I think this occassion also calls for some cold ones ;D
BTW - went to the gym this morning before work. Holy shit was it packed - it was a lot busier then the typical Monday crowd (who I always feel are trying to undo the damage from the weekend).
Damn. That just reminds me of Jan 2 - Jan 31. The worst time of year for us regulars. The only benefit is I might catch some different looking tail. ;D
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving !!!
I'm at work too Rimbaud so you aren't alone. Nice getting double time though.
Very nice but I bet the wife's already planning on how to spend it. :-\
Yeah if she does me right I may get her a laptop. Keep her ass off of mine. LOL...she always ask me why I come here to look at men. ::)
Big Fat.com Thats what my wife calls this place.
"Them big guys are FAT!". ;D Thats her feel about bloated Mass Monsters.
Oh, and Ugly too.
Tell her thanks, that compliment made me blush ;)
My girl knows I come here to tap all of you're guy's knowledge... if I am on here for a while, she will ask how is Rim, AJ, luv, trab doing...lol!
She is into BB as well so is understanding why I look at overly huge men in banana hammocks and knows it is not a gay thing.
I saw 2 of the most awesome things at the gym today...2 guys who stood out in all those ways we love so much.
Guy 1: about 6'2" prob about 180...doing flat BB bench. Weight used, 315lbs for about 5 or 6 reps...if "reps" are what you call them. His arms were kind of long, so when he lifted it off the rack, the bar was several inches above the set point...OK, so he then would proceed to bench, but the bar only came down to where it was originally sitting before he had it racked...about a 4-5inch rep. I honestly doubt this guy could have benched 200lbs with a full range of motion but apparently he felt pretty good about his form.
Guy 2: this guy wins biggest douche outfit of the year award. Everything he had on was Under Armour. Under Armour shirt, pants, head thing, gloves, wrist wraps, and elbow wraps...and to top it off, an Under Armour towell tucked in his pants. The guy was probably about 170lbs, but if he took all the Under Armour stuff off of his arms, he'd have been about 155. What made it even better was the die hard, hard core look he had the entire time. He did 90lb DB military press where the DB's never even reached the top of his head on the way down...but he turned them inward on each rep...sort of a half ass 2inch rep Arnold press, lol. After this, sternum crusher bench press with 135lbs, followed by 80lb reverse curls that were really just a crazy hybrid of front raises, clean and jerks, and hard core hip thrust.
Anyway, these 2 guys absolutely made my day!!!
Funny my gym is full of them guys. Most of them strut around in tank tops too. Some will even wear a beenie with their tank top.....now that is very hardcore. One clown Had a beenie with a huge skull and crossbones that was big as his face, it was very subtle that he is indeed hardcore and probally pretty tuff too.Come one Luv, if you don't wear a tank top, then you can't be hardcore...the tank top is what makes you hardcore and nothing else.
I saw 2 of the most awesome things at the gym today...2 guys who stood out in all those ways we love so much.
Guy 1: about 6'2" prob about 180...doing flat BB bench. Weight used, 315lbs for about 5 or 6 reps...if "reps" are what you call them. His arms were kind of long, so when he lifted it off the rack, the bar was several inches above the set point...OK, so he then would proceed to bench, but the bar only came down to where it was originally sitting before he had it racked...about a 4-5inch rep. I honestly doubt this guy could have benched 200lbs with a full range of motion but apparently he felt pretty good about his form.
Guy 2: this guy wins biggest douche outfit of the year award. Everything he had on was Under Armour. Under Armour shirt, pants, head thing, gloves, wrist wraps, and elbow wraps...and to top it off, an Under Armour towell tucked in his pants. The guy was probably about 170lbs, but if he took all the Under Armour stuff off of his arms, he'd have been about 155. What made it even better was the die hard, hard core look he had the entire time. He did 90lb DB military press where the DB's never even reached the top of his head on the way down...but he turned them inward on each rep...sort of a half ass 2inch rep Arnold press, lol. After this, sternum crusher bench press with 135lbs, followed by 80lb reverse curls that were really just a crazy hybrid of front raises, clean and jerks, and hard core hip thrust.
Anyway, these 2 guys absolutely made my day!!!
Also, the crampt quarters w/ these dummies almost dropping plate on your feet is just not for me.
THIS is what makes me want to build a home gym.
there have been many times that some douche dropped a plate or DB about 3 inches from my foot. my training partners and i don't seem to have a problem removing plates and reracking them, but all the 150 pound guys have to drop them on the ground like in branch warrens DVD. then you have all the high school kids doing assited 1/8th reps with the 100 pound DB's on flat bench and they throw the DB's 3 feet and almost take out half the gym.
i was doing incline DB bench last week and this kid comes up and stands 2 feet from me and does his curls. i asked him nicely to move so i could do my presses. fucker takes one step over and continues. so i just popped the DB's back and almost knocked him over. WTF? does this make me an asshole? i don't really care.
i'm going to start making the hour drive to my powerlifting gym again. we actually kick members out for shit like this.
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THIS is what makes me want to build a home gym.
I wish I had the space to build one. My house is only about 1200 square feet & my wife has a ton of shit. :-\
Come one Luv, if you don't wear a tank top, then you can't be hardcore...the tank top is what makes you hardcore and nothing else.
...and just so you know, I've got a t-shirt, an Xtra tight t-shirt...you know, the kind that's skin tight and the sleeves look like they're cutting into the muscle on your arms. Anyway, it's one of the old original House of pain t's, it's got a skull on the back of it and around it, it says "Get Big or Die!" And no, I've never once worn this thing to the gym, I bought it at a show several years back just because I liked it, but seems like a pretty stupid thing to wear in public, lol! True, I do have a few shirts that probably walk right on the edge of the line as to what some of you would or would not wear in the gym or in public, but that one I just described is just too much.
Ahhh...haa haa.... I know the Under Armor kids @ Lifetime Fitness very well when I train at about 3:30, they sturt in with their gear on and go to work on those monster sets you described.
As for the small tight shirts, I just strut around town in my 3rd Grade shirts! ;D
But seriously, I have bought some of those too that look cool then you feel like a tool if you walked out of the house in them. Might as well throw on the multi-colored unitards to match.
Ok guys time for me to get serious. I've decided to try & go back to school. I don't have time or money but if I don't do it now I'll never do it. I figure now would be as good of a time as ever (no kids at the moment). Right now I'm torn between getting any one of the following degrees:
MS - Public Safety
MBA - General Business
MS - Organization & Management
MS - Organizational Psychology
MS - Sport Psychology
Keep in mind I've got no fucking clue as to what I'll be doing in five years. I'm looking to change careers & I'd love to where I live as well. I'd like to hear your thoughts on the above degrees & what you would go after if it were you.
Ok guys time for me to get serious. I've decided to try & go back to school. I don't have time or money but if I don't do it now I'll never do it. I figure now would be as good of a time as ever (no kids at the moment). Right now I'm torn between getting any one of the following degrees:
MS - Public Safety
MBA - General Business
MS - Organization & Management
MS - Organizational Psychology
MS - Sport Psychology
Keep in mind I've got no fucking clue as to what I'll be doing in five years. I'm looking to change careers & I'd love to where I live as well. I'd like to hear your thoughts on the above degrees & what you would go after if it were you.
I know your pain. I train at Lifetime & see them all the time. However, I find the guys with the big guts who wear the skin tight UA shirts much more funny.
would not move when I tried to put back the 130's. He got the hint when I almost knocked him on his ass! Hate to be like that, but there is no gym etiquette anymore.
that is an everyday thing at my gym. if i walk up and some dude is 1 foot from the rack and doesn't move i'll just set the DB's at his feet and walk off. i'm not fucking up my back because he can't take 3 steps backwards.
the first gym i trained at had a red line with hatching that said "no standing". it was about 5 feet wide off the racks and everyone stayed out of that area. it worked great.
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Lifetime needs the red line, I like that idea!
You know it Rip...right back atcha. make sure those pants get "extra" tight this wk end, lol!
Yeah agreed...what's the deal ripster? No decent locker room is complete without a poster or two ;)
What are we going to have to do? Are Rim and I going to have to post pics of our nasty butt cheeks and call it a day, lol! Something tells me, this would not be all that hot or appealing :-X
...hmmmm....I guess I'd better wash my ass and snap a few quick pics ;)
My pants ARE extra tight now. :'(
I'll give some thought to a locker room pic, but I wouldn't object at all if you and Rim want to post pics of your butts. ;D
...hmmmm....I guess I'd better wash my ass and snap a few quick pics ;)
My pants ARE extra tight now. :'(
I'll give some thought to a locker room pic, but I wouldn't object at all if you and Rim want to post pics of your butts. ;D
that is an everyday thing at my gym. if i walk up and some dude is 1 foot from the rack and doesn't move i'll just set the DB's at his feet and walk off. i'm not fucking up my back because he can't take 3 steps backwards.
the first gym i trained at had a red line with hatching that said "no standing". it was about 5 feet wide off the racks and everyone stayed out of that area. it worked great.
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Quit teasing! >:(Every woman on getbig.com and apparently for whatever reason, your wife, lol!
Seriously....who wants to see my ass? ;D
Man that line is a good idea. Today the gym was so full of freaks I just had to look and shake my head. I just could not believe the shit I was seeing!! I think I need a new gym. Man I'm sure Ive done some stupid shit or maybe not have had the right gear on but DAMN!! It looked like a mentally/physically challenged open gym day in there :'(
Every woman on getbig.com and apparently for whatever reason, your wife, lol!
Yep, my gym was packed today...much more then normal...and I'm sure every gym across the U.S. was as well.
Today at work I told a buddy of mine, "I guarantee you the gym will be packed today" and what do you know, slammed. Always is the Monday after thanksgiving...right up there with Jan. 2nd.
Man that line is a good idea. Today the gym was so full of freaks I just had to look and shake my head. I just could not believe the shit I was seeing!! I think I need a new gym. Man I'm sure Ive done some stupid shit or maybe not have had the right gear on but DAMN!! It looked like a mentally/physically challenged open gym day in there :'(
Last night i mentioned the line to the manager at LA fitness and he says "i wasn't aware we had a problem and i don't think that would fix it even if there was a problem"...what a moron, this guy doesn't leave the front desk so i'm sure he has no idea there is an actual problem.
it seems alot of idiots are taking over all the gyms down here as well. my gym is always packed on monday night and it's getting worse. last night a lady was doing lunges and was using the flat bench to hold her towel and water bottle. i asked her nicely if i could use the bench and she said "when i'm done"...she did 5 more sets. ::)
i guess it's back to benching on sundays.
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You should have taken a drink of her water, layed the towel out on the bench to lay on and proceeded to warm up. Would have loved the look on her face!!
Ok guys time for me to get serious. I've decided to try & go back to school. I don't have time or money but if I don't do it now I'll never do it. I figure now would be as good of a time as ever (no kids at the moment). Right now I'm torn between getting any one of the following degrees:
MS - Public Safety
MBA - General Business
MS - Organization & Management
MS - Organizational Psychology
MS - Sport Psychology
Keep in mind I've got no fucking clue as to what I'll be doing in five years. I'm looking to change careers & I'd love to where I live as well. I'd like to hear your thoughts on the above degrees & what you would go after if it were you.
Come on guys give me a few more suggestions...help a brother out.
What Bach. degree do you have? Psych?
Sports Psych is good money but very tough work.
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Come on guys give me a few more suggestions...help a brother out.
Cones and Yellow Caution Tape.
These fools would all die in about 45min on a comercial construction site.
trab, I just meant to seal off my own area so no one gets too close to me when I train.
Yes, I would be a fool on a construction site but these gym fools are even more dangerous!
i've done stuff like that before, works like a charm. anytime i see a water bottle sitting on a bench and nobody comes by for a few minutes i just knock it off the bench and proceed. i did this a few weeks ago and literally 10 minutes later this kid comes up and says "i was using that"...i told him "not any more".
i'm really not a rude person but sometimes i get irritated at all these worthless humans who think they own the gym.. this one guy uses 5 different benches and machines for his circuit training during the busiest time of the day. then he complains to the management when people "steal" his machine...fuck
i would have been rude if she wasn't old, she was pushing 60 and i didn't want her to have a heart attack...lol
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SPORTS PHYC!!! ;)I agree with BusyB...do what makes you happy.
You can start your own business with that or play it safe like trab suggested. I have an entrepreneurial mind so hard for me to just work for a paycheck, I have to love what I do.
Serious question: What's your all time favorite type of cheese?
Mine is a toss up between Munster & Pepperjack - I love them both too much to pick just one.
In the past any dbol or drol I've used was always UGL...these days though AJ is 100% pharma all the way...so thought I'd give that a go and see if things went smoother.
Even so, I guess I'll never know how well it works since Arnold jr. does not use any form of AAS or any other performance enhancing item...just lots of whey powder, fish oil.
Did this about 4yrs ago, not as hardcore as this squat thing, but it hurt.
*Find some DB that you can press on the incline for 10reps, not to failure but a few reps short of failure.
*Rest for 30sec and repeat. Repeat until you absolutely fail on 10 reps or at 9 or so.
*Drop down in weight but make sure you can get 8-10 reps.
*Do this until you have completed 10 full sets of incline DB press.
*Chest training over.
Damn. That just reminds me of Jan 2 - Jan 31. The worst time of year for us regulars. The only benefit is I might catch some different looking tail. ;D
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving !!!
I'm at work too Rimbaud so you aren't alone. Nice getting double time though.
Double time for thanksgiving, is that a standard in the States? We get triple in Canada, well I know my staff does.
YOu guys need some home equipment to do arms and bench at least.
That shiet's way rude,
Ever seen a fight in a Gym? I never have, but worked with a guy who got in one.
He could get in one at church though.
Usually you get some sort of Holiday conpensation. I actually get 2.5 times may pay for Holidays.
That soundes more like it, thought you guys were getting dupped....
So let me ask everyone this...what does everyone do for a living...besides lift..that's the given..
I'm a porn star....
So let me ask everyone this...what does everyone do for a living...besides lift..that's the given..
I'm a porn star....
Man the same shit pisses me off to. Some dick did the same thing to me with a bench gone for 10 MIn then comes back says he was using it. i said the same thing you did, now Im using it. The dude was like well im doing my thing on it anyhow. when i got up to re rack the Dbs i was doing flys with and he went to the bench and tried to adjust it I turned to the guy and said in a not so quite voice hey put that back Im not done and he did. Then the dude was standing there kind of closer than i liked before my next set and i said dont stand fucking over me! Guy backed off then some other bench opened up and the dude started his stupid workout overthere.
Guy comes over a couple mins later and says hey im not trying to be a dick but i wanna get MY sets in, Im just looking at him, thinking hey fuckwad so do I. The thing is if the guy would have said "hey do you mind if I work in" I would have had no problem with it. All you gotta do is ask nice ;)
The management at gyms sucks the fucks are lazy a holes who just wanna sit around and get through the day with minimal hassle.
I feel your pain!!! it's like a battlefield trying to get a bench at the gym these days. i remember when i first started training stuff like this didn't bother me, but now i'm set in my ways and like to do specific exercises in a certian order. maybe i'm being picky but i feel out of rythem when i have to alter my workout because someone his hogging a bench.I feel you guys pain...for starters, it is irritating not being able to use the equipment you want...which is just another reason not to do chest on Monday or any day early in the wk.
the gym management doesn't give a shit, they just want to sign more members in an already crowded gym. i've trained at every gym in my area and it's all the same. the LA fitness i go to allows me to use chalk and do deadlifts without any bitching. most gyms freak out when i use chalk.
i'm going to start doing the long drive to my old powerlifting gym, i think it will be worth it at this time. with the "new years crew" about to swarm the gyms, i need to keep my sanity with my powerlifting buddies.
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does anyone else hear their cellphone ring...ALL THE TIME....even if its not ringing?
am i losin' it???
does anyone else hear their cellphone ring...ALL THE TIME....even if its not ringing?
am i losin' it???
Do you have any "Special Powers" too ?
Anyone trying to control your thoughts? (Besides us)
It's your Spidey Sense telling you danger is near. 8)
but its on vibrate!!!!!! time to take a handful of pills to make it go away....
i swear i hear it 10 times a day
Are we talking real careers? Didn't know Canada replaced LA as the porn utopia??
I am in the fitness industry (really) been in for over 15 years. Run my own business with supps, training, contest prep, yada, yada, the whole ball of wax...
No, you are just hearing the Salvation Army people ringing those damn bells over, and over, and over...
Just Wear a walkman 24/7 playing very loud, it'll help drown out the voices too.... ;D
ALso good for ignoring people, esp in the GYM.
No dude, were no Utopia, in all honestly I just wanted to say it, and if I told people what I really do...no one on this board would talk to me....
so krazee, what type of law enforcement work do you do? LOL
so krazee, what type of law enforcement work do you do? LOL
Its safe, hes in Canada.....
Just a normal pig bro, nothing to be worried about....
Funny thing is, you would be shocked at how many guys I work with are on the gas...
New Topic:When I finally actually get to see Metallica live this will be the best concert I've ever gone to.
What's some of the best concerts you guys have been to?
I'd say my top ones are the following:
Queen + Paul Rogers
Rod Stewart
Neil Diamond
Ani Difranco
Bob Dylan (a couple times)
When I finally actually get to see Metallica live this will be the best concert I've ever gone to.
I've never heard anyone say they put on a bad show. I've never seen them though.They're the greatest band of all time...how could they put on a bad show?
They're the greatest band of all time...how could they put on a bad show?
....and if anyone disagrees with this, I will fight you right now!
i wouldnt really be shocked. a few years ago i was passing out dbol, deca, and clomid to the po po like it was halloween....
i could care less.....i respect your job, just couldnt do it though. no patience for stupidity. your job requires you to work with dumb people and liars, no one likes you, and you are under constant scrutiny......no thanks krazee
They're the greatest band of all time...how could they put on a bad show?
....and if anyone disagrees with this, I will fight you right now!
K Arnie Trab is on his way to fight you for me....I still feel U2 was the best concert I have ever seen.U2? Please say it ain't so? I can't stand U2!
U2? Please say it ain't so? I can't stand U2!
Sorry bro loved the concert. Better than saying Marc Anthony and JLo...got twisted to go...girlfriend threatned to take away sex...OK, since you redeemed yourself a little with Van Halen I'll let the U2 thing slide...for now...depends on your answer hear. When talking Van Halen, who is Van Halen? Hagar or Roth?
Van Halen was a good concert as was the Tragically hip.
They're the greatest band of all time...how could they put on a bad show?
....and if anyone disagrees with this, I will fight you right now!
no need to fight arnold...id rather dig into my ears with hot pokers than listen to metallica....I agree with #2...for the most part I can't stand rap...every know and then though there will be a song I like.
i have pretty eclectic taste in music for the most part.....but there are 3 standing rules in my truck:
1) no country
2) no rap (unless its the old stuff)
3) no metallica
Sorry bro loved the concert. Better than saying Marc Anthony and JLo...got twisted to go...girlfriend threatned to take away sex...
Van Halen was a good concert as was the Tragically hip.
no need to fight arnold...id rather dig into my ears with hot pokers than listen to metallica....
i have pretty eclectic taste in music for the most part.....but there are 3 standing rules in my truck:
1) no country
2) no rap (unless its the old stuff)
3) no metallica
just dont like them....dont really like guns and roses either...I'm not a big G&R fan either...some of the songs are OK though, but I've never bought an album or gone to a show.
im plenty old enough, i just never got into those 2 bands...its not the genre of music, its the bands.
Ok, not fair....just because we ride around on horseback and the sirens are attached to our hats means nothing.....
YOu got to be kidding ;D Fing sirens on your hats? I bet you dont press the button much?
I got nothing against cops, but the USA Law and Order thing is Way Overdone. Weve lost too much freedom here, and nothing good has come from it.
I dont fight fair, not even a little, But Im not FIghting Anyone OVer a concert.
I been to some crazy Shit back when there was NOT SO MUCH LAW AND ORDER 8)
BEST show? Hands down, AC/DC IN ROCKFORD ILL. About 1978 I think, somthing wrong with my memory,
but I do recall having to walk on & step over passed out bodies face down in the mud in the ball field.
Packed like a sardine can, and Almost 100 Degree F & some dipshit climbed on top a Foul overflowing porta-pottie for a better view. So loud you could feel the bleachers vibrate (I think.. ;D)
It was awesome, me and a friend fought our way to the stagefront for a while, It was horid but the crowd was electric and they preformed with insane energy in that heat.
Damn that had to be an awesome show! Duing those years drugs flowed freely, joints passed by all. Plus AC was at their prime then, thats when a concert was a concert....kind of like an acid trip......for many Im sure it was ;)
They're the greatest band of all time...how could they put on a bad show?
....and if anyone disagrees with this, I will fight you right now!
New Topic:
What's some of the best concerts you guys have been to?
I'd say my top ones are the following:
Queen + Paul Rogers
Rod Stewart
Neil Diamond
Ani Difranco
Bob Dylan (a couple times)
no need to fight arnold...id rather dig into my ears with hot pokers than listen to metallica....
i have pretty eclectic taste in music for the most part.....but there are 3 standing rules in my truck:
1) no country
2) no rap (unless its the old stuff)
3) no metallica
Public enemy and cypress hill, those sound like cool shows. bass would be thumping i bet :)
RIM, I can't believe you have Neil Diamond on your list! I've seen him like 6 or 7 times, and he's really good in concert. I'm a total closet fan. :D
Off the top of my head:
-Pink Floyd
-Damian Marley (amazing energy at the shows)
-Several of the Grateful Dead shows I caught, although most of them are kind of a blur so I can't really identify one specifically ;D
-U2 (always great live)
Ok, ok, I admit, I too am a closet Neil fan. That was my parents fault!!
I left the Dead off my list becuase, yes, a big blur. Again, parents fault since they were old hippies from San Francisco.
I think you meant, "Amazing WEED" @ Damian Marley, No? 8)
yeah im not a fan of that thrashing metal music where the guy is screaming and the music is basicly just noise, crap wears me out just listening to it for 30 seconds.You know Luv I guess it's one of those things that's an acquired taste so to speak...or maybe you just have to be a really weird guy like Arnold jr to appreciate it, lol!
Alright, here is a spin on this concert topic?I went to George Strait Fest about 6 or 7yrs ago...thought I was going to go out of my mind....longest day of my life...that's what I get though for living in country music land...that's what I get for being a guy too and letting some girl talk me into going, lol!
Lamest show you have ever been to?
George Strait- BORING!! just stood there and sang..yawn. :'(
haha there are soooo many closet Neil Diamond fans out there. :D
I went to George Strait Fest about 6 or 7yrs ago...thought I was going to go out of my mind....longest day of my life...that's what I get though for living in country music land...that's what I get for being a guy too and letting some girl talk me into going, lol!
Damn right. I saw him about two years ago. He put on a hell of a show. I could've easily gone home with a half dozen 40+ women (they were going nuts).
FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS!
hahaha that's the same song that popped into my head. There are usually hundreds of screaming 30-something and 40-something year old women in the first few rows of a Neil Diamond concert. I'm not one of them, though, I don't even like to pretend that I like him that much when I am at the concert. ;D
Lamest concert - for me was James Taylor, it was a total snoozefest. It's funny because the Simon and Garfunkel concert wasn't like that at all, even though it's a similar genre of music. James bored me. :-\
Nine Inch Nails was another great show.
Yeah, Public Enemy was really good back then but was a bit scared being one of few white boys...
Anyway, looks like I'm in the minority on this topic in a big way...Overload, decent list...hopefully are Scandinavian counterpart will chime in.
I was really into heavy metal for years. some of the stuff i listened to back then i can't stand now, like Manson. his first two albums were great but he went gay and screwed up, but he still put on the most insane concerts i've ever seen, NIN is right behind him in creative concerts, i forgot to add that to the list. Tool is one of my favorites, seen them 2 times. Slayer is another i forgot, i still listen to Angel of Death when i workout. Pantera IMO is one of the best heavy metal bands on earth, i've seen them 3 times. their first 2 albums are untouchable, even today. most heavy metal bands today don't have it together, it's just noise but every now and then a good album comes out, hatebreed put out some good songs the last few years.I'm with you on the Pantera, hard to touch "Mouth for War" and "Broken"...Slayer's not bad either.
i'm also a huge old country music fan, it's in my blood. Merle Haggard, George Straight, Alabama, Johnny Cash(the best ever IMO), Waylon Jennings...you get my drift. today's country is crap, i can't even listen to it.
i'm also a huge fan of techno and trance music. Armin Van Burren, Paul oakenfold, Robert miles...good cardio music.
i like it all, i have classical, old school rap and just about anything worth listening to.
your workout partner is a big mofo...monster arms.
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You know Luv I guess it's one of those things that's an acquired taste so to speak...or maybe you just have to be a really weird guy like Arnold jr to appreciate it, lol!
As for the term "noise" I've played guitar since I was 8yrs old, and when it comes to decent hard/metal music, this is always harder to play then anything else...that is if you're talking about a good band...like every genre there are sucky bands.
Anyway, looks like I'm in the minority on this topic in a big way...Overload, decent list...hopefully are Scandinavian counterpart will chime in.
Oh yeah, best show as far as quality of music...assuming you like hard stuff....Children of Bodom, and Arch Enemy.
OK, on the topic of music, 99.9% of you are going to hate this first song but there is a point.
The guy who's an insane gorilla that I train with a good bit is the drummer in this clip...you first see him at about 50sec into the clip...now add about 30lbs of solid muscle to this and you have an absolute beast.
Well, he left this band back in January of this past year to pursue other things, but not before they recorded their first more main stream rock album...he left the band right before they went on tour...now opening for Ozzy. Anyway, the newest album is much much softer but it's a pretty cool album...might be a little more enjoyable for some of you then their original stuff. You can hear 4 of the new songs here.
I don't care for the 1st one but the next 3 are pretty good...their cover of "Carry on My Wayward Son" is pretty good IMO.
http://www.theshowdownmetal.com/
Also, here's an old pic taken of the band a few years ago before my buddy got hardcore into the training thing...again, add 30+ solid lbs to this...awesome!
Best concert i've ever been to was DIO back in 2003 here in Helsinki. That dude is like the smallest and oldest guy around, but when he got fired up there was no stopping him.
Also some great bands here that put on a good show:
Nightwish
Stratovarius
Disturbed (have not seen them live, but they are great).
Iron Maiden (when i'm in the "powerpit" of my gym listening to this and doing squats i get all the privacy i want from the civilians).
Evergrey
MEGADETH
Rammstein
and i've allways liked Queen.
Children of Bodom
And i like allmost all the 80īs metal bands, those guys were 120 lbs soaking wet, but man they were the shit Twisted sister etc.)
Hey its all good, its what you like that counts. Not saying you shouldnt, just saying I dont.Hey bro, it's cool on my end too...I love what I love and I love talking about what I love...no worries though. 8)
Not bad bro...the first song in the video and the other 4 were damn good. But not so crazy about the singer. Something is off with him man but they play tight.I agree, I've never been all that crazy about the lead vocals, but I've heard much worse IMO...and like you said, they play very tight...great musicians and can play just about anything very well.
Is your buddy bummed he is not on tour with Ozzfest? That would be fucking wild...Beast he is, probably busted many drum sets!
Another show I forgot about........ Ice-T when his hard rock band Bodycount was on a club tour. That was wild!
Tool is one of my favorites, seen them 2 times.
Tool is probably my favorite band of all time. They put on some of the best live shows I've ever seen. NiN is up there too when it comes to live performances, fucking kick ass.
haha there are soooo many closet Neil Diamond fans out there. :D
I saw Bob Dylan & Paul Simon about eight years ago. It was actually the only bad Dylan show I've ever seen but Paul Simon made up for it - he was fucking amazing.
Little Ronnie James...man was a demon! Fuckin loved DIO...
2003? Man must have been 100 years old then.
We must be about the same age because I grew up with the 80's rock too. Not so much the fluff bands like Poison or Warrent. Even though some were hair bands Ratt, Scorps, Van Halen, Ozzy,Megadeath and even Queen was cool back then. I was lucky to grow up in Nor Cal so I was onto Metallica years before the radio played them. Back when their albums came out like Ride the Lightning, Kill em ALl, never any radio play until the Black Album.
You guys will love this. Back in '97, when I worked for ABB, Dave Mustaine from MEGADEATH ordered a bunch of drinks from us to be shipped to the city he was opening his tour at. I took the order and thought he was messing with me when he called, but really was him. Bought enough for the whole tour, Blue Thunder and Ripped Force if I remember right. Then got to meet him when he came back. Dude was cool but heard he is a dick when he was not sober. This is right after he got clean.
I'm not in the closet! I'll admit it ;D CRUNCHY GRANOLA!
Rim ;) have you chimed in on this one? :D
My husband is only allowed to listen to or watch his Dylan DVD's when I'm out of the house :D
I've never heard any of that but it wouldn't suprise me either way...not that I think their a racist band or something, but nothing is all that suprising when talking about music. Either way, I doubt they'd have too many black fans either way...I've never known to many black people to be a fan of that type of music...a few but not many.
Arnold Jr, have you seen Arch Enemy live? The babe who sings in it yells out some pretty wild stuff while they are playing...
Lets just say that i don't think they have many black fans...
In any case they play decent music.
Wha'd up ####'S . . . . . . . . . . . . .What's up UDE...thought maybe you gave up on the dream,lol!
I saw Bob Dylan & Paul Simon about eight years ago. It was actually the only bad Dylan show I've ever seen but Paul Simon made up for it - he was fucking amazing.
I also cheated on the roulette. I took the maximum amount of chips and placed them near the red/black line and when i saw where the ball landed i shifted my chips overthere. Normally that would never fly, but the dude that was spinning the wheel was an absolute moron.
What's up UDE...thought maybe you gave up on the dream,lol!
Alright Punks, I'm off to do chesticles...might attempt 135 on the flat bench today! I know, it's a long shot but that's how I roll...straight up hardcore :P
135 for 100 reps like legs?? Have fun! :oNah, just standard stuff today...I don't do to many things like the squat thing all that often...that was just for kicks. A standard chest day for me looks like this...today's chest day:
Isn't that what security cameras are for? Never get away with that in Vegas.
You're lucky Joe Pesci didnt drag you in the back-room and break all your fingers or stab you with a pen! >:(
BTW, hard to beleive such hard/brutal/evil vocals come from someone that looks like this. AJ likes very much :o
Something that suprises me about what you're saying...I've seen her on the cover of every metal/rock magazine there is, including Rolling Stone and all of those have nothing but good things to say...just seems like I would have heard about this by now.
I know every bar and nightclub here like my own pockets and i know that there isnt any security cameras near the roulette table.
Well AJ i have personally heard her say the following
1. SIEG HAIL
2. WHITE POWER
3. KILL THE NI***RS
4. ONLY PURE SCANDINAVIAN RACE...
She really IS a sweet girl insn't she?
Btw: I'm 100% serious.
Something that suprises me about what you're saying...I've seen her on the cover of every metal/rock magazine there is, including Rolling Stone and all of those have nothing but good things to say...just seems like I would have heard about this by now.
I'm not saying I don't believe you, but it just seems far fetched to me...but if you've heard it I'll take your word on it. No way she'd say that kind of thing though over here...you can't say anything even slightly off color here anymore and not expect to pay hell for it...not that you should be able to say that stuff though, but all-in-all, its gotten ridiculous over here IMO.
I wonder why number 4 though? She's not SCANDINAVIAN at all...she's German, born in Cologne.
Well, ít might have been ****what she said and many people who believe that way think that most whites are decendents of TEUTONS (including the greeks).Hey, like I said, I'll take you word on it.
I know they are trying to make a name for themselfes over there and it's only a matter of time before someone catches up. In her defense, i don't think she was sobre and there were a lot of skinheads in the crowd so she might have been sucking up to the audience. (I wonder what she would have said if the audience were black and jewish, lol).
In any case i was in the first row with my brother and we were both pretty suprised about the way she talked and all. I know that magazines like Rolling Stone do good background checks, but even they can't know everything that has happened in the other side of the world.
I'm with you on the Pantera, hard to touch "Mouth for War" and "Broken"...Slayer's not bad either.
On the country, Johnny is King no doubt...his old stuff is great and his last few albums were really cool...the songs he did with Tom Petty were fantastic.
You lost me on "Hatebreed" though. IMO they are one of the metal bands that are actually what people complain about when they talk about metal...every song is identical. In their case, every song is a hard open D on the guitar...not very original at all IMO.
Hey on a different note....
Do you married guys talk to hot chicks in the gym or avoid them? I kind of avoid conversation so not to put myself in a tempting situation down the road...I know that I am weak so I don't "play with fire."
What do you think? Same approach? Or, do you just befriend them and use self control? Or do you just cheat and not worry about it?
I have some friends that are friends with all of them and don't think it is a big deal. I just think they are fooling themselves; its just a matter of time before the wrong situation presents itself. When I am "on" I might hump a chair leg if I'm not careful.
I'm not married but i might as well be...
i've always believed "what goes around, comes around" so i've never cheated on any of my girlfriends because i value relationships more than most men. of course there are times when i see a beautiful girl and there are thoughts that cross my mind but i just look and that's it. i've talked with plenty of hot females without wanting to jump their bones, even though i thought about it... ;)
i'm also one of the few guys who respects married women, if a girl is married i will never go after her, even if she gives me hints. just not my style to steal women. if they want me they can leave their man first.
when i'm "on" i could hump a drain hole but i have good self control and i keep my dick in my pants. some days it builds up more than others but i'll go home and do something romantic for my girl and i'll get my release. ;D
most guys i know cheat all the time but then when they find out thier girl cheated on them they are pissed. i don't understand this at all, if you aren't happy just find another girl. one of my friends cheated on his girl with 5 different women and didn't think it was a big deal. then he finds out she cheated on him once and he goes ape shit. i honestly laughed at him when he told me how mad he was.
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Hey on a different note....
Do you married guys talk to hot chicks in the gym or avoid them? I kind of avoid conversation so not to put myself in a tempting situation down the road...I know that I am weak so I don't "play with fire."
What do you think? Same approach? Or, do you just befriend them and use self control? Or do you just cheat and not worry about it?
I have some friends that are friends with all of them and don't think it is a big deal. I just think they are fooling themselves; its just a matter of time before the wrong situation presents itself. When I am "on" I might hump a chair leg if I'm not careful.
At first i didn't know what the hell i was doing,
our gyms segregated...makes life much easier
the wrong situation can present itself anywhere....not just the gym. its what YOU do in the situation that is important. talking to a beautiful woman is like talking to a neighbor, or a friend, or a co-worker. im confident enough to know that i have a 1) strong will 2) respect my woman 3) respect my relationship with her to do anything other than talk to women whether it be at the bar, work or the gym
there is nothing wrong with "window shopping".....just dont buy anything
About six months ago i started taking steroids. Nothing unusual or different to tell there - but this is where the ordinary ends, and my story begins. Upon the first day of my injection i had a startling revelation: why don't i take some coke every time i juice up? And so i did. At first i didn't know what the hell i was doing, only that i was meant to be shooting up the substance (which will remain unamed for now) into the meaty region of my ass; but i chose my thigh instead. However, it didn't happen that way. Being so smacked out of my brains on rediculous amounts of coke, i some how, in my monent of enlightenment, mistaked my penis -yes, my penis - for my left thigh. I began to surge huges amounts of steroids into my throbbing member below ... and with startling results. My penis became massive, built, ripped to shreds - and my girlfriend renamed it 'Arnie' because she felt like she was being 'pumped by iron'. And now, after six months of penal-sight injection and countless steel-like erections, my outrageously masculine and muscular member is ...wait for it ... addicted. My Arnie can not - and will not - perform unless it is hopped up on the good ol' souped up sauce...modds please delete this shit
Stay tuned for the next installment in the greatest tale of the world's first ANABOLICALY ADDICTED PENIS.
Yeah, I guess you are right, but it's kind of like test driving a nice car that you cannot afford. I just choose not to torture myself.
Hey on a different note....
Do you married guys talk to hot chicks in the gym or avoid them? I kind of avoid conversation so not to put myself in a tempting situation down the road...I know that I am weak so I don't "play with fire."
What do you think? Same approach? Or, do you just befriend them and use self control? Or do you just cheat and not worry about it?
I have some friends that are friends with all of them and don't think it is a big deal. I just think they are fooling themselves; its just a matter of time before the wrong situation presents itself. When I am "on" I might hump a chair leg if I'm not careful.
Funny this topic came up because I know a guy that recently got caught in all his lies to his wife. He was messing around with a girl from the gym and wound up not being able to keep up with which lie he was telling.
Sad thing is his wife took him back! Some women have no self esteem. I know my girl would first kick my ass, then send me packing!
That's how most guys get caught.
My girl already told me if she finds out i cheated on her she will chop off my dick and feed it to the neighbors dog...these Asian chicks have a way with words!!! the thing is i KNOW she is dead serious!
i'm very happy with my relationship and i think what leads to cheating most of the time is just getting bored with each other. i think after a year or so if you are thinking about cheating you might as well just leave the person then and find another.
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However, hot women are still hot and I am still a man. That being said, I am confident I have the will power to say "no" should a situation arise, but I still try to keep my distance. I just feel that it's best to stay away from the fire. That way there is less probability that one will get burned.
That's how most guys get caught.
My girl already told me if she finds out i cheated on her she will chop off my dick and feed it to the neighbors dog...these Asian chicks have a way with words!!! the thing is i KNOW she is dead serious!
i'm very happy with my relationship and i think what leads to cheating most of the time is just getting bored with each other. i think after a year or so if you are thinking about cheating you might as well just leave the person then and find another.
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Nothing like a pissed off Asian girl!
I specialise at taht....... I Love it!
Amen...you love it but hate it at the same time.
Oh I love the way their eyes get when they are pissed! ;D
Its outright horror movie shit!
When they are real horny is even better... ;) I love them small Ding Ding women.. :P
Overload, Wait 10 years, that: "I'll cut off you dick and feed to Maa (Dog)" changed to...
"I'll help set you up with a new Thia Girl friend!" "I'll help translate!" .... "Shit, I'll pay her to take your ass!" ;D
On a sadder side note it's pretty fucked up, what happened in Nebraska. The shootout, seems like those kind of incidents happen all over the world now days...
Ps. You don't have to worry about cheating if you are as "good looking" as i'm...
In fact i coudnt even cheat since i dont have GF and that's the way i like it, i don't wan't anyone to tell me how i spend my days... (atleast not yet)
Thankfully when i want easy women my work kind of helps on that one...
Fucker left a sucide note saying, "He was going out in style"
What a punk. I was talking yesterday with a buddy at the gym that used to live there and called all his friends to make sure they were ok. All were fine but one guy's brother got shot in the arm! :o
Wonder if he can get some $$$$$ out of this? Sue the department store maybe??
Its a pretty sad world,,, we even used to have a shooting team in HS. Nobody would bat a eye if we took cased guns from car to car, or even into the school.
A lot has changed...
Your friends brother should call the big local accident Law firm. The mall has deep pockets insh.
Its just business as usuall today, If you owned the mall, you'd get sued. May as well sue them. Its the national sport.
Violent Crime? My city is pretty laid back but gettin worse. THeres a couple areas I'd cary if I had a permit. They (CCW) are not even availible in Liberal utopia Wi... The liberals think they have eliminated crime here. I got news, its gettin worse with the flood of Illegals from S. of the Border.
You mean some of the illegals are migrating north?? YEAH! Sorry trab, you can take some of them off our hands down here in AZ...
Yeah, I bet he will get a lawyer, I would take a bullet in the arm for a nice chunk of change..maybe not one to the head, but an arm is ok!
Ok, 240 Grain Hollow Point out of a .44Mag... :o No Thanks to taht! Those take arms right off.
I didnt hear what he was shooting, but any large cal rifle is bad news to get hit with.
And YES! They have developed frost resistant mexicans, and they are pouring into my area. They bring a lot of problems along too. NO WAY all these bastards are all legal. I bet a small % are.
I carry a .45 for a reason, stopping power... ;D
There are so many mexicans in Houston it's retarded. 75% of the places i go these days i hear spanish more than english.
i still refuse to learn the language, but i'm picking up Vietnamese well...when i get spoken to in spanish i say "i don't speak mexican"...gets them fired up every time.
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...when i get spoken to in spanish i say "i don't speak mexican"...gets them fired up every time.Must be tough for you when you go to Taco Bell.
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I think I miss my gyno. It's strange not to have it around anymore. We grew attached over time. ;D I cultivated and raised it from just a pup. It was around for 12 years - that's longer than any woman thus far in my life. :'(
Yeah, my wife loves it. It's mildly entertaining. The only reason it does well is because the girls are very hot and naked quite a bit (even though blurred out). I like them all, but Kendra has the best body.
Heffner is a stud. What a life. My younger brother is friends with a relative of Hef's. He went to a party at the mansion recently where all the girls were in bodypaint. He said it was insane and so easy to hook up. He said people were openly screwing out back in the hot tub, pool, etc.
I'd like to visit California and attend a party, but I think that would probably be a severe violation of my unwritten rule of talking with hot girls...I'm not sure I have that much will power as a married man.
Yeah, my wife loves it. It's mildly entertaining. The only reason it does well is because the girls are very hot and naked quite a bit (even though blurred out). I like them all, but Kendra has the best body.
Heffner is a stud. What a life. My younger brother is friends with a relative of Hef's. He went to a party at the mansion recently where all the girls were in bodypaint. He said it was insane and so easy to hook up. He said people were openly screwing out back in the hot tub, pool, etc.
I'd like to visit California and attend a party, but I think that would probably be a severe violation of my unwritten rule of talking with hot girls...I'm not sure I have that much will power as a married man.
Yeah, I would have to convince the wife somehow. It would be a once in a lifetime opportunity right? She couldn't deny me that?
I keep trying to convince her to let me have a girlfriend. I promise her that the girlfriend will be hot and make the wife look good. They can hang out together, shop together, she'll have someone to help her with the kids and split sex duties, clean, etc. Its a win - win right?
But remember, carefullwhat youask for... 2 Chicks on PMS :o Bitching... Shit they might just run off together ;D
Isn't it true that when women spend so much time together, like sisters, they start getting their periods at the same time? YIKES!! :o
Old school Italians are the same way, having a girl-friend on the side...
Yes, my wife and ExGF's say they all get on the same time... ::)
Another reason to listen to the wise guys who say keep one here and there...
2 would be a complicated relationship. Only way I see it working is if the girls were best friends, prolly Bi also.
Many very strange relations in her land...
Not to change subjects but any of you hunters out there eat Elk meat? My girl is from Montana and her dad takes people on hunting trips and always has way more meat than they can handle, winding up giving some to charity.
Well, that is not something you tell a bodybuilder, give away protein, whatever, better send some to me. But thought I would check about quality from y'all that hunt them or have eaten it. Can always use free meat!! 8)
I think i could handle 2 Viet women for a while, as long as one was MUTE. ;D
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We just have too many Car wreckin' Bambis up by me.
A woman was killed when one came thru the car window a few miles from me weeks ago.
Last yr same thing near me, but guy lived.
About 5 ppl die each yr here from car/deer hits.
GLAD THEY AINT ELK!! Oh, they are yummy..... Corn & hay fed.
Not to change subjects but any of you hunters out there eat Elk meat? My girl is from Montana and her dad takes people on hunting trips and always has way more meat than they can handle, winding up giving some to charity.
Well, that is not something you tell a bodybuilder, give away protein, whatever, better send some to me. But thought I would check about quality from y'all that hunt them or have eaten it. Can always use free meat!! 8)
I've never had Elk but Deer is some the the best meat i've ever had when cooked right. very good for you as well.
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It wasn't cooked right if it was chewy. it's tough and stringy by nature but it's only chewy when over cooked, most people over cook the hell out of deer meat, that's called jerky... ;)
Try cooking it SLOW and keep pouring the marinade on it every 5 minutes. i like to bake it in a marinade.
The best way to cook deer is in a stew. i make a venison stew that is identical to beef stew, in fact most people can't tell they are eating deer...fooled a few girlfriends that way... ;D
I'll take a steak over deer any day of the week but i enjoy deer a few times a month. most people don't care for it.
Deer and varmint hunting is part of the landscape where i live...but we don't need to go over that again... :)
I eat everything i shoot but coyote isn't very good... :-X
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It wasn't cooked right if it was chewy. it's tough and stringy by nature but it's only chewy when over cooked, most people over cook the hell out of deer meat, that's called jerky... ;)
Try cooking it SLOW and keep pouring the marinade on it every 5 minutes. i like to bake it in a marinade.
The best way to cook deer is in a stew. i make a venison stew that is identical to beef stew, in fact most people can't tell they are eating deer...fooled a few girlfriends that way... ;D
I'll take a steak over deer any day of the week but i enjoy deer a few times a month. most people don't care for it.
Deer and varmint hunting is part of the landscape where i live...but we don't need to go over that again... :)
I eat everything i shoot but coyote isn't very good... :-X
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Please don't' tell me you actually tried to eat a coyote? That has got to be extremely gross...prob really greasy like a squirrel or something. BTW, squirrel and all that crap is gross.
I ate a peacock once...disgutsting...and supposedly this is supposed to be a delicacy...hahaha, bullFUCKINGshit!
I like my meat raised in a barn, never seeing the light of day....pumped full of more drugs and antibiotics then is necessary, lol!
Yup, i've eaten coyote, fox, rabbit, squirrel and about every bird in Texas. Coyote was disgusting but i tried it anyway.Venison chili is pretty good...sausage is decent too.
Ask Trab about what they eat over in Thailand... ;)
Ted Nugents Cook book is very good, i have a copy somewhere at home.
I'm a big beef eater but my venison stew is off the hook! Venison Chili is also very good.
i have crock pots in 4 different sizes, one of them i can stuff an entire deer shoulder in.
Backstrap is where it's at, the best part of the deer by far...
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I grew up in the South. I've seen it all eaten. Possum, ####, etc.You are aware that you win the grossest award for this conversation, lol!
I grew up in the South. I've seen it all eaten. Possum, ####, etc.
Apparently we can't say coo n'What?
Apparently we can't say coo n
Yup, c00n in the south is a racist term toward black people.
Speaking of the south, I've had rattlesnake, gator, rabbit, squirrel (my dad told me if I was going to shoot it I had to eat it heh), and wild boar.
if youre from the south and not eating bacon with every meal...youre wrong!!! >:( >:( ;D
support pig farms!!!
Being from Canada we eat alot of beaver.... ;D :P
if youre from the south and not eating bacon with every meal...youre wrong!!! >:( >:( ;D"I eat bacon for breakfast, bacon for lunch and I usually drink my dinner."
support pig farms!!!
hmmm...beaver huh?
down here we eat clam.....
they dont need the hair to keep warm
Touche......well played...ya it is a bit nippley up here hate to see any beavers with chapped lips....
Gator is good, as is rabbit. Frog legs are not bad as long as you do them up right. I had ostrich the other day...just like filet mignon with more gamey of a taste.
Quail, venison, duck, goose and wild turkey are not bad either. Had black bear awhile ago very chewy though...
Gators, Bears, Peacocks, RaCOONs, Coyotes, Foxes....what the fuck is wrong with all of you?!? I guess I have lived a sheltered life.....That or you don't like eating gross food.
That or you don't like eating gross food.
Of course I'm one to talk...food on a hard diet probably taste worse then some sort of Dog. I remember thinking once this summer, "shit, everything I'm eating taste like a dirty pair of pants" lol!
Gators, Bears, Peacocks, RaCOONs, Coyotes, Foxes....what the fuck is wrong with all of you?!? I guess I have lived a sheltered life.....
By the way, how is any of this worse than eating pig nuckles out of the jar from your local Hoggly Woogly or Piggly Wiggly store? Basically, if it moves in the South will likely be killed and eaten by someone, somewhere. That's what happens out in the woods when very poor country people have guns.
That or you don't like eating gross food.
Of course I'm one to talk...food on a hard diet probably taste worse then some sort of Dog. I remember thinking once this summer, "shit, everything I'm eating taste like a dirty pair of pants" lol!
Damn right...
when i was a kid the nearest restaurant was 50 miles away. we had to make due.
My family never ate pork and still to this day i will not eat pork unless i have to. We grew up on beef, chicken and wild game. when you see how pigs live you tend to NOT want to eat them...lol
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Damn right...
when i was a kid the nearest restaurant was 50 miles away. we had to make due.
My family never ate pork and still to this day i will not eat pork unless i have to. We grew up on beef, chicken and wild game. when you see how pigs live you tend to NOT want to eat them...lol
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Damn right...Yep, pigs are gross, but chickens take the cake IMO. There is no place on earth as nasty as a chicken coop...it's the only place I've ever been in that made me throw up simply from the smell. Plus for those that don't know, chickens are cannibals...if there is a week one in the group, they'll kill it and eat it...when chicken farms slaughter their chickens, they throw the guts and heads into the coop and let the live ones eat it...the lives ones go will for that crap.
when i was a kid the nearest restaurant was 50 miles away. we had to make due.
My family never ate pork and still to this day i will not eat pork unless i have to. We grew up on beef, chicken and wild game. when you see how pigs live you tend to NOT want to eat them...lol
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Agreed, I learned that at a young age when I saw my buddys pigs. We used to have a BMX track next to the barn and those fuckers always stunk! Roll in shit, eat shit, just gross stuff so I lost my taste for pork at a young age.
As for pig knuckles, well, again, I was sheltered. Don't think Nor Cal was a big distribution point for that item. :-X
We are all clearly products of our environment.
I don't know about the rest of the guys here, but it gets much worse then pig knuckles...every grocery store here in TN sells mountain oysters...and apparently people buy them...you guys do know what those are don't you?
BLIZZARD!! :o Damn! It just dont stop snowing up here!
I had a Red Fox sleep the last storm away in my wood-shed. He's gettin desporate to hang that close to the house overnight... Snow is really gettin thick here.
As for pig knuckles, well, again, I was sheltered. Don't think Nor Cal was a big distribution point for that item. :-X
I am sure that I can arrange to have some sent to you if you would like to try them out? ;D
Yep, pigs are gross, but chickens take the cake IMO. There is no place on earth as nasty as a chicken coop...it's the only place I've ever been in that made me throw up simply from the smell. Plus for those that don't know, chickens are cannibals...if there is a week one in the group, they'll kill it and eat it...when chicken farms slaughter their chickens, they throw the guts and heads into the coop and let the live ones eat it...the lives ones go will for that crap.
No, sheltered really, grew up in Northern California...didn't have many opportunities to dine on possum, bear or gator there. Much less peacocks!!
Over the years of dieting for shows, you get good with Mrs. Dash combos!!
When we'd castorate pigs on the farm, we'd throw the nuts to the rest of the oinkers...
They chow them right down...
They are messy beasts, but AJ's right about the chicken coups too. ALso very bad for the lungs being inside the coupe much..
Being from Cali, you probably ate lots of silicon though....lol
Chicken depends on how it's raised, there is coups that would surprise you, in Alberta I know that they are pretty clean as far as there chickens.
So mountain muscle and pig knuckles I am intrigued, please do tell.
I've seen cow balls in the stores, and cow tongue. I know alot of vietnamase eat the chicken feet. Sounds kinda silly if you ask me, how much meat could possialby be on a foot of a chicken. I remember a guy I worked with eat chicken feet, nearly made me puke just looking at it.
Trab, so is dog the norm down there. Do they eat cat as well?
Dude, that was in the 70's and 80's-----pre-tit job era.
Now I live in the silicone capital of the world though, Arizona! :D
It aint the norm, but some like it. Its really not bad, but Ill take the chicken from now on. The street dogs are scarry to look at,,, no fur, ticks... big raw sores... :-X I bet the BBQ dog is NOT from a dog farm...
In the poor northern villages I been to (No White people) they eat anything. There is no road-kill (not long anyway)
Rats, snakes, The Chicken feet.. you name it. They are very poor up there.
Like $1 a day is a normal wage for many. Still, many have not too bad a life. Nice garden, chickens, clean water to drink.... Better than living in the big city.
Wifey is actually a more picky eater than me. Hates American food, says it's unhealthy and makes us fat, shes right there.
For real there is alot of big fakies out there as well? I'm kinda shocked to be honest. How do you find Arizona compared to Cali?
I grew up in Nor Cal, Bay Area...more hippies back then, including my parents. ;)
Common mistake as you are thinking more So Cal. Even so, Az has wayyyyy more fake tits (and people in general) than So Cal. Big melting pot here, no one is from Az, we all move here to escape cold or shitty weather or shitty states, like Cali.
One night in Scottsdale and you will see quite a show. $30k millionaire guys and bleach blond fake tit girls who moved here a year ago from Maine!
However, I love Az and everything here way more than Cali.
For fun sometime check out www.dirtyscottsdale.com Makes fun of our wonderful snob town.
I have to admit when you live a certain way you never know what the opposite is. People that live the "old school" way are usually better off in life. May be harder work to hunt for your food or chase it around a yard. But these people will outlast you or I. I know my ex's grandfather was 96 before he passed. And he was from Greece on a farm and I truly believe he passed because he came into a different world, such as ours today. All about money now a days, and that's what kills us.
Mountain oyster = Pig testicle
So mountain muscle and pig knuckles I am intrigued, please do tell.
Mountain oyster = Pig testicle
THose poor people are way stronger than us, They can thrive in condits that will kill any & every westerner in weeks.
It is mind blowing how healthy many of them are. We'd die with out medical intervention if we even tried to eat with them and drank what they drink.
Many live to be very old there also.
Busy, I'd pass on Cali too. Been there, no thanks Ya couldnt pay me enough to stay long.
Its just too crowded and so many of the people are F'd up beyond what I can tollerate.
I guess if Wi had its fall weather all year, we'd have Cali's population... With Global Warming we might get there in a few years.
That is why we have snow birds. I sent you an invite in another post asking when you were going to come join your fellow WI population down here for winter. I am seeing a lot more WI license plates lately. Plenty of construction for ya' 8)
And krazee, that goes for you too! Where did you Canadians learn to drive?? They really like to drive 40mph on the freeways here, not kidding! Scariest drivers out of all the snow birds.
I'm sure you guys have noticed that the price of whey & other proteins is going way the fuck up. I recently found another type of protein from trueprotein.com, it's called Gemma Protein. Seems pretty similiar to whey in the type of amino's present. Anyway, for about $5.50 a pound you can get it in a decent flavor (the banana was excellent).
http://www.trueprotein.com/Product_Details.aspx?cid=22&pid=6816
Worth checking out, thanks bro, anyway to save on the crazy price for Whey these days.
That is why we have snow birds. I sent you an invite in another post asking when you were going to come join your fellow WI population down here for winter. I am seeing a lot more WI license plates lately. Plenty of construction for ya' 8)
And krazee, that goes for you too! Where did you Canadians learn to drive?? They really like to drive 40mph on the freeways here, not kidding! Scariest drivers out of all the snow birds.
Carefull friend, you'll wake up and there be a E350 15passanger van sittin in yur driveway with powercord pluged into your house....
Only permanent move Im ever makin is out of the USA. The Wi weather can suck up here, but I got a pretty nice place out in the country. Im not into big city.
Drivers? well, they're expectin' ice patches still.... ;) You learn to cut some space from other cars up here, or you'll
be the body shops best friend. I'd pick Colorado and NM drivers as the worst Ive seen.
I'm sure you guys have noticed that the price of whey & other proteins is going way the fuck up. I recently found another type of protein from trueprotein.com, it's called Gemma Protein. Seems pretty similiar to whey in the type of amino's present. Anyway, for about $5.50 a pound you can get it in a decent flavor (the banana was excellent).
http://www.trueprotein.com/Product_Details.aspx?cid=22&pid=6816
I have to admit when you live a certain way you never know what the opposite is. People that live the "old school" way are usually better off in life. May be harder work to hunt for your food or chase it around a yard. But these people will outlast you or I. I know my ex's grandfather was 96 before he passed. And he was from Greece on a farm and I truly believe he passed because he came into a different world, such as ours today. All about money now a days, and that's what kills us.
Load 'er up! We got an outlet in front so you are all good. Would not be a permanant move as the snow birds fly back north after winter and before it gets hot here. This week, 60's/40's with clear skys ;D
krazee, yeah most are blue hairs but those are the true snowbirds!! I will admit the worst are ones with Saskatchewan plates if that means anything to you.
Haha, I can't believe Saskatchewan drivers have mad it down there too! Man you can keep em. There are some absolutely horrible drivers here but when I see a Saskatchewan plate I just get the hell away and make sure I'm anywhere but stuck behind them. BTW, I'm really impressed that you spelled Saskatchewan right. How many times did you have to type that out before it didn't have a lil red line under it? ;D
Very true.
My dad's parents lived to be 97 and 98.
i remember my grandfather could still toss haybails around like sacks of cotton at age 85. he was a tough old man who never sat still for more than an hour. he was always saying "too much daylight to be sittin around"...the man was a working machine. he woke up at 4am and went to bed at 8pm. he only stopped working to eat and grab a nap here and there. a true hard working american farmer, a dieing breed.
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Cool, thank RIM.
Whey has gone up roughly 50% since May. One friend in the industry said they have to outsource Whey overseas now. Too many conflicting stories out there.
Looks sound but if it clumps that bad, I can hear the whiners now.. :'(
Are you shaking it or blending it? Wonder if in a shaker with Waxy Maize will mix..hmmm...
I'm sure you guys have noticed that the price of whey & other proteins is going way the fuck up. I recently found another type of protein from trueprotein.com, it's called Gemma Protein. Seems pretty similiar to whey in the type of amino's present. Anyway, for about $5.50 a pound you can get it in a decent flavor (the banana was excellent).
http://www.trueprotein.com/Product_Details.aspx?cid=22&pid=6816
I'd be skeptical of this...2 reasons.
First off, with anything you get what you pay for...doesn't mean they're are not good deals out there, but you know what I mean.
Biggest thing, this is vegtable derived protein, and I don't care what someone might think, but all proteins are not created equally...ever seen a huge vegetarian bodybuilder?
Point being, vegetable protein is a waste IMO...any of these alternative protein sources are a waste IMO...hey, we all know from the recent study posted all over the internet that soy makes you homosexual, lol! Not making that up, either, check it out for a good laugh.
I'd be skeptical of this...2 reasons.
First off, with anything you get what you pay for...doesn't mean they're are not good deals out there, but you know what I mean.
Biggest thing, this is vegtable derived protein, and I don't care what someone might think, but all proteins are not created equally...ever seen a huge vegetarian bodybuilder?
Point being, vegetable protein is a waste IMO...any of these alternative protein sources are a waste IMO...hey, we all know from the recent study posted all over the internet that soy makes you homosexual, lol! Not making that up, either, check it out for a good laugh.
LOL! I tried a few times and did not look right and spell check did not even know how to spell it. So, I went and looked it up... :D All cold weather folks come here for winter, they boost our economy big time.Well if you've ever seen Saskatchewan, it is THE most flat boring place on earth. At least the parts I've driven through. Much slower pace of life. Not that it has bad people or isn't beautiful in it's own way but I've been behind people driving 60 on the highway when the speed limit is 100. Also I gotta say as much as I hate it when other people do it, I'm guilty of those bad driving habits you mentioned too. Except the makeup one........... :-\
British Columbia are pretty bad too but Saskatchewan, oh boy....I just think things are a bit quicker down here and they are terrified of us Americans always in a hurry, talking on our cell or texting or putting on make up while driving. Saw a girl doing that on my way to work, no, I don't wear make up.
Well if you've ever seen Saskatchewan, it is THE most flat boring place on earth. At least the parts I've driven through. Much slower pace of life. Not that it has bad people or isn't beautiful in it's own way but I've been behind people driving 60 on the highway when the speed limit is 100. Also I gotta say as much as I hate it when other people do it, I'm guilty of those bad driving habits you mentioned too. Except the makeup one........... :-\
Speed Limit 100 MPH you said?? HA, ha, ha...no way any of them go over 60 like you said. Shit, we are only have a 65 mph Speed Limit so they insist on driving 40 mph. Guess that makes sense then!!
BB, I think Hes talkin' KPM, not MPH.... ;D
Oh, those tricky Canadians...
Yeah, us and the rest of the freakin world, we're sneaky. ;D I actually use about half metric and half imperial system, just depends on what I'm talking about.
Yeah, but soy is an incomplete protein and this protein seems to have a way (no pun) better amino acid profile than soy. Very comparable to the profile of whey as far as completeness.
Well, we can let Rim use it and if he turns homo, then we know it is on par with soy. ;)
If I leave my wife & start introducing my family to my "roommate" I'll let you guys know. ;DI got dibs on your wife...assuming you haven't tainted her too bad yet.
Yup, i've eaten coyote, fox, rabbit, squirrel and about every bird in Texas. Coyote was disgusting but i tried it anyway.
I'm a big beef eater but my venison stew is off the hook! Venison Chili is also very good.
Venison chili is pretty good...sausage is decent too.
BLIZZARD!! :o Damn! It just dont stop snowing up here!
I had a Red Fox sleep the last storm away in my wood-shed. He's gettin desporate to hang that close to the house overnight... Snow is really gettin thick here.
What's everyone doing for the holidays? After Christmas, we are heading out to Utah to my wife's parents vacation house until the 3rd. The snowbirds come south and we go north.
That's the only time we see snow. There's not much here in South Florida. :)
I got dibs on your wife...assuming you haven't tainted her too bad yet.
Speaking of snow! I'm all proud of myself ;D I figured out how to use the snowblower the other day ALL BY MYSELF. Hubby was out of town >:( Trust me. This was no small feat. Had to do it twice and took me an hour each time. Guess I won't ever be able to play the damsel card again ;)
What's everyone doing for the holidays? After Christmas, we are heading out to Utah to my wife's parents vacation house until the 3rd. The snowbirds come south and we go north.
That's the only time we see snow. There's not much here in South Florida. :)
Whew, I know what you mean, I had to shovel all this sunshine out of my driveway today!! 8)
You bitch! ;D
Trab did you see that clear, blue, sunny sky? We might get that in about 5-6 months :'( :'( That is after the 4 months of cold, gloomy, overcast darkness ahead :'( :'(
Will be accepting Snow Bird Applications for the months of Jan-March.;D Nice crib too BTW
Please inquire within, thank you...
busyB Sunshine Travel Center.
Chime in on this thread if you have a legitimate opinion.
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=189436.0
Of course like all threads on the G&O, you'll have to wade through a little bit of BS.
BTW, I did not start this thread to start some sort of war...I understand though how some might take it that way...you'll just have to take my word on it. Hopefully, most of you will be able to see this for what it really is.
Not worth gettin involved with those jackasse's. Dont feel GH15 is makin it all up as he goes, but he does talk some shit.I agree with you but there is from time to time ok discusion on there...you just have to wade through and ignore the bullshit.
Stopping AAS to use Antibiotics he never responded to me on that fantasy. Thats retarded. As if you can clear long-actin Testo fast THEN and use AntiB's for a infection ::) We dont convienently schedule infections.
ALso, 15iu of real HGH would cripple lots of PPL. I'd have carple in a week.
Hes no current competitor IMO. Knows some shit yes, heavy juicer yes.....Lots of experiend w/ OTC AAS yes...
I bet Ive made more money using juice for const work than he's ever won prize money BBing... ;)
He also changed his tune with all his narcotic talk/ Intnl movment of AAS from last year...
Check his Hrs on @ profiles to see what time zone he prolly resides... ;)
G&O and 95% of GBers are a total waste of flesh, a good example of the country in general..
Man AJ, you are more patient than I..those immature kids on G&O get pretty annoying. All they care about is who they can insult more. Was proud of you not falling into their stupid rants and was able to get some good answers from gh15. Some good info but he dances around answers and never really gets to a point.Rocky mountain Oysters...yeah, I was missing the word "rocky" I knew I left something out but couldn't place it...glad you set me straight, now I know what and how to order when I go to dinner tonight.
Now, not to change subjects but was talking with my girl last night about our gross food topic and asked if she heard of Mountain Oysters. Being a west coast kid, I never had until AJ asked. She started laughing and said you mean, Rocky Mountain Oysters? She went on to tell me that a small town called Ryegate, Montana has what is called, "The Testicle Festival" every June. Just one big 'ol nut fry!! I never knew such a grand American event took place...
No lie, here is a pic to prove it. They don't spell all that well in Ryeland looks like....
Crazy story time: (sent via email to a friend - I just cut & pasted it)
At my dad's funeral there was a girl who came who's been obsessed with me since third grade (so were talking over twenty years). By obsession I mean the type whos been adding my last name to her first name since it all began (third grade). Well we never hooked up in any meaningful manner but she did lose her virginity to my best friend at the time. Anyway, she's married & has a couple of kids now. I go to say hello to her which was a little weird to say the least because of all this & because we havent had a conversation in over two years. Actually the last time we talked she invited me over to her house anytime her husband wasnt there I actually made her admit that she wanted to have an affair with me. So anyway were sharing small talk & of coarse shes brought her kids with her & out of the blue she acts like she's struggling hold on to her daughter & then she hands her off to me for a minute (dont get me wrong I know how to handle children & Ive changed a few diapers in my day). Anyway, I hold on to her for a minute & compliment her on how her daughters cute & all mainly because thats what youre supposed to do when you see someones child. Well, she gives me a hug & whispers "she should have been yours". I was like a deer in headlights. I was completely floored & speechless (which anyone who knows me will tell you is almost impossible). I quickly had her back to her mother & went to the bathroom & nearly threw up. In retrospect I'm guessing that the offer to come over whenever her husband isn't home is still on the table.
True story.
People are weird...but hey, you got to admire her for being blunt and honest...no secrets here, lol!.
People are weird...but hey, you got to admire her for being blunt and honest...no secrets here, lol!.
Unless you're her husband. She may be keeping a thing or two from him.
Head cases are a dime a dozen... trick is to learn to steer clear of them in 5 sec of meeting them.
Load 'er up! We got an outlet in front so you are all good. Would not be a permanant move as the snow birds fly back north after winter and before it gets hot here. This week, 60's/40's with clear skys ;D
krazee, yeah most are blue hairs but those are the true snowbirds!! I will admit the worst are ones with Saskatchewan plates if that means anything to you.
Whew, I know what you mean, I had to shovel all this sunshine out of my driveway today!! 8)
Busy....brother that is offside...nice crib though.
So semi rough shoulder day today...front delts have been killing me for a wk or so. I've been pushing pretty hard on chest the past month or so, got 2 catch up with L2H...so front delts are just in agony. When I did chest this past Saturday, it was a bit of a struggle, and today for shoulders, presses were in the gutter...it just got to be too much...my first working set on the bar which I always do 10 or so, I had to stop at 5. So, just dropped the weight down and did a few light sets and made the brunt of the day doing laterals and all that mess.
Anyway, just kind of irritating sometimes...it's not an injury, just worn out a little.
Don't know if I missed this Arnie, but what do you weigh in at? Also do you have a on and off season?Yes, currently bulk city time, lol! Although, I'm really trying to stay much, much leaner then previous bulking phases...so far that seems to be paying of very nicely...I'm much stronger now at a lighter weight then I've ever been at higher weights, and I look a lot bigger at this lighter weight then I have previously at higher weights. Of course, I credit this to Dave more then anyone...his training and diet advice has been a huge blessing for me.
Yes, currently bulk city time, lol! Although, I'm really trying to stay much, much leaner then previous bulking phases...so far that seems to be paying of very nicely...I'm much stronger now at a lighter weight then I've ever been at higher weights, and I look a lot bigger at this lighter weight then I have previously at higher weights. Of course, I credit this to Dave more then anyone...his training and diet advice has been a huge blessing for me.
Weighed today, 212lbs...still 5'8" lol!..barely 5'8", lol! I'll prob go up in weight a little more, somewhere in the 5-10lb range...no more though. But this is a good thing. I've gotten caught up before in trying to get bigger bigger bigger and worried about the scale too much...this is never the right way to do things, and always makes you lose more weight then you should have had to.
I'm guessing you compete, what weight class do you try to come in at? Don't mean to ask a bunch of questions, just curious.
As far as the weight thing totally agree, I was at 260lbs last winter and the only thing I found was it harder to breathe. This year I'm at 230-235 much less body fat, and feel just as strong. Plus the old optical illusion, slimer waist makes the top look better....it works everytime beyond a shadow of a doubt.
So semi rough shoulder day today...front delts have been killing me for a wk or so. I've been pushing pretty hard on chest the past month or so, got 2 catch up with L2H...so front delts are just in agony. When I did chest this past Saturday, it was a bit of a struggle, and today for shoulders, presses were in the gutter...it just got to be too much...my first working set on the bar which I always do 10 or so, I had to stop at 5. So, just dropped the weight down and did a few light sets and made the brunt of the day doing laterals and all that mess.
Anyway, just kind of irritating sometimes...it's not an injury, just worn out a little.
Damn it I better get cracking or your gonna blow by me. Shit your gonna make me lift those heavy ass weights arent you AJ? ;) Actually i thank you cause the push will do me good!Bro I'm trying...it's really motivated me to hit my chest even harder, so however I finish with this little contest, it will have been worth while IMO. Hey, the chest is growing so that's all that really matters.
Hey Rip, if you read this, make sure you bring the big ass weights with you and a camera, so you can capture all the glory that is Arnold jr, ;)
Bro I'm trying...it's really motivated me to hit my chest even harder, so however I finish with this little contest, it will have been worth while IMO. Hey, the chest is growing so that's all that really matters.
I'm going to train chest this Friday but will probably back off a little to let my shoulders have a little break...going to have an all hammer strength day and just get a decent pump and then I'm out.
After that, I'm going to take a few days off, about 4 or 5 days...I need the break, but I usually can't stay away any longer then 4-5 days. So by Wed or Thur after Christmas, back to full force...Rip is supposed to be down here then, so I am definitely looking forward to some major ass kicking training the last wk of Dec.
Hey Rip, if you read this, make sure you bring the big ass weights with you and a camera, so you can capture all the glory that is Arnold jr, ;)
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No worries, I'll bring the camera. ;D
If we train on Weds or Thurs, it'll probably have to be a chest day for me, and it MAY be a bench shirt day for me. I've been doing chest work alot lately, and I HAVE to get the shirt training in every week, it's my prioirty right now, so I'm gonna have to bring the shirt with me, most likely.
Shirt workouts kinda suck for people who are trying to train with me, because it's alot of really short sets of just bench press with me bitching about the pain, but not a whole lot of exercises, and plenty of rest in between sets. You and my husband may have to do your own thing in between my shirt torture sessions, while I am resting my arms on something above my heart, trying to regain some feeling in my fingers. :P
Sorry, but they don't allow people to use bench shirts in my gym.
No worries, I'll bring the camera. ;D
If we train on Weds or Thurs, it'll probably have to be a chest day for me, and it MAY be a bench shirt day for me. I've been doing chest work alot lately, and I HAVE to get the shirt training in every week, it's my prioirty right now, so I'm gonna have to bring the shirt with me, most likely.
Shirt workouts kinda suck for people who are trying to train with me, because it's alot of really short sets of just bench press with me bitching about the pain, but not a whole lot of exercises, and plenty of rest in between sets. You and my husband may have to do your own thing in between my shirt torture sessions, while I am resting my arms on something above my heart, trying to regain some feeling in my fingers. :P
Sorry, but they don't allow people to use bench shirts in my gym.
Seriously? Why do they care?No, not serious...they pretty much let you do anything you want...at least they let me do anything I want, lol! I still squat barefooted, can still grunt a little if needed...not allowed to train naked yet, but I'm working on it. They'll give in eventually!
Seriously? Why do they care?
No, not serious...they pretty much let you do anything you want...at least they let me do anything I want, lol! I still squat barefooted, can still grunt a little if needed...not allowed to train naked yet, but I'm working on it. They'll give in eventually!
Seriously, I think my gym is a pretty good gym...not too many gyms out there anymore that will actually let you lift, or let you drop a DB if you need to. The only qualm I have with that gym is the music they play...but that's why God invented iPods, lol!
I thought you were for real,,, lots dont like any shirt changing on the floor even. Its out of hand.Trust me, they do not care...there are several PL that train there...I was only F'n around...chalk is by all means welcome...and ripitupbaby is even more welcome then chalk ;D
Trust me, they do not care...there are several PL that train there...I was only F'n around...chalk is by all means welcome...and ripitupbaby is even more welcome then chalk ;D
Some of the best things about my gym...the owner doesn't live in this state, and could care less about what goes on there as long as he gets paid. Plus, all the people who run the place are friends of mine....which is nice since I haven't had to pay for membership in over a year...hey, I'll take the $40 a month.
That is a very good gym!!
When I visited Golds Venice in the 80's the desk guy would wave me in free... He must have felt sorry ;D
SHit, it was like they were not even running a Biz.... Great place if you ever get to stop in.
It was back then anyway.
$20+ for a day workout now!!! No membership, they rape you for the day.
Got to train for a week with Mike Mentzer there before he went looney and they did not charge me for the week as Mike vouched for me. That was mid '90's. But now, it is a tourist trap and they take advantage of it financially.
It was like a party... Like the guys at the desk didnt care...
Mike Metzer was a Fav of mine and my brother too. Did he get weird?
That was the '80's, one big party! :)
Weird is an understatement. He lost it mentally shortly after I worked with him then when his brother died, he was not far behind.
Some friends that worked out there said toward the end of his life, he would show up at the gym a mess. Shirt had stains all over it, hair a mess, stunk. Some even saw him preaching on the street corners..so yeah, he lost it!
Too Bad..... But He'd Fit right in out there.
Unreal how many homeless crazy ppl when I was there.
Yeah, take a walk down Venice Boardwalk to Muscle Beach and you will get a years worth of weirdo's! Man, I love that place ;D
I stopped going down to the boardwalk for lunch for that very reason, way too many fucking nut jobs.
There was the asshole by the Waterfront Cafe who would always sing and play guitar. He had the balls to come up to the patrons after he was done and ask for donations and when people said no he would bitch them out!
His singing was horrible and he stunk like Rosie O'Donnell's twat.
"I was thinking of mainlining my test injections from now on, so it will get into my system faster. One of my boys back home does this and he is huge!"
Someone actually told me this the other day...I am not making this up. I was really concerned when he told me this, I was shocked that this guy would even say this. At the same time, I pissed him off at first because I'm prone to bust into hysterical laughter at stupid comments, lol!
Just when you think stupidity could not get any greater, someone always comes through. Just like there is always a bigger stronger guy, I guess there is always a more idiotic individual out there, lol!
"I was thinking of mainlining my test injections from now on, so it will get into my system faster. One of my boys back home does this and he is huge!"
Someone actually told me this the other day...I am not making this up. I was really concerned when he told me this, I was shocked that this guy would even say this. At the same time, I pissed him off at first because I'm prone to bust into hysterical laughter at stupid comments, lol!
Just when you think stupidity could not get any greater, someone always comes through. Just like there is always a bigger stronger guy, I guess there is always a more idiotic individual out there, lol!
Wow that was almost as good as the 16 year olds behind me at the gym the other day who were talking about getting on HGH. I almost pissed myself.
I hope the guy was joking :-\Nope, he was dead serious...but after I gathered myself from the floor and cleaned the piss of my pants, I think I convinced him as to how retarded this was...at least I hope so.
Wow that was almost as good as the 16 year olds behind me at the gym the other day who were talking about getting on HGH. I almost pissed myself.
Hope he was kidding too or had dwarfism...
No they were serious. I was actually going to explain the facts to them but I didn't think it would be worth it.
This is what happens when you Graduate from Penn State and you work for a company that is 90% Texas Aggies.....
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Are they suggesting that A&M will win ;) Was that your desk???
I am just glad you did not say "University of Texas" because my Devils are fying up some Longhorn!! ;D
Looks about right busyb...nothing pussy about it IMO.
If it had been me, I wouldn't have done so many warm up sets on the hamstring curls...hams should already be ready and loose after squats IMO.
Of course, I'd have done less reps on the squats as well...I've been preferring staying in the 6-8 range lately...but hey, to each his own, and if it works for you, then fantastic.
Hey, if training with seriously pussy weight, which yours was not, and if it makes you grow, I say who cares!
I have sensitive hammy's so I make sure that they are warm with real easy weight so I don't pull 'em. Have done it many times in the past so now just make sure to do an extra light set or 5-6 so they know the work weight is on the way.
I hear ya on the reps but I never respond unless doing 8-12 reps for legs. I am almost 37 so going for more quality muscle now than trying to pack on as much mass as possible.
What sparked this is something I read from Tony Freeman in MD. A guy wrote that he was surprised to see Tony struggle with a 100 lbs curl. His repsonse was, "must have been a heavy day because I normally use 80 lbs. If I don't feel it working, I lighten it up!"
Taking a bit of a break from the gym right now...I needed a bit of a break. for the most part, just needed to alleviate some pain in my shoulders. It's been a few days now and will get back to it either by Wed or Thur...either way, I have to admit, this break has been nice...especially today. I decided I wanted to not have to eat by the clock today...you know, just eat like a normal person for a little bit, lol! And yes, I feel fantastic!
...except for the fact that I have put a serious dent in my wallet these past few days...does anything cost as much as Christmas, lol?
I think next year I'll just pass out cards that say, " A donation has been made in your name to the 'Human Fund' for this Christmas season." Happy Festivas everyone! ;D
Taking a bit of a break from the gym right now...I needed a bit of a break. for the most part, just needed to alleviate some pain in my shoulders. It's been a few days now and will get back to it either by Wed or Thur...either way, I have to admit, this break has been nice...especially today. I decided I wanted to not have to eat by the clock today...you know, just eat like a normal person for a little bit, lol! And yes, I feel fantastic!
...except for the fact that I have put a serious dent in my wallet these past few days...does anything cost as much as Christmas, lol?
I think next year I'll just pass out cards that say, " A donation has been made in your name to the 'Human Fund' for this Christmas season." Happy Festivas everyone! ;D
No break here, just starting to feel good again. However, day two from legs and still a fucking gimp! Troble moving around and going to hit a hot shower to try and loosen up...Got to watch them abs don't you, lol? Well, my size 32" jeans still fit just fine, but they are a bit more snug, lol! Biggest problem, is most of them are starting to look like cowboy jeans...way too tight in the legs and butt....but this is a good thing IMO. So, went out and bought some fat boy jeans this wk just so they didn't look so retarded like they were painted on!
I have been clean for about 6 weeks and feel my weight, system stabalizing. Feeling really good now and kept a good amount of the gains, bouncing between 220-225lbs. As for eating, well, its the holidays so allowing some serious cheat meals lately. I was eating pretty clean until this week. As long as the abs don't dissapear too quickly, will allow myself some treats!! ;D
Today, going to do delts the same as leg day. Drop about 20% weight and be perfect in all areas again. Will let you know...MERRY CHRISTMAS GUYS!!!!!!
Shit, from Thanksgiving to the end of January i have 5 family birthdays, Christmas and my anniversary...expensive times!!!
i always take 2 full weeks off during Christmas, and i always feel great when i get back in the gym.
Happy Holidays.
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Got to watch them abs don't you, lol? Well, my size 32" jeans still fit just fine, but they are a bit more snug, lol! Biggest problem, is most of them are starting to look like cowboy jeans...way too tight in the legs and butt....but this is a good thing IMO. So, went out and bought some fat boy jeans this wk just so they didn't look so retarded like they were painted on!
Yes, you young whipper snapper, us old timers need to watch our abs....you wait, you'll get there someday! ;)
I too wear a 32" but is loose around the waist, tight in the thighs!! Hate all designer jeans because of the wrangler feel, I like em loose!! Maybe I need to look into this "fat boy" jeans..hmmm....
Speaking of cowboy jeans, my girl is in Montana with her family and they went to the rodeo the other night. They were promoting new Wrangler Cinch jeans. A bit baggier and looser than the traditional pillow butt look.....big time fashion news for all ya cowboys!! 8)
LMAO thats kinda funny! How old are you BEE?
Yes, you young whipper snapper, us old timers need to watch our abs....you wait, you'll get there someday! ;)Hey I wasn't knocking ya...there is nothing all that pretty about my middle, lol!
I too wear a 32" but is loose around the waist, tight in the thighs!! Hate all designer jeans because of the wrangler feel, I like em loose!! Maybe I need to look into this "fat boy" jeans..hmmm....
Speaking of cowboy jeans, my girl is in Montana with her family and they went to the rodeo the other night. They were promoting new Wrangler Cinch jeans. A bit baggier and looser than the traditional pillow butt look.....big time fashion news for all ya cowboys!! 8)
Hey I wasn't knocking ya...there is nothing all that pretty about my middle, lol!
...and yes, the designer jean stuff sucks...but just plain Levi's are my favorite. I do have a pair of Abercrombie jeans that I really liked...they still fit in the waist just fine, but it takes an act of God to pull them over my legs...if I put those on and tried to bend over, I'd probably blow the ass out, lol!
I don't know if you guys noticed but "designer" clothes run too small & fit rather tight (i.e. ralph lauren, izod, etc...).Yes, but they look the best...but then again, a potato sack even looks good on Arnold jr, lol!
I don't know if you guys noticed but "designer" clothes run too small & fit rather tight (i.e. ralph lauren, izod, etc...).
Hey I wasn't knocking ya...there is nothing all that pretty about my middle, lol!
...and yes, the designer jean stuff sucks...but just plain Levi's are my favorite. I do have a pair of Abercrombie jeans that I really liked...they still fit in the waist just fine, but it takes an act of God to pull them over my legs...if I put those on and tried to bend over, I'd probably blow the ass out, lol!
I know you were just bustin my balls...
The jeans I have are AG and 7's. I have a 32 in AG which do have a bit of stretch to them. 34's in the 7's which are brutal if your legs grow at all. Had two pair, down to one as I blew the crotch out pulling over my legs..kinda like those Abercrombie's, be careful!! . :-\
Surprises me you even fit into anything Abercrombie. Not designed for anyone over 135 lbs!! And those damn little "twink" models...they have them standing in the windows at the mall here.. so gay...
Mauvi jeans are not too expensive ($80 or so) and big thigh friendly as well ;) Saw some jeans for over $200 a pair the other day at Nordstoms, ridiculous...
I know you were just bustin my balls...That's the point, they don't fit lol! I've had those jeans for years...bought them years ago when I weighed 155lbs...back then I did a lot of running and drinking lol, so leg size and fitting into some jeans was not a problem.
The jeans I have are AG and 7's. I have a 32 in AG which do have a bit of stretch to them. 34's in the 7's which are brutal if your legs grow at all. Had two pair, down to one as I blew the crotch out pulling over my legs..kinda like those Abercrombie's, be careful!! . :-\
Surprises me you even fit into anything Abercrombie. Not designed for anyone over 135 lbs!! And those damn little "twink" models...they have them standing in the windows at the mall here.. so gay...
Mauvi jeans are not too expensive ($80 or so) and big thigh friendly as well ;) Saw some jeans for over $200 a pair the other day at Nordstoms, ridiculous...
Merry Christmas guys. I hope Santa got you everything you wanted. ;DWell, I woke up this morning, went outside to get in the car, looked over and my truck had 2 flat tires...just shrugged it off since it's Christmas. Then get in my car, headed to the parents house, and my car starts making a weird noise and then starts vibrating really hard when I accelerate...not sure what the deal with that is, but tomorrow will be spent getting new tires for the truck and dropping the car off at the shop. Just when you thought you spent a butt load of money already on presents, guess what, you get to spend more money, lol!
Merry Christmas guys. :-*I'll get the red carpet ready!
Arnold, see you soon!
Well, I woke up this morning, went outside to get in the car, looked over and my truck had 2 flat tires...just shrugged it off since it's Christmas. Then get in my car, headed to the parents house, and my car starts making a weird noise and then starts vibrating really hard when I accelerate...not sure what the deal with that is, but tomorrow will be spent getting new tires for the truck and dropping the car off at the shop. Just when you thought you spent a butt load of money already on presents, guess what, you get to spend more money, lol!
Well, I woke up this morning, went outside to get in the car, looked over and my truck had 2 flat tires...just shrugged it off since it's Christmas. Then get in my car, headed to the parents house, and my car starts making a weird noise and then starts vibrating really hard when I accelerate...not sure what the deal with that is, but tomorrow will be spent getting new tires for the truck and dropping the car off at the shop. Just when you thought you spent a butt load of money already on presents, guess what, you get to spend more money, lol!
Damn, I'm sorry about that. Hope it all works out.Yeah, wasn't that big of a deal...had a busted axle on my car. So new axle and 4new tires ended up costing $750...not too bad IMO.
Talk about the Grinch who stole Christmas?!?! >:(Nah, not too bad...besides, Ripster's down here now, so that'll make up for it ;)
Yeah, wasn't that big of a deal...had a busted axle on my car. So new axle and 4new tires ended up costing $750...not too bad IMO.
Nah, not too bad...besides, Ripster's down here now, so that'll make up for it ;)
Not bad at all, someone was in a Christmas mood! I paid $800 for axle alone in a Durango.Oh, I got it for cost of the part and that's it. A buddy of mine owns an import shop here in town and always does the work for me for just the cost of parts. Of course now I owe him, but that's life, lol!
Tell Rip we are still waiting for our locker room posters... ;)Yeah, I'll see what I can do...I want one of those posters to hang over my bed! ;)
I had a good christmas, got a nice Nautica watch from my little Viet and a new set of Golf clubs for myself! ;D
I had a good christmas, got a nice Nautica watch from my little Viet and a new set of Golf clubs for myself! ;DNope, Scorpio, lol!
i had a small mishap on christmas eve just like Arnold, we must be related somehow...lol...so i'm driving my new Mustang GT to my girls house and it just dies. i found that strange because it only has 30k miles on it. well i had it towed to the local Ford shop(no ford jokes please ;D) and had it put in the back, they weren't working that day. so my girl picks me up in her 06 Camry and we head out to my relatives house on Galveston beach, when i get there i go to put the shifter in park and the whole damn shifter breaks off!!!..WTF..so i rig it back together with shipping tape and super glue (hey i grew up on a texas farm)...so the shifter cost me $610 and the fuel pump in my car was under warrenty.
Arnold we must both be Aries? ;D
Anyway i had a great christmas, too bad i'm back at work today.
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I was planning on getting back into golf this year so I bought a set of clubs - if I got time later I'll post the story.I hate golf!!!!!!!! I used to play a lot but I just can't enjoy it anymore...a couple of bad shots and I get so frustrated that I just can't have a good time.
Nope, Scorpio, lol!
How do you like that new mustang? I've always been a mustang fan. I've been saying for the past year that I wanted a new car, but I tend to be a tight ass lol! More then likely though I'll need to do something this year...need & want, lol! I was driving by the Ford dealership a wk or so ago and spotted a new Shelby Mustang they had for sale...got out, looked it over, and it was an automatic! I didn't even know they made this...why would they make a Shelby that wasn't a stick is beyond me???
I hate golf!!!!!!!! I used to play a lot but I just can't enjoy it anymore...a couple of bad shots and I get so frustrated that I just can't have a good time.
I really like my 06 GT. i've had mustangs since high school and really like the way they handle. the newer mustangs drive like a BMW but they really aren't too powerfull(by my standards) so i'll probably add some stuff to it after the warranty is up. It's really comfortable and handles very well, i think it's one of the "best bang for the buck" cars made right now. i paid 28k brand new for mine and it's fully loaded. i've owned several mustangs over the years, 81, 86, 90, 93, 01 and now my 06.
the new Shelby's are badass and i guess they are making more of them in auto's for the casual rich man/women driver. why someone would buy a car like that in a auto is strange too me, i like to actually drive the car. I've never owned a mustang without a 5 speed, seems like a waste of time and the autos are usually a little slower. i like to have fun in my cars!
i started playing golf when i was 14 and never really gave it up, so i do alright. in junior high i lived 5 miles from a cheap golf course so we played often because my dad is a big golfer. with these new clubs i have to relearn my swing because they are much better than what I've used the last 10 years or so. i usually work a half day on Friday and then we play golf and drink a few beers, it's a nice relaxing activity.
here is my collection...81, 86, and 01...i still have all 3 and my 06...lol...i like mustangs.
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Cool looking car.
Are not the Shelbys boosted by a blower? If they are I can see why the auto would be good, blower, turbo cars are usually faster with autos because the boost falls off some when you let up on the gas to shift. With the auto just floor it and thing stays at max boost.
But Im with you guys I think a sports car should be a stick. I like cars with big inch motors, cam, head and headers mods. Not into the turbos or superchargers.
Yeah, they have a supercharger. Auto's are perfect for turbo's but if you know how to power shift a manual trans you can keep the boost up, but you're correct.
i'd love to have a 70's Chevelle with a 454 and a 4 speed!!!... ;D
i love old Chevy's with big blocks! newer model mustangs are just light and nimble, very easy to make fast and handle well at the same time.
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Oh yeah and if you want you can build those Ford motors too!! There is a huge aftermarket for em as Im sure you know. Im sure they must have big bore/stroker kits for em. Im sure you could build a monster with enough $$ LOL. Shit gets expensive when you consider everything like "now I make 500 HP so I need a" bigger clutch, a bigger rear end on top of all the mods to get you there.
Yep the newer cars are so much better than then the old days as far as comfort, handling and power even for that matter. But yeah the old muscle cars are cool!
I like the Mach's around 1969. The ones w/ the shaker hoods had such nice lines.
Also, 66-73 Vets.
Dodge Daytona's, the Superbees and all them Mopar winged beasts. They just dont waste sheetmetal for the sake of aesthetics like that today..
I had a 1969 SE Charger with a 383, very fun party car. That stuff was all throw away cheap when I was in HS.
I should dig up some old Bike pics. Try out 130 hp in a 503lb GSXR1100.
That bitch had lots of surprises hiding in it. Let the throttle snap shut at 90mph in 2nd, and compression braking locks the rear tyre just as sure as stampin' on the brake.
Redlines: 60mph, 90, 120,140,160... It'd Pull them all even with 2 riders onboard.
Wheelies or Brakies on command in each gear. I Loved to watch my shadow and casually do Brakies at about 100mph.
A farmer friend said I flew almost the length of a football field over a little hillcrest by his farm one day.
I'm sure if I saw it, Id of never done it again. 90-110mph there is airborn for awhile, better land nice.
Just like jumpin' dirtbikes but a step up.
Those old Mopars are very cool! You sound like some bike riding skills bro.
I don't know if you guys noticed but "designer" clothes run too small & fit rather tight (i.e. ralph lauren, izod, etc...).
Yup, i built a 331ci(Ford 302) about 5 years ago and i had it pushing well over 400hp. after doing the EFI fuel system, exhaust, suspension, trans, clutch, rear end, axles, cooling system...blah blah blah...i had sunk 16k in the car, but it had the best parts money could buy.
Then it got stolen....such is life.
RIP...1993 Lx Coupe Police Interceptor.
(http://www.mustangmods.com/data/3066/mustanglake.jpg)
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Was your car an everday driver or a trailer car.
I had a 90 LX notchback and freakin loved the car...she scremed. 385hp at the back wheels, I'll see if I can drudge a pic up. I traded that for a 2001 Cobra Convt, she was fun to drive, not much giddy up compared to the 90, but it was there when needed. Now I traded it in for a X5 4.8is, love the truck, big 20's, 355 for hp and 360 for torque. I mind you have a 2006 Gixxer set up for the summer....then I'll be rollin....
400 Hp must be a handfull in that small car.... How'z it hold up to that much power?
That is a hell of a strain on everything.
A friend has a 64 convert and a 67 fastback... He's into "all original" ::)
F'ing waste IMO.... I'd yank them nasty old seats for starters, and have some real wheels and rubber on that '67. It is a nice car though.
He'll completely tear out the interior over the most minor detail.... I'd spin doughnuts w/ that thing. ;D
i'm not a car collect type of guy, i like to drive the shit out of them and make them fast!
Discount tire has made a ton of cash off me, i like burnouts. 2nd gear donuts are the best, lots of wheel speed and it slides like ice.
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Daily driver in good weather, it was nasty in the rain and it still had all factory a/c and power steering. it got 15mpg with over 400hp, which surprised me.
I'd trailer it to the drag strip just in case i broke something because i used slicks. 11.76 at 116mph was the best 1/4 mile time.
i'd like to build another drag car soon, i want to put together a nasty turbo setup for my 01 GT but lack time for that right now.
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Perhaps the best thread on Getbig ever!
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=192628.0
Over, What was your 60' on that run?
hahaha good times. 8)
Daily driver in good weather, it was nasty in the rain and it still had all factory a/c and power steering. it got 15mpg with over 400hp, which surprised me.
I'd trailer it to the drag strip just in case i broke something because i used slicks. 11.76 at 116mph was the best 1/4 mile time.
i'd like to build another drag car soon, i want to put together a nasty turbo setup for my 01 GT but lack time for that right now.
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i built the drivetrain to handle the horsepower, it didn't have a factory part on it besides the body. tremec TKO trans, auburn rear end and 31 spline axles.
it weighed 3050 pounds with me inside, it was a light ass car.
when it got traction it pulled like a freight train, but it got sideways in 1-3 gear if i had street tires on it.
i never lost a race on the freeway, even against those Z06 vets, i'd pull past them from 100mph to 160mph. ;D talk about some pissed off rich guys who just had their ego shattered by a home built mustang. ;)
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Yeah, I dont see the attraction to making sure each factory sticker is in the right spot... ::)
I'd be puttin' on stiffer springs and jamming in as much tire as possible on that 67.
Ice? DAMN! 5 MORE INCHES Yesteday... Its gettin dangerous at the intersections and driveways.
Cant see a car behind the snow piles...
Big parking lots (Churches are great ;D) are wonderfull for spinning doughnuts on this stuff.
It's deffinetly a great hobby, but not one for the broke man. Seems everything you do to your car, there is something else that need to be done after to optimize it.
Did you ever try the 4th to 2nd gear boost, my buddy used to do it all the time in his old cobra, crazy I know but for some reason he pulled it off to win many races on the street.
Exactly why i'm not into it much anymore.
Every time i would upgrade something, i would have something else to upgrade or i would break something...lol
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THis is why I whent to bikes... You only break the rider on them.
Throw a Open pipe on and replace the vacume response carbs w/ some Mikuni radial slides w/ accelorator pumps, advance timing a bit, and sync the carbs... You got more than most riders can deal with.
You should also see the snowmobiles they are makin today... ::)
i used to ride dirt bikes but never got into street bikes...too dangerous in houston traffic.
i'd like to buy one and ride it out in the country but not around town. i've almost been killed 20 times in my mustangs, i couldn't imagine living long if i rode a bike...lol
a couple of my friends have GSXR1000 and R1's...those things are hard to hold onto. i'd probably kill myself in 3 days if i bought one!
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You need a 500cc Two stroke offroad bike out on the farm.
All these toys are getting crazy today. im not even sure if they are still making 2 strokes though ???
Kind of troublesome, but nothing like their power in a light machine.
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Listen. and watch the tires real close. These guys are on the ragged edge of control.
Happy New Year!
Hope all are well & stay safe. See you next year.
My head hurts :-\ but still going to the gym!!!
Same here. :'(
I had a good night, drank about 8 sake bombs in kirin ichinban...
I'm about to go train legs, should be fun!
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How did that work out for you?
Shit I had a champagne induced migraine & hide to limp through my workout (took about 90 minutes to do triceps & back - 15 sets of each). I did do an hour of cardio afterward though. Yes, I spent 2.5 hours at the gym...what else was I going to do? My wife was gone for the night.
I made it through but i felt like crap!...lol
i thought i would be fine because i ate before i went to bed and then slept for 8 hours.
on the 4th set of front squats i started feeling sick but i still did all 5 sets and them some lunges and light hamstrings. finished off with calves and then came home, ate and went back to bed early.
this reminded me why i never drink before leg day!!!
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Exactly why i'm not into it much anymore.
Every time i would upgrade something, i would have something else to upgrade or i would break something...lol
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I had a good night, drank about 8 sake bombs in kirin ichinban...
I'm about to go train legs, should be fun!
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I made it through but i felt like crap!...lol
i thought i would be fine because i ate before i went to bed and then slept for 8 hours.
on the 4th set of front squats i started feeling sick but i still did all 5 sets and them some lunges and light hamstrings. finished off with calves and then came home, ate and went back to bed early.
this reminded me why i never drink before leg day!!!
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Sake bombs...holy crab, didn't think anyone knew what those were.
Anyone ever had a cement mixer? Not like I drink or condone it...but before bodybuilding there was drinking...
What's a Saki Bomb? Is that like an Irish Car Bomb or Boilermaker?
First you have a Japanese beer, I prefer Asahi
Then you take a shot of Sake, drop it in the beer and guzzle away!
Traditional method is to balance the shot glass on chop sticks, on top of the beer, hit the table to drop in. We used to go every Sat. and have races. Good times!
Warning: Only two full rounds is advised. Please do not try this at home :D
That's what I assumed it was. I'm not a big Saki fan so I'll pass. Now, back in the day I did 15 Irish Car Bombs in a night.
I never thought I would like it either, but you don't taste the Sake. Plus, Sake is like happy juice, always got me in a good mood.
15 Irish Bombs, WOW,,,, :-X
busy = lightweight with booze
Wendsday is always leg day for me, and you know your gym is packed when training legs is difficult, lol!
Exactly...you've got every backward ass fuck doing leg extensions, 1/8 rep leg presses, & using the squat rack for curls.I didn't know you could squat there...I always call it the curl rack.
I didn't know you could squat there...I always call it the curl rack.
First you have a Japanese beer, I prefer Asahi
Then you take a shot of Sake, drop it in the beer and guzzle away!
Traditional method is to balance the shot glass on chop sticks, on top of the beer, hit the table to drop in. We used to go every Sat. and have races. Good times!
Warning: Only two full rounds is advised. Please do not try this at home :D
I thought I saw someone squatting there once. But then again the way some people do curls it could resemble a deadlift-squat-clean and jerk-humping thing.
Lol...i see more guys doing the deadlift-squat-clean-jerk-humping thing more than anything else these days. the other good one is the brutal 1/8th rep max lockout...
my gym was packed last night as well, i just went to do some cardio and i had to use the crappy stationary bike because everything else was taken. i've never seen so many obese people wearing underarmour and spandex in my entire life.
why does a 300 pound man/women need to wear spandex? aerodynamics?
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I have to say the "New Years" crowd hasn't been too bad lately. I'm pretty impressed.
Just curious - what's the most sets you guys have done in one sitting? (warm-ups don't count)
A couple years ago I did 100 sets in a single workout (legs, back, abs, calves, & forearms). I was at the gym for over five hours (I did an hour of cardio).
It was a rather bizarre day. My mom called at about 4:30AM to tell me to come to the hospital because my grandfather was dying (which I did). He passed away about 6:30ish. I stayed at my folks until about 9:30AM & then went home. I took a two hour nap & didn't know what to do. My girlfriend (now wife) went out (I told her not to change her plans - besides I wanted to be alone). I didn't feel like drinking or anything so I decided to go to the gym & spent over five hours there.
That sounds very theraputic! In that case, I probably would have done the same thing to keep my mind occupied.
That sounds very theraputic! In that case, I probably would have done the same thing to keep my mind occupied.Yeah, that's pretty much how I do it...helps build your traps.
My whole training career has always been lower volume from day one. I did do a bit more volume with 3 sets per exercise for a whopping 20 sets per bigger muscle group but that is about it.
As for the New Years crowd, I was doing squats in the Barbell Curl Rack and this kid walked right under the bar before I started to go down. Stupid punk then would not move with 405 on my back!! I had to yell at him to move the fuck out of the way!! That shit is how someone gets hurt! He said, oh I did not know you were doing your set? Yeah, I never rack the weights, I just leave the bar on my shoulders in between sets... :-\
As for the New Years crowd, I was doing squats in the Barbell Curl Rack and this kid walked right under the bar before I started to go down. Stupid punk then would not move with 405 on my back!! I had to yell at him to move the fuck out of the way!! That shit is how someone gets hurt! He said, oh I did not know you were doing your set? Yeah, I never rack the weights, I just leave the bar on my shoulders in between sets... :-\
As for the New Years crowd, I was doing squats in the Barbell Curl Rack and this kid walked right under the bar before I started to go down. Stupid punk then would not move with 405 on my back!! I had to yell at him to move the fuck out of the way!! That shit is how someone gets hurt! He said, oh I did not know you were doing your set? Yeah, I never rack the weights, I just leave the bar on my shoulders in between sets... :-\
Trust me, it was the most incredible piece of gym etiquette I have ever seen. He did a complete lap around the rack while the bar was on my back, totally unaware of what he was doing. At Lifetime, they are not used to people actually working out. If you are not balancing on a Bosu ball, you are not training. ;)
I did talk to the Personal Training Dept head and told him to keep an eye out for these kids running around without parent supervision. But sometimes that falls on deaf ears at a "family fitness facility" :-\
Trust me, it was the most incredible piece of gym etiquette I have ever seen. He did a complete lap around the rack while the bar was on my back, totally unaware of what he was doing. At Lifetime, they are not used to people actually working out. If you are not balancing on a Bosu ball, you are not training. ;)
I did talk to the Personal Training Dept head and told him to keep an eye out for these kids running around without parent supervision. But sometimes that falls on deaf ears at a "family fitness facility" :-\
I work out at the Lifetime by me....only by default because it's only five minutes away (closest gym). I know what you mean about the kids running around. They've got "security" there who inforce the rules. It's funny because they're only good for chasing the twelve year olds out of the free weight area or questioning me about what's in my water bottle. I drink crystal light with BCAA powder while training so you can tell that it's not water. You're supposed to only drink water while training there. However, every asshole & there brother has one of those energy drinks in a can out on the floor...yet they fuck with me. I've complained a few times but it did nothing so I finally bought a red tinted water bottle.
I work out at the Lifetime by me....only by default because it's only five minutes away (closest gym). I know what you mean about the kids running around. They've got "security" there who inforce the rules. It's funny because they're only good for chasing the twelve year olds out of the free weight area or questioning me about what's in my water bottle. I drink crystal light with BCAA powder while training so you can tell that it's not water. You're supposed to only drink water while training there. However, every asshole & there brother has one of those energy drinks in a can out on the floor...yet they fuck with me. I've complained a few times but it did nothing so I finally bought a red tinted water bottle.
What's a Saki Bomb? Is that like an Irish Car Bomb or Boilermaker?
Yup...i actually like the taste of a GOOD sake, most sake is nasty.
Sake bombs and Flaming Dr. Pepper's are my favorite "get you drunk" drinks.
Busy is right, it gives you a very happy/mellow drunk that can make or break you. sometimes it sneaks up on you and before you know it you can't walk! ;D
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Holy shit, they police that out there too?? I drink Xpand and is bright purple in a water bottle. Sometimes a new trainer will question me (usually only once ;)) what it is and give me the "only water up here" speal. I have yet to stop bringing it.
You know they mess with you because you probably do not fit their member model. Those of us stand out and "normal" people freak out a bit because not many are in shape much less bigger than average.
That is lame....these "gyms" like Lifetime are getting too sensitive toward those people that really work out. Hope he did not hurt himself, if so, all the gym cares about is that he is a "LIABILITY"
Sure everyone heard of Planet Fitness' new (last year or so) policy about NO GRUNTING! Saw on the news a guy that actually got his membership revoked because he grunted. They even have a flashig red light that goes off when someone grunts...
Some can work heavy w/ out a sound, but for the most part I think if ya aint makin a bit of noise - YOU NEED TO ADD SOME PLATE.
Just for Overload.
32 ounc Guinness curls in your face. BOOOOOOOM!
I went and joined Planet Fitness, did legs, grunted, farted loudly...they gave me my money back and asked that I not come back.Is this a true story? if so pretty good.
My goal was to get the RED POLICE LIGHT flashing by grunting (they have one on the wall that goes off if you grunt). The fart was just for added measure to make sure I got kicked out. At least I finished legs and had a good workout :D
Just for Overload.Rimmy, you look a lot differant with that hair cut.
32 ounc Guinness curls in your face. BOOOOOOOM!
Is this a true story? if so pretty good.
Sorta kinda...the farting was exagerated, not that loud but stinkey....but yeah, got kicked out. Kinda did it on purpose..long story, but found out the guy that owns it ran another gym back in the day and screwed me out of a bunch of money. I had a PT business in a gym that he closed down in the middle of the night. He screwed over a lot of people and legally me and the other trainers could not recoup our money.
I joined when he was not there. Made sure to train that day when he was. It was more of a revenge deal but they really do have that stupid light that goes off when you grunt.
hahaha
I'm determined to get a guest pass to PF and make the alarm go off. ;D
I know Mike Katz pretty well...he's a legend and an all-around great guy. I love and respect the man very much. He does sooooo much for bodybuilding, from promoting shows, to judging, to guest appearances, helping people out, etc. Yet he owns a Planet Fitness (maybe more than one?) in CT, and it continues to boggle my mind how/why. They must be really really good investments...which also boggles my mind.
Is The "Grunt Light" ::) automated, or do they need to bust you?
This is pathetic... ;D
Rimmy, you look a lot differant with that hair cut.
Sorta kinda...the farting was exagerated, not that loud but stinkey....but yeah, got kicked out. Kinda did it on purpose..long story, but found out the guy that owns it ran another gym back in the day and screwed me out of a bunch of money. I had a PT business in a gym that he closed down in the middle of the night. He screwed over a lot of people and legally me and the other trainers could not recoup our money.
I joined when he was not there. Made sure to train that day when he was. It was more of a revenge deal but they really do have that stupid light that goes off when you grunt.
Sorry to break up the "grunting police" thread....
Just needed a sounding board and perhaps a few of you could give me your thoughts, good or bad.
Some of you know I'm a personal trainer, have been for about eighteen months now.
I've been very liberal with my clients and we discuss many things, often issues of a personal matter during training.
Though it's discouraged, I've dated a few women I've trained (on the DL) and up until this point it hasn't been issue.....
.....until Suzanne.
She was an RN, outpatient nurse.
Slightly built, model-like figure, gorgeous hazel eyes, dark hair and creamy pale skin. A mixture of Greek and Danish ancestry, she looked unique.
She was reserved, quiet, open, honest.....all good qualities.
She chose me as a trainer and we began to have a discourse while I trained her.
I didn't find her attractive at first because her hair was dyed blond, which changed her whole look.
She did this at the behest of her husband, whom I would hear about for months to come.
She told me the intimate details of their boring sex life, his premature ejaculation issues pretty much killed her ability to orgasm combined with the fact that he was very vanilla (sexually) and not very good at it either.
He is one of these religious zealots who doesn't masturbate (religious reasons) and can only get off through intercourse (whether she wants it or not).
She had stopped believing in their religion a long time ago and this was one of many reasons she had left him for extended periods in the past.
She'd left him, considered divorce/separation, though never cheated on him.
Until me.....
It started harmlessly, when she gave me her number and asked me to call her if I had any earlier openings than her customary 7:00 am slot.
I called her, gave her the info and that was that.
Our conversations continued at the gym and things were just copacetic.
Then.........she called me on a Friday night and asked to meet me outside of the gym.
I asked "why", she said she wanted to meet me in another setting.
Again, I asked "why".....
Then she started whining (how women whine when they become impatient) and I agreed to meet her.
.........this was the point of no return for me, for us.
I knew she was married, albeit unhappily, and that this was way over the line, yet I just didn't catch myself or think about it.
I really did wonder what she wanted from me.
I was open to being friends, but wasn't comfortable with sex.
A dark night, about 8pm.....the park, the parking lot.
I got in her BMW and we talked for awhile.
Pheromones are a dangerous thing and it was obvious that there was mutual attraction.
She'd let her hair go back to it's natural dark brown color as I'd suggested a month before and that night I found out just how thick that hair can get. Greek women, that thick hair they have, she had a bush that was off the chain (for those of you who know I like it thick).
The bottomline that night was that I gave her an orgasm (manually), the first one she'd had in quite awhile from a man. Her husband just wasn't able, which she detailed afterward ad nauseum. Because of his premature ejaculation issues, he had to masturbate her with a dildo just to get her off, he couldn't eat pussy and he never wanted anal.
After I tasted her for the first time, I realized that this was dangerous for both of us.
She wanted to come over to my apartment that night, and I held back, told her to be patient as I wasn't sure I wanted to go deeper with her.
Over the proceeding few weeks she pressed and asked and bemoaned the fact that I wouldn't let her in my apartment.
We met at the park, mostly, had lunch during my break and laid together under the shade.
This happened numerous times and you don't realize how close you become to someone just by being around them.
Between us it was as much romantic as purely sexual.
I liked her, she liked me.
I think it was apparent (looking back now) that she'd decided beforehand she wanted sex with me.
I was the patient one and I really found it ironic that a woman was pressing me for "something".
I don't remember when, exactly, but after about two weeks of this, I relented and above my warning that the apartment was a mess, she came over.
It was a night during the week and I was watching ESPN, drinking Merlot, which she had a glass of.
I was "OK", but the alcohol makes her tipsy....small girl.
She started climbing on me like a cat, kissing me, getting in to me and as much self-restraint as I have.......it was too tempting and too delicious.
I took off her clothes, led her to the bedroom........
There was no time for foreplay.....all I remember of the sex was opening the Trojan wrapper, that familiar warm feeling, the comfort when I was inside her, then the reverberation of her ass tight up against me while I pounded her doggy. Her skin was so pale, she glowed in the dark. The sex was hard, rough and her moaning was all I needed as motivation to keep going.
That was the first time......
There were many more times thereafter.
Afternoon, night.......morning once.
Things were moving fast.
She asked me if I'd eventually give her a key. (A key? ???)
She left a bag with all her haircare/femmenine products in my apartment.
She left a pair of clothes to change in to as well.
She left alot of that thick Greek hair as well. :P
Then came the questions....
Would you get a vasectomy?
Do you want kids or not?
Things you ask someone you're dating when you're SINGLE, not MARRIED.
I suppose she was looking forward to me as a prospect after, but I really can't be sure what she was thinking.
We had sex so many times, even that aspect of our relationship was progressing. I knew the ins and outs of her body by heart.
I was the first to introduce her to anal.
Little did I know that I was becoming attached.......not to the sex, but to her as a woman.
Yes, I know many of you will wonder how I could ever want a relationship with a woman who was cheating on her husband with ME. How could I ever trust her in a relationship?
I don't know. I just knew I was getting in too deep.
Things slowed down around Thanksgiving as she had family over from out of state and couldn't get away.
I really started to question myself, ask if any of this was worth it not to mention the fact that I was starting to care for this woman.
Late November she decided to give her husband another chance, and was trying to juggle both me and him sexually.
When she told me about this, I refused to share her sexually, ending that aspect of the relationship.
Not at first, though, we still had sex several more times....each time with her saying "this is the last time..."
I didn't believe her and by that time I was not in the mood for the back and forth bullshit.
I'm not sure what her thinking was.
I told her that if she was indeed going to "renew her commitment to her husband", I wanted sex with her one final time, that Thursday.
She came over on Wednesday afternoon right before I had to leave for work.
No idea why, as there was no time for sex or anything really....
She wanted to spent time with me or see me, but I didn't understand why (though I think I do now).
I was disappointed in her cutting me off, going back to the husband after we'd done so much.
I was gradually weaning myself off of her.
On that fateful day, Thursday, I remember she called me about the time I had to go to work.
Don't remember the conversation, until the end when I asked her whether she was coming over or not.
"I'm not going to ask you again, Suzanne......"
She said......"OK", with a loud sigh and that was the last I spoke with her.
........until about a week ago.
She called me to ask about whether I'd ever been STD tested, because she'd developed a sore on her upper leg (about a month and a half after the last we'd had any sexual contact), to which I said no.
I'm not promiscuous and outside of this, I really only have sex in relationships so hearing about this was a shock to me.
She was going in for bloodwork on Monday and I arranged to meet her at the lab so we could have some time to talk.
Turns out that about three weeks after she stopped having sex with me to "renew her marriage vows", her and husband had "the final argument" leading to her moving out and getting an apartment, filing for separation.
When I heard that, I was disappointed, upset and wondering why she hadn't contacted me earlier.
Evidently, sometime during the time she was away from me her old boyfriend from high school (married unhappily) had contacted her, found her and they had begun seeing each other.
No sex yet, but they'd made out and she told me she wasn't looking for anything serious.
I made it clear to her that during our meeting that I wanted a chance at a relationship with her now that she was separated.
Of course, she said no, due to her coming out of the marriage which I do understand.
What I don't understand is her ability to go from me to another guy in a matter of a couple months.
It seems almost like she figured I'd written her off, moved on and replaced me with the very next guy who came long.
So, bottomline.......I got an STD test on Tuesday for her benefit because I seriously doubt I have anything.
She said that she wouldn't consider me for a longterm relationship because we have too many differences and she needs to think of her kids first, which I understand.
I asked her if we could remain friends, despite everything and she is considering it, pending the results of the STD test.
I don't even know if a friendship would work between us, probably too much sexual chemistry.
What I want to know is HOW I got so attached to a woman with so much baggage, issues when it's never happened before.
If I could explain the qualitlies she possesses in words, I would.....
Those of you who are married/involved with a woman you adore, the kind you dream of, would understand those qualities I'm talking about.
Classic beauty, quiet serene sense of grace. A good mother. A nice woman. Not to mention the sexual chemistry.
My better judgement has been disabled throughout this whole thing and if it was on, it would tell me to forget about her and appreciate the time we had.
I just can't help feeling that I'm missing out on something "good" simply by being with her.
Despite all my better judgement, I'm still considering a relationship with her down the road if it becomes available.
As I look back on the times we had......the many nights.......the way we worked well together when we were just "together" (sexually or not), I long for that kind of closeness with a woman.
In this world, you don't get many opportunities to meet someone who works for you in the most important of ways and I feel (despite the obstacles) she is one who works.
I'm not someone who "needs" a relationship, never have, but I also realize that there are only so many chances.
That's basically where I am now.
I never would have believed I'd be in this position.........EVER.
I met the ideal woman for me, someone else's soon to be ex-wife, mother of three kids, a woman who cheated on her husband with me.........yet I can't get over her.
Regardless of whether you like me or not, please read my words and give me some insight if you can.
I need a voice, I need some thoughts.
Even if you want to condemn me for fucking a married man's wife, at least give me something.
This is all new to me.......and I'm not liking it.
SPEAK.
DIV
Thanks for sharing man that was a very open portrayal of yourself.
I loved a girl and for years we went back and forth being together and not. There were qualities in her I wish I possessed at the time and I admired her very much, for her job, her independence, not to mention the very good sex we had. I also feel I was attached to her because of similar life situations we were shared, both lost our fathers at an early age, both divorced, etc.
Thing is in reality she treated me poorly and was not on the same level as me as far as feelings for each other. I always thought if I just showed her how good I was and how well I treated her she would come around and see me for the great guy I am. Well maybe she did but this did not matter and she still seeked other men. This was hard for me to accept. Thing is I kept letting her hurt me, I always kept thinking she would change. Well she is still the same. Certian people will affect you in strange ways, not sure why but Im guessing its some kind of projecting/transference on them, someting you feel may be missing in you.
We have gotten together as little as 4 months ago for sex and I have found that is really all she wants form me. Thing is I just cant do it anymore, Iam too emotionally involved and it is just making me feel bad when we get together. I have given up on her changing, after 5 years! And at this point its just best we do not see each other anymore. Will admit there are times I think of her still and wish things could have been/worked out different.
Hurt2Luv,
Thanks for giving me some thoughts.....
The thing is, Suzanne doesn't just want me for sex, because we didn't have sex until months after I initially met her.
We were more intimate than anything else and that eventually led to sex.
She would even come over to sleep in my bed, just sleep.........some weekend mornings when she wanted comfort.
What I had with her felt like a snapshot of what a marriage or LTR would be with her.
It was comfortable, relaxing......felt good.
I miss that..........more than the sex, actually. :-\
DIV
Yeah i hear ya. The girl i talked about was much more than sex to ME. She passed the "test" That is after sex do i still want to hang out with her? And yes with this girl i did. Most i just want to go home and say goodbye.
Thing is she did not really hold me in such high regard. She liked me but was I the "one?" not for her.
Please remember you are dating a woman who is on the rebound, they do not think clearly at this time. They are looking to stop the pain and to be honest are not really facing their emotions. People need time to deal with loss and if they don't grieve they will sooner or later. This usually surfaces as depression and a unwillingness to commit.
Really bro I would say move on. I think I have seen who Div really is and hes a nice guy(as much as he would not like to admit) who deserves better.
I know I should move on, friends have said as much.
She isn't really on the rebound because she told me she's not looking for anything serious.
I was with her while she was still married..........she's separated now and has her own apartment.
The difference is, she stopped talking to me and is already seeing her high school sweetheart.
She also said I was the only guy other than her husband she's had sex with, but I'm starting to wonder.
Just alot of questions, bro.
I want to believe her, but friends I've talked to think she's just a pro who got what she wanted and moved on.
DIV
I don't wanna break your sorority celebration but spilling your little broken heart on a juice board is pretty pathetic.Come on Captain Doucher, everyone knows that the "Locker Room" thread on this board is a thread for all the guys here to do whatever they want...to speak their mind on whatever might be the case. We do this because most on this section do not like posting too much on the other sections...since they are riddled with bullshit and any thing resembling thought is deemed homo, lol!
Have to disagree she is big time on the rebound. Please they dont deal with this in a couple months. Takes a while sometimes years for people to move on. People keep bouncing around for a while. If you feel for someone you sure do not want to be the transition guy.
Div, that is quite a story!
I don't condemn you for getting involved with a married women, but at the same time, regardless of the situation, I do not condone it...I can't off hand think of one single situation where I would.
Anyway, I could probably ramble on and on about this whole thing, but IMO, what L2H has said pretty much sums it up, and I agree with him on this completely.
I want to believe her, but friends I've talked to think she's just a pro who got what she wanted and moved on.
DIV
"Ive tried so hard, hard to be patient
Hoping youd stop this infatuation
But each time you are together
Im so afraid Ill be losing you forever"
Sorry could not help it.
Unfortunately, I think your friends are right :-\
I don't wanna break your sorority celebration but spilling your little broken heart on a juice board is pretty pathetic.
Sorry to break up the "grunting police" thread....
Just needed a sounding board and perhaps a few of you could give me your thoughts, good or bad.
Some of you know I'm a personal trainer, have been for about eighteen months now.
I've been very liberal with my clients and we discuss many things, often issues of a personal matter during training.
Though it's discouraged, I've dated a few women I've trained (on the DL) and up until this point it hasn't been issue.....
.....until Suzanne.
She was an RN, outpatient nurse.
Slightly built, model-like figure, gorgeous hazel eyes, dark hair and creamy pale skin. A mixture of Greek and Danish ancestry, she looked unique.
She was reserved, quiet, open, honest.....all good qualities.
She chose me as a trainer and we began to have a discourse while I trained her.
I didn't find her attractive at first because her hair was dyed blond, which changed her whole look.
She did this at the behest of her husband, whom I would hear about for months to come.
She told me the intimate details of their boring sex life, his premature ejaculation issues pretty much killed her ability to orgasm combined with the fact that he was very vanilla (sexually) and not very good at it either.
He is one of these religious zealots who doesn't masturbate (religious reasons) and can only get off through intercourse (whether she wants it or not).
She had stopped believing in their religion a long time ago and this was one of many reasons she had left him for extended periods in the past.
She'd left him, considered divorce/separation, though never cheated on him.
Until me.....
It started harmlessly, when she gave me her number and asked me to call her if I had any earlier openings than her customary 7:00 am slot.
I called her, gave her the info and that was that.
Our conversations continued at the gym and things were just copacetic.
Then.........she called me on a Friday night and asked to meet me outside of the gym.
I asked "why", she said she wanted to meet me in another setting.
Again, I asked "why".....
Then she started whining (how women whine when they become impatient) and I agreed to meet her.
.........this was the point of no return for me, for us.
I knew she was married, albeit unhappily, and that this was way over the line, yet I just didn't catch myself or think about it.
I really did wonder what she wanted from me.
I was open to being friends, but wasn't comfortable with sex.
A dark night, about 8pm.....the park, the parking lot.
I got in her BMW and we talked for awhile.
Pheromones are a dangerous thing and it was obvious that there was mutual attraction.
She'd let her hair go back to it's natural dark brown color as I'd suggested a month before and that night I found out just how thick that hair can get. Greek women, that thick hair they have, she had a bush that was off the chain (for those of you who know I like it thick).
The bottomline that night was that I gave her an orgasm (manually), the first one she'd had in quite awhile from a man. Her husband just wasn't able, which she detailed afterward ad nauseum. Because of his premature ejaculation issues, he had to masturbate her with a dildo just to get her off, he couldn't eat pussy and he never wanted anal.
After I tasted her for the first time, I realized that this was dangerous for both of us.
She wanted to come over to my apartment that night, and I held back, told her to be patient as I wasn't sure I wanted to go deeper with her.
Over the proceeding few weeks she pressed and asked and bemoaned the fact that I wouldn't let her in my apartment.
We met at the park, mostly, had lunch during my break and laid together under the shade.
This happened numerous times and you don't realize how close you become to someone just by being around them.
Between us it was as much romantic as purely sexual.
I liked her, she liked me.
I think it was apparent (looking back now) that she'd decided beforehand she wanted sex with me.
I was the patient one and I really found it ironic that a woman was pressing me for "something".
I don't remember when, exactly, but after about two weeks of this, I relented and above my warning that the apartment was a mess, she came over.
It was a night during the week and I was watching ESPN, drinking Merlot, which she had a glass of.
I was "OK", but the alcohol makes her tipsy....small girl.
She started climbing on me like a cat, kissing me, getting in to me and as much self-restraint as I have.......it was too tempting and too delicious.
I took off her clothes, led her to the bedroom........
There was no time for foreplay.....all I remember of the sex was opening the Trojan wrapper, that familiar warm feeling, the comfort when I was inside her, then the reverberation of her ass tight up against me while I pounded her doggy. Her skin was so pale, she glowed in the dark. The sex was hard, rough and her moaning was all I needed as motivation to keep going.
That was the first time......
There were many more times thereafter.
Afternoon, night.......morning once.
Things were moving fast.
She asked me if I'd eventually give her a key. (A key? ???)
She left a bag with all her haircare/femmenine products in my apartment.
She left a pair of clothes to change in to as well.
She left alot of that thick Greek hair as well. :P
Then came the questions....
Would you get a vasectomy?
Do you want kids or not?
Things you ask someone you're dating when you're SINGLE, not MARRIED.
I suppose she was looking forward to me as a prospect after, but I really can't be sure what she was thinking.
We had sex so many times, even that aspect of our relationship was progressing. I knew the ins and outs of her body by heart.
I was the first to introduce her to anal.
Little did I know that I was becoming attached.......not to the sex, but to her as a woman.
Yes, I know many of you will wonder how I could ever want a relationship with a woman who was cheating on her husband with ME. How could I ever trust her in a relationship?
I don't know. I just knew I was getting in too deep.
Things slowed down around Thanksgiving as she had family over from out of state and couldn't get away.
I really started to question myself, ask if any of this was worth it not to mention the fact that I was starting to care for this woman.
Late November she decided to give her husband another chance, and was trying to juggle both me and him sexually.
When she told me about this, I refused to share her sexually, ending that aspect of the relationship.
Not at first, though, we still had sex several more times....each time with her saying "this is the last time..."
I didn't believe her and by that time I was not in the mood for the back and forth bullshit.
I'm not sure what her thinking was.
I told her that if she was indeed going to "renew her commitment to her husband", I wanted sex with her one final time, that Thursday.
She came over on Wednesday afternoon right before I had to leave for work.
No idea why, as there was no time for sex or anything really....
She wanted to spent time with me or see me, but I didn't understand why (though I think I do now).
I was disappointed in her cutting me off, going back to the husband after we'd done so much.
I was gradually weaning myself off of her.
On that fateful day, Thursday, I remember she called me about the time I had to go to work.
Don't remember the conversation, until the end when I asked her whether she was coming over or not.
"I'm not going to ask you again, Suzanne......"
She said......"OK", with a loud sigh and that was the last I spoke with her.
........until about a week ago.
She called me to ask about whether I'd ever been STD tested, because she'd developed a sore on her upper leg (about a month and a half after the last we'd had any sexual contact), to which I said no.
I'm not promiscuous and outside of this, I really only have sex in relationships so hearing about this was a shock to me.
She was going in for bloodwork on Monday and I arranged to meet her at the lab so we could have some time to talk.
Turns out that about three weeks after she stopped having sex with me to "renew her marriage vows", her and husband had "the final argument" leading to her moving out and getting an apartment, filing for separation.
When I heard that, I was disappointed, upset and wondering why she hadn't contacted me earlier.
Evidently, sometime during the time she was away from me her old boyfriend from high school (married unhappily) had contacted her, found her and they had begun seeing each other.
No sex yet, but they'd made out and she told me she wasn't looking for anything serious.
I made it clear to her that during our meeting that I wanted a chance at a relationship with her now that she was separated.
Of course, she said no, due to her coming out of the marriage which I do understand.
What I don't understand is her ability to go from me to another guy in a matter of a couple months.
It seems almost like she figured I'd written her off, moved on and replaced me with the very next guy who came long.
So, bottomline.......I got an STD test on Tuesday for her benefit because I seriously doubt I have anything.
She said that she wouldn't consider me for a longterm relationship because we have too many differences and she needs to think of her kids first, which I understand.
I asked her if we could remain friends, despite everything and she is considering it, pending the results of the STD test.
I don't even know if a friendship would work between us, probably too much sexual chemistry.
What I want to know is HOW I got so attached to a woman with so much baggage, issues when it's never happened before.
If I could explain the qualitlies she possesses in words, I would.....
Those of you who are married/involved with a woman you adore, the kind you dream of, would understand those qualities I'm talking about.
Classic beauty, quiet serene sense of grace. A good mother. A nice woman. Not to mention the sexual chemistry.
My better judgement has been disabled throughout this whole thing and if it was on, it would tell me to forget about her and appreciate the time we had.
I just can't help feeling that I'm missing out on something "good" simply by being with her.
Despite all my better judgement, I'm still considering a relationship with her down the road if it becomes available.
As I look back on the times we had......the many nights.......the way we worked well together when we were just "together" (sexually or not), I long for that kind of closeness with a woman.
In this world, you don't get many opportunities to meet someone who works for you in the most important of ways and I feel (despite the obstacles) she is one who works.
I'm not someone who "needs" a relationship, never have, but I also realize that there are only so many chances.
That's basically where I am now.
I never would have believed I'd be in this position.........EVER.
I met the ideal woman for me, someone else's soon to be ex-wife, mother of three kids, a woman who cheated on her husband with me.........yet I can't get over her.
Regardless of whether you like me or not, please read my words and give me some insight if you can.
I need a voice, I need some thoughts.
Even if you want to condemn me for fucking a married man's wife, at least give me something.
This is all new to me.......and I'm not liking it.
SPEAK.
DIV
Hurt2Luv......
You think I'm making a mistake by remaining friends with her?
DIV
If he wants this woman and thinks its a long term chance of success he needs to lay that out to her.
Seems she's not thinking that is good odds.
Needs to agressively play for her it thats how he feels.
She's verry interested in him and emotionaly involved but thinks hes not a good fit for the future.
Dont share a relationship IMO,,, The "Friends" thing never worked for me, and the only guy I know that does it
constantly has relationship problems. A serious relataionship is just that. If thats waht ya want, find it or move on. Its just baggage to have a pointless "Friends" thing hampering a relationship that is waht you
really want.
Flush it if its going nowhere.
Integrating yourself w/ her kids is crucial if they are still with her.
No hope if ya cant get on with her tribe.
If you had no true feelings for her I would say yes be friends, but since it seems you did then I would say it is hard and probally will not work beyond a aquainance type relationship. Ask yourself do wanna be there listening to her tell you about her new boyfreind, or overhearing her giggly conversation on the cell as they plan out the night? Or every time you see her being faced with the constant reminder that you were not "the one" for her?
If you decide to be friends just make sure are not just trying to hang on to something that will never be, or you will be stuck.
If he wants this woman and thinks its a long term chance of success he needs to lay that out to her.
Seems she's not thinking that is good odds.
Needs to agressively play for her it thats how he feels.
She's verry interested in him and emotionaly involved but thinks hes not a good fit for the future.
Dont share a relationship IMO,,, The "Friends" thing never worked for me, and the only guy I know that does it
constantly has relationship problems. A serious relataionship is just that. If thats waht ya want, find it or move on. Its just baggage to have a pointless "Friends" thing hampering a relationship that is waht you
really want.
Flush it if its going nowhere.
Integrating yourself w/ her kids is crucial if they are still with her.
No hope if ya cant get on with her tribe.
Personally I feel this woman is WAY too unstable for a relationship. She is not even divorced yet, tons of crap to surface yet, people need years to get through this. You don't wanna be there while she is bouncing around. She has no clue what she even wants now. Nothing but trouble, there are other pale women out there that are not this much of a mess.
Love has you blind to this. Tell your heart to STFU and listen to your head.
Dude, run as fast as you can. Don't get involved with a woman that cheated on her husband with you. Period.
Dude, run as fast as you can. Don't get involved with a woman that cheated on her husband with you. Period.
Amen. I'm not saying people can't change but I've seen it happen a few times with friends. One of my best friends spent a whole summer trying to "steal" this girl away from her boyfriend & by "steal" I mean taking her out, listening/talking to her, & of course sex. When she finally dumped her boyfriend he jumped headlong at her. I tried for a couple weeks to convince him to leave it alone (but he didn't listen). My logic was she cheated once & let someone take her from the man she loved it would/could happen again. He didn't listen to me & because I was his friend I stood by him but a year later she did the same thing to him.
Yes, but I didn't go in with the intention of having sex with her or a relationship for that matter.
It just developed that way and her marriage was already doomed.
Logic says I'm stupid for considering anything but sex with this woman based on the events thus far.
You have to realize, I'm a Psychology major and not a very emotional person in general, so the fact that I'm somewhat sprung on this chick is amazing to me.
She must have gotten under my skin without me even knowing it.
The funny part is that she was wondering if I would stray, that was a question in her mind when sizing me up for a relationship.
Ironic, eh?
DIV
Dude, run as fast as you can. Don't get involved with a woman that cheated on her husband with you. Period.
That's usually how it happens.
Div- Ive had the same kind of out of sync relation. (Not the LDS woman)
Her - 33 yrs old and finished rasising her kids; Me - 26 yrs old. It was a fun wild time taht we both knew would be painfull (and it was) when time was up....
SHe was stunning and a wild animal, and thet kept me around even though I knew it was destined to not work.
Ya learn a lot in these things and it was a great time for a 26 yr old kid....
Enjoy life and learn.
Man, take if for what it was, a REBOUND! Or just a way for her to get her feel....
C'mon man, you should know these Arizona women are a bit concieted and only think of themselves. You got attached and sounds to me like she could care less. She got what she wanted.
I have been in your shoes, falling for someone who is emotionally unavailable. You are best to back off, give her space and then it will drive her nuts that you might have lost intrest. If she really wants you, then she will come back.
Plus, I seen about 3 red flags that you have mentioned, one being KIDS! Those little guys are not going anywhere for a while so you better make sure you are ok getting involved with someone that has cheated on their dad.
Stay back and wait for the smoke to clear man, that way you can have some time to sort your head as well.
She's got her own emotional issues to deal with.
In a way, our relationship was an escape for both of us.
I'm taking things easy, not really worried about it now.
It's the aftermath and trying to understand how I got so wrapped up in her that I'm dealing with.
She did consider me for a longterm relationship at one point because she's shared pictures of her children with me, family portraits of her family etc.
I still have the photos, actually.
You don't do that with someone you consider only for sexual laison.
DIV
Been there man, they shaer pictures yes, but these women have not had a close relationship with their man for so long, they get attached as well.
Dont beat your head on why you fell for her, when you are sharing those kind of moments and that level of emotions, it is hard not to deveolp serious feelings for someone. Learn from it and you will be stronger for the next relationship.
Learning.........bro, Learning.......
We'll see what the future holds.
I'll still talk to her on IM, still have her phone number.
I don't know if I can just be "friends" with her.
Might be too hard.
DIV
Div,
i think everyone has pointed out the obvious and i agree with what Luv, Rim and trab are saying. she seems like an emotional rollercoaster and the fact that she also went towards her high school sweetheart shows she is in a backwards slide to reform her past. basically she wants to make up for lost time during her horrible wedding days. you might have been a rebound or she might have really liked you, either way she is pushing you away.
you are a calm and down to earth guy but this women is taking you for a ride, well from what i can tell at least. she might like you but she might also be scared of a new serious relationship, specially with kids involved. most women like to run wild after a divorce, I've seen this first hand. I've had women try to use me as their "talk to" guy when they were having divorce issues. every time they tried to get me to sleep with them but i never did because i respect that wedding right. I'm not saying what you did was wrong by any means, but I've never actually done it so i don't know how it feels. you didn't cheat, she did.
i will say that sometimes we find the "one" and it changes your every breath. I've dated and slept with tons of women and i never imagined settling for one. but about a year ago i met a girl that changed my entire outlook on life and it was the best thing that happen to me. she had just broken up from an 8 year engagement with a doctor and i met her when she was still down, just a few months after the breakup. he had treated her like shit(controlled her every movement) and cheated on her while he was away for training. after talking with her and her broken English for 3 days i couldn't imagine how anyone could hurt a girl like this, she is the most thoughtful person I've met in my entire life. her life has been filled with hardship and war, most women have no idea what she has been through from an early age.
we moved into a relationship rather quickly and we both have enjoyed so much with each other that we never thought was possible(due to our different cultures). i wouldn't say i was her "rebound" by any means, because we are still head over heals with each other a year later. this girl has been through more hardship than anyone could imagine, so i hold her very close to my heart and i feel i am here to protect her from any more harm. this is the first girl i can hold through the night and not think of sex the entire time, i truly care for her every breath.
now i'm dealing with "her" family, and they do not approve of me because i'm "white". i find this odd but it's the way vietnamese culture is in the old tradition. her family won't even speak to me, but i'm still trying hard to prove them wrong. it's taken a toll on her to fight her family over me, and that's unheard of in her culture. family mean everything to them but i'm stuck in the middle. time will tell...
what I'm saying is i guess you would know by now if she was the "one". judging by "her" actions i would tell you to move on but i know when a girl rings your bell it is very hard to walk away. i was attracted to a girl many years ago that didn't want me for anything more than a "good time". i fell for this girl and it was one of the hardest things i went through. it took me years to get over her. this is why you must let her go, for your own sake.
now i truly am happy with the girl I'm with now, and for the first time in my life I'm not thinking about other women, but I'm thinking about my future family(which for me is very strange). she is one of the main reasons why i don't use AAS anymore, because i know i would break her heart if i told her i used them. she doesn't understand AAS and i don't feel the need to bring her into that world out of respect for her. I've always been a selfish man until now, these days i think of her first. when you live and breathe a womens name all day, you know she is the one...i have changed my life completely to hold this girls hand and it's all been worth every second!...just ask trab ;)
good luck my friend, i feel you are educated enough to make a good decision, but i hope you walk away unharmed, she seems i little scared to be with you.
8)
This might sound a little corny...
"A Reason A Season and A Lifetime"Đ by Brain A. "Drew" Chalker.
People always come into you life for a reason, a season and a lifetime. When you figure out which it is, you know exactly what to do.
When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed outwardly or inwardly. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, or to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally, or even spiritually. They may seem like a Godsend to you, and they are. They are there for a reason, you need them to be.
Then, without any wrong doing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die, Sometimes they just walk away. Sometimes they act up or out and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and it is now time to move on.
When people come into your life for a SEASON, it is because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They may bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season. And like Spring turns to Summer and Summer to Fall, the season eventually ends.
Lifetime, relationships teach you a lifetime of lessons; those things you must build upon in order to have a slid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person/people (anyway); and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas in your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant. Thank you for being part of my life....
Not to be change the subject here but this is a fucking miracle. For two years in a row I've actually gotten something I want for my birthday. Last year it was Detroit Tigers season tickets (which we renewed this year - except the full season - long story but I'll tell it if anyone wants to hear it) & this year it was a Steve Sax jersey (kinda lame but my favorite baseball player of all time) & Tiger Woods 2008 for the Wii.
My birthday is in a couple weeks, think you can get me Diamondback season tickets? Thanks, that is very nice of you Rim..... ;D
Steve Sax was a great player. Thought he was a Dodger, no?? Did he play for the Tigers?
He played for the Dodgers & the Yankees but for some reason I always liked him. I would love to get to Az to hit a Diamondbacks game. However, we're one step closer to getting to Yankee Stadium this year (before they tear it down).
Div, she got more than just sex.....
He played for the Dodgers & the Yankees but for some reason I always liked him. I would love to get to Az to hit a Diamondbacks game. However, we're one step closer to getting to Yankee Stadium this year (before they tear it down).Heard that...I'm going to a Yankee game this summer. Have always loved the Yankee's and got to see them in person. Of course the move by the king ding dong this past year getting rid of Joe Torre did piss me off. Not sure how Joe Girardi will do but big shoes to fill IMO.
Heard that...I'm going to a Yankee game this summer. Have always loved the Yankee's and got to see them in person. Of course the move by the king ding dong this past year getting rid of Joe Torre did piss me off. Not sure how Joe Girardi will do but big shoes to fill IMO.
Heard that...I'm going to a Yankee game this summer. Have always loved the Yankee's and got to see them in person. Of course the move by the king ding dong this past year getting rid of Joe Torre did piss me off. Not sure how Joe Girardi will do but big shoes to fill IMO.
When you going to NYC?Not sure. We haven't decided yet but it'll be this summer...prob sometime in June or July.
Not sure. We haven't decided yet but it'll be this summer...prob sometime in June or July.
Let me know when. I'm not sure when we're goin' but my wife wants to see the Yanks play the Tigers. However, I just want to go to see a game at Yankee stadium before it's gone. My wife doesn't understand how crazy New York fans can get. I can just see her wearing her Tigers jersey & then starting some shit. :-\Will do. Even so, I would love to see them play the Sox, but it's not that big of a deal. The time factor will be the biggest thing.
Anyone want to come down for the Super Bowl? Only rule, no Pats fans! :DYou fly me out there then yes, I'll be there ;D
You fly me out there then yes, I'll be there ;D
Shit, you should have your car fixed by now right!?! ;)I'm too big to drive my car that far!
Looking forward to all the events, will be a blast. Maybe I will post some pics with all the shit going on...
One of the funniest things I've ever seen in my life. Fits so many people lol! This is absolutely fantastic!!!
Anyone want to come down for the Super Bowl? Only rule, no Pats fans! :D
I'm too big to drive my car that far!
One of the funniest things I've ever seen in my life. Fits so many people lol! This is absolutely fantastic!!!
One of the funniest things I've ever seen in my life. Fits so many people lol! This is absolutely fantastic!!!
You're right...very gay! But that's what makes it so great. It fits so many tools I see on a daily basis...that's why it's so funny.
That was gay as fuck, baby Arnold.
Wow. :P
DIV
The Arnold is in 5wks...who here is going? Anyone who's going and wants to meet up at the expo, let me know
I wish I was. I planned on going & then my wife lost her job. So needless to say financially I don't think I can swing it. If something changes (i.e. a lottery win or whatever) I'll be there.That's too bad bro...was looking forward to seeing you there.
That's too bad bro...was looking forward to seeing you there.
You know every year I post an open invite to anyone who wants to meet up at the ASC...every year several will say yes, but every year only a few will actually show their face, lol! We'll see how it pans out this year ;D
You KNOW I'll be there...with bells on! ;D
I can't wait!!!!
The Arnold is in 5wks...who here is going? Anyone who's going and wants to meet up at the expo, let me know
Will be sitting out anohter year. Was planning on it but life got in the way ;)
Will be sitting out anohter year. Was planning on it but life got in the way ;)Won't be at the Ironman but may hit a few more shows this year.
See you all next year fo' sho' 8)
However, will be at the Ironman? Anyone else?
Sucks doesn't it? :'(Start selling steroids...the market is wide open! ;)
Won't be at the Ironman but may hit a few more shows this year.
Sucks doesn't it? :'(
Start selling steroids...the market is wide open! ;)
Raw deal did leave a big void eh? ;)
Hi, guys it's been a long time... eh...
Rimbaud if you need extra money just start gambling again, worst case scenario: you'll loose some money...
Oh waite that's counterproductive, or is it?
I'm confused now...
I don't understand would wear one of those string tank-tops to the gym in the first place but why the fuck would you wear one if your back & shoulders are covered with a ton of acne?
Let me guess, the person in question, maybe weighing about 185 to boot? :)
Let me guess, the person in question, maybe weighing about 185 to boot? :)
Zane won 3 O's weighing about that
I don't understand would wear one of those string tank-tops to the gym in the first place but why the fuck would you wear one if your back & shoulders are covered with a ton of acne?
Zane won 3 O's weighing about thatZane had a great physique...no question...yet i am not a fan at all.
185 with single digit bodyfat is horrible by getbig standards. We're all 300lbs & 2% bodyfat at the minimum. ;D
Naturally too, right?
My point is just that a person can be 185 lbs and still have a good physique.
Zane would probably be a fitness model by today's standards...then again, if he was using the GH/Slin that the rest of today's competitors use he would be bigger. I'm not a fan of his physique either...I always thought guys like Robby Robinson and Serge Nubret were much better.
My point is just that a person can be 185 lbs and still have a good physique. If he's 20% bodyfat that's another story, but for someone under 6 foot and sitting at single digit bodyfat, 185 lbs is nothing to sneeze at, especially if he got there naturally or with minimal use of AAS. I'm not saying someone like this will win an NPC show, but for a random gym goer that's not bad at all.
That's true.
Most people that go to the gyms these days don't even look like they train...
I just got back from a short trip to St. Louis. Point being...I trained at one of the most hard core gyms I've ever been in this wk end. DB's went up to 200lbs...they had more DB's that were over 100lbs then they did lighter ones. The cables went up to 250lbs and the lat pull down cable went up to 300lbs. I'm not sure who's needing 300lbs on the lat pull down...apparently someone. To top it off, the place smelled like pure ass...pretty cool, lol!
This is fucking awesome. They updated the flashplayer on my work computer so now I can watch youtube videos...now I'll do even less work.
ask a dumb question.
I've been watching a little bit of the Congressional hearings this morning...unbelievably infuriating!
What do you think about men wearing pink dress shirts?
i seem to be the only guy in my company that doesn't own a pink shirt...
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What do you think about men wearing pink dress shirts?
i seem to be the only guy in my company that doesn't own a pink shirt...
8)
What do you think about women wearing pinkdressshirtsG Strings?
8)
Now that I like! ;D
Speaking of which....what's the deal with all these androgynous males lately? When I go out on the weekends here around LA, I just see a bunch of women dressed up as men. What the fuck is going on?
This whole metrosexual bullshit thing has gone way too far. Men have lost their manhood.
;D
but he wanted a DUMB question...lol
Seriously, i don't understand why a man wears pink...might as well carry a fucking purse at the same time. everytime i see someone at work with a pink shirt i ask them 1 of 2 things...
1. did you lose a bet?
2. did your wife pick out your clothes?
obviously they don't take this very well and i know for a fact 3 guys have quit wearing pink since i made the comment. shit, i guess if they were really "comfortable with their sexuality" like they claim, it wouldn't be an issue... ;)
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C'mon, E..you live in fairy tale land. ;)
That must be the latest fad? That sounds weird to me, how do you know which gender to hit on?? Hmm...grab their crotch??
Yea, I just haven't taken notice of it until lately. I usually frequent bars around Venice but I've been going out with my girl up in Hollywood and it's REALLY bad there. Now I remember why I stay on the west side =)
I'm just glad I don't live in Jersey, those guys in the thread in the G&O I'd have to snap their necks if I came across them.
back when i was in high school i used to think pink was the shit.
Speaking of which....what's the deal with all these androgynous males lately? When I go out on the weekends here around LA, I just see a bunch of women dressed up as men. What the fuck is going on?Agreed...it makes me sick to my stomach. They're here too...not just in LA...and they seem to be a plague on gyms.
This whole metrosexual bullshit thing has gone way too far. Men have lost their manhood.
The new cool seems to be, dress like a fag, look like a fag, talk a lot of shit and then you're a man. :-\
So, last year you liked pink, now you don't? What made you change your mind so quickly?no this was a few years ago
I'm not going to lie, bullshit food is pretty great!
Went to Red Robin tonight...had the big ass bacon cheese burger with a fried egg on top of it and the bottomless steak fries...toped it off with more ice cream then man should eat, lol!
It's funny, that burger is pretty sweat but the amazing part is how many people in there eat that or similar burgers daily or even worse. Any time I go somewhere like that I can't help myself, but I stare and gawk at all the oblivious fat people...and there is a butt load of them...emphasis on "butt load" lol!
The other thing that cracks me up. I live about 20min south of downtown Nashvile in a town of about 100thousand people. But every time I go out somewhere like that and I do mean every single time, I run into someone I know and someone who knows how I typically eat and they always feel the need to make comments like, "I can't believe you're going to eat here" "how does this fit in with your diet?" "You giving up on the bodybuilding thing?"...that's the one that irritates me the most, lol! Inside I want to bitch slap them but I always just smile and laugh it off.
It's funny, if you lift weights at all, if anyone sees you eating a little "fun food" you're immediately crucified for it. If you're 250lbs and 40%BF then some how eating this is OK, lol!
I'm not going to lie, bullshit food is pretty great!
Went to Red Robin tonight...had the big ass bacon cheese burger with a fried egg on top of it and the bottomless steak fries...toped it off with more ice cream then man should eat, lol!
It's funny, that burger is pretty sweat but the amazing part is how many people in there eat that or similar burgers daily or even worse. Any time I go somewhere like that I can't help myself, but I stare and gawk at all the oblivious fat people...and there is a butt load of them...emphasis on "butt load" lol!
The other thing that cracks me up. I live about 20min south of downtown Nashvile in a town of about 100thousand people. But every time I go out somewhere like that and I do mean every single time, I run into someone I know and someone who knows how I typically eat and they always feel the need to make comments like, "I can't believe you're going to eat here" "how does this fit in with your diet?" "You giving up on the bodybuilding thing?"...that's the one that irritates me the most, lol! Inside I want to bitch slap them but I always just smile and laugh it off.
It's funny, if you lift weights at all, if anyone sees you eating a little "fun food" you're immediately crucified for it. If you're 250lbs and 40%BF then some how eating this is OK, lol!
I'm not going to lie, bullshit food is pretty great!
Went to Red Robin tonight...had the big ass bacon cheese burger with a fried egg on top of it and the bottomless steak fries...toped it off with more ice cream then man should eat, lol!
It's funny, that burger is pretty sweat but the amazing part is how many people in there eat that or similar burgers daily or even worse. Any time I go somewhere like that I can't help myself, but I stare and gawk at all the oblivious fat people...and there is a butt load of them...emphasis on "butt load" lol!
The other thing that cracks me up. I live about 20min south of downtown Nashvile in a town of about 100thousand people. But every time I go out somewhere like that and I do mean every single time, I run into someone I know and someone who knows how I typically eat and they always feel the need to make comments like, "I can't believe you're going to eat here" "how does this fit in with your diet?" "You giving up on the bodybuilding thing?"...that's the one that irritates me the most, lol! Inside I want to bitch slap them but I always just smile and laugh it off.
It's funny, if you lift weights at all, if anyone sees you eating a little "fun food" you're immediately crucified for it. If you're 250lbs and 40%BF then some how eating this is OK, lol!
Holy shit I saw the weirdest thing last night at the gym. There's this new couple who trains there & they're really fucking out there. This guys wife looks like she's out of an 80's metal video (except not the least bit hot). But she's a story for another time but she does wear a lifting belt to do pulldowns. Anyway, this guy had four different shakers around him while training (each with a different color liquid in it). Very odd. :-\Why is this odd?
Holy shit I saw the weirdest thing last night at the gym. There's this new couple who trains there & they're really fucking out there. This guys wife looks like she's out of an 80's metal video (except not the least bit hot). But she's a story for another time but she does wear a lifting belt to do pulldowns. Anyway, this guy had four different shakers around him while training (each with a different color liquid in it). Very odd. :-\
I'm not going to lie, bullshit food is pretty great!
Went to Red Robin tonight...had the big ass bacon cheese burger with a fried egg on top of it and the bottomless steak fries...toped it off with more ice cream then man should eat, lol!
It's funny, that burger is pretty sweat but the amazing part is how many people in there eat that or similar burgers daily or even worse. Any time I go somewhere like that I can't help myself, but I stare and gawk at all the oblivious fat people...and there is a butt load of them...emphasis on "butt load" lol!
The other thing that cracks me up. I live about 20min south of downtown Nashvile in a town of about 100thousand people. But every time I go out somewhere like that and I do mean every single time, I run into someone I know and someone who knows how I typically eat and they always feel the need to make comments like, "I can't believe you're going to eat here" "how does this fit in with your diet?" "You giving up on the bodybuilding thing?"...that's the one that irritates me the most, lol! Inside I want to bitch slap them but I always just smile and laugh it off.
It's funny, if you lift weights at all, if anyone sees you eating a little "fun food" you're immediately crucified for it. If you're 250lbs and 40%BF then some how eating this is OK, lol!
Anyway, I do feel sorry for Clemens...it's an unjust witch hunt.
Just found out Metallica is headlining the upcoming Bonoroo festival in June. I've never had any desire to go to that hippie fest and find it odd that they are doing that show. Either way, should be fun and should be a very interesting crowd lol! Only thing that really really sucks is that tickets are a few hundred $$$
Clemens is finished if they decide to indict him on perjury.
The Feds only indict if they have evidence to convict.
Case closed.....
He's already guilty in the minds of the public so I'm not sure what else he's trying to salvage at this point.
He's no different than Bonds, Canseco, Giambi, Palmeiro........
The difference is he lied under oath........
Any guy who's stupid enough to admit injecting his wife with GH really deserves what he gets.
It's not his AAS/GH use that most people despise, it's the fact that he's lying to cover it up.
He's tainted his legacy now.......
No turning back.
DIV
C'mon Arnold.........give Metallic a rest and try some KMFDM on.Sorry KMFDM just doesn't cut it IMO. They've got a few OK/sort of cool songs but that's about it.
They are a much better show live than Metallica ever was.
Better women as well.
Industrial/Goth chicks vs. Metal chicks.
That's a no-contest. ;D
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Just wish these guys would get some Stallone size balls and fess up. We would all be better off.Same here. The sooner the public realizes that it takes performance enhancing drugs to look like their hero's then the better off our little world will be.
Sorry KMFDM just doesn't cut it IMO. They've got a few OK/sort of cool songs but that's about it.
I'll take some "Testament" "Metallica" type stuff over that techno/industrial stuff any day...excluding "Rammstein" which is actually pretty bad ass.
You can't beat this "Testament" song:
As for girls...I never said I enjoyed my kind of music because of the girls that went with it. I know the metal genre is far from a plethora of choice females, lol!
Same here. The sooner the public realizes that it takes performance enhancing drugs to look like their hero's then the better off our little world will be.
I was raised on Industrial/Goth and Rap music."Ministry" is good...that one I'll give you.
I listen to those genres heavily.
KMFDM, Ministry, Front Line Assembly........
If you can't get in to those bands..........you're really missing out.
Ministry's N.W.O. is heavier than anything Metallica has ever done.
The guitars and beats are about as intense as anything I've heard.
Nothing like an industrial show........
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"Ministry" is good...that one I'll give you.
Ministry is Industrial........one of the first American bands to break through.Their newer albums, the last 2 in particular have been much more metal then the previous...much darker albums.
Alot of guitars but still, heavy beats........synths.
That's industrial.
Rammstein is industrial as well, but it's not that great, IMO.
More metal than Industrial.
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Their newer albums, the last 2 in particular have been much more metal then the previous...much darker albums.
Another cool thing about "Rammstein" is the lyrics to many of their songs...some pretty poetic lyrics if you get into that sort of thing. A lot of people are always surprised to hear that since to them if it is lyrics in German then it must all be "militant." The truth...far from it.
Just one of those things Div...everyone has their own taste in music and everything else...you know, kind of how some of us on this board prefer pale ass women...some of us do not, lol!
Fuck you, baby Arnold.
Everyone loves pale women.....
If you can't take a pale girl, it's you, not her. ;D
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Nah...my women gotta have a little color to them.
I forgot to add also that I saw this guy load up all the leg machines but the one shitty leg press with as much weight as he could find. I was thinking to myself this is going to be some serious supersets. He then left the area & never returned. What a dick. However, it was funny to watch this trainer I don't like put all the weight away.
Wow man, that guy made it all the way from Arizona to Michigan! 8)
Saw some seriously fucked up shit at the gym today. There was a guy wearing penny loafers with black socks, cut-off camo pants, a skin tight black t-shirt, & a pink bandana.
i left my running shoes at the office....
Next time I'll say "hi". ;)
Spring Break anyone?? ;)
Weather for AZ
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Shut up...first day of spring in Michigan & it's 28. :'(
;D
Sucks, we won't see rain again until Monsoons in Summer...hee hee
Sounds like a similar climate to mexico.....oh wait......cee senoir
;D It's a dry heat
Sounds like someone needs a spring break ;)
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Yes and Chicago has snow on the way too. Merry Christmas!!
Thought it was spring now, not winter?
No wonder so many Chicago people move here :'(
Happy New Year!!
As far as music goes, theres nothin' like some good ol Motorhead.
And I also like working out to the song Nuts On Your Chin by Eazy E, I'll put that shit on repeat.
Though usually I work out sans music.
I lost respect for Easy-E after what happened with Ice Cube and the breakup of N.W.A...
Easy never wrote his own lyrics.......Ice Cube wrote them.
Then Dre joined Deathrow and made that infamous video showing Easy getting pounded anally......
The Rap community never took Easy-E serious after all of that.
Then he got Aids and died.......
Bad Karma killed Easy-E......
DIV
Happy Easter Guys & Gals!
I hope you get to spend it with your loved ones.
If by loved ones you mean sitting at work then, yes, thanks! =(
If by loved ones you mean sitting at work then, yes, thanks! =(
HI guys.Glad to see you back hear fellow metal head ;D
I haven't been here much lately, because i just got a great new job (about a month ago) and all the spare time i've spent in the gym, dinner table or at the bed alone :(
As for what Luv2Hurt said in all my previous jobs i didn't either, but now i lucked out big time. Many of my bosses join the passion too and they let me off pretty easy when need be...
Glad to see you back hear fellow metal head ;D
Thank's man!
I'll tell you these days "guys" listen to Justin Timberlake, K-FED, Snoop dog, pee pee diddy dee and all that shit while "training" and it's no wonder they look the same on the outside and in...
Thank's man!
I'll tell you these days "guys" listen to Justin Timberlake, K-FED, Snoop dog, pee pee diddy dee and all that shit while "training" and it's no wonder they look the same on the outside and in...
Actually, I don't listen to any music while I train.
I shut out everything else, even people........and focus on what I'm doing.
Music would distract me.
I don't own an i-Pod.
I don't even have a cell phone.
I am old skool in several ways.......
DIV
Ha, 4000 post bitches!
Congrats! ;DPretty big milestone, lol!
;D way to go, big man! man i can not wait untill i have your kind of musle mass on me; so i can eat like i used to and not get fat.
As far as the dinner wen't it was nice, i had four steak burger 3 servings of fries and a large milk.
;D way to go, big man! man i can not wait until i have your kind of muscle mass on me; so i can eat like i used to and not get fat.
but i were you, i would have went for some KABOB !! man that stuff is good, luolamies...and we dont have it here in cali.
Kebab, is great!yeah man i talked to one of the kebab owners in helsinki and thats what he was saying
It's actually a Turkish food and it's everywhere here. Mostly because some immigrants came here in the early 90's and couldn't get work so easily (some attitudes have changed here) but anyway... So they started they're own restaurants.
It's nice that the one place that i live nearby allways gives me double the meat whitout extra charge since I've been going there for years. Also since i have been to Turkey and once had a "thing" whit a Turkish woman, they don't treat me like a "cracker..."
Well boys, I'm off to opening day at Comerica Park. Go Tigers! ;D
Whatever happens this year, no one can argue that the American League is absolutely stacked...Rim's Tigers are right in that mix and if they don't do well it will be the pitching...no excuse for that lineup not being able to hit.
Of course I'll be pulling for my Yanks to get one more good year before they tear down the stadium...opening pitch in30min!
RAIN DELAY :'(Yeah those are some good teams, but the Yanks, Sox and Tigers are all beyond good as far as the line up goes...no excuse whatsoever for one of those not to win the whole thing IMO...their like little fantasy teams you would come up with when you played "RBI" when you were a kid on your Nintendo, lol! BTW, that game was bad ass :)
Probably for Dbacks in Cinci too so stuck with Rim vs. Royals, get a sneak peek at this lineup..
National Leauge is not too shabby either mister! Mets, Dbacks, Rockies, Dodgers...pretty good clubs. Should be a great season for us all....
Yeah those are some good teams, but the Yanks, Sox and Tigers are all beyond good as far as the line up goes...no excuse whatsoever for one of those not to win the whole thing IMO...
Blah! You should remember 2001 World Series, right? ;D hehHard to forget :-[
Year of the snake! ;D
Hurley=PerfectionNo doubt, there is no better.
Pressly=Something that annoys the shit out of me, would i fuck her? Yes.It's the "white trash" attitude...but it's supposed to get on your nerves...that's part of the appeal.
Now that our 17 years old friend candidildo is here, this thread should be renamed to The New Kindergarten roomhow old am i? :)
Woke up last night around 3a.m. with a migraine...a real bad one, seems to happen a couple times a year. And when it does it's the kind that makes you throw up...literally. What was weird about this one is I just had one 3 or 4 wks ago...they're usually not that close together.
Anyway, it lasted until about 11a.m. this morning and then just like that it's gone.
Weird thing about these, as much as they suck salty balls, after they are over I always feel fantastic, I'm talking cloud nine...I've actually had some of my best workouts post migraine, lol! It's as if the migraine gets some of the nasty build up out of my system...go figure. Even so, I'd still love to never have one of those nasty things ever again...they are torture!!!!!!
OK, so feeling good and headed to the gym...Champion Out!
bad headaches(not sure if i get "migranes") always make me feel like being head-ache free is a privilidge
It's the "white trash" attitude...but it's supposed to get on your nerves...that's part of the appeal.
BTW, do you get into thrash bands at all?
I never used to get headaches, but few years back i started suddenly getting them out of the black. My BP was up and when i started a light BP medication it went away and has not returned.
Backtrackking to Pressly, i think you are right about the "white trash" thing, but she just not "does it to me" like so many other stars do...
I really have to say, i like our fitness girls million times better than any HOLLYWOOD starlett...
Sorry, i don't think i even know any trash bands...
Go ahead and recommend some...
Oh yeah BTW.I know what you mean...it's weird how that is sometimes...and it's always more nerve racking when it's someone you work with IMO. Just keep your confidence up, ask here out in a manner where when you do it's not hinting around but it is like you're asking a question that does not really require an answer, because the only answer is yes...did I word this right?
I finished two long back to back night shifts at work with this great girl... and allthough i usually have this attitude that i don't shit were i eat or at least (i don't eat shit, lol) i think i have a thing for her...
We were really bored at work so we spended the nights speaking about everything and it turns out that we have so much in common that it's allmost scary. Same favourite foods, hobbies, attitudes and we even served at the same armed force brand (for women it is voluntary here).
Also we exchanged a lot of "dirty innuendos" back and forth. I'm pondering whether to ask her out or not, but it's funny when it comes to things like this it seems that it is ten times scarier to ask some one out than squat so much that the bar is bending without a spotter...
I know what you mean...it's weird how that is sometimes...and it's always more nerve racking when it's someone you work with IMO. Just keep your confidence up, ask here out in a manner where when you do it's not hinting around but it is like you're asking a question that does not really require an answer, because the only answer is yes...did I word this right?
0-6.... :'(
LOL....sorry buddy....
:'( and with Sheffields finger, uh oh....
You'll bounce back bro, Tigers are too good.
However, Dbacks got some sweet revenge, sweeping those damn Rockies this weekend, during all their precious ceremonies from last years "flash in the pan season"!! HAAA HAAA love being the party spoiler. ;D
Home opener tonight..... GO DBACKS!
I come back after some time off, and we already into the baseball season.
That is what you get for hibernating!
Good morning sunshine! ;)
Well, yesterday was the first time I really benched since hurting my elbow in Sept. 2007. I've never been huge into flat benching but I've always loved the incline bench. I was able to do a few sets of five with 205. I know it's not anything incredible but hey it beats only using machines for chest. However, today I'm paying for it because my elbow is sore as hell.
205?? :o
this is GETBIG youve got some serious catching up to do!
;D ;D
I thought I was the only one that hated flat bench, nice to know I'm not semi wacked. Have you tried wraps at all for your elbow, ever since I hurt mine playing hockey I have sworn by them.
205?? :o
this is GETBIG youve got some serious catching up to do!
;D ;D
If I know Rim he will be back in no time to his old self...
I know but I hurt myself on the 25th rep of 1000lbs inclines.oh well now it all makes sense
For some reason Incline presses mess with my shoulders and flat presses feel great. maybe it's because i bench with a power lifting style arch? not sure but i've never had any problems going heavy on flat bench.I'm the opposite...if I do flat bench weekly then I pay for it big time.
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& then the fucking Tigers go & lose 12-6 the next day. Oh well, I'm not giving up my season tickets yet.
6-0 in National League West. Couldn't ask for a better start ;)
Good news for you is that there is a measly 153 games left to make up some ground. :-\
1600 post in the locker room motherfuckers! ;DYeah, to bad we lost the original 80 some odd pages...there was some funny crap in the original.
Yeah, to bad we lost the original 80 some odd pages...there was some funny crap in the original.
Yeah, to bad we lost the original 80 some odd pages...there was some funny crap in the original.
Yeah, Amen to that!Yes, agreed...this has become irritating to say the least.
That whole "incident" did not make any sense at all!
Back in the original "locker room" we had so many more posters than we do now and let's not forget that this whole "locker room concept" was a brain child of UDELUZ who i think got sick of all the GAY-OWNING-MELTDOWN-MY-DAD-IS-BIGGER-THAN-YOURS-POSTING just like Trab did...
It's so fucked up that we are loosing bros that actually know their shit!
Yes, agreed...this has become irritating to say the least.
Hey, guys - I weighed in today and am now at 202 and 6.5% bf. I started at 212 and around 15% about 3.5 months ago. That's about 8 pounds of muscle gained and 18 pounds of fat lost! It feels good to be back in good shape again.
Actually, I am not diabetic. I just use 20 IU Humalog pre-workout. I attribute the muscle gained to the Humalog. Otherwise, based on past exp I would have just maintained muscle (not gained) and lost fat.
Do you use it year round or only with other anabolics?
Secondly, i've allways heard that using slin pre-workout is risky, unless you drink carbs during the workout and immeadietly after it.
Yeah, Amen to that!
That whole "incident" did not make any sense at all!
Back in the original "locker room" we had so many more posters than we do now and let's not forget that this whole "locker room concept" was a brain child of UDELUZ who i think got sick of all the GAY-OWNING-MELTDOWN-MY-DAD-IS-BIGGER-THAN-YOURS-POSTING just like Trab did...
It's so fucked up that we are loosing bros that actually know their shit!
Yeah, Amen to that!
That whole "incident" did not make any sense at all!
Back in the original "locker room" we had so many more posters than we do now and let's not forget that this whole "locker room concept" was a brain child of UDELUZ who i think got sick of all the GAY-OWNING-MELTDOWN-MY-DAD-IS-BIGGER-THAN-YOURS-POSTING just like Trab did...
It's so fucked up that we are loosing bros that actually know their shit!
Yeah UDELUZ knew his shit. He was the rock that held this board together. He had a horrific injury I think, that kept him from even shaking someones hand!! As a consequence he could not do skull crushers anymore, therefore ending his bodybuilding career before his first show. A real tragedy.
Did I miss something? If so give me some more details.
Yeah details were sketchy. Just some terrible injury, I think he refered to it as "tennis elbow" and that it prevented him from doing skull crushers and subsequently having to pull out of his first show before he even started prep. I think he did some acupuncture and took some special medicine AJ had and it helped some but not enough. Thats all I have, he was very vague with the details.huh? just skull curshers? thats weird./... and why couldnt he do cg bench and rope pull downs and dips instead?
huh? just skull curshers? thats weird./... and why couldnt he do cg bench and rope pull downs and dips instead?
Yeah it is strange. I just hope the dude recovered, tennis elbow can be brutal I guess. I mean just the sound of it makes me cringe, i dont think anyone could have trained through that! He did have the sympathy of the whole board as they scrambled to find a cure for the cat so he could go through with the show, but it was not to be, too much pain and the absence of the beloved skull crushers, was just too much to overcome so he had to pull out.Do I detect large amounts of sarcasm, lol?
That was the last we heard from him.
Ok, poster break.... 8) ;DAbout time someone used the locker room correctly!
Do I detect large amounts of sarcasm, lol?
Come on Arnold, TENNIS ELBOW?!? Do you know how serious that is!! I mean I had a bout of that once couldnt jerk off for a couple days.I'm sure it is tough, but it can't be as tough as the bout of constipation I had to deal with last wk.
I'm sure it is tough, but it can't be as tough as the bout of constipation I had to deal with last wk.Hahah Yep that can be tough.
Ok, poster break.... 8) ;D
Please tell me this is your own personal picture you took one night. Us married guys have to live vicariously through the single guys.
Yeah details were sketchy. Just some terrible injury, I think he refered to it as "tennis elbow" and that it prevented him from doing skull crushers and subsequently having to pull out of his first show before he even started prep. I think he did some acupuncture and took some special medicine AJ had and it helped some but not enough. Thats all I have, he was very vague with the details.
It's official!
This Friday will be the 1 year anniversary of my ACL reconstruction.
I had knee surgery about nine months ago and have been afraid to squat - even though the doc cleared me. I'm going to give it a go soon. My legs just won't get back to the same size otherwise.
Then the "widow maker"...
Back squat
135x68...damn near fell over and was breathing like a locomotive!
Arnold, i remember you doing something like this a while back and i must say my legs are so damn sore i can barely walk up and down stairs this morning. last night after dinner i went to get up off the couch and couldn't stand up without using my hands to help push off.
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Extensions on a decline seems to take a lot of pressure off my elbows.Never tried that but I do like these on an incline bench....it's much easier on the elbows too.
Feel the tri working much better on a decline bench and reps @ about 10-12. ;)
LOL, you remember that! Yeah that was torture beyond anything I can ever remember in the gym....110 reps at 150lbs...it took me every bit of 2 wks to feel right after that.
I have an exceptional memory!!! ;)
Honestly, after i did my last set of front squats i was pondering to myself "how can i REALLY test this knee"? well, your post from long ago came to mind so i slapped 135 on there, turned the Tiesto up full blast and went to fucking town! the first 40 were actually very easy reps and then i would do 5-6 reps, breathe, 5-6 reps, breathe....and so on. i almost fell over on number 68 and my training partner helped me stabilize and rack the bar. i had to sit down for about 3 minutes before i did hamstrings...i must say Arnold, you are a bad mofo to crank out 110 reps with 150 pounds. Props to you and your drive to put yourself through this kind of torture...i think walking will be tough for at least 5 days. ;D
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Bro, I'm not going to lie, I had a special motivating factor in play that day or else I would not have been able to do that. Even so, if you remember, the actual goal was 200 reps, so in essence I fell short.care to expand on this statement??
care to expand on this statement??In this case, no, I'm keeping this to myself...sorry.
Just had to share this: While driving to work this morning I heard Bobby Brown's "Humpin' Around". Brought back memories. :'(
Hahahahahahahaha...
Yesterday i heard "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice. i almost wrecked my car laughing so hard. Sadly, i used to like that song when it came out... :-\
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I got XM Radio in my car & I hear Ice Ice baby about twice a week.
Hahahahahahahaha...
Yesterday i heard "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice. i almost wrecked my car laughing so hard. Sadly, i used to like that song when it came out... :-\
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I'm on a roll and it's time to go solo
Rollin' in OVERLOADS 5.0
With my rag-top down so my hair can blow
The girlies on standby waving just to say hi
Did you stop no I just drove by
Kept on pursuing to the next stop
I busted a left and I'm heading to the next block
The block was dead
Yo so I continued to A1A Beachfront Avenue
Girls were hot wearing less than bikinis
Rockman lovers driving Lamborghinis
Jealous 'cause I'm out getting mine
Shay with a guage and Vanilla with a nine
Hahah made me chuckle :) Thats what I was thinking
Must bring you back home Busy.
Yeah, but I was rollin' in a 88 Honda Civic with 2 x 12" Cerwin Vegas pounding!
We used to go drink beer out in the middle of no-where and have stero wars, fucking classic times!!! ;D
Yeah good times.
I just realized Vanilla was east coast and those were Miami referances and not cali. LOL what a trip. Dude was born in Texas, maybe thats why Over liked him too ;D
Vanilla lives here in South Florida. He was just arrested for domestic violence for the second time in the last 7 years. A few years ago, if I remember correctly, his pet Kangaroo got loose and was hopping around his neighborhood. Turns out, he had all kinds of exotic animals that I think he was forced to get rid of.
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I'm on a roll and it's time to go solo
Rollin' in OVERLOADS 5.0
With my rag-top down so my hair can blow
The girlies on standby waving just to say hi
Did you stop no I just drove by
Kept on pursuing to the next stop
I busted a left and I'm heading to the next block
The block was dead
Yo so I continued to A1A Beachfront Avenue
Girls were hot wearing less than bikinis
Rockman lovers driving Lamborghinis
Jealous 'cause I'm out getting mine
Shay with a guage and Vanilla with a nine
Sandwich I made the other day:Dude, that looks awesome!
Dude, that looks awesome!
It was. I had two of them & didn't need to eat for about five hours. ;D
Funny thing happened the other night. I was coming back from work at night and i had taken the bicycle so i can get at least some cardio done. It's about ten miles per stretch. Anyway, all through the day i had eaten multiple meals, but even though they had protein and some carbs they were very low on calories, so i decided to go to the local MacDonald's (i was also starving). So i pull up to the parking lot and go inside. I look at the "menu" and all those meals don't look too good, so i order what i order...Good story...I've mentinoed before stuff like this happening to me. Everytime I go to taco bell I run into someone I know and they look at me like WTF? And 9 times out of 10 they make a comment that cracks me up.
Across the "restaurant" i see some of my old wrestling buddies and they wawe at me to come by. So, i go over and they say "dude i saw you come here with a bike, what's up whit that?" I answer: "well, i'm trying to get some health benefits and such heh heh."
Then the young McD worker comes by and and says: "here's your order sir, eight cheese burgers."
All my pals start to laugh and i say: "nobody is gonna grow on salads!" and join the laughter...
So I've been pulling a little prank on a buddy of mine for the past few wks. I created a fake person who I call Auchmed Nimajahd and signed him up for training at the gym I work at with my buddy. All correspondence were done by email between Auchmed and my buddy. I had a few others in on this too, they told my buddy how this guy had come in looking for him and described the guy and all that. Now it's the conversations between the two guys that's so funny IMO. I know most would think this is to far fetched and that my buddy was nuts to believe this was real, but you have to know his situation. He's trained a handfull of middle eastern Muslims already, already worked with one guy from Yemen which is where Auchmed is form, so the whole thing worked out great.
Here is the first email Auchmed sent to my friend...I can't get enough of it cause I think it is hysterical:
Thanking you to share convursatin with me. My English is you say not much speek but I listin to know much. Mine name is Auchmed Nimajahd, I bodybuilder for meny year. I cume to America to live dreem of bodybuild. I champion bodybuild in home cuntry of Yemen but need for most bodybuild challenge in America. I move here for only a few weeks but be here now to live dreem. I speak to trainer at gym and she say yoo much know about bodybuilding and champion. I much want to be American champion bodybuild and be most as Arnold as I be. I do not do job I bodybuild always to reech most goal. My father send me here to live dreem and pay dreem and he pay you much needed always. Will yoo help me do dreem? I needed also to take much drug, I take drug in Yemen and take many drug for long time. In my cuntry bodybuild not so happy because drug is not so yoosed for bodybuild but for get to more woman. I also wish wile in America to have woman. I talk to trainer at gym and would like to have some of the vagine like this very much to want. In Yemen vagine is very yoo say not much for bodybuilder.
I look to speek to yoo very much soon about dream and bodybuild
I do not have fone to speek to with but get for fone soon.
All is much praise to Allah
Auchmed
That's fucking awesome. Does he know it's a prank yet?Yes he knows. The whole process went on for about 3wks or so but 1 day before he was supposed to meet Auchmed for their first meeting he found out the truth. His wife had known the truth for a while and felt bad so she told him...she couldn't keep quit anymore which sucked cause 3wks of work down the toilet...and I had a big ordeal planned out for that meeting...it was going to be awesome
Yeah UDELUZ knew his shit. He was the rock that held this board together. He had a horrific injury I think, that kept him from even shaking someones hand!! As a consequence he could not do skull crushers anymore, therefore ending his bodybuilding career before his first show. A real tragedy.
Luv,
What the fvck did I do to you or anyone on this board to deserve your sarcasm?
Sarcasm? Rim was asking what happened and I told him what I remembered from your posts, did I get it wrong?
So ud, what happened to you?I was in a drug induced coma so that I would not have to shake anyones hands and my tennis elbow could heal.
I was in a drug induced coma so that I would not have to shake anyones hands and my tennis elbow could heal.
Not my thing bro.
Changing subjects...
So like i mentioned i've been doing this new job for about two months and i really like it. It just seems that my hobby's are getting away of it again. I'm not talking about the eating, training or sleeping, i can work around those, but i feel like my "boss" is just looking for an excuse to get me fired. He really feel's like i'm taking "something" away from him namely, authority. If i can just get through this "probation" time then it doesn't matter anymore. Funny thing is i get along great with everyone else...
I must imagine that at least some of you have similar issues, if not you are lucky.
Do you mean that since you'er bigger than him he feels like he cant assert his authority towards you or somethin like that?
Just want to say,
D'Backs- Best team in baseball ;)
Thanks for playing kids ;D
Just want to say,
D'Backs- Best team in baseball ;)
Thanks for playing kids ;D
Uh after that loss today, do you care to rephrase that?
Seriously...I went to Mondays & Tuesdays game against the Socks & nothing. I pass on Wednesdays game & miss a four hour fight. :'(
Rim, come on down for our inter league battle!!! Just pack a gallon of sunscreen ;)
If I could swing it I would.
Last night's game was bullshit.
I feel for ya'....oh, those trickey Royals.;Dgotta support the sauce lol
Hang in there man, still got time but you gotta turn it around soon! Good news is the rest of your division is not fairing much better.
Tigers might as well sign Bonds, no?!
;Dgotta support the sauce lol
I feel for ya'....oh, those trickey Royals.
Hang in there man, still got time but you gotta turn it around soon! Good news is the rest of your division is not fairing much better.
Tigers might as well sign Bonds, no?!
They say he is staying in shape?? ??? He has shit work ethic though so who knows.
I think we've seen the last of Bonds.
I think we've seen the last of Bonds.
Yep, bye bye Barry...I don't count calories, bulking or dieting...guess I'm no help
Hey, I have a question for you guys... When you are trying to add size, how much of a caloric surplus do you shoot for? 500 calories? 1000 calories?
Assume, 500mg test EW, 400 mg Deca EW and 50mg Stanozolol EOD with a few IUs of GH per day.
I'm just curious. I always measure my weight and bodyfat weekly to calculate my metabolic rate and adjust calories accordingly, depending on how much LBM vs. bodyfat I add.
Thanks
Yep, bye bye Barry...
Hey, I have a question for you guys... When you are trying to add size, how much of a caloric surplus do you shoot for? 500 calories? 1000 calories?
Assume, 500mg test EW, 400 mg Deca EW and 50mg Stanozolol EOD with a few IUs of GH per day.
I'm just curious. I always measure my weight and bodyfat weekly to calculate my metabolic rate and adjust calories accordingly, depending on how much LBM vs. bodyfat I add.
Thanks
I don't count calories, bulking or dieting...guess I'm no help
Neither do I.
Well I'm kind of disappointed. I was trying to freak my wife out by shaving my head & it didn't work. :'(
Freak her out how, by makin her think you're a skinhead?
Well I'm kind of disappointed. I was trying to freak my wife out by shaving my head & it didn't work. :'(So how's the new look...you like it? I cut mine down to stubble this winter and kept it that way for a few months...I liked it at first but got tired of it. I kind of figured as long as I still got hair on my head I might as well keep it, lol!
So how's the new look...you like it? I cut mine down to stubble this winter and kept it that way for a few months...I liked it at first but got tired of it. I kind of figured as long as I still got hair on my head I might as well keep it, lol!
So how's the new look...you like it? I cut mine down to stubble this winter and kept it that way for a few months...I liked it at first but got tired of it. I kind of figured as long as I still got hair on my head I might as well keep it, lol!
I'm getting used to it, my wife said "it's not as bad as I thought". Kind nice at the gym. I initially did it because my hand/wrist will have to be cast for a couple weeks so I figured it'll be easier when showering & such (I'll explain later). :-\
That's what I call a brown bag special.
Had my back hair waxed today. Mother fucker, mother fucker that shit hurts like a BITCH!!!!
I have been getting laser removal for a while...it takes about 5 sessions of laser to get it permanent and I need 2 more. But I get that done for free from my sister, but right now she left her job at the clinic and is opening up her own rejuvenation clinic so I can't get any more free laser till she opens...which may be a little while. Can't pay for laser treatment cause it's $2500 per session. So wax till then, which sucks fat ass!
You gotta be kidding stud! You must be something special to call that fine woman that. We have brad pitt in our midsts ::)
A picture of AJ's GF training some.......chest! :DOne of them anyway! Yeah, that's right ;)
THink she could hook me up? Of course with gas prices the way they are it'd probably be cheaper to do it up here. :'(She'd do it but I'd recommend getting lit before you come...especially if it's the first time.
This is more my style:
(http://www.normacarrasquilla.com/photos/images/00000003_jpg.jpg)
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NICE!!! ;D
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Contrast Shower for Recovery:That was extraordinarily gay and funny at the same time! ;D
Very very nice!
Hey Luv whats up with you, you've been very negative lately. I remember you calling out BJBF for the same kind of shit "being negative" and now your laying it on thick. Im not busting your balls bro, but whats the deal man? Diet getting to you? LOL ;D
I don't know about very negative, maybe a bit lol. Certain responses get me that way I guess. If you are referring to my response to Emmortal well I thought what he said was harsh and frankly childish. In his reply to my post he came off all Innocent like "just not my type" and "why cant I have my opinion" Would have all been cool if his second post on the matter was his first post. Its no big deal really i don't know the chick but when anonymous people make fun of pepole like that it reminds me of JR high.
yeah I hear you bro, but Emmortal is a real good guy. he didn't mean any harm!
You're right, I could have worded it better, sometimes I'm just frank and to the point when I have little time. I wasn't making fun of her really, at least in my mind, but I should have chosen my words more carefully. Cheers.
Contrast Shower for Recovery:
I'm glad that shower guy said that he trains, otherwise i wouldn't had known...i took a bus from turku to a lake side sauna when i was there luol, dduuuudddeeee that lake was so damn cold ! you guys are nuts !
As far as that cold-hot theory goes, i think there really is something to it and people can do it as long as they don't have heart issues.
The most retarded thing about that gay/funny video was that the guy actually thought that hi's tough because he can stay in a cold shower for 15 secs...
Where i live we warm the Sauna to extreme heat and then after like 20 mins jump in to a hole that was drilled into the ice on the lake/sea.
PS.
I hope that guy gets the AIDS.
i took a bus from turku to a lake side sauna when i was there luol, dduuuudddeeee that lake was so damn cold ! you guys are nuts !
of course i had to jump in though... i had three fine looking females all there egging me on ;D
Women can make you do weird shit that's for sure.
The real trick is, getting them to do even weirder shit.
The real trick is, getting them to do even weirder shit.
Briefly discuss your two choices with the owner (your boss) and get his final OK. Then tell the hr guy to tell you how to go about it. Usually there is a standard protocol to use.
I agree. Go straight to your boss, you don't report to the HR guy. Your boss has the final say, get his word for the ok and go from there.
This is a pretty sticky situation though. I've had to fire people and it's never fun. Have you considered talking to the guys in question who have been there for a long time to see if they'll clean up their act? Canning someone close to retirement would be a pretty tough thing to do without at least reprimanding the guy first before firing him.
If you were trying to develop a good bodybuilding related web site, what are some things you'd like to see there? What would make a perfect BB web site in your opinion?radio and videos are what i like.....i can watch md tv alllll day long; in fact ive re watched every one of those vids like 10 times each, same with alll the radio shows (bignation, no bull, and PBW)
BTW, feel free to mention things you don't' like, but I'm more interested in the positive aspects...I think we all have a hand on what's BS.
I'm not referring simply to message board aspects but the whole web site in general. For example, MD & BB.com's web sites...how would you make these web sites better? What features would you add? What would you like to see more of?
So i give the 2 names to our HR guy, and he goes apeshit..."YOU CAN'T FIRE THESE GUYS, THEY HAVE BEEN HERE FOREVER"!...i tell HR that i've been put in charge of letting the "lazy" people go and that he should speak to the owner if he has a problem.
Good points...
i'm supposed to "coordinate" with the HR guy, the owner is a big wig and doesn't have time for this type of thing. basically i have the authority to let these guys go, but the HR guy refuses to listen to me...fucking power struggle. so now i have to get the owner to make the HR guy do his job. i have already been given the OK to can the guys, it's just that the HR refuses.
The 2 guys in question have been warned several times about charging overhead and showing up late, every day(and i'm talking "hours" late). these guys should be 100% billable and they have to get permission to charge overhead, but they charge 10-15 hours overhead a week without my approval. i wrote them up twice already and i was told to do so by the owner. so this shouldn't be a surprise to them.
The guy about to retire has been charging time to jobs he never even worked on, so i wrote him up for that...he laughed. I'm not an asshole, but when the owner tells me to can the "weakest link" i have no choice but to can the guys who are burning my budgets, regardless of age.
All my other employees do not behave like these two guys and they are all 100% billable.
I've only been in this position for 2 months, so i'm trying to do this right and by the book. we have a good team of people, but these 2 guys are messing up the delicate balance around here.
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If you were trying to develop a good bodybuilding related web site, what are some things you'd like to see there? What would make a perfect BB web site in your opinion?
BTW, feel free to mention things you don't' like, but I'm more interested in the positive aspects...I think we all have a hand on what's BS.
I'm not referring simply to message board aspects but the whole web site in general. For example, MD & BB.com's web sites...how would you make these web sites better? What features would you add? What would you like to see more of?
Q&A with experts/Pros/trainers
Discount supplements (that's a good one lol)
Supplement reviews based on real-life experiences by people who have used them, not people who are selling them ::)
Informative articles that are not too long and boring
Interactive training advice/information (it sounds good, but I don't really know what it means ;D)
Hot chicks :-*
It sounds like their was fraud involved. That alone would cause me to fire the person on the spot.
Another important point: always do it with compasion and respect no matter how much of a f*ck up they might be.
Hey bro if you want to have some longevity in that company and work in a good enviroment lay off from the bottom up. No one can fault you for this. Let the owners fire the lazy. Ive dealt with kind of stuff for a long time and it is the best way to go. If they were Union you would have no choice but to layoff from the bottom, regardless of employee worth!
Do your self and stay out of the company politics. Employees opinion of a new manager can sometimes make or break a manager. When the big guys start hearing lots of negative feed back on managers they sometimes go. When you lay off 20 year employee's you put out the message that no one's job is safe, and this destroy's morale! - Good Luck Brotha
I'm the head of the department, so now the politics are being thrown at me no matter what. i know this will create negative feedback but i have no other choice.
here is the deal...i agree with laying off from the bottom but i have this dilemma.
The bottom two guys bust their ass every day and they make my team an assload of profit. they are IDEAL employees in my opinion. hard workers.
The top two guys(who i plan on letting go) do nothing but burn budgets and barely even work. they make the most money out of everyone, yet they produce the least amount of work and most of their time is charged to overhead for no fucking reason at all, so i can't bill clients for that, not good. they are eating into profits so much that the owner is concerned, which is why i have to take control.
if i let the top two guys go, my team will increase profits big time, and these guys don't add any benefit to my team, at all. morale is low already because our work load is about 40% of what it should be because of the housing market. so we NEED to cut the fat, and in this case the top two highest paid guys are the weakest link in many ways. they just happen to be here for a long time.
If i get a bad rap for this i don't care, as i will be starting my own business in about 2 years. :)
i wish i could go back to managing projects, instead of people...lol
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Hey bro if you want to have some longevity in that company and work in a good enviroment lay off from the bottom up. No one can fault you for this. Let the owners fire the lazy. Ive dealt with kind of stuff for a long time and it is the best way to go. If they were Union you would have no choice but to layoff from the bottom, regardless of employee worth!
Do your self and stay out of the company politics. Employees opinion of a new manager can sometimes make or break a manager. When the big guys start hearing lots of negative feed back on managers they sometimes go. When you lay off 20 year employee's you put out the message that no one's job is safe, and this destroy's morale! - Good Luck Brotha
Hey, how many of you guys or girls use taurine? I've been lifting over ten years and just now bought my first jar of it. I never really thought that i needed it for anything and the very low price seemed kind of weird to me.
Anyway two days ago i drank a sugar free red bull, took an 100 mg caffeine pill and a tee spoon of taurine after about 45 mins i went and did my morning cardio (walking outdoors). I felt like i could had walked all day long and i was sweating like a pig. This wired feeling lasted about 12 hours!
The effects were much more extreme than with ECA stack, which seems very weird to me. Could it be like with anything else that some people might be over sensitive to it? When i searched through the internet there where guys that said it did not work even when they took 20 grams of it?!
That's a main ingredient (1 gram or so) in a lot of those energy drinks.
Hey, how many of you guys or girls use taurine? I've been lifting over ten years and just now bought my first jar of it. I never really thought that i needed it for anything and the very low price seemed kind of weird to me.
I'll even include my special pre & during workout drink.shoooooooot free pre and post workout drinks? im on the next plain ! ;D
lol no if i did ever go to mich i would train with ya but i dont ever see that happening
I take 10-15 grams on trasining days (which are few & far between right now :'( ).
I personally swear buy it.
Open invite: If any of you guys & gals ever make your way to Michigan then look me up & I'd love tp train with you. & I'll even include my special pre & during workout drink.
You guys watch the new Rambo yet? I just saw it tonight, I liked it. Pretty action packed...but that's kind of expected...it is Rambo. Cool movie though...nothing beats good ole blow em up movies. 8)dude obama isnt a false intellectual and he is not left wing lunatic ! he is very objective and empathetic and super smart guy. president of the harvard law review and all his teachers all say about how smart he was. read his book audacity of hope and/or watch 2004 dem. conv. speech ! :)
I saw it in the movies :)Agreed. The action is what made the movie cool...that and Rambo is just a cool bad ass mofo.
overall....I liked it alot. It wasn't the best plot in the world, or best cast, or best anything to be honest.
But it seemed believable and it was so fricking graphic. You would see limbs getting blown the fuck off.....and that made the movie in my opinion ;D
dude obama isnt a false intellectual and he is not left wing lunatic ! he is very objective and empathetic and super smart guy. president of the harvard law review and all his teachers all say about how smart he was. read his book audacity of hope and/or watch 2004 dem. conv. speech ! :)I'll admit, I use the term "lunatic" very loosely when speaking of him...there is no question that the guy is educated...and being educated is a large part of what being a leader of our country is about...we don't' want an idiotic moron at the helm. After all, one of the best pieces ever written about this comes from the Federalist Papers written by Madison and Hamilton. It was Hamilton who said in Fed 51:
i dont care much about policy debate.. i dont think it really matters much. all i care about is a polticians motivations for office and his character and his thought process. everybody has a different view on the world depending on their own personal reality and experiences... so the views dont matter to me; but the way he thinks over the facts and the issues DO. and obama is a very objective guy who thinks things through and tries to think about every party involved and all the positions on an issue. i think his motivation for office is rooted with god intentions a real desire to make prupouseful change.Since policy is what they deal with, this should be very important to you IMO. Good intentions is not enough. Good intentions more often then not lead to failure.
to me thats all that matters. knowing the guy is not a crook and that he has god intentions and is intelligent.
no tother candidate or politicians meets that qualification. in fact no other candidate (major candidate) since PROBABLY jfk, maybe reagan
You guys watch the new Rambo yet? I just saw it tonight, I liked it. Pretty action packed...but that's kind of expected...it is Rambo. Cool movie though...nothing beats good ole blow em up movies. 8)
Since policy is what they deal with, this should be very important to you IMO. Good intentions is not enough. Good intentions more often then not lead to failure.
Your boy may very well have the best intentions in the world. I think for the most part, both candidates do...I dont' think either is out to destroy America. But when your intentions are a threat to in this case the American way of life, no matter how good those intentions may be, they are unjustified and in short not worth a grain of salt.
The "boy" comment sounded very redneck too.
Yep, i don't think that Bubba Ray and Billy Bob are going to vote Obama...
Look around you man, do you listen to the news? Do you see where the majority of the people in this country are going? The old fashion "American way of life" is long gone. People are just trying to keep thier heads above water. Things have not gone even close to good in the last 8 years here and they are getting worse FAST. Who's threatening the "American way of life?" And really what does that mean now?Hey Luv, I still think you're a pretty awesome dude, but I disagree the same. But hey, believe it or not I've got lots of friends that have differant view points then mine. One of my really good friends today is an old college professor who has to be one of the furthest left leaning individuals there is...but we get along.
The "boy" comment sounded very redneck too.
Hey Luv, I still think you're a pretty awesome dude, but I disagree the same. But hey, believe it or not I've got lots of friends that have differant view points then mine. One of my really good friends today is an old college professor who has to be one of the furthest left leaning individuals there is...but we get along.
...and I do see where the majority is going, and right now it's not really in either direction in terms of which candidate IMO. You got to remember, you and I live in differant sections of the country...the thoughts and feelings up in your neck of the woods are very differant then they are down here. If the election was held tomorrow, Obama wouldn't win one southern state IMO...no, not because of race, but simply because of who he is and what he stands for.
The American way of life...all that means is the ability and freedom to choose how you live your life...if you make it fine if not then that's on you, but you either succeeded by your own hand or failed by the same hand...there was no reliance on government. Candidates like Obama take all responsibility off of the individual...IMO they take away a mans reason for bettering himself.
...and my "your boy" comment...well, not sure what to tell you or how to defend that one. Guess that's just sort of how I talk...I try my best not to be red neck but hey, I am from TN....we just got indoor plumbing 5 yrs ago and they say a shipment of shoes will be here by winter....yee-haw!!!! 8)
Yes we do dissagree. I never stopped thinking you were cool either. The majority of the people are not seeing the American way of life that is the point I was making. These are not lazy people who are not trying, they are hard working people who have seen thier jobs dissapear. What I see is a big huge pit that has been dug and its gonna take a long time to get out. When Bush took office the gov was operating under a surpluss, now we are in debt up to our eyeballs with everybody. Our money is worthless and the world thinks (cause we are) we are a bunch of war mongers. Please lets not get started on that huge waste of money and lives that is dragging this place into the gutter.I understand what you're saying...I can also appreciate your point of view on this matter.
Did you see the last unemployment #'s? Again not people who are not trying to "help themselves" Not people who are looking for government handouts, which is the defense conserves use. I would hate to be a kid just out of school now entering the job market. The domino effect of all of this will be tramatic to all. Where will it end?
Sorry man but I think Obama stands for the American dream, he just wants many more people to share in it and not by giving it to them, but by giving them a chance.
Now I far from perfect and at times have had racist feelings. The same thoughts of "hey these people just are not trying hard enough" Sometimes on my way to work I drive thru some of the tuffest neighborhoods in Chicago, west side. And I see lots of able body men just kind of hanging out or doing whatever, but they are not at work? Someone could say what a bunch of bums. Well in reality there is no jobs for THEM. They are truely dis-enfranchised, lost and not wanted anywhere. Where do they go? Yes Im sure some are not trying and are trying to take advantage, but you will find that in any neck of the woods.
I was at a stop light on North ave and Austin in Chicago. And sometimes the poor will come up to your car to clean your windshield to try and make some change. This older probally late 40's black guy walked up to the truck in front of me and started to try and spray the guys windsheild. Well the driver went off on the guy calling him names and cussing him out, I could see how irate the driver was he was waving his hands all about. Then the guy walked up to my truck and started to spray the window to clean it. At first I tryed to wave the guy off, but the poor guy was about crying and he said to me "please dont yell at me, your not like the other guy. Please dont hate me, I gotta try. I gotta keep trying" I gave him some change and drove off as he thanked me. This encounter left a mark on me. We are all human. we all need a job and this was the best he could do right now. I dont see a corporation hiring him any time soon, he may not even have an address.
So yeah AJ we see it different but I still Luv yah.
I understand what you're saying...I can also appreciate your point of view on this matter.
I know at times because of the way may views on this subject tend to be portrayed, that they can be perceived as heartless, selfish and simply selfindulgent. It's not that I don't care for my fellow man...it's not that at all. I wish nothing but the best for everyone...and when it comes to what we're talking about here I wish them the best, so as long as their willing to give it their best, to work for what's best for them.
You're right, there are a lot of people out there who are unemployed and destitute and it is happened to them not by their own hand. It has simply happened due to bad circumstances. But IMO, more then not do not fall into that category...IMO, more of them are simply living the life they live out of laziness and a desire to simply be handed a piece of happiness...that's just how I see it.
Again, you're right, many of these people will never be given the shot at a high end corporate job. But what about the thousands upon thousands of immigrants that come to this country, uneducated but still make a very decent life for themselves. No, not all of them do this, some still struggle, but the ones who bust their ass day in and day out, working and striving for everything they get by their own hand, end up living fairly decent lives.
The way I see it, the Obama type philosophy is best described form the old addage, "Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day, teach a man to fish and he'll eat for life"....I may have worded that wrong, but you get the point. Point being, the Obama type people are just handing out fish...and that just does not fix the problems.
In a perfect world, the Obama type thinking would be just that, "Perfect." But as we all know, this is not a perfect world. If it were, we could all live in a society where we all worked and all received an equal share of the pie. This was the idea when Lenin brought forth the Soviet Union. Every man works, every man has what the other man has...but we have seen how that turned out. It went poorly simply because the nature of man is in fact evil...man is a jealous creature who will inevitably do what's best for him...it is in his nature to be animalistic. This is where a sound governing body comes into play. Granted, the governing body is till controlled by men, who are inherently evil by the rule of nature, but when the power is given to them to oversee a society of perfect equality, this is when the evil nature rears its head in full force. Why wouldn't it? When government has full control, when the ruled are subject to the governing for their own piece of the pie at such a large level, because of mans inherent evil nature, they will end up being nothing short of disappointed.
Yeah bro perfect is a dream. But I see things getting worse not better. I think the goal should be for things to get better for most, maybe even just a little bit at a time. The country is at its best when we the people are doing well.
And yes do agree it is a bad situation.
I of course respect your opinion and feelings on this matter also. I truely think you are an inteligent individual and always look forward with what you have to say.....except on politics :D :-*
I actually like it more when someone who disagrees with me on politics responds and argues with me. Gives me a chance to voice and express my opinion.
Well Im sure we will have more chances in the coming months to talk more about this.
Here is what blows me away. McCain is Bush Jr. Wants to pretty much keep things the same just about with everything from what I have heard.You may be right, maybe we do need a drastic change, although I personally believe "drastic" would be a huge mistake.
Things are pretty messed up with the way things have been heading here for quite a while IMO. Why do we want to keep doing the same things? I truly think we need to head in a different direction, if the one we are on is fu#ked. We need change, it really is that simple IMO.
AJ do you really think we can make a change in Iraq? Do you really think we can change those people by doing what we have? How can we control the whole place and all the people there? Do you really beleive the BS that we have made progress over there? McCain wants to escalate the war over there, more dead American boys (Mainly people who could not find jobs cause of a fucked up US economy so they end up in the military, mainly not sons and daughters of well off people) More National debt.Yes, I honestly believe we have the ability to make a change over there. I also believe that although things are far from perfect over there, the people are far better off then they were before hand...they are no longer living under a tyrant who killed innocent people at a whim...that alone is progress. They now have a government that is truly a representative government...true, it is not completely stable, but that's going to take time, but they've made the first step in the right direction.
Hey I wonder if the messed up economy is created cause we need a steady supply of "volunteers" to fuel the war? This keeps a certian party from having to start a very unpopular (even among thier own supporters cause it could affect them) draft? The republicans know if they had to start a draft to fight thier war it would hurt them at the polls. A bunch of cowards IMO, they are the true chicken shits who dont deserve the freedom the people of this country have sacrificed for over the years. I say send thier children to the trenches and then we will see how much longer this war lasts!Many of the Republicans you speak of are veterans of war themselves...McCain himself as you know is a POW...hard to label guys like him a chicken shit.
The man or woman who pulls us out of that shit is the true hreo to the people. Not some jackoff who sends your brother(indirectly) while his own kid hides in some ivy leauge school.
Luckily for us we'll be able to go back and forth on this for quite a while, lol!
You may be right, maybe we do need a drastic change, although I personally believe "drastic" would be a huge mistake.
The way I see it, sure, our economy is not as strong as it was say in the mid 90's...that time period would be hard to match again no matter who was in office...it could happen though, who knows. But there will always be ups and downs with this sort of thing and right now, even though we're not where we were 10years ago if you put things in perspective IMO our economy is not that bad right now. I see it as more of being in a nervous state...people are simply waiting to see what will happen...they're sitting on their money waiting it out. And when people wait around the economy feels it. IMO, we're no where near where we were in the late 70's early 80's.
Now, this doesn't mean we sit around on our ass and just hope for the best, but the American economy system as it has been for the last century has proven itself time and time again...there will always be hiccups, highs and lows, but that is not a reason to call for a complete eradication of our system.
Yes, I honestly believe we have the ability to make a change over there. I also believe that although things are far from perfect over there, the people are far better off then they were before hand...they are no longer living under a tyrant who killed innocent people at a whim...that alone is progress. They now have a government that is truly a representative government...true, it is not completely stable, but that's going to take time, but they've made the first step in the right direction.
As for escalating the war, I've said before, if we did what needed to be done, if our military was given the green light to do what needs to be done...what they could easily do, control in that region could be obtained quite quickly...and I believe this could be done with fewer casualties then we have experienced so far. Because of protocol, i.e. concern over global image, we have done nothing but tinkered in that region since the initial incursion. Although the situation is different, take WWII for example. When our military was finally given the go ahead to actually bring about all out war to the Nazis that ended fairly quickly. Yes, I understand that the circumstances there are quite different then they are here...but IMO the same principles could and should apply.
Many of the Republicans you speak of are veterans of war themselves...McCain himself as you know is a POW...hard to label guys like him a chicken shit.
Secondly, it was both sides of the aisle that approved this war in an almost unanimous decision. True, many on the left now say they regret their votes, but they still voted for war and they cannot take that back. And the sonly reason they now bash the war is because it's the popular thing to do...if that's not chicken shit I don't know what is.
To touch on what I've already said, if we went ahead and did whats necessary, there would be no need for a draft...if that need ever does arise it won't be out of necessity but rather trying to appease a bunch of people who really shouldnt have a say so in the first place.
I've said before, I have numerous close friends who have either served in Afghanistan and Iraq or who are serving there now. Every one of these individuals went there by choice...most of them joined after the fact, so they knew what they were getting into...my cousin is in Iraq now.
IMO, the true hero will be the person who stands up the political correctness of the hypocritical mass that calls themselves the enlightened left and says we're no longer going to stand by with our thumbs up our ass and wait this thing out but rather end this thing by authority of what's right and get in there and get the job done.
Going to war is one thing, sending your children is another. I know this for a fact as I am a vet my self, and I would in no way send one of my children to war. Only one senator has a child over there, none of the others do. I have to agree with Luv on this when he calls them chicken shits. They are willing to send guys and girls over, but there own children are excluded from the dying.
Yeah its true. The people dying over there are the lower/middle class not some senator's son. Me a vet also and would do everything to keep my kid from going to war, thats cause we know and have walked the walk 4th.Bro you're right, I'm not a vet. If anyone else on this board had made the comment you just made about me I'd probably take it a bit more personal.
Some people have seen too many John Wayne movies that glorifiy war and that is the last thing it is in reality.
Sure AJ is down with the US going over there and making some more war............as long as its not him going over there doing the fighting.
I say have all these tuff guys who think we need a bigger war go the fuck over and fight it! If they will do that then I respect them, if not......
Bro you're right, I'm not a vet. If anyone else on this board had made the comment you just made about me I'd probably take it a bit more personal.
I signed up for the Mariens right out of highschool and I was rejected because of the fact that I had had two surgery's...one knee and one ankle...they said they might be able to overlook it if it were just the knee but I have 22 fiber glass clamps in my left ankle so they said no way. I guess if I had made a big stinking deal about it and wrote my congressmen, maybe I would have gotten in...I don't know.
Honestly it is one of the only things in my life I truly regret...not serving in the military. A lot of my family has military history and I do wish I could fall into that same boat with them.
If it came down to it and a draft was instated and they did end up taking me, as corny as it might sound (and I know it probably will) nothing would make me happier then to go and fight. Sure, I'm sure I'd be nervous as hell, but I've always wanted to have the opportunity to do something great for my country and those I love.
Last off, if I ever do have a son, if we're at war and he chooses to join the service knowing full well it will put him in harms way...he will have my blessing to go and fight...no question.
Well since that aint gonna happen I think you need to watch the movie "Born on the fourth of July"You're right, the gap between us on this issue is pretty large. You know it's sort of funny...not haha funny...but have you ever thought and wondered why so many people who are actually very similar in so many ways can have such disagreeing views on a subject like this? Just one of those things that makes you think a little.
I think I am done disscussing this with you we are as far apart on this as is possible. I dont wanna risk our friendship cause this shit pisses me off.
I will take your word that you would go and fight, even though I would try and tell you not to. I overstepped the line and take the statement back. Im sorry but the whole thing has me very angry and i dont wanna say anything more that I may regret and be preceived as personal.
Watch the movie, please, again if you have already seen it. True story that plays out everyday in thousands of lives before, and after the movie was made and today.
And thats about all I have to say about that.
As most of you know, i live on the other side of the planet. Most of the problems you guys have over there, we don't. One simple reason for that is the fact, that my country is "small" but even we didn't had it easy back in the day.Finland right? What would you say the majority over there thinks about our up coming race? Do most of them even care?
What ever happens with the election, i hope that things will get better for the "average Joe." As both of you seem to agree, people who are willing to work hard and pay their dues, should get what is coming to them, but if you can't get a job, no matter what, then that is impossible.
Everytime i have voted, i have voted for the right wing candidates. There's a lot points that i agree with AJ, but if i had to choose between Obama or McCain that would be a very tough one. Both of them are intelligent men and know what they are doing. I'd have to make my decision based on what type of situation my family would be in.
As for sending my kid to war, no way no how, ever. My grand father fought all the wars we had, so that he's children and grand children would not have to go through the horrors he did. So if i intentionally would go to war myself (any war) or send my kid, (if i ever have a kid) to me that would be an insult to my grand father.
You're right, the gap between us on this issue is pretty large. You know it's sort of funny...not haha funny...but have you ever thought and wondered why so many people who are actually very similar in so many ways can have such disagreeing views on a subject like this? Just one of those things that makes you think a little.
Last off, I've seen the movie several times. As for any more comments, I'll go ahead and stop arguing with you. Honestly I could keep going back and forth with you and be just fine...like I said, I dont' mind discussing this...but I'll save any more comments I wish to make for anyone else who wishes to speak on this and who in doing so ruffles my feathers a little.
You're a good guy Luv, and as much as I'd like to convince you I'm right about things, to tell you the truth what I'd rather do is beat in on the incline BB press. ;)
Finland right? What would you say the majority over there thinks about our up coming race? Do most of them even care?
BTW, have you gotten the new Bodom album yet? Much better then the last IMO, pretty crushing.
You too bud. I just get too emotional about it.Another challenge besides the BB incline? Remind me again because my retarded right wing brain has a hard time keeping up, lol! Seriously, I dont' remember another challenge.
The inclines.....now that aint gonna happen :D
And as long as you dont make me wait till Im an even older old man I think the other challenge I mentioned would really be a lot of fun. dang I will even come to your home town. Hope that also lights a fire under you. :P
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=219245.0damn arny !
damn arny !Right now, no.
you want to post any of those articles you wrote dude
Man, i'm fucked or at least fucked in the head. Last night i went with my brother and a friend from work to a couple of clubs and such. Before i knew it there was like ten guys with us, all friends of friends...
At this one club, this ok sized guy (way smaller than me, heh heh) came to our table and wanted to arm wrestle me for money. Long story short, he won't be using his right arm for a while and we made some money (that we later lost at the casino).
Right now, i have a hang over from hell, i'm broke (i spended two weeks pay in three clubs) and i'm supposed to go to my training partners bachelor party. I really feel like dying. I don't remember half the stuff we did and i know we had fun, but i really don't know for sure what the hell we did...
Thats it I'm on my way to Finland! Getting on the plane tonight and I expect to see you at the airport L! ;D
You're more then welcome to come friend... ;DSounds like a pretty Champion night
Ok, so i just got home from the bachelor party. I didn't know if i was gonna make it, seeing that i've slept a total of 8-10 hours in the 4 days. Anyway we had a nice place, really nice place. There was a sauna and a pool and food for 20 guys (there were 6 of us). There was two fridges full of vodka, beer, shots and any type boose you can imagine.
So at first we all got to know each other and all that. Then we wen't to the sauna. This one who was also a bodybuilder asked that "could i throw the water in the sauna?" I said "sure, why not?!" Well, he failed to mention that he competes at the sauna world championships. Which i know sounds funny, but we take it seriously here in Scandinavia.
Well, it was so hot that i felt like i'm going to pass out and everyone else did too, except for the champ. Then we jumped at the pool and some fucking joker had turned it as cold as it can get, i mean it was colder than the Baltic sea at winter and i know. Everyone was really mad about the water.
Anyway after all that we got dressed, except for the groom who thought i was a good idea to run around the capital naked. He also visited the Police head courters naked. I swear my idiot training partner thought that that was actually a good idea. Well, we apologized and because the best man is a respected cop, he got him out of trouble.
Then we ate (i had 6 servings of everything) and started to drink heavily, i must have downed like so many drink that it would had killed most people and i was the most sober of all of us. The groom started to play around and he jumped in to the pool dressed like a woman...
We wen't downstairs and there was a limo waiting, we drove around Helsinki and wen't to the strip club and i've been to porn clubs all around the world in Thailand, Spain, Estonia etc. But this was the most high end place of them all. At first we allmost didn't got in, but i had a few words with the bouncer and it turned out that we knew the same old school bodybuilders and the got in. Man the high end pussy was insane!
After all that we wen't to a few clubs and this one guy who was the friend of the groom joined us. I met this really good looking Italian girl and this rat looking small gay dildo fucked it all up. Then he goes on how he wants to fight me (i have 18 years of martial Art's training, i was an MP and now do private security. This guy was about 170 lbs smaller than me! No joke he really was... We then we went to few clubs and i had to go through the whole "i was a bouncer for 4 years). Then i had so many shot that the next thing i remember is me standing in the line of McDonald's orderind 3 meals...
After that i woke up on my brothers floor and the knuckles on my right arm are hurting...
SO...
Hey Fucknuts, just wanted to say hello and yes, still alive and well.
10 days till show time!!! ;D 8)
Yeah, yeah, I know, post some photos....we shall see about that once I win ;)
I didn't realize you were already that close to your show. Just the same good luck, hope you're not feeling like shit lol!
Nah, feel absolutely wonderful. Nothing but sunshine and happy thoughts here.... :D
Actually, things came together rather nicely. Been ready since 14 days out, just fine tuning here till show time, water, etc... Nothing fancy, no tricks or gimmicks, just cruise into victory. Thanks for the wishes ;)
Good luck bro!
8)
I have a question for you guys. For those of you who wear dress shirts with ties, how much does your neck size fluctuate from the hieght of a mass cycle to when you are dieted down?
Mine seems to have a large range of an inch or more and it's a pain in the butt to try to keep my shirts in the right size. I never train neck or traps anymore, but they still grow enough to pose a problem. Just curious...
I have a question for you guys. For those of you who wear dress shirts with ties, how much does your neck size fluctuate from the hieght of a mass cycle to when you are dieted down?
Mine seems to have a large range of an inch or more and it's a pain in the butt to try to keep my shirts in the right size. I never train neck or traps anymore, but they still grow enough to pose a problem. Just curious...
At my old gym i had trouble getting my neck between the shoulder pads of the standing calf raise machine... :S
I have a question for you guys. For those of you who wear dress shirts with ties, how much does your neck size fluctuate from the hieght of a mass cycle to when you are dieted down?
Mine seems to have a large range of an inch or more and it's a pain in the butt to try to keep my shirts in the right size. I never train neck or traps anymore, but they still grow enough to pose a problem. Just curious...
Well, boohoo cry babies ;DSame hear. I probably only wear "people" cloths once or twice a wk.
At least you can find some nice clothes to wear and buy. 90% of the time i'm in my gym clothes (clean ones) that is...
Good luck on this win brotha! I was thinking about posting a good luck post on this forum, but I thought it might intrude on your privacy so I didn't. Cant wait to hear the outcome of this win bro!
Good luck B, we'll be rooting for you!
Make sure you share some pics, gotta see what all that dieting and hard work brought you :)
Nah, that would have been cool broham...I thought of doing a thread a while back with pics and all, but too much work and I am already working too damn hard ;)
Saturday is the big day! Once it is all done, I will post some stuff. I know you all are sitting anxiously by your keyboards waiting for the outcome. ;)
Thanks E...will do with some sick pics. Have a photo shoot on Sunday as well so when I get them back, will post 'em up....if I get the balls, LOL ;)
Legs in 30min. Who's with me?
Legs are lookin' sweet, AJ. 8)
Is it that obvious?
AJ is secretly Jay Cutler?
hey guys, my training partner is getting married this saturday, do you think it would be ok to give him gear as a present?
hey guys, my training partner is getting married this saturday, do you think it would be ok to give him gear as a present?
Ask yourself if that's what you would want. After you answer yes, go ahead and give it to him.
Candidizzle i know you are kidding, but you should had mentioned something and i actually would had sent something...
Btw: serostim is non-existent here or else my BF would be way lower, sad but true.
I'll admit, I use the term "lunatic" very loosely when speaking of him...there is no question that the guy is educated...and being educated is a large part of what being a leader of our country is about...we don't' want an idiotic moron at the helm. After all, one of the best pieces ever written about this comes from the Federalist Papers written by Madison and Hamilton. It was Hamilton who said in Fed 51:
"The minds of the massive is ever changing. Therefore, let us give control to the first class because it is the mass that is subject to mob rule." (I paraphrased this quote as best as I can recall it. I actually have a copy of the Fed papers left over from school, but in no mood to pull it out...this was the jist.)
What we can take from Hamilton's words...in regards to the "First Class" he is not speaking of the wealthy, but rather the educated. During the early years of our country, although many of the educated were indeed wealthy, our country established the first place on earth where educated and wealth were not both requirements to be deemed "First Class."
But the problem with candidates like Obama IMO is they go against the very fabric of what our country is intended to be. Again, I point to Hamilton's word in the same Fed 51:
but what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature? If neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.
With the socialistic ideology of Obama, too much control is given to the government...too much responsibility is placed on the government. The way I see it. I do not want the government to have more responsibility then necessary over me or my family. I do not want my well being or my families well being to be put in the hands of our government more then need be. This is why this country was founded, so that men could live by their own hand, not by the hand of a controlling big brother.
Look around you man, do you listen to the news? Do you see where the majority of the people in this country are going? The old fashion "American way of life" is long gone. People are just trying to keep thier heads above water. Things have not gone even close to good in the last 8 years here and they are getting worse FAST. Who's threatening the "American way of life?" And really what does that mean now?
The "boy" comment sounded very redneck too.
Yes we do dissagree. I never stopped thinking you were cool either. The majority of the people are not seeing the American way of life that is the point I was making. These are not lazy people who are not trying, they are hard working people who have seen thier jobs dissapear. What I see is a big huge pit that has been dug and its gonna take a long time to get out. When Bush took office the gov was operating under a surpluss, now we are in debt up to our eyeballs with everybody. Our money is worthless and the world thinks (cause we are) we are a bunch of war mongers. Please lets not get started on that huge waste of money and lives that is dragging this place into the gutter.
Did you see the last unemployment #'s? Again not people who are not trying to "help themselves" Not people who are looking for government handouts, which is the defense conserves use. I would hate to be a kid just out of school now entering the job market. The domino effect of all of this will be tramatic to all. Where will it end?
Sorry man but I think Obama stands for the American dream, he just wants many more people to share in it and not by giving it to them, but by giving them a chance.
Now I far from perfect and at times have had racist feelings. The same thoughts of "hey these people just are not trying hard enough" Sometimes on my way to work I drive thru some of the tuffest neighborhoods in Chicago, west side. And I see lots of able body men just kind of hanging out or doing whatever, but they are not at work? Someone could say what a bunch of bums. Well in reality there is no jobs for THEM. They are truely dis-enfranchised, lost and not wanted anywhere. Where do they go? Yes Im sure some are not trying and are trying to take advantage, but you will find that in any neck of the woods.
I was at a stop light on North ave and Austin in Chicago. And sometimes the poor will come up to your car to clean your windshield to try and make some change. This older probally late 40's black guy walked up to the truck in front of me and started to try and spray the guys windsheild. Well the driver went off on the guy calling him names and cussing him out, I could see how irate the driver was he was waving his hands all about. Then the guy walked up to my truck and started to spray the window to clean it. At first I tryed to wave the guy off, but the poor guy was about crying and he said to me "please dont yell at me, your not like the other guy. Please dont hate me, I gotta try. I gotta keep trying" I gave him some change and drove off as he thanked me. This encounter left a mark on me. We are all human. we all need a job and this was the best he could do right now. I dont see a corporation hiring him any time soon, he may not even have an address.
Good that you see how the reality of being human can change your feelings.
I've never had that experience because I live in the suburbs, but I've given to homeless people.
One time when I was in the military, I got some T-Rations from a friend who was a cook and I threw them in my trunk because I knew when I was out on the freeway, I'd eventually come upon some homeless people which is common in (El Paso) Ft. Bliss where I was at the time.
I remember the guy was really disheveled, had a beard, dirty.........probably thought I was a threat, but I motioned him over and gave him about five large tins of food......each of them could feel about ten people or so.
There are going to be people who don't want to work in any city.........but they won't have anything to show for it.
There's no reason to hate people who have no ambition, their quality of life is enough of a punishment.
DIV
The company i work for supports a feed the homeless shelter around town. every thanksgiving and christmas myself along with a few coworkers go and feed the homeless at these shelters. many of these people are drug addicts and are just trying to get by in life, but many are common people who had a long run of bad luck. i talk to many of them and let them tell their story, most of the stories are heartbreaking and make you view homeless people in a different light...
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The company i work for supports a feed the homeless shelter around town. every thanksgiving and christmas myself along with a few coworkers go and feed the homeless at these shelters. many of these people are drug addicts and are just trying to get by in life, but many are common people who had a long run of bad luck. i talk to many of them and let them tell their story, most of the stories are heartbreaking and make you view homeless people in a different light...
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what kind of bad luck? was it stuff that could have been avoided if they were more prudent, or was it random accidents that could not have been avoided?
Just wondering because I read something that said that most "lucky" people were lucky because they were able to see and take advantage of good opportunities that came their way. Maybe it works the other way around.
Many are born into poverty. Yeah some make it out, most dont. Some made a few bad choices in life, some people are held more accountable for thier actions than others in society, its just the way it is.
When no opportunities come your way it can be hard. I dont know have you seen the inner city? Very few opportunities for these people. There are not enough jobs for people with big degrees let alone someone raised in the ghetto, so they struggle to get by.
Bottom line is there are alot of good people, strangers even who try and help a fellow human being who has not quite made it in this society or is down.They will not judge them like they are God or something but they may try and make things just a bit nicer for them for a little while.......there is hope for us after all. These traits are called compassion and maybe even empathy and they are things people with maturity and wisdom have.
The picture is always much bigger than it appears on the surface.
Sorry to barge onto you guys board and all, just wanted to wish Arnold best of luck with his site(s) and I think you will do well....
arnold do something about division please
he is having a little "battel" with me where he keeps deletin my rebuttle to his post filled with baseless attacks and insults...hes supposed to be amoderator and hes acting like a G&O jackass in just about everythread he posts in
The site is not at all functional yet, but we are getting ready to launch probodybuilding.com. I am very excited about this site and I really believe it will be one of the best if not the best bodybuilding website on the net.
Yes, there will be a message board, if you want to register ahead of time feel free. The message board is up but not fully functional as of yet.
http://www.probodybuilding.com/forums/
We will be holding wkly contest for amateur's giving away thousands of dollars to the winners and a sponsorship from probodybuilding.com. As well as a HD video profile to be for BB's to be posted on the site.
Also in the near future, look for
www.fitnessmodels.org
This will be our sister site dealing strictly with fitness and figure and all aspects that entails.
"IT IS OUR GOAL TO BE ABLE TO REWARD AND SPONSOR MORE AMATURE ATHLETES THAN ANYONE IN THIS INDUSTRY. LOOK FOR US TO GO LIVE IN A FEW SHORT MONTHS!"
arnold do something about division please
he is having a little "battel" with me where he keeps deletin my rebuttle to his post filled with baseless attacks and insults...hes supposed to be amoderator and hes acting like a G&O jackass in just about everythread he posts in
Awesome man!! AJ is a champion journalist!! as well as trainer and BB.
now division lock the thread entirely
why is this guy a mod?
really, i got no clue?
i mean, yeah i guess he's been here a while and hes done a few cycles..
but his knowledge isnt there, and he acts like a prick..not just to me but to everybody, even insulting arnold jr ! a while back regarding palumbo
i think 4thad, emmortal, van bilderass and vet are all much better choices for mods than div
You need to PM Division and see if you can't settle this little squabble between you two privately. There is nothing I can do if another mod decides to remove someone else's post...even if I disagree with the reasons it was removed.he is a prick dude ! honestly..this board is great because of the commradory and the fact that people actually leanr and listen and real facts get posted
he is a prick dude ! honestly..this board is great because of the commradory and the fact that people actually leanr and listen and real facts get posted
div does none of that...
always arguing, always trying to act superior, trying to act lik he knows everything.. i mean.. as fa as the science behind this stuff he knows NOTHING... :-\
benz here is always doin this stuff where he tries to get me to meltdown... so dont worry abotu it... although i think he should save it for the other boards, since this board is tried to kept as friendly as possible
Your life is a meltdown and Division is doing a wonderful job by not allowing you to meltdown more in this board. Seriously man, you cried already to arnold and didnt work, time to either stfu, quit this board or kill yourself.
The site is not at all functional yet, but we are getting ready to launch probodybuilding.com. I am very excited about this site and I really believe it will be one of the best if not the best bodybuilding website on the net.
Yes, there will be a message board, if you want to register ahead of time feel free. The message board is up but not fully functional as of yet.
http://www.probodybuilding.com/forums/
We will be holding wkly contest for amateur's giving away thousands of dollars to the winners and a sponsorship from probodybuilding.com. As well as a HD video profile to be for BB's to be posted on the site.
Also in the near future, look for
www.fitnessmodels.org
This will be our sister site dealing strictly with fitness and figure and all aspects that entails.
"IT IS OUR GOAL TO BE ABLE TO REWARD AND SPONSOR MORE AMATURE ATHLETES THAN ANYONE IN THIS INDUSTRY. LOOK FOR US TO GO LIVE IN A FEW SHORT MONTHS!"
The site is not at all functional yet, but we are getting ready to launch probodybuilding.com. I am very excited about this site and I really believe it will be one of the best if not the best bodybuilding website on the net.
Yes, there will be a message board, if you want to register ahead of time feel free. The message board is up but not fully functional as of yet.
http://www.probodybuilding.com/forums/
We will be holding wkly contest for amateur's giving away thousands of dollars to the winners and a sponsorship from probodybuilding.com. As well as a HD video profile to be for BB's to be posted on the site.
Also in the near future, look for
www.fitnessmodels.org
This will be our sister site dealing strictly with fitness and figure and all aspects that entails.
"IT IS OUR GOAL TO BE ABLE TO REWARD AND SPONSOR MORE AMATURE ATHLETES THAN ANYONE IN THIS INDUSTRY. LOOK FOR US TO GO LIVE IN A FEW SHORT MONTHS!"
The forums will be fully active in the next few days. So get over there and start posting.
Of course this only applies to the people here I like ;)
The forums will be fully active in the next few days. So get over there and start posting.
Of course this only applies to the people here I like ;)
Do I have to be? :-*
I just registered and sent you a friend request. Will you be my friend? :-[
I'm in.
I'm there dude!Yes it will be...I think you'll find it to be quite different then most websites. As for the msg board's, there are a lot of msg boards are really restrictive about what you can and can't say...then there is the G&O board here. I think this forum will be a good in between. And of course I'll still post here on getbig.
I'm assuming this is a positive board?
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Haven't spent any time poking around ~ only registered. It will take some getting used to a new site & look.
L'Net
Hmmm....having issues AJ.
Is it the same page as Anabolic Review or steroid.com? Maybe I am just that computer illiterate....
Or I am just not cool enough to hang with the cool kids :'(
If you go to probodybuilding.com, you will now see stuff that actually makes sense....just a little intro type coming soon page. The forum page is www.probodybuilding.com/forums or you can just click on "enter forums" on the main page.
...and no, it is not the same page as steroid.com or anabolic review.
I am in AJ. . . . . . . . See you there!
The site is not at all functional yet, but we are getting ready to launch probodybuilding.com. I am very excited about this site and I really believe it will be one of the best if not the best bodybuilding website on the net.
Yes, there will be a message board, if you want to register ahead of time feel free. The message board is up but not fully functional as of yet.
http://www.probodybuilding.com/forums/
We will be holding wkly contest for amateur's giving away thousands of dollars to the winners and a sponsorship from probodybuilding.com. As well as a HD video profile to be for BB's to be posted on the site.
Also in the near future, look for
www.fitnessmodels.org
This will be our sister site dealing strictly with fitness and figure and all aspects that entails.
"IT IS OUR GOAL TO BE ABLE TO REWARD AND SPONSOR MORE AMATURE ATHLETES THAN ANYONE IN THIS INDUSTRY. LOOK FOR US TO GO LIVE IN A FEW SHORT MONTHS!"
baby Arnold,
Who is sponsoring the site financially?
Do you have anyone major behind it?
DIV
At this moment I can't disclose any kind of info like that...in time...sorry.
If you go to probodybuilding.com, you will now see stuff that actually makes sense....just a little intro type coming soon page. The forum page is www.probodybuilding.com/forums or you can just click on "enter forums" on the main page.
...and no, it is not the same page as steroid.com or anabolic review.
I have registered Arnold, and forced you to be my friend. The 3 letter screenname minimum, damn vbulliten, forced me to add a character >:(
Do you want the exclamation point removed?
i see you got bill lewellyn contributing some articles. nice.
The new site keeps getting better and better...there will be no place like it...I can guarantee you that much. We're shooting for Olympia wk end to launch it...sooner if we get it done fast enough...hopefully not any later though.
I'm pleased that anyone is even posting there at all right now...hardly but it's still something. I'm pleased because we've hardly put any word out there. Advertising will start soon. Look for advertisements in the near future in mags, at shows, and anywhere else you can advertise. We printed up 20,000 T-shirts last wk, so hey, at least 20,000 people will know about us, lol!
I want a t shirt how do we get them?
Let me rephrase...we put in an order for the shirts last wk. I'll let you guys know when they're ready. I know the bulk of them will be passed out at the Olympia but I'll try to put a handfull aside for some of you guys.
Overload, I figured on getting you a small so you can sport that thing is style!
I'd like a medium to wear to the gym. ;)
Overload, I figured on getting you a small so you can sport that thing is style!
Awesome!
I like to show a little skin.
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We got it all Candy...everything you want, and everything you didn't even know you wanted.i googled something about steroid half lifes and a link to your site came up. i had t click "cached" to see it, and it was an article form lewellyn. very cool layout on you site. i registered already, but NOT under this name. ;D
BTW, what are you looking at?
arnold if you could have a shirt fitted.... measurements at the chest is 60 inches, the neck is 19 inches, the sleeves gotta fit 22 inches in upper arms, and it needs to taper down to about 27 inches around the belt line.
thanks.,
Only ordered 2 of those shirts that size. Both of them are mine...ones aspare.NIGHTGOWN
Thought so...kind of had you pegged as a belly shirt kind of guy.
What gave it away?
Should i shave the gorilla hair, or keep it ol' natural?
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What gave it away?
Should i shave the gorilla hair, or keep it ol' natural?
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2:1
Looks like i'm keeping the RUG!
Who needs a spot? this is going to be my new bench shirt!
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Hey, your own built in Sweater!
Good times in humid Texas I bet ;)
Fixed ;D
x2
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You have NO idea... ;DPhoenix was voted most "Sweatiest" city. :-\
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Phoenix was voted most "Sweatiest" city. :-\
Yeah, 110 degree dry heat is flippin hot and I sweat a bit but will take dry heat over a humid 90 degree anyday!
Spent some time in Dallas last August, yuck..took me an hour to dry off when I got inside and I shave my built in sweater! 8)
Phoenix was voted most "Sweatiest" city. :-\
Yeah, 110 degree dry heat is flippin hot and I sweat a bit but will take dry heat over a humid 90 degree anyday!
Spent some time in Dallas last August, yuck..took me an hour to dry off when I got inside and I shave my built in sweater! 8)
I think it was about 5yrs ago I read this in the waiting room at the Dr's office. I think it was in "Time." or one of those mags like that.
It was a list of the 100 fattest cities in the U.S. and the 100 most eating out cities in the U.S. per capita.
I live in a suburb of Nashville, about 20min south of downtown Nashville, call Murfreesboro.
My town Murfreesboro was ranked the #2 fattest city in the U.S. and the #1 eating out city per capita in the U.S.
I cannot remember how they came up with this ranking system, but from living here it sounds about right lol!
Simple you guys have Jack-in-the-Box. That shit is like crack. I ate there three times during my trip last year. There's something about getting that "fast food" breakfast 24-7 that's fucking addicting to me.
Simple you guys have Jack-in-the-Box. That shit is like crack. I ate there three times during my trip last year. There's something about getting that "fast food" breakfast 24-7 that's fucking addicting to me.lol !
lol !
jakc in the box is okay, compared to carls jr and weinerschnitzel !!! ?????
grosse
lol
you guys have weinerschnitzels?????
weinerschnitzel is heaven. chili cheese fries, chili cheese dogs, chili cheese hambrugers, chili cheese corn dogs ;D all for super cheap. you can get like 7 things for under 5 bucks.STFU dizzle your going to be aiding to the destruction of my diet soon. ;D
STFU dizzle your going to be aiding to the destruction of my diet soon. ;Dtryfreezing some broccoli and dipping it into some flavored whey isolate :D
weinerschnitzel is heaven. chili cheese fries, chili cheese dogs, chili cheese hambrugers, chili cheese corn dogs ;D all for super cheap. you can get like 7 things for under 5 bucks.
tryfreezing some broccoli and dipping it into some flavored whey isolate :D
tryfreezing some broccoli and dipping it into some flavored whey isolate :D
put some cole slaw on those chilli dogs........
ill eat 8 of those suckers. i love being fat!!!!! ;D
Simple you guys have Jack-in-the-Box. That shit is like crack.
I think it was about 5yrs ago I read this in the waiting room at the Dr's office. I think it was in "Time." or one of those mags like that.
It was a list of the 100 fattest cities in the U.S. and the 100 most eating out cities in the U.S. per capita.
I live in a suburb of Nashville, about 20min south of downtown Nashville, call Murfreesboro.
My town Murfreesboro was ranked the #2 fattest city in the U.S. and the #1 eating out city per capita in the U.S.
I cannot remember how they came up with this ranking system, but from living here it sounds about right lol!
All those "fattest city lists" usually always have a southern theme at the top!
Houston, Nashville, New Orleans....
Y'all must love your Fried Chicken and Gravy 8)
come on guys, if you are dieting but have a sweet tooth cold broccoli and swet flavored whey protein powder mixed into pudding like texture is great
I've seen alot of overweight people in Mesa...... :-XWhat, all the Mormons eating at Jack in the Box ???
DIV
What, all the Mormons eating at Jack in the Box ???
Biggest Loser winner was from Mesa this year!
Chick looked good after she dropped that weight but would be scared to see the loose skin under those clothes :-\
i guess if you are fat and like to be fat than you can go ahead and truly CHEAT on your diet on a nightly basis.
however, for those of us who have a sweet tooth and like to satisfy it but still make progress, such combonations of food items are a great source of enjoyment.
Sorry, Broccoli never cures my sweet tooth ???
If you are dieting correctly, never should have a sweet tooth. I had ZERO cravings for sugar when I was dieting. Seriously!!
But what I looked forward to at night before bed was Natural PB with Choc Casien Powder..yum.
You've been out here, bro.
We have chains and fast-food at every intersection.......
There's only one good Mexican and one good Italian place out here.
Mesa/Gilbert area has alot of overweight soccer moms and sedentary people in general.
DIV
Sorry, Broccoli never cures my sweet tooth ???your not using the correct flavored whey then
If you are dieting correctly, never should have a sweet tooth. I had ZERO cravings for sugar when I was dieting. Seriously!!
But what I looked forward to at night before bed was Natural PB with Choc Casien Powder..yum.
Sorry, Broccoli never cures my sweet tooth ???
If you are dieting correctly, never should have a sweet tooth. I had ZERO cravings for sugar when I was dieting. Seriously!!
But what I looked forward to at night before bed was Natural PB with Choc Casien Powder..yum.
no starch diet = no cravings
Agree very much. People always talking about the cravings when they diet, I dont get any either. Enough of the right fats in the diet and enough calories keeps the cravings at bay. Natural PB is part of the answer, I have never had much of a "sweet tooth" anyhow.
Now will admitt seeing a guy eating a double bacon cheese burger and fries 10 weeks into the diet had me wishing I was having one or two of them.
Agree very much. People always talking about the cravings when they diet, I dont get any either. Enough of the right fats in the diet and enough calories keeps the cravings at bay. Natural PB is part of the answer, I have never had much of a "sweet tooth" anyhow.
Now will admitt seeing a guy eating a double bacon cheese burger and fries 10 weeks into the diet had me wishing I was having one or two of them.
no starch diet = no cravings
I just ate an Ultimate Cheese burger.
It was really good.
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Wrong...I had 150-200 g. of brown rice, oats a day when dieting, all the way to the show.oh im sorry i guess your right i am wrong ,, my bad buddy
NO CRAVINGS ;)
I just ate an Ultimate Cheese burger.
It was really good.
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You BUM! >:(
All that grease!
The closest I get to something like that is a bloody rare 16oz. sirloin!
...and that's hardly "fast food".
DIV
;D
I couldn't resist, i had not eaten one in a long time...
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You're going on a "bulker" huh?
I knew it!
As long as your maxes are going up, you can probably get away with a few of those burgers.
Don't make it a habit........alot of empty calories and fast-food can get expensive too! :o
DIV
Technically, i am bulking!
Lifts are going well.
I never eat this crap, but after working 12 hours, i had to grab something on the way home.
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Technically, i am bulking!im sure a big stud like yourself can afford the extra calories
Lifts are going well.
I never eat this crap, but after working 12 hours, i had to grab something on the way home.
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Man, you said it exactly!! It was the TV commercials that did me in.
No wonder people are fat. I don't frequent Applebee's, Chili's, etc but their commercials were obviously targeting people with weak minds. The food looked like a 5 star resteraunt in the ads. Luckily, I have a remote control ;)
Did someone say PANCAKES? >:(
AJ, just saw this on yahoo, TN is in the mix. What kills me about this is they assume someone 5'9" @ 203 has a Body Mass Index of 30?!? Shit, I am way "OBESE" then. Plus, was a flippin telephone survey. Why would these fat fucks tell the truth? I would lie my ass off if I was obese, lol ;)
busyB,
You're definitely pushing the scales of obesity.....
Been trying to tell you for awhile...
For your height, you're about 50-75lbs. overweight. :-X
DIV
Hahahaa!
She must be one of the dummest bitches of all time...
Funniest thing is that this lady is just one of many that has stories like this.
She said they get women in there every wk complaining that the birth controll they were given was defective because well, they're pregnant. So what's the problem? They did not take the stuff orally...yeah, that's right, they stuck it up their cooter's because obviously, that's where birth controll goes
...nothing on earth protects against pregnancy like a vaginal suppository!
No way, maybe a teenage niave girl but a grown woman?
You are messing with us bro, no broad can be that stupid??? ???
Funniest thing is that this lady is just one of many that has stories like this.
She said they get women in there every wk complaining that the birth controll they were given was defective because well, they're pregnant. So what's the problem? They did not take the stuff orally...yeah, that's right, they stuck it up their cooter's because obviously, that's where birth controll goes
...nothing on earth protects against pregnancy like a vaginal suppository!
Not to change the subject but playing Mario Kart Wii online is pretty fucking cool. Except when you realize the people kicking your ass are about 10 years old. :-\
As soon as you said jelly, I thought Oh no! I bet the jelly was fun while it lasted, especially with a woman that nieve. Any woman that would mistake real jelly for lube, would probably let you put it any where you wanted. LMAO
Are you saying you don't get to anyway?
What kind of women are you "meating"? ???
DIV
Funniest thing is that this lady is just one of many that has stories like this.
She said they get women in there every wk complaining that the birth controll they were given was defective because well, they're pregnant. So what's the problem? They did not take the stuff orally...yeah, that's right, they stuck it up their cooter's because obviously, that's where birth controll goes
...nothing on earth protects against pregnancy like a vaginal suppository!
Im thinking more like who is the equally stupid fuck who is screwing a chick with a puss full of grape jelly??Now that is funny cause I thought the same thing, lol!
Now that is funny cause I thought the same thing, lol!
Im thinking more like who is the equally stupid fuck who is screwing a chick with a puss full of grape jelly??
You know that can be fun. I have to admit that ***before I was married*** I did something similar with numerous chicks and various 'foods.' Popsicles, Hersheys syrup, Ice cubes, etc... ;D
It's always fun to see what you can get chicks to do.
Yeah the whole food/sex thing never did it for me, but good job on keeping it interesting. Yes it is fun getting them to to do things, lately I have been enjoying getting them to choke during oral sex, forcing it down her throat. Takes a good girl to do that and thats what you tell them while they do it, "thats a good girl" they love that.
Yeah the whole food/sex thing never did it for me, but good job on keeping it interesting. Yes it is fun getting them to to do things, lately I have been enjoying getting them to choke during oral sex, forcing it down her throat. Takes a good girl to do that and thats what you tell them while they do it, "thats a good girl" they love that.
We have similar thoughts on this!
I've always liked to push the limits to what a women would "put up with"...i always liked to tie them to the bed and stuff funny toys in their snatch as i would pound the back door, the look on their face is priceless. ;D then cover them in my seed and make them eat it with their fingers.
That was then...
Today i can honestly say i am very happy with a sheltered women who has enough respect for herself to NOT let me shove random objects up her ass...i sleep much better knowing my girlfriend has never been sodomized by random dudes.
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LOL, that is some good stuff there.
You keep saying "them" ...is there some group sessions we should know about? ;)
Man thats some intense action there bro, very wild. I have something to work towards now LOL 8)
Well there has been more than one but not at the same time :( I gotta work on that LOL. And I have a tendency to objectify women sometimes, therefore the use of words like them and make them. But Im a real sweetheart :D
GOOD TIMES! Let the sodamy commence!!!
3 Ways, well... going to Vegas this weekend so will see what fun I can drum up wiht some figure chicks from the USA's ;)
Check out the Green Door and the Red Rooster, take some friends :)
The private room at the Spearmint Rhino is always a must when in Vegas as well.
Man thats some intense action there bro, very wild. I have something to work towards now LOL 8)
No, I didn't say a "GAY" 3 way, no friends allowed!!
Yeah, good ol' Spearmint. Unfortunately, used to live there so I know all those whores tricks. Which I plan to use against them....((insert evil villain laugh))
Haha, by friends I meant women, not dudes :) Whores are a funny breed, they are quite simple and easily fooled though once you know their secrets.
GOOD TIMES! Let the sodamy commence!!!
3 Ways, well... going to Vegas this weekend so will see what fun I can drum up wiht some figure chicks from the USA's ;)
I've been with some FREAKS, sometimes it makes me laugh when i think about it.Now thats what I call cardio!! ;D
I dated a girl from El Salvador, and she was the FREAKIEST girl i've heard of. she had enough toys to fill the trunk of a car and i used all of them on every part of her for "hours" at a time. when i first dated her i lost 15 pounds in a little over a month because we would have marathon sex for about 2 hours, twice a day....Her and this girl from Moldova i dated ruined me, i got used to them and the rest of the normal girls just didn't add up.
College was fun, but those girls made me go crazy in the head, i could never trust them for 1 minute and always worried about them too much, when i should have just shrugged it off...live and learn.
American women don't do it for me for some reason...Asians and Latinas drive me nuts.
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Her and this girl from Moldova i dated ruined me, i got used to them and the rest of the normal girls just didn't add up.
I'm telling you guys, what we have in store at probodybuilding.com will be like nothing on anyother BB related site. Yeah, I know, everyone says that...been said over and over again on every new site.
You wouldn't believe some of it even if I told you..I don't believe it, lol!
Sounds like a good opportunity for you, Arnold.
Looking forward to the anonymous pros section....
DIV
what's the chance it's a bunch of articles written by gh15?
I'm going to have one of the most amazing weekends in a long time. Me and a friend from work are going to take one of those big cruise ships to Estonia and we have reserved a room from this luxury hotel. Basically were just going to drink and party like there's no tomorrow. I don't know how much you guys know about Estonia (probably nothing ;D ), but it's like Mexico to Finland. They are much poorer, everything cost less, it's full of insane clubs, bars, casinos and strip joints. Basically you can get ANYTHING there and EVERYTHING goes as long as you got the cash for it. I'm so excited that i can't stay still for a moment, maybe i should just start drinking right now. Or then again, maybe I'll wait and it will be twice as fun...
I'm going to have one of the most amazing weekends in a long time. Me and a friend from work are going to take one of those big cruise ships to Estonia and we have reserved a room from this luxury hotel. Basically were just going to drink and party like there's no tomorrow. I don't know how much you guys know about Estonia (probably nothing ;D ), but it's like Mexico to Finland. They are much poorer, everything cost less, it's full of insane clubs, bars, casinos and strip joints. Basically you can get ANYTHING there and EVERYTHING goes as long as you got the cash for it. I'm so excited that i can't stay still for a moment, maybe i should just start drinking right now. Or then again, maybe I'll wait and it will be twice as fun...
I just got home 5 mins. ago and i'm literally half dead. I'll write more later. The trip was like that movie Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
I don't feel good...
I just got home 5 mins. ago and i'm literally half dead. I'll write more later. The trip was like that movie Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
I don't feel good...
At least it wasn't like hostel! With an exception of the chics.
You didn't get raped did you? :-X
DIV
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What up peeps. . . . . . . . . . . How is everyone doing?
Everyone is good here in AJ land.
Leaving for NY in the moring...first Yankee game ever...pretty stoked about that!
Should be a fun trip, be back late Mon night.
Everyone is good here in AJ land.
Leaving for NY in the moring...first Yankee game ever...pretty stoked about that!
Should be a fun trip, be back late Mon night.
Just wanted to say Congratulations to 4thAD on his Moderator status.
Good choice.
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I had a thread about it but it turned into a train wreck.
No suprises there, let me guess it got "getbigged" or "gay-ed."
I had a thread about it but it turned into a train wreck.
Back from New York...fantastic trip! Definitely one of the best cities to go to...best 5 days I've had in a long, long time.
Only negative thing about the trip...I ate more crap then any humanbeing should be aloud to eat in a 5 day period. Of course, depending on how you look at it, maybe it's not a bad thing, lol!
Sounds like fun man. May I ask what brought you to New York, business with the new mag maybe or just a vacation?
Sounds like you you had a great time. Just think of the iron you can pump from all those carbs you had I'm sure :D
I had a thread about it but it turned into a train wreck.
Just a vacation. Never been to NYC but had always wanted to go. Love baseball and been a Yankee fan my whole life, so going to Yankee stadium for a game before they tore it down was priority number 1.
...and you're right...I've already thought about how good the weight training should go this today. If it doesn't go good then something is bad wrong, lol!
Just a vacation. Never been to NYC but had always wanted to go. Love baseball and been a Yankee fan my whole life, so going to Yankee stadium for a game before they tore it down was priority number 1.
...and you're right...I've already thought about how good the weight training should go this today. If it doesn't go good then something is bad wrong, lol!
Never been to the Big Apple. Furthest East I have been is Cinnincatti for my cousins wedding years ago :-\
4th brother, congrats!!!! Could not think of anyone better for the job. Hope you got a good signing bonus ;D
Thank you very much Overload, those words from you mean a lot bro!
Thank you very much Overload, those words from you mean a lot bro!
How was the trip? What did you think of Yankee Stadium? Reminded me of old Tiger Stadium. :'( Speaking of that they started tearing it down - there was a special about it on FSN. I actually couldn't watch it because it made my eyes tear up - the memories of that place.
;D ;D ;D ;D
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It was awesome...I hate that this is the last season there. Most electric place I've ever been for any game in any sport!
I'm going to do my best to snatch up a couple tickets for playoff games this year....assuming they make the playoffs. Of course tickets will be outrageous. I had to pay $200 for my ticket and I sat near the top on the 1st base line. It's about a $15 ticket normally. I already looked at tickets for the last wk they play there....all of them are over a few thousand $. Behind home plate is 6 figures!!!!!!!
Like I said, best trip I've ever been on. Got to stay in the Waldorf Astoria...that alone was amazing. 4 nights in that room cost right under $2k.
Now you guys are going to hate me for this, but this trip didn't cost me to much. My room, food, entertainment and transportation was all paid for by a client of mine. What can I say, Arnold jr's clients love him, lol!
I only spent $500 on the whole trip. That was all on Yankee garb, some new clothes, and a couple NY souvenirs.
Champion Out!!!
I can only speculate who ruined it... ;Dall i did was congragulate 4th, and i had immidietly three responses saying stupit shit to me.. for no reason.
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all i did was congragulate 4th, and i had immidietly three responses saying stupit shit to me.. for no reason.
what do you expect, me not to reply?
eat a dick, homo :D
all i did was congragulate 4th, and i had immidietly three responses saying stupit shit to me.. for no reason.
what do you expect, me not to reply?
eat a dick, homo :D
Hahahahaha...
My speculation was correct. ;D
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Yes, and it's amazing how some people automatically know you are referring to them.... ;D
Please, yes you read right, PLEASE, stop being a kid or ill have to start harassing your family, yes, im threatening you now.do you even realize what your saying and how pathetic it is ? to even begin to think about thinking about getbig.com when yoru not on getbig.com is pretty lame. to go out of your wayt o look someones info up from getbig.com is extremely lame. to threaten, or even think abotu getting into someones personal life from getbig.com, for whatever the reason ... ?
do you even realize what your saying and how pathetic it is ? to even begin to think about thinking about getbig.com when yoru not on getbig.com is pretty lame. to go out of your wayt o look someones info up from getbig.com is extremely lame. to threaten, or even think abotu getting into someones personal life from getbig.com, for whatever the reason ... ?
do you understand, you are calling me a kid, but yet do you understand what your syaing, how it sounds?
P-A-T-H-E-T-I-C
It was awesome...I hate that this is the last season there. Most electric place I've ever been for any game in any sport!
I'm going to do my best to snatch up a couple tickets for playoff games this year....assuming they make the playoffs. Of course tickets will be outrageous. I had to pay $200 for my ticket and I sat near the top on the 1st base line. It's about a $15 ticket normally. I already looked at tickets for the last wk they play there....all of them are over a few thousand $. Behind home plate is 6 figures!!!!!!!
Like I said, best trip I've ever been on. Got to stay in the Waldorf Astoria...that alone was amazing. 4 nights in that room cost right under $2k.
Now you guys are going to hate me for this, but this trip didn't cost me to much. My room, food, entertainment and transportation was all paid for by a client of mine. What can I say, Arnold jr's clients love him, lol!
I only spent $500 on the whole trip. That was all on Yankee garb, some new clothes, and a couple NY souvenirs.
Champion Out!!!
That's cool, but why'd you choose NY?
Is that what the client wanted to pay for?
I don't like the eastcoast, it's crowded and the people don't know the meaning of "personal space".
Are you a Yankee fan? ???
DIV
Nobody's perfect. ;)
D-back fan here......
I want the management to get another bat for the stretch run but they think they can manage with the lineup we have.
I beg to differ.
I want to see another impact bat on our team because our offense is pathetic sometimes.
We've got great pitching with Webb and Haren at the front, but our 4th and 5th starters are very average at best.
Who's your team, Ewok?
DIV
I would just love some late inning pitching. It's a fucking train wreck now here.
That's cool, but why'd you choose NY?Yes, been a Yankee fan my whole life. I love baseball and have never seen a Yankee game before.
Is that what the client wanted to pay for?
I don't like the eastcoast, it's crowded and the people don't know the meaning of "personal space".
Are you a Yankee fan? ???
DIV
Yes, been a Yankee fan my whole life. I love baseball and have never seen a Yankee game before.
I told my client that I was going to try to get tickets and go see the Yankee's before the season ended since it's the last one at Yankee stadium. Next thing I knew I had a free trip in my hand.
You're right, NY is crowded and a good bit different then anywhere else...not sure if I'd ever want to live there, but it's a great place to take a trip to IMO. There is more to do and see then just about anywhere else.
D-back fan?
D-back fan here......
I want the management to get another bat for the stretch run but they think they can manage with the lineup we have.
I beg to differ.
I want to see another impact bat on our team because our offense is pathetic sometimes.
We've got great pitching with Webb and Haren at the front, but our 4th and 5th starters are very average at best.
Rim's a Tiger fan Div
We are good with what we have. Have to remember man, these are kids! They were not suppose to be this good this soon.
They did get that other bat, Tony Clark and tried for Texiera. Over the last month the offense has found their way again it seems. We need to grow with these kids and they will be around for a long time. Plus, lets hope Justin Upton gets his groove when he comes back.
As for the 4th and 5th pitchers, Doug Davis has done a bang up job and now Petit is holding that 5th spot well....
Dbacks will be fine Mr. GM Div :D
Their big problem this year has been due to injury...too many guys ending up on the DL way to often. As for their pitching, Mike Mussina (15 wins so far), Andy Pettitte (12 wins so far), and Mariano Rivera (27 saves so far) are still pretty decent.
The Yankees suck........their pitching sucks, they lineup is old and I can't stand their ownership group.
My D-backs will always have 2001 over the overrated Yankees..... ;D
DIV
Rimbaud's Tigers are a disaster............
I feel bad for those Tiger fans.
I remember when they came to Chase field for that interleague matchup.
They're offense was worse than ours and their pitching wasn't great either.
I like that Galarraga kid they have though.....
Yesterday's D-backs game is exactly what I mean when I say they need a bat.
They did nothing against Karsten and Melvin left Randy in a few batters too long.
We need more average guys like Conor Jackson, less swing and miss guys like Reynolds.
I hope our offense holds up.......
DIV
Amen. It's pretty sad that he comes out of nowhere & he's our ace. However, Verlander's looking better but when he pitches good the offense isn't there.
Galarraga can pitch.....
His stuff isn't great but he knows how to pitch.
He beat us this year in the one Tiger win over my D-backs.
DIV
Alex, come on man please show some respect to the mods and members on this forum! You can talk all you want on the rest of the board, but I will not allow this on this forum! - 4thAD
I knew 4th was a good choice. Good judgement by him in eliminating trollish posts.
As long as I'm a mod here I wont tolerate it. This is a great board with great members and we will keep it that way. Disrespect wont be tolerated to any members as far as I'm concerned. Not trying to come off heavy handed, but members here who know me, know that is how Ive always felt.
Yeah amen!
I haven't been a member of GETBIG for over 4 1/2 years just so i can lissen to angry teenagers or middle aged obese man with serious mental problems. Those who contribute to this board and have at least some manners and functional brains are fine by me.
I admit that some times i don't answer many posts, but that's because i only answer to the ones that have some rhyme or reason. You know what i mean, d-bol only cycles... Can i drink winny? and the classic "if you are as big as you say post a pic and if you don't, your GAY etc...
Personally i feel that it's great that iron bros around the world can help each other out and have some productive fun while doing so...
Ps. If STEROID BOARD goes to shit, i'm gone.
Yeah amen!
I haven't been a member of GETBIG for over 4 1/2 years just so i can lissen to angry teenagers or middle aged obese man with serious mental problems. Those who contribute to this board and have at least some manners and functional brains are fine by me.
I admit that some times i don't answer many posts, but that's because i only answer to the ones that have some rhyme or reason. You know what i mean, d-bol only cycles... Can i drink winny? and the classic "if you are as big as you say post a pic and if you don't, your GAY etc...
Personally i feel that it's great that iron bros around the world can help each other out and have some productive fun while doing so...
Ps. If STEROID BOARD goes to shit, i'm gone.
I got 93% fat free ground beef on sale for $2.88 per lb.!!!!!!!!
IT'S FRESH!
Those 5.5LB bulk containers.
Bought three of those........for freezing.
None of you sluts can match that kind of price in this economy! :D ;D :D
DIV
I got 93% fat free ground beef on sale for $2.88 per lb.!!!!!!!!
IT'S FRESH!
Those 5.5LB bulk containers.
Bought three of those........for freezing.
None of you sluts can match that kind of price in this economy! :D ;D :D
DIV
How bout 2.50!!!!
STRAIGHT FROM THE BUTCHER!!!
Living on a farm in Texas has a "few" perks... ;)
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How bout 2.50!!!!
STRAIGHT FROM THE BUTCHER!!!
Living on a farm in Texas has a "few" perks... ;)
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Well if I ever make it to Texas I'm coming to your place for a BBQ.
Anytime!!!
I have a full smoker and i can cook up a mean brisket.
Busy - i want to say it was 93% or something close. the lady who owns the land next to mine slaughters all her cattle and her son is a butcher, so i get a hookup. i think it is usually over 3.10 a pound, maybe more.
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Not bad and you know you are getting fresh meat.
Who knows what is added to the shit we get in the stores. :-\
Footballs almost here so we're all are coming down for that BBQ on a Sunday afternoon!!! 8)
Hook'em Horns!
;D
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Hooked up in the Holiday Bowl, OUCH...
Got Georgia here in the desert! See how tough they really are. 8)
I did not realize you guys play Georgia. Good luck on that one. We play them as well. It's our biggest game of the year and will likely determine who wins the SEC and probably plays for the National Championship.
They are good, but I'm not convinced they are as good as everyone says. That said, they do return something like 18 of 22 starters, including their QB and RB.
Well off to go watch another pile of shit at Comerica Park. :'(
Sorry bro, must be very hard for you this season! Not sure why the Tigers are doing as badly as they are, total mystery to me...
But then again, your record could probably win the NL West at the rate the D'backs are going.
Hey, look at the bright side, you always have the Lions next month! ;D
Any of you ever been to a Rub & Tug massage parlor?
Any of you ever been to a Rub & Tug massage parlor?
How bout 2.50!!!!
STRAIGHT FROM THE BUTCHER!!!
Living on a farm in Texas has a "few" perks... ;)
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Also, we got that big bat you asked for. Home run leader coming to the Dbacks...now, lets hope he keeps hitting! :D
Nope.
How was it? ;D
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Should I buy a box of Naturals Dirt or Naturals Jucy Lucy Cigars (both are made by Drew Estate - the guy(s) who make Acid cigars). I need help deciding - I'll be buying it in two hours.
The first single from the New Metallica album is out. if you had any doubts about the quality of the album this time or if they could still produce good metal, doubts should be gone after hearing this.
I'm sorry, if you don't like this, you have no ear for metal.
Very much a ballad type at the beginning but gets very Metallicaish at the later part of the single...very good mix...reminiscent of Fade to Black, Creeping Death and The Thing That Should Not Be.
I am TRYING!!!! TRYING SO HARD to like this new album... :-\
but, it is just like LOAD and RELOAD in my eyes...same exact delivery.
Good, but not great.
Bring back "the four horsemen", "fight fire with fire", "Orion", "leper messiah"....etc.
They did "better" this time, but they will never be what they were...never.
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Kinda have too agree here. Lars drums sound kinda like a drum machine, and kirks guitar sounds kind of generic. None of that soulful guru guitar sound that made him. Ive been a Metallica fan since they were playing in garages and real small clubs, and this has not done it for me yet.
SlipKnot always has good stuff.
I am TRYING!!!! TRYING SO HARD to like this new album... :-\
but, it is just like LOAD and RELOAD in my eyes...same exact delivery.
Good, but not great.
Bring back "the four horsemen", "fight fire with fire", "Orion", "leper messiah"....etc.
They did "better" this time, but they will never be what they were...never.
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Sorry to change subjects, but I gotta vent....I was doing weighted dips for chest tonight and on my second set I went down on the 9th rep and heard a tearing sound in my rear shoulder just under my rear delt. I'm in excruciating pain right now and it's swollen up a bit. No hemorrhaging as of yet (not sure if it will). This area has been a pain in the ass for me as it's constantly giving me trouble, always have to be very careful and I guess this time it just gave out. I'm not sure if it actually tore (I'm assuming it did) but it may have just pulled. I'm just fucking pissed right now because I'm in week 5 of a new cycle, which is when I usually start seeing my best gains and this is going to set me back....FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!
SlipKnot always has good stuff.
Here's how I see it. The first 5 albums were great, "Kill'em All" is good simply because it's the first, but it's the next 3 that defined Metallica, "Ride the Lightning" "Master of Puppets" and "...And Justice For All." After that, the "Black Album" IMO is still one of the best....although different then the first 4 albums, it is still one of the best metal albums ever...better production quality then the first 4 and for whatever reason some people see that as not cool...I don't understand that.
Now the Load albums....good albums although not as good as the first 5. Even so, IMO, if any other metal/rock band had recorded those load albums, they wold have been huge hits. With Metallica it's like when an actor gets type cast, i.e. an actor becomes a huge action actor and he can do nothing else simply because people associate him with that only. IMO, some of the Load and Re-Load songs, "King Nothing" "Ain't My Bitch" "Fuel" "The Memory Remains" those songs are as Metallica as any other they ever did.
Sorry to change subjects, but I gotta vent....I was doing weighted dips for chest tonight and on my second set I went down on the 9th rep and heard a tearing sound in my rear shoulder just under my rear delt. I'm in excruciating pain right now and it's swollen up a bit. No hemorrhaging as of yet (not sure if it will). This area has been a pain in the ass for me as it's constantly giving me trouble, always have to be very careful and I guess this time it just gave out. I'm not sure if it actually tore (I'm assuming it did) but it may have just pulled. I'm just fucking pissed right now because I'm in week 5 of a new cycle, which is when I usually start seeing my best gains and this is going to set me back....FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry to change subjects, but I gotta vent....I was doing weighted dips for chest tonight and on my second set I went down on the 9th rep and heard a tearing sound in my rear shoulder just under my rear delt. I'm in excruciating pain right now and it's swollen up a bit. No hemorrhaging as of yet (not sure if it will). This area has been a pain in the ass for me as it's constantly giving me trouble, always have to be very careful and I guess this time it just gave out. I'm not sure if it actually tore (I'm assuming it did) but it may have just pulled. I'm just fucking pissed right now because I'm in week 5 of a new cycle, which is when I usually start seeing my best gains and this is going to set me back....FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry to change subjects, but I gotta vent....I was doing weighted dips for chest tonight and on my second set I went down on the 9th rep and heard a tearing sound in my rear shoulder just under my rear delt. I'm in excruciating pain right now and it's swollen up a bit. No hemorrhaging as of yet (not sure if it will). This area has been a pain in the ass for me as it's constantly giving me trouble, always have to be very careful and I guess this time it just gave out. I'm not sure if it actually tore (I'm assuming it did) but it may have just pulled. I'm just fucking pissed right now because I'm in week 5 of a new cycle, which is when I usually start seeing my best gains and this is going to set me back....FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry to hear that Emmortal, nothing sucks like an injury. Like Overload mentioned, those heavy dips can be a disaster in waiting for a lot of guys...of course that doesn't help you much right now.
As hard as it might be, rest bro...in the end you'll probably come out even better.
Thanks bro. I'm really tempted to go in and do legs today, but I can't even load plates lol. I'm just going to rest the rest of the week and recoup. And I won't be doing heavy dips anymore lol.I know the feeling...but whatever you do, don't be like I used to be. Several times when I was younger and dumber, I would have an injury that was serious enough where I should have rested altogether but didn't. Long story short, it always made things worse.
I know the feeling...but whatever you do, don't be like I used to be. Several times when I was younger and dumber, I would have an injury that was serious enough where I should have rested altogether but didn't. Long story short, it always made things worse.
Oh I know man, trust me. Its hard fighting off the urge to train, but I definitely know better.
Oh I know man, trust me. Its hard fighting off the urge to train, but I definitely know better.
Thanks for the kind words guys. I iced it down last night and shot 10ius of GH into the area. The swelling is way down this morning, no bruising or anything so hopefully it was just a bad pull. I need to call my Ortho today to see if he can get me in to take a look at it. Mobility is slightly better, but still very painful.
On a another note, some of you may have recalled I was diagnosed with severe sleep apnea a while back. I went through 2 sleep studies and will finally be getting a CPAP machine, hopefully this week. So some kind of good news along with the bad :)
didn't know where to post this the FEDS are now going after Greg Anderson's wife and mother in law in an attempt to get him to testify against Barry Bonds...this has been an absolute waste of money chasing one man for using steroids...and i must say greg anderson is one hell of a friend all the crap he has gone through in and out of jail for refusing to testify i am sure he stands to collect a nice pay day sometime
On a side note:
Last night i got really drunk and today i have a hungover.
So i ask from all of you, is it:
1. Governments fault?
OR
2. Society's fault?
On a side note:Well, if you were in the U.S. and asked Obama, he would undoubtedly say it was the governments fault...nothing is your fault or societies because it's the governments job to think and make decisions for us. All praise to socialistic thinking, lol!
Last night i got really drunk and today i have a hungover.
So i ask from all of you, is it:
1. Governments fault?
OR
2. Society's fault?
On a side note:
Last night i got really drunk and today i have a hungover.
So i ask from all of you, is it:
1. Governments fault?
OR
2. Society's fault?
Loulomines, you might wanna get some help for that, seems you are drunk a lot.
Luolamies, you might wanna get some help for that, seems you are drunk a lot.
Its the fault of the bar and the beer maker! LOL ;D
I am TRYING!!!! TRYING SO HARD to like this new album... :-\
but, it is just like LOAD and RELOAD in my eyes...same exact delivery.
Good, but not great.
Bring back "the four horsemen", "fight fire with fire", "Orion", "leper messiah"....etc.
They did "better" this time, but they will never be what they were...never.
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The change they made when they did the Black Album was essentially the end of what Metallica was............
I remember when that album came out, I was still in Jr. High....
They went from heavy metal to rock..........and there was no coming back from that.
I'm not even a Metallica fan, but as a music fan, it's a shame when a band changes like that.
Reminds me of when NIN changed after "Pretty Hate Machine".
They went from a legit Industrial band, to just a cheesy MTV rock band.
DIV
completely agree with this. Although I really started to lose respect for Metallica when Lars Ulrich went on the anti download campaign. This to me was a total slap in the face. Its the fans that made them rich, then they wanted to turn around and prosecute them for downloading their music. From a business standpoint I can see their point (kind of) but still disagree. Its the internet age, and music will be downloaded. more downloads = more ticket sales.
So yesterday was my first day back in the gym. I went super light and didn't do anything crazy, just took it really easy. Did some chest and a little bit of shoulder work. I noticed some slight soreness when doing some BNP's so I stopped and went home. It's a little sore today, but I think that's to be expected. Going to do some back work tonight and see how that goes. Again, just going to take it super light and very easy. I feel like such a slob being out of the gym for so long, really sucks :/
The change they made when they did the Black Album was essentially the end of what Metallica was............
I remember when that album came out, I was still in Jr. High....
They went from heavy metal to rock..........and there was no coming back from that.
I'm not even a Metallica fan, but as a music fan, it's a shame when a band changes like that.
Reminds me of when NIN changed after "Pretty Hate Machine".
They went from a legit Industrial band, to just a cheesy MTV rock band.
DIV
The change they made when they did the Black Album was essentially the end of what Metallica was............Just no way I can agree with this. The Black Album is as metal as anything they've ever done. I've said it thousands of times, there is only one reason people don't like the Black Album who liked previous Metallica albums.
I remember when that album came out, I was still in Jr. High....
They went from heavy metal to rock..........and there was no coming back from that.
I'm not even a Metallica fan, but as a music fan, it's a shame when a band changes like that.
Reminds me of when NIN changed after "Pretty Hate Machine".
They went from a legit Industrial band, to just a cheesy MTV rock band.
DIV
On a side note. Any of you guys ever train the same body part two days in a row?
Don't you feel guilty being out of the gym for awhile?
I can't stand doing that.
I feel like I cheated on a girlfriend or something.
DIV
Well, at least i don't, even if i'd want to. Plus, if you can truly train like that i think that you aren't training hard enough. I like to do a lot drop sets, super sets, forced reps and rest pauses. So there's no way, no how i'm going to train the same muscle group two days in a row.
On a side note. Any of you guys ever train the same body part two days in a row?
Just no way I can agree with this. The Black Album is as metal as anything they've ever done. I've said it thousands of times, there is only one reason people don't like the Black Album who liked previous Metallica albums.
The Reason:
The Black Album has better production and sound quality then the previous 4 albums...it sounds crisper because it's produced with better quality in mind. A lot of fans for reasons beyond me view this as some sort of Metallica sin.
The Album:
*Overall theme is death and fear and the conquering of those things...how is that not metal?
*Every song on the album is good IMO, but ones like Sad But True, Of Wolf & Man, Holier Then Thou...awesome and very metal songs.
Dave Mustaine has a harder edge now than Metallica does.........and I would have never thought that.......... :o
DIV
Dave wrote the best songs on Kill'em All. ;)
James "was" a great song writer, but Dave was more original and paved his own path...and still does.
Dave is a very gifted person when it comes to song writing, which is why i still listen to Megadeths newer stuff, but i do not listen to anything made by Metallica since 1988.
I've seen Met in concert 6 times over the last 16 years!!! they have changed so much it is insane. they used to have some of the most intense concerts around, almost as good as Pantera, but with better pyros. the two Met concerts i went to in the early 2000's(summer sanitarium tour) were pretty horrible, but that is coming from a hardcore metal fan who still listens to metal from the 80's on a daily basis. ;D
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They kicked Mustaine out of the band for being an alcoholic.....
It might have saved the band, but Megadeth is still Megadeth........
Metallica hasn't been Metallica since the late 80's.
For metal though, I don't think any band has remained intact like SlaYer...
That band hasn't changed shit..... ;D
DIV
I see you guys are talking about Slayer, tom araya's band, chilean man :)
Everything comin from chile is good, never forget that 8)
Haha LMAO @ Benzo! Good to have you back brotha! ;D
Mustaine is way overrated IMO. Coolest thing he ever did was come up with the name of his band...Megadeth is a pretty bad ass name.
Yes they have some good songs, but nothing that shatters the earth.
Something that's always cracked me up and I'm glad you brought up Slayer cause it reinforces my point.
You talk to most other metal bands, read or see interviews, they will say Metallica was and is one of the greatest metal bands of all time. Even Slayer members say this about them.
Im with you BB two days worth of Metallica is just TOO much, Lets talk about pale women!!
I'm sure after the new album comes out I'll let it go...I'll be tired of talking about it by then, lol!
Not to change subjects but I need to vent...
D'BACKS SUCK ROYAL DICK!!!!!
ok, feel better, thanks! :'(
I'm with you BB two days worth of Metallica is just TOO much, Lets talk about pale women!!
Udeluz, this post is for you.
The new Metallica album came out today...it is fucking awesome!
Several songs have James singing like he used to...yes he can still sing like that.
The music is much harder, much more raw then the previous 4 albums...much, much more.
"The Judas Kiss"
If you're a Metallica fan and you don't like this album...well...Fuck You, lol!
LOL
AJ,
I love Metallica!!!!! Back in the day I had a fuckin jean jacket with Metallica patches all over it (fuck Im showing my age) I also had hair down to the middle of my back!!!
Garage Days was about the only one I didnt like.
****"Shut your mouth when your talking to me"..****
Then I guess that would mean you need more from the new album!
"All Nightmare Long"
Rim I think awhile back you psted a reciepe like this
2 cups white rice (cooked)
1lb Ground Beef
1 can Red Beans
2 TBS BBQ Sauce
I am trying to do the numbers on this dish..
Here is what I have..
Calories 1001
Fat 21g
Sodium 1320mg
Carbs 145
Protien 50g
Your right DIV I had the GB seving size off
1lb. of beef is only 50G? Seems low....
Sub brown rice for white rice and that seems decent.......
DIV
1lb. of beef is only 50G? Seems low....
Sub brown rice for white rice and that seems decent.......
DIV
Six years eh? Did you change jobs or something?I did about 5 years ago I was working in a gym...where there is nothing but germs
I did about 5 years ago I was working in a gym...where there is nothing but germs
That bacteria thing reminded me of a story. There's this gym that my friend used to go and the key word being used. One morning he was working out and afterwards he decided to shower in the gym and not at home which was what he usually did. So he's in the shower and hears these "weird" noises coming from the Sauna and he decides to check it out... When he opens the door there's two fags doing it. Then the guy who is being drilled says to my friend: "close the door, please..." like it's nothing to be ashamed off. My friend closes the door and pukes all over the showers. I remember later that day he came to work and was acting all weird, after awhile i got this story out of him. He did switch gyms and allways showers at home...yeah at my old gym you stayed clear away from the sauna don't know about this one i currently train at and don't want to know either
That bacteria thing reminded me of a story. There's this gym that my friend used to go and the key word being used. One morning he was working out and afterwards he decided to shower in the gym and not at home which was what he usually did. So he's in the shower and hears these "weird" noises coming from the Sauna and he decides to check it out... When he opens the door there's two fags doing it. Then the guy who is being drilled says to my friend: "close the door, please..." like it's nothing to be ashamed off. My friend closes the door and pukes all over the showers. I remember later that day he came to work and was acting all weird, after awhile i got this story out of him. He did switch gyms and allways showers at home...
Why would you decide to go check out the weird noises cumming from the sauna? Sounds kinda funny to me. At my gym no one would get away with that BS. Hetro nor gay, no one would get away with it. I'm sure this goes on after hours, but not during op hours.
Actually that was what i thought too and since i know that this particular friend is 100 % straight, few things come to mind...
1. Maybe someone is having a medical emergency?
2. Maybe he thought he would see a hot chick nude...
3. Human is a curious animal by nature.
Of course i did not ask him what kind of "weird noises" they were. If they were some "growling" then option no 1. is obvious, but if they were something like yeah, give it to me Billy-Bob... Then i don't even wan't to know anymore about any of it nor think about it or i'll loose my appetite for the day...
I love me some old school Punk, but Sisters of Mercy I could never get into.
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.......We run around in the radiation.....
..........We run around in the acid rain........
............Black Planet.........
Black Planet hanging over the highway, out of my mind's eye, out of the memory.
Black World, out of my mind.......
Sisters of Mercy - Black Planet
DIV
metallica has sucked since '88, sorry but its the truth. megadeth and slayer are great, although not as good as they used to be. iron maiden and judas priest is where its at.
Well, i survived Hurricane Ike.my prayers are with your family...somethings are more important than training
But many of my immediate family do not have homes right now.
40% of my family lives on Galveston Island, and if anyone has been watching the news, it's completely destroyed.
My home is fine, i live on the far west side of houston, but i have spent the last 3 days cleaning up family members houses. completely wrecked, nothing left, some house are MISSING.
It looks like a fucking war zone, there is nothing to compare it to. entire subdivisions wiped off the face of the earth, with people still in those homes.
Devestating...
That's all i can say...we have 7 homes destroyed in my family and i just got power yesterday.
Mother nature has a fierce grip sometimes, 100mph winds sustained...what a weekend!
Just wanted to say hello.
Train hard for me, i haven't touched a weight in a week.
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Well, i survived Hurricane Ike.
But many of my immediate family do not have homes right now.
40% of my family lives on Galveston Island, and if anyone has been watching the news, it's completely destroyed.
My home is fine, i live on the far west side of houston, but i have spent the last 3 days cleaning up family members houses. completely wrecked, nothing left, some house are MISSING.
It looks like a fucking war zone, there is nothing to compare it to. entire subdivisions wiped off the face of the earth, with people still in those homes.
Devestating...
That's all i can say...we have 7 homes destroyed in my family and i just got power yesterday.
Mother nature has a fierce grip sometimes, 100mph winds sustained...what a weekend!
Just wanted to say hello.
Train hard for me, i haven't touched a weight in a week.
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Not my flavor at all bro...but we all got our taste.
Well, i survived Hurricane Ike.
But many of my immediate family do not have homes right now.
40% of my family lives on Galveston Island, and if anyone has been watching the news, it's completely destroyed.
My home is fine, i live on the far west side of houston, but i have spent the last 3 days cleaning up family members houses. completely wrecked, nothing left, some house are MISSING.
It looks like a fucking war zone, there is nothing to compare it to. entire subdivisions wiped off the face of the earth, with people still in those homes.
Devestating...
That's all i can say...we have 7 homes destroyed in my family and i just got power yesterday.
Mother nature has a fierce grip sometimes, 100mph winds sustained...what a weekend!
Just wanted to say hello.
Train hard for me, i haven't touched a weight in a week.
8)
Well, i survived Hurricane Ike.
But many of my immediate family do not have homes right now.
40% of my family lives on Galveston Island, and if anyone has been watching the news, it's completely destroyed.
My home is fine, i live on the far west side of houston, but i have spent the last 3 days cleaning up family members houses. completely wrecked, nothing left, some house are MISSING.
It looks like a fucking war zone, there is nothing to compare it to. entire subdivisions wiped off the face of the earth, with people still in those homes.
Devestating...
That's all i can say...we have 7 homes destroyed in my family and i just got power yesterday.
Mother nature has a fierce grip sometimes, 100mph winds sustained...what a weekend!
Just wanted to say hello.
Train hard for me, i haven't touched a weight in a week.
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...and of course...you knew this was coming. Whoa shes hot
Whoa thats some beautiful woman there.Agreed!
Agreed!
I prefer women who still look like women.
Detwiller is beginning to look like a Rottweiler.....
Never understand why a lifter would ever find someone like that attractive.
Women are supposed to be soft and smooth...........no abs and definitely not vascular. :P
DIV
Melissa is beautiful x3. I think she is way hot. I also like them pale and thin. Cant deny Melissa though :o
I prefer women who still look like women.You know Div, little funny shots are just that, little funny shots...we all do that to each other. But I get sick and tired of the shots some of you guys give Mel. It's the old internet tough guy/talk about a girl badass thing...it gets old. For God's sake, she is a human being, and to top it off she's one you don't even know. Melissa is one of the sweetest coolest girls around...back off.
Detwiller is beginning to look like aRottweiler.....
Never understand why a lifter would ever find someone like that attractive.Says who? The last 4 girls I've dated...all had abs, all had some veins to some level. And yes, they were definitely girls.
Women are supposed to be soft and smooth...........no abs and definitely not vascular. :P
DIV
You know Div, little funny shots are just that, little funny shots...we all do that to each other. But I get sick and tired of the shots some of you guys give Mel. It's the old internet tough guy/talk about a girl badass thing...it gets old. For God's sake, she is a human being, and to top it off she's one you don't even know. Melissa is one of the sweetest coolest girls around...back off.
Says who? The last 4 girls I've dated...all had abs, all had some veins to some level. And yes, they were definitely girls.
I agree. Asian women are fantastic. :)
I'm really attracted to Asian women, and i find that most white men are not, but that just leaves more for me!
Something about them just turns me on more than anything...specially the eyes! anyone who has gotten hot and heavy with a fine Asian knows those eyes... ;)
Nothing wrong with stating an opinion.
You're right, there is nothing wrong with stating your opinion...we all got them, and most of the time they can be very different. But there is a big difference between stating an opinion and being an outright asshole.
For example, I don't like the look of a woman that Division like's...they look sick and pasty in my opinion, there skin often has the texture of clam chowder and it grosses me out. As for them being really smooth with giant asses...again to each his own, but I don't call that being feminine, I call it being fat.
Now, if I had talked about what I don't like, if I had singled out a certain individual, one that is known by everyone on this board to be a friend to someone else, then that's being an asshole. If Div had a friend that I said looked like a wet rat that smelled like beef stew and cabbage, that would make me an asshole.
Now as far as what I think is attractive, even though no one really cares what I think lol, I like a lot of types...not just fitness type looks. But they got to be in some kind of decent shape in some form or fashion.
I see your point......
No hard feelings about Melissa.....
DIV
I see your point......
No hard feelings about Melissa.....
DIV
Hope none of you boys are dieting because all I've got to say is I make a mean twice baked potato.;D
Damn Rim. . . . . You know I am dieting!!!! All I had for dinner was 2 chicken breasts and 2 cups of green beans..
Be glad I didn't take pics of the steaks. ;D
Actually I only made those because last week I made dinner for my mother, sister, & wife. It was BBQ pork sandwiches, twice baked potatoes, & veggies. I didn't get to eat any of the potatoes so I decided to make them again.
Guys I just need to get this out. I will try not to bring the board down with my own mess but need to get this out in some way.
Luv, Rim and Rip are I think the only ones on here that know I got engaged a couple wks ago. She is the best and most wonderful woman I have ever had in my life and she means the world to me and I would do anything in this world for her.
Point being, yesterday, I fucked up our relationship in a major way. No, I did not cheat on her, I would never cheat on her. What I did is in my opinion much worse. I am not going to go into detail with what happened, even though I am sharing some hard personal information, I'm leaving that part out because it's to personal.
I don't know if we'll be able to work through this or not. She is mad, but she is more hurt and crushed then anything else and it has absolutely devastated me as well. I can honestly say I have never felt as horrible as I do right now. Yes, believe it or not, I have cried my eyes out all night, I have cried all morning and will more then likely continue to cry for a good while. Yes even bad asses like Arnold jr. can end up crying. It may be rare but it does happen.
We are supposed to meet up at some point today and talk, so any of you guys that throw up prayers please throw one up for me. I do not want to lose this woman. Needless to say I have taken the day off from work, there is no way I could step foot in the gym today since I would only end up crying and breaking down in public. That wouldnt be to pretty. So for now, I guess I will be sitting here in agonizing anticipation of whats to come later today when she and I meet.
Thanks for listening guys.
Guys I just need to get this out. I will try not to bring the board down with my own mess but need to get this out in some way.
Luv, Rim and Rip are I think the only ones on here that know I got engaged a couple wks ago. She is the best and most wonderful woman I have ever had in my life and she means the world to me and I would do anything in this world for her.
Point being, yesterday, I fucked up our relationship in a major way. No, I did not cheat on her, I would never cheat on her. What I did is in my opinion much worse. I am not going to go into detail with what happened, even though I am sharing some hard personal information, I'm leaving that part out because it's to personal.
I don't know if we'll be able to work through this or not. She is mad, but she is more hurt and crushed then anything else and it has absolutely devastated me as well. I can honestly say I have never felt as horrible as I do right now. Yes, believe it or not, I have cried my eyes out all night, I have cried all morning and will more then likely continue to cry for a good while. Yes even bad asses like Arnold jr. can end up crying. It may be rare but it does happen.
We are supposed to meet up at some point today and talk, so any of you guys that throw up prayers please throw one up for me. I do not want to lose this woman. Needless to say I have taken the day off from work, there is no way I could step foot in the gym today since I would only end up crying and breaking down in public. That wouldnt be to pretty. So for now, I guess I will be sitting here in agonizing anticipation of whats to come later today when she and I meet.
Thanks for listening guys.
Wow man, I kind of have an idea of what might have happened but I won't speculate in public. Good luck and I wish you all the best. I really hope you two can work through whatever happened.It's ok, you can guess if you want to...I'll even tell you if you're right but I seriously doubt you would ever be able to guess right.
Good luck bro. You need anything let me know.Thanks brother
Sorry to hear that bro!I hope you're right bro, cause this is the most agonizing pain I have ever been in.
Keep your head up!
I did something about a year ago that i assume is similar to this, it took a while and A LOT of talking back and forth before my girl let it go.
Talk it out and just be honest.
Let her have some time to think if she needs it.
We all do things that we don't like at one point in our lives, the trick is to learn from it and press on. when my girl found out about my past record, it was really ugly, but i'm a VERY different man now and she realized this...i'm sure everyone here knows, but i quit using AAS for my girl, as it would have wrecked our relationship and my past didn't help.
Good luck!
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I hope you're right bro, cause this is the most agonizing pain I have ever been in.
Never asked anyone to marry me...must love her a lot since I did...so this is crushing me. But it is 100% my own fault, there is no question about that, it's not even arguable. I love her enough that if she asked I would give up AAS in a heart beat, no question. I know some would say that's being weak and that you should never let a woman ask you to give stuff up...those people have never truly been in love. If they think they have then their only kidding themselves because actual love will turn your world upside down in good and bad ways
I hope you're right bro, cause this is the most agonizing pain I have ever been in.
I know some would say that's being weak and that you should never let a woman ask you to give stuff up...those people have never truly been in love. If they think they have then their only kidding themselves because actual love will turn your world upside down in good and bad ways
Thanks guys.
She came over this afternoon and we talked for several hours. She is still hurt, everything is still up in the air but at least she's not gone. She is coming back over here tomorrow morning and I would guess tomorrow will make or break us one way or the other...course I am pulling for make. I have said almost everything I can say, still a little more to say and I will say it tomorrow. After that it is all in her hands.
...and no, for those wondering, I have yet to raise my voice to her...actually I never have raised my voice and yelled with her. And no, as I said I did not cheat on her and no, I did not strike her in anyway. Thought I'd throw that out there since I am sure some are wondering.
You know it's weird, with relationship type things I have always had a pretty easy time with it all. But the last 2 years has been a roller coaster. Maybe it's because I have gotten older and gotten more serious about what I want...probably.
The fact that she is still around and talking about it is a VERY good sign AJ.
Just maintain your composure and try to stay positive!
Good luck man!
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Guys I just need to get this out. I will try not to bring the board down with my own mess but need to get this out in some way.
Luv, Rim and Rip are I think the only ones on here that know I got engaged a couple wks ago. She is the best and most wonderful woman I have ever had in my life and she means the world to me and I would do anything in this world for her.
Point being, yesterday, I fucked up our relationship in a major way. No, I did not cheat on her, I would never cheat on her. What I did is in my opinion much worse. I am not going to go into detail with what happened, even though I am sharing some hard personal information, I'm leaving that part out because it's to personal.
I don't know if we'll be able to work through this or not. She is mad, but she is more hurt and crushed then anything else and it has absolutely devastated me as well. I can honestly say I have never felt as horrible as I do right now. Yes, believe it or not, I have cried my eyes out all night, I have cried all morning and will more then likely continue to cry for a good while. Yes even bad asses like Arnold jr. can end up crying. It may be rare but it does happen.
We are supposed to meet up at some point today and talk, so any of you guys that throw up prayers please throw one up for me. I do not want to lose this woman. Needless to say I have taken the day off from work, there is no way I could step foot in the gym today since I would only end up crying and breaking down in public. That wouldnt be to pretty. So for now, I guess I will be sitting here in agonizing anticipation of whats to come later today when she and I meet.
Thanks for listening guys.
Thanks guys.
She came over this afternoon and we talked for several hours. She is still hurt, everything is still up in the air but at least she's not gone. She is coming back over here tomorrow morning and I would guess tomorrow will make or break us one way or the other...course I am pulling for make. I have said almost everything I can say, still a little more to say and I will say it tomorrow. After that it is all in her hands.
...and no, for those wondering, I have yet to raise my voice to her...actually I never have raised my voice and yelled with her. And no, as I said I did not cheat on her and no, I did not strike her in anyway. Thought I'd throw that out there since I am sure some are wondering.
You know it's weird, with relationship type things I have always had a pretty easy time with it all. But the last 2 years has been a roller coaster. Maybe it's because I have gotten older and gotten more serious about what I want...probably.
Guys I just need to get this out. I will try not to bring the board down with my own mess but need to get this out in some way.
Luv, Rim and Rip are I think the only ones on here that know I got engaged a couple wks ago. She is the best and most wonderful woman I have ever had in my life and she means the world to me and I would do anything in this world for her.
Point being, yesterday, I fucked up our relationship in a major way. No, I did not cheat on her, I would never cheat on her. What I did is in my opinion much worse. I am not going to go into detail with what happened, even though I am sharing some hard personal information, I'm leaving that part out because it's to personal.
I don't know if we'll be able to work through this or not. She is mad, but she is more hurt and crushed then anything else and it has absolutely devastated me as well. I can honestly say I have never felt as horrible as I do right now. Yes, believe it or not, I have cried my eyes out all night, I have cried all morning and will more then likely continue to cry for a good while. Yes even bad asses like Arnold jr. can end up crying. It may be rare but it does happen.
We are supposed to meet up at some point today and talk, so any of you guys that throw up prayers please throw one up for me. I do not want to lose this woman. Needless to say I have taken the day off from work, there is no way I could step foot in the gym today since I would only end up crying and breaking down in public. That wouldnt be to pretty. So for now, I guess I will be sitting here in agonizing anticipation of whats to come later today when she and I meet.
Thanks for listening guys.
I appreciate the offer for advice, and I'm not trying to be a smart ass, but I did not post this because I was looking for advise. I shared what I shared simply because I was upset, but when it comes to certain details in my life, some things are just to personal to share...especially on the internet.
Look, baby Arnold........
We're all brothers here in some fashion.
Just tell us what the fuck you did already.
Stop being so evasive and give us the truth.
Our opinions may go a long way in saving your relationship.
DIV
I know i am a little late but best of luck bro,I appreciate it bro.
God Bless, I am praying for you !
I appreciate the offer for advice, and I'm not trying to be a smart ass, but I did not post this because I was looking for advise. I shared what I shared simply because I was upset, but when it comes to certain details in my life, some things are just to personal to share...especially on the internet.
I appreciate it bro.
Thanks guys.
She came over this afternoon and we talked for several hours. She is still hurt, everything is still up in the air but at least she's not gone. She is coming back over here tomorrow morning and I would guess tomorrow will make or break us one way or the other...course I am pulling for make. I have said almost everything I can say, still a little more to say and I will say it tomorrow. After that it is all in her hands.
...and no, for those wondering, I have yet to raise my voice to her...actually I never have raised my voice and yelled with her. And no, as I said I did not cheat on her and no, I did not strike her in anyway. Thought I'd throw that out there since I am sure some are wondering.
You know it's weird, with relationship type things I have always had a pretty easy time with it all. But the last 2 years has been a roller coaster. Maybe it's because I have gotten older and gotten more serious about what I want...probably.
Look, you said you didn't cheat on her but you did something much worse.......Positive. Look somethings are just better left unsaid...I share a lot of my personal info on this board but in some instances I choose to keep certain aspects to myself...don't know what else to say about it.
.........so what did you do exactly?
I can't really think of anything worse than cheating in terms of a relationship.
Are you sure you're not being too emotional about all of this? ???
DIV
You know i have no problems with you, but until now, i always thought you were homosexual lol. And yes im serious about that :)
Btw, being MORE serious about what you want is just great, that means you want a family, or perm access to sex
Positive. Look somethings are just better left unsaid...I share a lot of my personal info on this board but in some instances I choose to keep certain aspects to myself...don't know what else to say about it.
Really, lol? What made you think I was gay?
...and no I'm not gay, but weird to me why you would think that. What have I said that would lead you to that thought?
I read a post about you and your boyfriend?!?!?!?!?! here, like, a year ago or even more back when i joined, ive been trying to find it AND while im writting this, i think its in a post you started about when you started juicing maybe? lol maybe i read wrong and been thinking you were gay!
That literally made me laugh out loud!
You're going to have to show me that post. Either you read something completely wrong or I made a post and wrote it completely the wrong way, lol!
Now one of my old training partners used to come on this board and talk a bunch of shit about me...just in good fun. But that was well over a year ago, more like 2 years ago.
Positive. Look somethings are just better left unsaid...I share a lot of my personal info on this board but in some instances I choose to keep certain aspects to myself...don't know what else to say about it.
When it comes to relationships, alot of it is black and white.
I can't think of what you did that could have been worse than cheating.
If your relationship isn't strong enough at this point that you know for sure that it will survive this ordeal, then it's probably not meant to be.
Honesty goes a long way with people and if you aren't honest with yourself and her and each other when it comes to wanting to be together, then you probably SHOULD NOT be together.
Dr. Phil is an idiot and I just hope your situation isn't something basic and ridiculous like something I'd see on that show.
Please tell me you have some common sense and that you are emotionally mature enough to know when to salvage a relationship and when to walk away.
Bodybuilders have a bad reputation when it comes to relationships and often it's for a good reason...........most of them are not emotionally mature and able to have relationships.
I just hope you're not that guy. :-\
DIV
I agree with everything you said...especially about Dr. Phil.
My relationship with her is I believe very strong, we wouldn't be still working through things if it wasn't IMO. As far as honesty, I have never once lied to her about anything. Even when some would say I might should have lied, I have always been honest. It's kind of one of my pet peeves...I have never allowed myself to be dishonest about anything with anyone. I don't say that to sound self righteous, it's simply the way it is.
...and I know what you mean about most BB not being able to have solid relationships...I have been guilty of this myself on more then one occasion. However I do feel I've grown a lot in recent years. Yes, for a long time I was "that guy" the one so obsessed with BB that I couldn't see anything else.
BB is hardly my main focus anymore, not even remotely. I realize I wasted a lot of time in my 20's on BB; yes, I learned a lot and no I don't have regrets about what I've done when it comes to that, it's because of BB that I enjoy my line of work now. But I made BB my primary focus for a long time, and because of that other aspects of my life suffered. I realize that now. No one can tell someone this, it's something everyone has to come to on their own.
So what is my main focus now? I still train, but I don't' let it rule my life. My focus is about building a solid and quality life for myself and those around me who I love. That's enough to keep my plate full
I don't see it as "losing" time, because I spent most of my twenties lifting and I learned alot along the way.
I know my body better than most people know theirs and that's why I'm a decent trainer with a fairly deep knowledge of AAS to boot.
I wasn't ready for a longterm relationship in my twenties, wasn't developed enough for it then.
I am now, but I'm also alot more picky in terms of the type of women I'd want for a relationship so in that sense it really is good to be single.
Honesty is the most important thing, with yourself and with others.
Unfortunately, when you are honest with women they often don't know how to take it because they are used to men who lie and play games.
I may remain single because I am too honest......but I'm always going to be one of those guys who expresses expectations at the beginning of a relationship and my deal-breakers aren't negotiable.
Many women want to try and change a man, and those women never get to step 1 with me.
I make the rules.........that's the first rule.
DIV
My comment about "wasted time" my point was, in my case, BB was always first, the rest of life came second, and only if it didn't interfere with BB. Now the rest of my life comes first, BB is definitely second. I know you can lift and train and live a BB lifestyle and still have your other priorities in line, but if those other priorities don't come first then you're fucked IMO
Looking back, I could and should be so much further ahead in life if I hadn't prioritized BB as the ultimate end all to end all. No, my life isn't bad, and no, I'm not living in self pity or remorse, just saying how I see it and learning from my mistakes.
In my 20's I learned a lot about BB, about how the body responds to food and all that stuff. Because of that I have had some decent success as a trainer, because of that the competitors I get to work with seem to typically fair well. So I am not completely knocking how I lived and breathed for the better part of the last decade.
Speaking of personal training, I don't know how it is in your neck of the woods, but here in the Nashville area it has gotten pretty slow for most everyone. Thank God for my other job.
Personal training in Phoenix is pretty good and it pays working for a private studio.
If you work for a corporate gym you are basically making nothing and being a trainer (slave) for them basically pays for the gym membership.
Once you have training experience, you can do whatever you want provided you are good as a trainer and versatile.
Being a personal trainer is one of those jobs where you need to look the part as well as be able to get results.
It's a very superficial business and many women have told me that they've chosen me over other trainers simply because I look like a bodybuilder, versus most of the others who look more like "fitness trainers".
Having muscle helps get your foot in the door to actually show what you can do........that's here in Phoenix.
Not to knock the "fitness" types, but if you don't look like you can bench your bodyweight, how can you expect anyone else to have any faith you'll be able to get them to achieve their goals?
...............but my first love is Psychology.....lifting only came natural. ;D
DIV
I don't work in a private studio, it's a chain gym. But I do not work for the gym and wouldn't work for a gym. Work for myself, I pay a $400 a month rent to work there, and I am expected to put in 2 hours a wk at the front desk to answer questions...that's it.
Business is just slow simply because the economy is slow. For most people if they get tight, it's one of the first things they cut back on. And I don't blame them, it's not cheap. I still have clients, I would like more though...always want more. The goal is to get to where I only train competitors and have employees who work for me that train the rest. Eventually I may get out of actually training people and simply oversee a training business. Training company's are tough to manage and tough to keep solid employees, but of all the most successful trainers out there, it's these that have the most success...those who get their business running like a business. Lot of money to be made in that, but very easy to screw up...of course that can be said about anything.
I don't think I'd open a personal training business simply because of the headaches involved and dealing with trainers and their own personal issues.
DIV
That's pretty much the case with any business though. But it can be done and it can be done quite well.
.........true, I suppose what I'm saying is that the headache just isn't for me.
I'd rather just deal with a few people, come and go as I please and get paid.
I wouldn't mind working with high-level competitors, and mostly strength athletes but that's a niche market.
DIV
Finding a good looking girl who wants to do figure contest is the best way to get good exposure and the best way to get more serious people as your customers.
A good figure girl will stand out more then anyone else. I've had several guys who were more interested in the strength side of things, those clients are a lot of fun but no matter how big and strong they get, they simply will never stand out like a figure competitor.
If you can find one with decent genetics, one with potential and if when people see the dramatic change, it will bring a lot of business your way.
Yes, the same can be said about a male client but not to the extent of a female. Just the nature of life.
That might be true, but finding one who can pay what your charge might be difficult.
The lowest I charge is $40 per hour and that's for a client I've trained for a couple years now, who is a friend as well.
She's wants to do fitness but doesn't have the genetics, nor the discipline right now either....
That's the market though....
DIV
What I did was I found one and worked with her for free. She's the only one I've ever trained for free.
Now that things have slowed down, I'm looking for another. She can't be just any girl, she has got to be one that is going to stand out and be seen.
I understand your point of view, but the difference between me and you is the desire and willingness.....
It's not there for me to train someone for free, regardless of how she looks, or even to look for a competitor to train.
The point is to get them referrred to you, and get paid, and get results.......which gets you more clientelle.
I've never trained anyone for free......
I had one massage therapist offer to trade services, but that's about it.
If it's a business, you're going to make more money turning average looking women in to fitness competitors.........rath er than just being seen with one and one alone.
DIV
I trained a stripper for a year,
man that was fun
I trained a real solid porn star! She was definitely fun.:o You lucky bastid ! ;D
I trained a real solid porn star! She was definitely fun.
Well to be honest I didnt train her in the gym I trained her in the bed. Actually I was with her before she got into the Porn industry.
Well to be honest I didnt train her in the gym I trained her in the bed. Actually I was with her before she got into the Porn industry.
I just drank 14 gallons of my favorite alcoholic beverage on earth...Sailor Jerry. It's a spiced rum but it kicks ass so much more the Captain Morgan.
Anyway, still stressed about as much as I've ever been in my life due to all the relationship drama in my life. No, don't worry, I'm not going to turn to the bottle for all my troubles, lol, just had to have a few tonight to ease the stress and pain a little. But guess what, it doesn't help, lol! Still losing my mind but now drunk and losing my mind!
Anyway, next time any of you guys go to the liquor store, try some Sailor Jerry if you're a rum fan...if you're not a rum fan, try some any way...might make you one. Did I mention unlike Captain Morgan being 80 proof the Sailor is 95 proof? All the more reason, lol!
So was she freaky or what???
Did it mess with your head to see her go to porn??? Did she always want to do weird stuff??
I just drank 14 gallons of my favorite alcoholic beverage on earth...Sailor Jerry. It's a spiced rum but it kicks ass so much more the Captain Morgan.
Anyway, still stressed about as much as I've ever been in my life due to all the relationship drama in my life. No, don't worry, I'm not going to turn to the bottle for all my troubles, lol, just had to have a few tonight to ease the stress and pain a little. But guess what, it doesn't help, lol! Still losing my mind but now drunk and losing my mind!
Anyway, next time any of you guys go to the liquor store, try some Sailor Jerry if you're a rum fan...if you're not a rum fan, try some any way...might make you one. Did I mention unlike Captain Morgan being 80 proof the Sailor is 95 proof? All the more reason, lol!
Never even heard of it. How you feeling this morning?
your head is gonna be banging in the morning big fella!!
Everyone needs to let loose once and awhile. Keep ya head up bro
Never even heard of it. How you feeling this morning?
Believe it or not I woke up very refreshed, only slept about 4hrs but feel pretty damn good, which is unusual for me if I drink more then I should...very unusual.
I trained a stripper for a year,
man that was fun
Heard too many horror stories to ever get involved with a stripper, bro.
I trained one for several months and heard all the shit that goes on behind closed doors with strippers/hookers....
Nothing there I wanted to get involved with.
To be honest, I had the most fun with a MILF, the pale Greek girl........
Damn that girl could grow a bush......
Greek Women. ;D
DIV
Haha LMAO yeah a bush I would be scared of. Clean shaven and smooth as silk the only way to go.
Oh yeah I can dig the landing strip, but when she looks like she has Chewbacca in a leg lock that is when the razor comes out!
I don't think I'd date a woman who couldn't grow a bush.
It's just something I've grown accustomed to, like a fine red wine....
Every woman I've dated has grown a thick full bush for me.
It's not like they didn't get anything out of it..........more sex.
DIV
I don't think I'd date a woman who couldn't grow a bush.
It's just something I've grown accustomed to, like a fine red wine....
Every woman I've dated has grown a thick full bush for me.
It's not like they didn't get anything out of it..........more sex.
DIV
LOL you are an animal!! Hilarious dood
So you're a fan of the 70's retro bush eh?
I'm sure you could find some similar quality in Europe? Of course I'm not sure traveling half way around the world would appeal to anyone just for a piece of ass.
I'm not a huge fan of American women, but I am a fan of their hygeine. I can't stand a fury bush unless it's been shaved around the lips. A lot of non-american women don't douche regularly either and there's nothing worse than going down on a chick to have her snatch smell of wretchedness.
Like my grand pappy used to say, "Always check the stinky with the pinky before going south with the mouth, son"
I know.
I lived in Germany for two years when I was stationed there in the Army.
European women are better than American women.
More traditional.......they're women. ;D
DIV
Funny you should mention douching. One of my clients is a gynecologist and he has some crazy stories. But one of the things he told me was that when a girl uses a douche bag it's one of the worst things she can do. He said that it does to good of a job cleaning it and it washes away the good bacteria that it needs to not smell bad. It's when this good bacteria gets washed away that a foul smell can occur.
I know, how on earth did this conversation come up...well I don't know how half the stuff he and I talk about comes up, lol!
Ditto,
That's why i married a 100% full blooded German!
eeeeeeerrrr in my opinion a pussy with hair on it ( ANY hair ) is like a good steak with mustard put all over it ...
AND I FUCKING HATE MUSTARD !!!
;D
Good to see you back Candi!your scaring me ;D
This place was not the same without you bro, welcome back ;D
Do you guys think if we gave the same diet/training along with same dosage of testosterone we could see an entirely different response?
For example, one may get really strong but not look so big and another may develop full muscle and maintain/slightly increase strength?
Timea is one of the hottest babes in the history of the world, end of story.
Do you guys think if we gave the same diet/training along with same dosage of testosterone we could see an entirely different response?
For example, one may get really strong but not look so big and another may develop full muscle and maintain/slightly increase strength?
I'd like her if she was pale......Div buddy, you need to broaden your horizons a little bit. I know we all have our own taste and what not, but as for myself, I don't have simply one type of woman I like, and I think most people are the same. You seem to seriously limit yourself and this limitation you've placed up has nothing to do with anything that is of any substance IMO
She's darker than me and I'm not even white! :o
DIV
Div buddy, you need to broaden your horizons a little bit. I know we all have our own taste and what not, but as for myself, I don't have simply one type of woman I like, and I think most people are the same. You seem to seriously limit yourself and this limitation you've placed up has nothing to do with anything that is of any substance IMO
There are a lot of really cool good non pasty white women out there.
And for the record, Timea is not that dark at all...she's not that dark in that picture and even so in that picture she is darker then she typically is in most pics...so she's not that dark
I have a preference for pale women.........that's not going to change.
I'm sure there are alot of nice women who are darker, but my tastes have refined over time and I know what I want.
When it comes to my food, wine and women, there are no compromises......
There have been several girls who've wanted to date, but I just can't break my standards.
Don't settle, Arnold...............don't ever settle. ;D
DIV
I don't see it as settling at all. If you like girls who are on the pale side that's fine. But if a girl comes around who isn't pale who you actually like, are you saying you wouldn't date her based simply on the skin tone? That's not keeping your standards in place, that's losing your mind lol!
When it comes to my women, food and wine, I like all types. Yes, when it comes to woman there are deal breakers, but most of these have to do with personality and bitchyness, lol!
Like I said, I agree, we all have our own taste. But even so, Timea is still one of the most beautiful women out there. I just don't see how any one could look at her and think otherwise.
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/523254/timeamajorova_com_worlds_best_booty/
2. Spoiled and bitchy attitude makes me literally sick.
If my cum disappears on her face when I'm done shooting, she's too fucking pale for me.
They breed them this way straight out the womb.
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guys make sure to inject deep, slowly, aspirate, and keep it sterile.
just got back from getting what looked to be about 10 cc of anti biotics in the ass and have a hot press on my swollen quad... cant train legs for a week...
i learned the hard way hopefully if you gusy havent learned yet you can learn from me and take the proper precautins. (in my case i didnt inject deep enough for the volume i was injecting)
Sometimes you can do everything perfectly and get a bad reaction.
Quads seem to take high volume pretty well, so try to keep the volume around 3cc or less.
I had a horrible reaction to a 1cc shot in the delt a few years ago. my entire upper arm was red and i couldn't even move it. i went on some Keflex for a few days and it cleared up. i was using HG and my sanitation process for injections was top notch.
Just comes with the territory, sooner or later you roll snake eyes.
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Sometimes you can do everything perfectly and get a bad reaction.
Quads seem to take high volume pretty well, so try to keep the volume around 3cc or less.
I had a horrible reaction to a 1cc shot in the delt a few years ago. my entire upper arm was red and i couldn't even move it. i went on some Keflex for a few days and it cleared up. i was using HG and my sanitation process for injections was top notch.
Just comes with the territory, sooner or later you roll snake eyes.
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Greetings from Chicago boys...staying at a Five Star hotel for the next two days. Enjoying too much food & drink.
my left quad is a son of a bitch....i think the nerves in it are 1 million times denser than in any other body part
Just comes with the territory, sooner or later you roll snake eyes.
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It came to a point where I was jamming through mounds of scar tissue and after injections, the oil would occasionally leak out.....Yeah I got this once too, I pinned my glute and it felt real hard(scar tissue) and I could sort of 'feel' every bit of oil going in, then when I took the needle out heaps of oil came out. Pissed off cause it was legit testoviron that cost me $35/ml.
DIV
Yeah I got this once too, I pinned my glute and it felt real hard(scar tissue) and I could sort of 'feel' every bit of oil going in, then when I took the needle out heaps of oil came out. Pissed off cause it was legit testoviron that cost me $35/ml.:o :o fuck you need to move out of that country bro
Yeah I got this once too, I pinned my glute and it felt real hard(scar tissue) and I could sort of 'feel' every bit of oil going in, then when I took the needle out heaps of oil came out. Pissed off cause it was legit testoviron that cost me $35/ml.
You guys remember "Mighty" Mike Quinn? He works out in my gym. It's interesting to see what these guys look like when clean. You can tell he has a thick build naturally. Hiis forearms are massive and is quads are pretty big, but his calves are pretty small.
But he also looks pregnant. Since he wears baggy shirts and shorts it's hard to tell if it's simply because he's fat or because he has a distended gut from years of drug use. Either way, it sticks out A LOT.
You guys remember "Mighty" Mike Quinn? He works out in my gym. It's interesting to see what these guys look like when clean. You can tell he has a thick build naturally. Hiis forearms are massive and is quads are pretty big, but his calves are pretty small.
But he also looks pregnant. Since he wears baggy shirts and shorts it's hard to tell if it's simply because he's fat or because he has a distended gut from years of drug use. Either way, it sticks out A LOT.
I think the distended gut is from years of GH/Insulin/IGF-1 abuse.......
Those guys of his era were the first to start experimenting with GH, then Insulin and IGF-1....
Unfortunately, the sides are irreversible. :-\
DIV
The whole "GH" gut thing isn't precisely known as to what causes and what exactly is happening.yes. exactly.
Ehhh, I wouldn't say they are irreversible. If it's distention caused by enlarged intestinal growth both from food intake and IGF, then they will atrophy over time like any other muscle once you stop eating so much. It could be a number of factors from visceral abdominal fat or insulin resistance. The whole "GH" gut thing isn't precisely known as to what causes and what exactly is happening. Until one of those guys gets an MRI or something we might never know exactly.
How would you explain Mike's "pregnant" look then?
That guy's probably ingested enough GH to support three life extension clinics.
DIV
There are plenty of older guys running around with huge guts and lean arms/legs that have never touched GH or even AAS. Could be due to his age and he could be creeping up on diabetes, or a number of other things. And as Candi said, GH converts to IGF in the liver which is what causes the growth. The intestines happen to have the largest amount of receptors, couple that with large amount of food intake and this is why a lot of people suspect GH of being the culprit. However, we don't really know for sure, as I said it could be insulin resistance, visceral fat buildup in the abdomen, or IGF (if he's still taking GH). If he's lowered his food intake and stopped taking GH then the intestines will atrophy back to close their previous size.
I don't see many sedentary guys running around with 10% BF and distended guts......
Only middle-aged former bodybuilders.
You draw your own conclusions.
As for atrophy, have you seen Greg Kovacs lately?
That gut is still huge and it ain't shrinking.......
DIV
I see them all the time. I see guys in there 60's and 70's daily who have huge guts, probably wear size 40" pants but should be wearing 48". There guts are huge but look rock hard. Then their legs look like tooth picks and usually their arms are not much better. My late Grandfather was one of these guys. His gut was as hard as concrete, as I kid he would let me punch it all the time, lol! I think the last time I did I was around 15yrs old and he still didn't flinch and I could punch decently by then. He was a heavy drinker and a heavy smoker. No, he was not fat by any means, not at all...his gut was simply distended and rock hard.
These guys exist everywhere.
Word from Bismark, ND!
Sitting in the airport bored out of my mind.
About to head back south to the promise land!
Happy pinning my good friends.
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On our return flight from Chicago we spent about eight hours on stand-by. :'(
Pretty small place isn't it?...lol
I just got home and it feels good to be back home again.
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It was driving me crazy. I've got severe anxiety about flying & airports. :-\
Yeah i remember your xanax story.
I hate flying, but i love pheasant hunting out in the Dakota's and i sure as hell ain't driving 22 hours from Texas, so i just drink a few and ride it out.
Strangely enough, i enjoy skydiving...lol
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On our return flight from Chicago we spent about eight hours on stand-by. :'(
WTF :o
You could've drove quicker than that.
I just fuckin severly pulled or tore my hammy! :'(
Last set of hams, standing leg curls, left side, loud POP.
Sitting on ice right now, any suggestions or similar experinces bro's? This seems to be an ongoing issue with my hammys the last year or so?!
Damn man, that sucks!!! :( Can't say I've had problems with my hams, my shoulder is still fucked up from when I messed my rotator cuff up a little while ago. I think I'm gonna have to get it cut to get it fixed :/
I just fuckin severly pulled or tore my hammy! :'(
Last set of hams, standing leg curls, left side, loud POP.
Sitting on ice right now, any suggestions or similar experinces bro's? This seems to be an ongoing issue with my hammys the last year or so?!
I just fuckin severly pulled or tore my hammy! :'(
Last set of hams, standing leg curls, left side, loud POP.
Sitting on ice right now, any suggestions or similar experinces bro's? This seems to be an ongoing issue with my hammys the last year or so?!
Thanks guys, doing all the above.
No brusing as of this am, so lets hope it is just a strain. If I tore it, would be lumpy and brusing by now...
Have to re-work my game plan as this is happening too often. >:(
Sorry to hear about this bro. I know it sucks...been there with my own injuries and it's never fun...it's always more irritating and frustrating then anything else.
You said it keeps happening? Same leg, always when you do standing curls or any hamstring curl?
Personally I have found that most people IMO do way to much direct hamstring work. Tons and tons of heavy brutal sets for hamstrings wk after wk is often overkill and a lot of the time leads to what you have here...not always but a lot of the time.
For me, if I am still squatting heavy, doing lunges etc then my hams seem to stay in good form. I still do some direct ham work, just not as much...I do a lot of single leg lying leg curls, and I do some regular leg curls just not as many as I used to and the weight always stays in the 12is range and usually do high rep drop sets with it a lot of days. I never do straight leg deads anymore, they put way to much stress on my spine no matter how light I go...which brings me to another point, most guys go way to heavy on these in the first place...it's not a lift that you should use a lot of weight on...ever heard the Garret Downing story about this?
I'll admit, these days I am not too concerned with bringing my hamstrings up...if I was I might do more ham work, maybe...as of now I only do 3 maybe 4 total direct hamstring sets per wk...everythign else comes from compound moves like squats.
I just fuckin severly pulled or tore my hammy! :'(
Last set of hams, standing leg curls, left side, loud POP.
Sitting on ice right now, any suggestions or similar experinces bro's? This seems to be an ongoing issue with my hammys the last year or so?!
I just fuckin severly pulled or tore my hammy! :'(
Last set of hams, standing leg curls, left side, loud POP.
Sitting on ice right now, any suggestions or similar experinces bro's? This seems to be an ongoing issue with my hammys the last year or so?!
Thanks guys, doing all the above.where do you live bro? in california that is grounds to get yourself a medical maijuana card. :D
No brusing as of this am, so lets hope it is just a strain. If I tore it, would be lumpy and brusing by now...
Have to re-work my game plan as this is happening too often. >:(
Damn...sorry to hear that. Please keep us updated.
where do you live bro? in california that is grounds to get yourself a medical maijuana card. :D
Well, 24 hours later, it has started to bruise. Which is a good sign that it is not torn completely as it would have bruised much sooner and deeper.... Once the swelling went down, I could tell it didnt tear completely, more like a sever strain.
My insurance just ended, starting a new job but have a friend that has a Physical Therapy place and will do some ultra sounds for me on the side. That helped it heal quick last time. :-\
Used to be in Cali, when the shops were not getting busted as much as nowadays.
True story, my mom had one of the original cards back in the day. She has glycoma and tons of other ailments and I was visiting her for the Holidays. She walked right into a San Fran shop, bought her 2 g. and was on her way. That was the best law ever passed for old hippies like her. 8)
Well, 24 hours later, it has started to bruise. Which is a good sign that it is not torn completely as it would have bruised much sooner and deeper.... Once the swelling went down, I could tell it didnt tear completely, more like a sever strain.
My insurance just ended, starting a new job but have a friend that has a Physical Therapy place and will do some ultra sounds for me on the side. That helped it heal quick last time. :-\
Used to be in Cali, when the shops were not getting busted as much as nowadays.
True story, my mom had one of the original cards back in the day. She has glycoma and tons of other ailments and I was visiting her for the Holidays. She walked right into a San Fran shop, bought her 2 g. and was on her way. That was the best law ever passed for old hippies like her. 8)
Busy, I had a similar thing happen about 4 or 5 years ago with one of my pecs. I thought I had torn it to shreds at first, it hurt like a bitch but it didn't show any signs of a bruise till at least 24 or 36 hours later. And I could tell by looking at it like you that it wasn't a deep bruise.
Even so, and I don't say this to shoot your hopes down or anything, it was a good 6 months before I could train chest hard again, and even then I had to be very careful for another 6 months. Even now years later I can still feel that spot aching a little bit, but nothing too serious but I would imagine it will always ache when I try to lift heavy...just one of those things.
Speedy recovery bro, you will be good to go soon.
Mike Quinn wore a tighter shirt today for the first time. Maybe he reads GetBig and my comments about the baggy shirts? ;D
He's still pretty big, but definitely has the pregnant look going on.
I think Michael does read the forum.....
Most lifters have body dysmorphia as it is, but with a distended gut you'd have to wonder how he deals with it.
Have you asked him personally? ???
DIV
What do you suggest I ask? Hey Mike, how do you manage carrying around that basketball under your shirt? I don't think so. He's not the friendliest looking guy.
Well, first, how large are you? ???
That would determine whether you ask or not.
I would ask........but that's just me.
Hell, if Nasser worked out in my area, I'd probably ask him why he couldn't bring his back up during his prime years.
I remember, he was only a back away from winning the O during the Yates years........
Yates sure wasn't blowing anyone away with the torn biceps/triceps.
Lee Priest lives in Scottsdale, but I'm not driving across town just to ask him for a Pro-Lab dry-fit shirt...... ;D
DIV
First, I hope you don't think size is relevant to who can win a fight. Second, I just wouldn't ask that because I'm not that rude. I probably shouldn't have even posted these comments just for the simple fact the guy may read them. My intent is not to make anyone feel like shit.
First, I hope you don't think size is relevant to who can win a fight. Second, I just wouldn't ask that because I'm not that rude. I probably shouldn't have even posted these comments just for the simple fact the guy may read them. My intent is not to make anyone feel like shit.
Not Mikes fault. He was a product of the 80's!! More is better!
I remember talking with Vinnie Comerford who like Mike went into the WBF. They never got a fair shake in IFBB after that but anyway, he would tell me, if there was room in the syringe, they would fill it. Usually with no rhyme or reason why they stacked and took what they took. They had no or little knowledge of stacks, pct, etc like we have today.
Well, first, how large are you? ???
That would determine whether you ask or not.
I would ask........but that's just me.
Hell, if Nasser worked out in my area, I'd probably ask him why he couldn't bring his back up during his prime years.
I remember, he was only a back away from winning the O during the Yates years........
Yates sure wasn't blowing anyone away with the torn biceps/triceps.
Lee Priest lives in Scottsdale, but I'm not driving across town just to ask him for a Pro-Lab dry-fit shirt...... ;D
DIV
Well then will you go ask him so I can have one? ;D
If he hasn't sent me one and I live in the same city, why is he giving you one?
Don't be a Pro-Lab slut! ;D
DIV
Hey I was thinking that maybe since you wouldn't drive across town to get yourself a shirt you'd drive across town to get me one. ;D
If you pick me up a few Sostenon 250 pre-loads from Mexico, I'll have Lee Priest give you one of his Pro-Lab dri-fit shirts.
Haven't ever seen the Organon Sostenon from Mexico.
Fair trade? ???
DIV
No...you're closer...I live near Detroit. How about a steal you a Cadillac or something? ;)
Steal me a pale goth chick with a thick full ass and I'll get you some Pro-Labs shirts from Lee Priest.......sweaty ones.
DIV
& on another note...my headache has finally gone away after two fucking days. ;D
you need to lower your dosages
On a side note: any of you guys remember that one thread that i started about a year ago, it was about this tumor they had found in my jaw? Anyway back then i got away with a scare and the DOCTORS did not need to adress it in any way.
Ok, so few weeks back i'm feeling really dizzy and go to a high end private clinic (company advantages). I was told that it was just another sinus infection. So, after about a week later i started feeling weird again and wen't to the doc and she said that the x-ray showed a new tumor in my left sinus and it would be good to operate sooner or later. Then she told me not to worry... How the fuck can't i worry?
Anyway, she said i'll propably be ok...
ISN'T LIFE GRAND!
Thanks guys!
On top of all that BS my uncle died of a tumor in his head when i was a kid...
He was about 30...
Currently xanax and hasish made me feel pretty calm, imagine that?! ;D
On a side note: any of you guys remember that one thread that i started about a year ago, it was about this tumor they had found in my jaw? Anyway back then i got away with a scare and the DOCTORS did not need to adress it in any way.
Ok, so few weeks back i'm feeling really dizzy and go to a high end private clinic (company advantages). I was told that it was just another sinus infection. So, after about a week later i started feeling weird again and wen't to the doc and she said that the x-ray showed a new tumor in my left sinus and it would be good to operate sooner or later. Then she told me not to worry... How the fuck can't i worry?
Anyway, she said i'll propably be ok...
ISN'T LIFE GRAND!
Rimbaud was never known as a mega-doser. ???
DIV
As for the headache...hit my head at work...damn near knocked myself out.
I was taking bets that it was Nubain withdrawal. ;D
DIV
Happy birthday to me...I turn 30 on Halloween!
For you youngsters out there...trust me, life is so much better at this age...I think the rest of the old farts will agree 8)
Happy birthday to me...I turn 30 on Halloween!
For you youngsters out there...trust me, life is so much better at this age...I think the rest of the old farts will agree 8)
Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday to me...I turn 30 on Halloween!
For you youngsters out there...trust me, life is so much better at this age...I think the rest of the old farts will agree 8)
If you click on "featured pro's" on the home page at probodybuilding.com you can now find a video profile/interview of Johnnie Jackson and Timea Majorova.
Arnold, you promised T-shirts! >:(
DIV
I know...I didn't forget. Everything has just been moving slow and taking longer then expected...you'll get them when I get them.
You work there!
If you can't get them, NO ONE WILL GET THEM. >:(
DIV
True, but don't have them yet. We have changed the look of the logo several times and eventually added in the little catch phrase/slogan. So printing of the shirts was put on hold until all of that was finished and changed like we wanted it. As of now they haven't been ordered again but will be but don't know exactly when.
BTW, on your comment on my age, how old did you have me at? Just curious.
Based on your relationship issues, I thought you were a kid, still a baby in the cradle.
Perhaps 19 or 20........about the same age as Dizzle. ;D
DIV
Come on bro, a baby lol?
I've been here a long time, figured you would have picked up on my age by now...besides it's never been a secret.
As for my relationship issues, I never said what those issues were...so not sure how that could have given you any ideas about me. I can promises you, there not little trivial issues.
I've been in my fair share of relationships, had the same ups and downs as anyone else...I've dealt with all the BS that you deal with as a young idiot.
Check your PM
Based on your relationship issues, I thought you were a kid, still a baby in the cradle.
Perhaps 19 or 20........about the same age as Dizzle. ;D
DIV
HAH HAH HAH HAA!..
C'MON DID YOU REALLY THINK HE WAS A TEENAGER WHO COULND'T HANDLE HIS GEAR AND STARTED SHIT WITH HIS TEENAGE WIFE BARBARA WHOM THEY HAVE 7 KIDS BEFORE 20?
HAH HAH...
PS. No offense to either one it just made me laugh after a hard at work playing poker and trying to score with a new hottie...
Since i do different kinds of private security jobs (government authorized) playing poker in the job is a big part of it...
Well boys Karma just came back to bite me...
A couple weeks ago I was bragging when someone asked if I had a flu shoot. I was like "fuck that shit. I never get one. I've only had the flu twice in the last fifteen years." Well this morning it fucking hit me like a truck. I woke up about 3:00AM covered in sweet (actually vomited for some strange reason). I (again) woke up at 7:00AM freezing, covered in sweat, & shivering uncontrollably. Woke up again at 9:30AM everything hurt on me, still freezing, still shivering, but this time burning up (fever - 101.5). Feel horrible. Just got up from a three hour nap - soaked the sheets.
Well boys Karma just came back to bite me...
A couple weeks ago I was bragging when someone asked if I had a flu shoot. I was like "fuck that shit. I never get one. I've only had the flu twice in the last fifteen years." Well this morning it fucking hit me like a truck. I woke up about 3:00AM covered in sweet (actually vomited for some strange reason). I (again) woke up at 7:00AM freezing, covered in sweat, & shivering uncontrollably. Woke up again at 9:30AM everything hurt on me, still freezing, still shivering, but this time burning up (fever - 101.5). Feel horrible. Just got up from a three hour nap - soaked the sheets.
That sucks bro.
I've never gotten a flu shot in my life...hadn't had the flu in over 20 years. I was 8 or 9 the last time I got it.
Hope you feel better soon.
Made me laugh too.
After all, if I was the same age as Dizzle, that would mean I had been posting on here since I was 13 or 14 years old and been using AAS since then too.
Besides...Arnold jr is synonymous with being quite the manly man...vigorous, venereal and ready to launch 8)
Ya just shot yourself in the foot. ;) ...I'll send you some Theraflu. ;DMaybe so, lol! I'm not a very superstitious person...except about a few things and this isn't one of them. I actually talk to new clients all the time about the fact that I never get sick. I haven't even had a slight head cold in over 3 years, and I really do think that the Juice Plus+ is a big factor in this...IMO, it is the one supplement that is worth every penny.
How was your birthday?
Good birthday. My girl bought me a new flat screen so no complaints ;D
Well boys Karma just came back to bite me...
A couple weeks ago I was bragging when someone asked if I had a flu shoot. I was like "fuck that shit. I never get one. I've only had the flu twice in the last fifteen years." Well this morning it fucking hit me like a truck. I woke up about 3:00AM covered in sweet (actually vomited for some strange reason). I (again) woke up at 7:00AM freezing, covered in sweat, & shivering uncontrollably. Woke up again at 9:30AM everything hurt on me, still freezing, still shivering, but this time burning up (fever - 101.5). Feel horrible. Just got up from a three hour nap - soaked the sheets.
Good birthday. My girl bought me a new flat screen so no complaints ;D
I'm soooo pissed. I've got to work at 330AM & I can't stay up & watch the election returns. In fact I should be in bed in a few minutes...aaaaarrrrggghh!
You'll be getting up right about the time the finals are in anyway so you won't miss much.
I'm soooo pissed. I've got to work at 330AM & I can't stay up & watch the election returns. In fact I should be in bed in a few minutes...aaaaarrrrggghh!
Take the day off and you won't have to worry about it. ;D
DIV
I forgot to mention this a couple weeks ago. I finally got to see my friend strength (it's been awhile). Anyway, we got together & trained arms & then had some gourmet pizza. Good times. It always amazes me the psychological boost you get from training with someone else (especially when you train alone - like I do 95% of the time).
Have you trained with AJ, Rimbaud? Fuck I'd love to train with some familiar peeps on here. That would be lots of fun. But lets do it in Chicago so we can get some good Chicago pizza when were done. I am no longer dieting, and about to start a winter bulker. Pizza will do nicely.
Have you trained with AJ, Rimbaud? Fuck I'd love to train with some familiar peeps on here. That would be lots of fun. But lets do it in Chicago so we can get some good Chicago pizza when were done. I am no longer dieting, and about to start a winter bulker. Pizza will do nicely.
I'm very far away, but willing to get on a plane if we ever decide to set something up. Would be cool as hell.
Nationals in a couple wks if anyone wants to go.
BTW, 4th, been meaning to say this for a while...your avatar grosses me out, lol!
Stop talking about Emmortal's wife like that AJ! That's really mean man!
Nationals in a couple wks if anyone wants to go.
BTW, 4th, been meaning to say this for a while...your avatar grosses me out, lol!
My bad...I didn't know he was down with the fat.
BTW, if you're going to fly somewhere, Atlanta next wk end for Nationals. Ripitupbaby will obviously be there, I'll be there, and L2H has said he might be. Luv, yes or no?
BTW right click and view image. THen you can get a good look at her.
Dont think I will be able to swing it.
Anyone ever down here in South Florida?
I go to Atlanta periodically and LA or Chicago even less often. Luv, I did go to grad school in Chicago and have a bunch of friends there....would love to get back there. It's just hard to get away and leave the wife when you have three small kids.
Yeah you will be dead meat if she has to take of 3 small kids by herself, but you may need a break for your sanity LOL although the little woman probally needs the break more lol.
Chicago is OK but i like the sound of South Fl better, I spent 3 years in Homestead in the early-mid 80's. Really liked the general area, a little north and your in Miami and a bit south the Keys. The heat and humidity can be rough but you get used to it and there is always AC.
If you like to wake up almost every morning to clear, sunny skys and 80-90 degrees F temps then south Fl is the place.
My bad...I didn't know he was down with the fat.
BTW, if you're going to fly somewhere, Atlanta next wk end for Nationals. Ripitupbaby will obviously be there, I'll be there, and L2H has said he might be. Luv, yes or no?
All you guys are in the midwest or east.
If only you could come out west.
DIV
I'm working on that as we speak...
You heading west Rim?
I say go after what you want!!
The area Rim is from much like my own area is not known for mild weather.
December and January can be hard in the Mid-west. Cold and snow. the coldest i remember is -30 F temps!! pretty cold! Thats not wind chill either!
I'd like to (or at least south) & I'm exploring different avenues. However, I've got other reasons for wanting to leave Michigan.
Rims got some California Dreaming going on!! Hits hard before winter slams the Great Lakes.
You heading west Rim?
I say go after what you want!!
The area Rim is from much like my own area is not known for mild weather.
December and January can be hard in the Mid-west. Cold and snow. the coldest i remember is -30 F temps!! pretty cold! Thats not wind chill either!
Luv2Hurt...
Well, where i live the coldest i remember is also -30 but not Fahrenheit, CELCIUS. So you're "winters" are like our spring mornings...
That said, i get HOT very easily, but in order for me to get COLD it has to be really F cold.
You must be part or all Eskimo to withstand that!
I'm working on that as we speak...
Chicago? Florida?? Sacramento?? (glad I left that dump!)
Lou, well, go ahead and have fun with that weather..
Why go train in the frigid cold (anything below 50 degrees) or the rainy capital of Cali or the humid hurricane capital (can't really think of anything bad about Fl right now so had to make something up) ?!?!?
Come to the desert oasis gentlemen. Mid November and it is mid 70's.
Let me know when you guys book your ticket. Thanks in advance, Sunny Southwest Winter Vacations inc ;D
When I lived in Sacramento it was peaceful and gentle.
Now it's a dump. :-[
DIV
No way, has been a dump for the last 20 years, even worse now :-\
Nor Cal was ok when I was a kid, but it has been severly trashed, which is why I would never, ever live in that state again. Even our boy Arnie can't get it back to its glory years :'(
Some would argue that Arnold helped make it that way. ;D
Venice beach? :-\
I'm from California, but it's too expensive to live there.
DIV
Not really, he is doing what he can, Pete Wilson made it pretty bad for a while before Arnie kicked him out when he got impeached.
My neice lives in that dump Venice with a roomate and pays over $1000 just for her share of rent! That beach used to be decent when I was a kid, now it is a homeless haven.
At least Az can learn from Cali's mistakes! Already have a better transit system, we just need Cali to fall off into the ocean so we can have a beach ;D
My neice lives in that dump Venice with a roomate and pays over $1000 just for her share of rent! That beach used to be decent when I was a kid, now it is a homeless haven.
At least Az can learn from Cali's mistakes! Already have a better transit system, we just need Cali to fall off into the ocean so we can have a beach ;D
Venice is definitely a shit hole. I work there and there's really only about one area I'd ever consider living in, the Canals are pretty nice, but everywhere else it's a dump and way overpriced. I pay a bit more in Santa Monica and have a roomate, but SM is quite a bit better than Venice.Yeah, but at 22 years old, that is about the only area she could afford :(
Yeah, but at 22 years old, that is about the only area she could afford :(
Get out while you can my friend before you fall into the ocean!!
We are always accepting transplants next door in Az ;)
Well Culver City is a little cheaper, hell I had a HUGE 2 bedroom in West Hollywood for $1500 a month in a brand new building, granite counter tops, hard wood floors, walk in closets, brand new stainless steel appliances etc. Just gotta be willing to look hard enough and you can find some places that aren't too bad.
$1500 per month is alot of overhead.......
I like granite countertops as much as the next guy, but that's too much rent for a single guy.
Unless you have roommates or a woman to share the costs, how can you pull that off? ???
DIV
Have a well paying job? I don't have a lot of other bills, credit cards are all paid off but one, car is paid off and I live well beneath my means. The 1 bedroom apartments in my current building start off at $1900 a month heh.
Have a well paying job? I don't have a lot of other bills, credit cards are all paid off but one, car is paid off and I live well beneath my means. The 1 bedroom apartments in my current building start off at $1900 a month heh.
Alright boys, I am in some serious pain!
Messed up my back today at the gym doing legs. First injury I have had in a while. I've had some shoulder irritations for the last couple years but it's been something that I could work around. This may keep me limited for a while.
I injured the same spot a little over 4 years ago. I twisted a vertebra in my lower spine...3rd one from the bottom on the left side. I haven't had it looked at yet, will do so today, but it feels the exact same way.
Like I said, I was doing legs. I have some leg routines I do sometimes when I'm short on time that are pretty brutal. Today was:
Leg Ext: 3 sets of 100
Leg Press: start with 2 plates a side for 20, add 2 plates to each side every set and do 20 reps, last set, was with 8 plates per side, 20 reps and then drop it 2 plates each side and do 20 reps for each until you're left with 2 plates a side again. At that point, do 10 reps normally, then 10 reps with the feet as wide as they can get and then 10 reps with feet in the dead center touching each other.
Hack Squats: 1 plate per side for 10, 2 plates for 20, 3 plates for 30, 4 plates for 40, 5 plates for 50. Well, 50 reps is the idea, I've never been able to do it. Sometimes I can't make the 40 rep one either but usually close.
Anyway, made it through the leg ext and hacks fine, but on the 3rd set of hacks my back messed up. I am not sure what happened at all, I didn't notice it happen until I got done with the set and got off the hack squat. But it is killing me and pissing me off.
You probally just strained your muscles, bet you will be OK in a week or so.
Man that hack squat is the place i hurt my back last, I dont do them hard often.
That workout sounds crazy hard! I would like to see the guy who can do 50 reps with 5 plates per on the hack squat even on thier first set!! That would take huge determination!
Alright boys, I am in some serious pain!
Messed up my back today at the gym doing legs. First injury I have had in a while. I've had some shoulder irritations for the last couple years but it's been something that I could work around. This may keep me limited for a while.
I injured the same spot a little over 4 years ago. I twisted a vertebra in my lower spine...3rd one from the bottom on the left side. I haven't had it looked at yet, will do so today, but it feels the exact same way.
Like I said, I was doing legs. I have some leg routines I do sometimes when I'm short on time that are pretty brutal. Today was:
Leg Ext: 3 sets of 100
Leg Press: start with 2 plates a side for 20, add 2 plates to each side every set and do 20 reps, last set, was with 8 plates per side, 20 reps and then drop it 2 plates each side and do 20 reps for each until you're left with 2 plates a side again. At that point, do 10 reps normally, then 10 reps with the feet as wide as they can get and then 10 reps with feet in the dead center touching each other.
Hack Squats: 1 plate per side for 10, 2 plates for 20, 3 plates for 30, 4 plates for 40, 5 plates for 50. Well, 50 reps is the idea, I've never been able to do it. Sometimes I can't make the 40 rep one either but usually close.
Anyway, made it through the leg ext and hacks fine, but on the 3rd set of hacks my back messed up. I am not sure what happened at all, I didn't notice it happen until I got done with the set and got off the hack squat. But it is killing me and pissing me off.
AJ do you do Hacks on a machine or with a BB?
AJ do you do Hacks on a machine or with a BB?
I do them on a machine and I hate the hack squat machine that we have at my gym. It's the hammer strength brand one and it's one of the few hammer strength brand machines that I think is a piece of crap.
The first pic is the kind of hack squat we have. The second is the kind I like. I've noticed before that with the hammer strength brand hack squat machine it is easy to let your lower back and but come up and creat a space of air when you go all the way down, which is what I am guessing must have happened...I'm not sure if that's what happened or not because I didn't notice it until I came off of the machine.
Alright boys, I am in some serious pain!
Messed up my back today at the gym doing legs. First injury I have had in a while. I've had some shoulder irritations for the last couple years but it's been something that I could work around. This may keep me limited for a while.
I injured the same spot a little over 4 years ago. I twisted a vertebra in my lower spine...3rd one from the bottom on the left side. I haven't had it looked at yet, will do so today, but it feels the exact same way.
Like I said, I was doing legs. I have some leg routines I do sometimes when I'm short on time that are pretty brutal. Today was:
Leg Ext: 3 sets of 100
Leg Press: start with 2 plates a side for 20, add 2 plates to each side every set and do 20 reps, last set, was with 8 plates per side, 20 reps and then drop it 2 plates each side and do 20 reps for each until you're left with 2 plates a side again. At that point, do 10 reps normally, then 10 reps with the feet as wide as they can get and then 10 reps with feet in the dead center touching each other.
Hack Squats: 1 plate per side for 10, 2 plates for 20, 3 plates for 30, 4 plates for 40, 5 plates for 50. Well, 50 reps is the idea, I've never been able to do it. Sometimes I can't make the 40 rep one either but usually close.
Anyway, made it through the leg ext and hacks fine, but on the 3rd set of hacks my back messed up. I am not sure what happened at all, I didn't notice it happen until I got done with the set and got off the hack squat. But it is killing me and pissing me off.
I've got to tell you guys how disgusted I am with the Executives in our company and just corporate American in general. I've got a first had view since I report directly to the CEO and therefore interact with the managment team on a regular basis. They are the most dishonest and greedy group of people I've come across. They would do anything to line their pockets and protect their jobs, even at the expense of the other people in the company. I could give you numerous examples that would disgust you.
They've manipulated the compensation system over the last few years to their own benefit. Now since we are facing a liquidity crisis, they've assigned me to a team to find ways to cut costs. Part of the initiative is to plan and conduct a "RIF" or Reduction in Force. We have 4,700 employees and will likely get rid of about 10%. Keep in mind that they just worked it out so they still get their bonus, but the rest of the employees will not get merit increases, bonuses, etc. It disgusts me...we can afford to pay the execs $50MM in bonuses, but we can't afford to keep these employees?
Not too all uncommon, sadly. You have to be a dishonest greedy fuck to be rich, there's really nothing else to it.
I recommend you drop the hacksquats compeletely from your workouts and focus on functional movements, less on machines.
Those hacksquats will fuck up your lower back like nothing else.
Stick to free weight squats......
DIV
For the most part I do...most all of my leg training revolves around regular squats, front squats, lunges etc. Now my legs have always been a strong point for me, both in terms of look and strength and I really believe hacks played apart in the way my quads look. But if they are going to be a problem obviously I have no choice but to scrap them.
I noticed that my lower back took a pounding from hacksquats, the compression involved isn't the same as with regular squats.
At least with regular squats your spine remains in its natural alignment, with hacks it's forces flat with no give which puts your lower back in a precarious position.
I don't recommend squats in the Smith Machine for the same reason.
It's not a natural movement.
DIV
Agreed, I hate Smith squats for that very reason.
I've been explaining that to bodybuilders for a long time, but they tend to love the Smith Machine.
I see it as a cheat and I don't use it with clients either.......
DIV
As for using the smith myself...I will use it for BB shrugs sometimes, and reverse grip BB rows.
Shrugs with DB's are better for you, esp core balance.
When I see the Smith Machine, I think "cheat exercise"......
DIV
I really need to start working my legs harder. Since my knee surgery about a year ago, I've never really gotten back into legs with 100% intensity. They've already grown quite a bit just catching up after atrophying. I guess I need to stop being a pussy and hit them hard. I bet I could put 10 lbs on my legs easy if I just quit being a lazy fuck.
They are by far my least favorite body part to train. What about you guys?
Like I said, the smith is not typically the best option. But if you're strict about your form, IMO there are a few things that you can do with it that can be beneficial.
DB shrugs, I do them but prefer the bar...heavier weight and it just feels better to me.
Shoulders are my least favorite simply because they hurt to train more then anything else...I'm talking about that annoying bad hurt, not injury but the "shoulder nag" Very irritating!
I know what you mean.
When shoulders start "aching" the workouts can be devastating.
I've taken care of my body all these years so I don't have any real issues.
I recommend some deep tissue massage for those delts.
If she needs to use a meat tenderizer to get through that scar tissue, so be it. :-[
DIV
That's funny...last year when I was towards the end of my diet my legs were killing me so bad that I got a one hour massage just on my legs. When the girl got to the top of my glutes she felt several knots and asked me what in the world that was. I made some BS up about how when you work legs hard you get knots sometimes, lol!
That's bullshit.
Those massage therapists can tell when you use AAS because the scar tissue knots that form are different from the usual type of scar tissue.
They've told me they know the secrets of the "Darkside".
DIV
She may have known but she didn't act like she did...if she knew she played dumb.
DB shoulder presses are best IMO but they take lots of effort getting dbs in position just too risky when going heavy, I have hurt my back kicking up heavy DBs.
The way I look at it, if you can't lock the DB's in to the set position, you shouldn't be lifting the weight.
Your quads are launching pads for the DB's......and your wrists should be strong enough to handle it.
As you get older, wrist straps might be mandatory, but you shouldn't use the Smith Machine as a crutch......it's not optimal for functional strength.
See alot of bodybuilders who live on it, but they don't lift heavy on DB presses or anything that requires true strength and time under tension.
This is where I differ with alot of lifters.......do less weight on a compound movement than more weight on a cheat machine.
Alot of bodybuilders I see are so obsessed with weight they forget about secondary muscle groups which are only worked in the compound free-weight movements.
Call is the "Kamali" complex........half-reps and bad form.
Are you controlling the weight or are you just controlling the concentric portion of the exercise? ;D
DIV
Yes control of weight in eccentric and isometric also, I'm too old to be bouncing weights around LOL, that would hurt me. After years of training you learn how to feel the weight and work the proper ROM for exercises. But I learn something new training all the time.
pause and squeeze at the peak contraction point.. for example with your hands close to gether at the bottom of cable crossovers.. just squeeeezzzeeeeeee... ever do this ? burns like hell and the pump is crazy
nothing makes my quads feel more torn up than heavy ass full squats and full leg presses
What??
I dunno man I have been religiously performing squats for years and my legs have gone from skinny to great.
But it does stress you out when you have to pump up for the lift and psyche up. Is that what you mean?
I do them on a machine and I hate the hack squat machine that we have at my gym. It's the hammer strength brand one and it's one of the few hammer strength brand machines that I think is a piece of crap.
The first pic is the kind of hack squat we have. The second is the kind I like. I've noticed before that with the hammer strength brand hack squat machine it is easy to let your lower back and but come up and creat a space of air when you go all the way down, which is what I am guessing must have happened...I'm not sure if that's what happened or not because I didn't notice it until I came off of the machine.
I've been explaining that to bodybuilders for a long time, but they tend to love the Smith Machine.
I see it as a cheat and I don't use it with clients either.......
DIV
I don't think that the smith-machine is cheating per se. You can cheat on allmost any exercise. When you are handleling some serious weights and i'm talking about STRONGMEN WEIGHTS HERE, the smith can be a usefull tool for some special technics such as ultra heavy drop sets. Of course regular BB abd DB movements are important too, but don't count out the smith, just because you don't like it...
Squats take me forever to recover from.........cortisol, the stress hormone that tears down muscle tissue.
DIV
Yeah squats can be a bitch to recover from. Personally though, if I am squatting regularly, heavy and all out pretty much on a wkly basis, my legs will be bigger then if I hadn't been. I haven't been squatting all that heavy in the past 6 or 8 months and I can tell a huge difference in the size of my thighs.
Yeah squats can be a bitch to recover from. Personally though, if I am squatting regularly, heavy and all out pretty much on a wkly basis, my legs will be bigger then if I hadn't been. I haven't been squatting all that heavy in the past 6 or 8 months and I can tell a huge difference in the size of my thighs.
Between the girlfriend, the magazine and your PT schedule I have a feeling Arnold Jr. has been slacking.....
Just a hunch. ;D
DIV
This weekend I put it an new sink in the bathroom & now my fucking dishwasher takes a shit. Aaaaarrrrggghh! >:(
I could easily live without a dishwasher. I hardly ever use mine.
I could easily live without a dishwasher. I hardly ever use mine.
My Vietnamese girlfriend and her family refuse to use one as well and their dishes always look new.
Just checking in, been so busy i have only logged in twice the last few weeks.
Busy is such a strange word, i'm slow at work due to the housing market, i'm finally done with my Masters, i don't compete anymore, yet i have one million things to do every day. What happen? ???
I swear the last 2 months have been the most insane of my life in so many ways. i haven't lifted seriously in so long i can't remember the last time i pushed myself to the limit.
Arnold and I are in the same boat, after over 10 years of training like an animal, i could care less, all i want to do is get my business going, but i can't with the industry the way it is.
Someone talk some sense into me, i'm eating junk food and training like a pansy, but i still won't use the smith machine! ;)
I hit 30 and life changes so much...odd.
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I've got to tell you guys how disgusted I am with the Executives in our company and just corporate American in general. I've got a first had view since I report directly to the CEO and therefore interact with the managment team on a regular basis. They are the most dishonest and greedy group of people I've come across. They would do anything to line their pockets and protect their jobs, even at the expense of the other people in the company. I could give you numerous examples that would disgust you.
They've manipulated the compensation system over the last few years to their own benefit. Now since we are facing a liquidity crisis, they've assigned me to a team to find ways to cut costs. Part of the initiative is to plan and conduct a "RIF" or Reduction in Force. We have 4,700 employees and will likely get rid of about 10%. Keep in mind that they just worked it out so they still get their bonus, but the rest of the employees will not get merit increases, bonuses, etc. It disgusts me...we can afford to pay the execs $50MM in bonuses, but we can't afford to keep these employees?
I still have a handle on the junk food...it's the training like a 4 year old boy that's getting me, lol!
Thing is Overload, you probably have more sense right now then you ever have in the past. The way I look at it, I can put more focus into things that are going to fatten my pocket book for a little while and then I can lift like an animal all I want.
Welcome to Overload's world! Stay a while, you will find it very similar to a root canal gone wrong!
So, the company i work for sounds like yours, but we only have 80 employees. I'm the head of my department(30 people) and times are tough, we lay off 15 people in the entire company, times are still tough, making very little profit. SO, i go over the numbers and decide to cut some high paid Engineers who do exactly NOTHING except go to meetings once a week, they charge overhead 80% of the time and make 6 figures, so do the math. I tell the owner to lay off 4 engineers and 2 guys in marketing, he agrees...WELL, the VP didn't like this idea, so instead of following my advice, he lays off 4 admin and 4 CAD Designers who had plenty of work to do and were 100% billable, one of them had a 108% utility rating...anyhow 2 months go by, times are still tough so they put ALL salaries on hold, no bonus', no company outings/golf/parties. 2 more months go by. Things have been decent since then, making more money, but still slow. well the VP thought he was such a badass for doing this that he gives HIMSELF a 30k a year salary increase WITH a 10k Xmas bonus on the way and tells me to inform my department that salaries are on hold through July 2009, including mine...talk about bullshit. >:( i get paid to make those decisions and he overpowers me and puts the company in a horrible position, the department looks like an upside down triangle, not a pyramid. We have 4 Engineers for every Designer, it's supposed to be the other way around! >:(
The above all happen in about 1 year, so keep that in mind.
I can't wait to start my own business!!!
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Does the owner not see what is happening here? Sounds like the VP needs to be cut loose and give you a crack at it. I know it's not as cut and dry as that but seriously I don't know how some of these people get and keep their positions.
Welcome to Overload's world! Stay a while, you will find it very similar to a root canal gone wrong!
So, the company i work for sounds like yours, but we only have 80 employees. I'm the head of my department(30 people) and times are tough, we lay off 15 people in the entire company, times are still tough, making very little profit. SO, i go over the numbers and decide to cut some high paid Engineers who do exactly NOTHING except go to meetings once a week, they charge overhead 80% of the time and make 6 figures, so do the math. I tell the owner to lay off 4 engineers and 2 guys in marketing, he agrees...WELL, the VP didn't like this idea, so instead of following my advice, he lays off 4 admin and 4 CAD Designers who had plenty of work to do and were 100% billable, one of them had a 108% utility rating...anyhow 2 months go by, times are still tough so they put ALL salaries on hold, no bonus', no company outings/golf/parties. 2 more months go by. Things have been decent since then, making more money, but still slow. well the VP thought he was such a badass for doing this that he gives HIMSELF a 30k a year salary increase WITH a 10k Xmas bonus on the way and tells me to inform my department that salaries are on hold through July 2009, including mine...talk about bullshit. >:( i get paid to make those decisions and he overpowers me and puts the company in a horrible position, the department looks like an upside down triangle, not a pyramid. We have 4 Engineers for every Designer, it's supposed to be the other way around! >:(
The above all happen in about 1 year, so keep that in mind.
I can't wait to start my own business!!!
8)
There is much more too it...
The current owner is the original owners son, the VP helped start the original company with the father many years ago who is now dead, so he has some senority since he actually started the company. the funny thing is the VP is getting ready to retire, so i don't understand why he is doing this, he is already filthy rich.
They paid for my masters so i could be in my position, now they won't listen and the company is sinking slowly.
I'm out soon, but i still want to turn this place around.
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There is much more too it...
The current owner is the original owners son, the VP helped start the original company with the father many years ago who is now dead, so he has some senority since he actually started the company. the funny thing is the VP is getting ready to retire, so i don't understand why he is doing this, he is already filthy rich.
They paid for my masters so i could be in my position, now they won't listen and the company is sinking slowly.
I'm out soon, but i still want to turn this place around.
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I feel you. It's very hard to stay motivated in the gym if I don't have some goal in mind...at least it is for me.
I still enjoy lifting, but it has definitely calmed down a little bit.
I feel you. It's very hard to stay motivated in the gym if I don't have some goal in mind...at least it is for me.
I still enjoy lifting, but it has definitely calmed down a little bit.
I find this troubling.
Although AJ's easy days would have most mere mortals lying on the gym floor, needing to sleep from exhaustion. So him saying he has backed off means he is still training harder than Dorian.
My plan for now is simple, drop about 15lbs, which will have me weighing less then I have in...well, honestly I couldn't tell you how long its been since I last weighed 190lbs. Just need to make sure I look decent for the video stuff, and there is not enough time to pile on a bunch of quality size before hand. I'm sure I'll get back to the Arnold jr way of life to some extent at some point...just can't say exactly when...but the desire is still there.
I feel you. It's very hard to stay motivated in the gym if I don't have some goal in mind...at least it is for me.
I still enjoy lifting, but it has definitely calmed down a little bit.
I still have a handle on the junk food...it's the training like a 4 year old boy that's getting me, lol!
You know Luv, for years I was "That Guy" that would spend 2 and half, three hours in the gym every day, 7 days a wk. And I don't mean just spending time in the gym, but actually lifting hard for that long every day. In the beginning it just made sense to me...do more grow more. After a few years I knew this wasn't right but I didn't care...I liked lifting so much that cutting back any just wasn't going to happen.
Anyway, the last few years I calmed down from that insanity, lol! I've still lifted extremely hard, but have tried to kill myself in an hour tops each time...sometimes less, just depends on the body part. As you can imagine the progress was a lot better this way.
However...and I am ashamed to say it on a bodybuilding board, lol, but Div was right, I have been slacking. Trying to concentrate more on work, coupled with some nagging injuries (shoulders & back) and to top it off relationship drama, I have not been at my best for the last 8 or 9 months when it comes to training. Like I said, my diet is still in check, I refuse to ever turn into a fat ass.
My plan for now is simple, drop about 15lbs, which will have me weighing less then I have in...well, honestly I couldn't tell you how long its been since I last weighed 190lbs. Just need to make sure I look decent for the video stuff, and there is not enough time to pile on a bunch of quality size before hand. I'm sure I'll get back to the Arnold jr way of life to some extent at some point...just can't say exactly when...but the desire is still there.
I just don't have that destroy the weights attitude like i had in the past.
Maybe i just needed a break? hopefully i will return to training hard here after the holidays when things might slow down.
You know when you hit rep 6 and it gets tough? i used to get worked up and crank out 5 more, now i just do 1 more and rack the weight...lame, i know, but i just don't have that FIRE anymore.
I'm not training too lazy, i think i still train harder than 90% of the population, but that isn't saying much. i enjoy doing higher rep stuff lately, instead of the gut busting triples and doubles.
Look at it like this....
You can suffer a lil' bit of pain now or ALOT of pain later........
The decision to cut back on training will come back to haunt you at some point later on.
You can't fool your body....
DIV
How do you figure? In the past IMO I've been too obsessed. It wasn't healthy by any means. Other things rank higher on the priority list. They have to...it's the only way you can get ahead in this life...piles of muscle do zero for me in that department. Now the years of living like I do did pave the way for the new project at probodybuilding.com, but overall it has been the fact that I have the ability to write and produce what's needed for the site.
I still train hard when I train...but if I need to skip a day I do, I make it up the next day. The biggest changes, my routine is not a routine any more...I get everything in every wk but there is no set schedule. Less sets, probably less sets then should be sometimes...can't deny this.
It's part of growing up. You sound like you are making a good shift in your life priorities. Now you are taking something you love (bodybuilding) and have found a way to capitalize on it (probodybuilding.com). That's really awesome.
Just keep the focus on your professional life because that's what pays the bills in the long run. But, also take care of yourself physically, mentally and spiritually. Most guys just focus on the 'physical' and neglect the other two. As you get older, you realize that mental and spiritual health is just as important. Don't put so much pressure on yourself in the gym that you start to hate it.
It sounds like you are getting there. Again, congrats.
Every time I would do bench as soon as I got done I'd look under the bench to see if there was a $100, but it never did happen.
Ahhh, the bench press Leprechaun. I've been chasing that little green bastard for years.
Always seems to just allude me....
How do you figure? In the past IMO I've been too obsessed. It wasn't healthy by any means. Other things rank higher on the priority list. They have to...it's the only way you can get ahead in this life...piles of muscle do zero for me in that department. Now the years of living like I do did pave the way for the new project at probodybuilding.com, but overall it has been the fact that I have the ability to write and produce what's needed for the site.
I still train hard when I train...but if I need to skip a day I do, I make it up the next day. The biggest changes, my routine is not a routine any more...I get everything in every wk but there is no set schedule. Less sets, probably less sets then should be sometimes...can't deny this.
You train for a different purpose than I do, so I can't speak for you.
I find that I train better when I have consistency and that goes with my diet as well.
You need to make money, so lifting has to take a backseat, just don't let it slide too long.....
It will show up in your maxes, if you plan to max out.
Personally, I like my strength so that alone would keep me from letting things slide.
DIV
I would say its been at least 4 years since I maxed on anything
As with Overload, my maxes are my everything.
Full muscle stimulation and control, negatives, static holds on maxes.
I look like a bear, just imagine if I dieted down like a bodybuilder.
One guy said I resemble a baby cutler......blocky, wide.....large muscle bellies. ;D
DIV
I'm not going to lie...sometimes I am tempted to max out, but not tempted enough to change what I do.
The Rest/Pause technique has become one of my favorite things on presses the past few years, still a big fan of drop sets too.
My favorite chest workout:
Incline Fly's: 3 sets, 8-10 on first 2, last one, 8-10 then drop it in half to failure, then drop it in half to failure again
Incline DB Press: 3 sets: first 2 10-12 reps, 3rd 6-8reps...absolute failure
Wide Grip Hammer Strength press: 2-3 sets to failure...usually 6-8 reps each, sometimes will drop the 3rd set
Incline BB press: 2 sets, each one rest/pause on every rep...about 3-4 seconds down, hold about an inch above the chest for 2sec and press
That's VERY similar to the methodology I use. But, I always feel like I'm not intense enough or not going completely to failure.of course
Sometimes I wonder if it's just in my head. I've been working out for 20+ years and my form, etc. is so good that in reality I probably work harder or at least more effectively than 99% of the guys in the gym. But, I always question my intensity anyway.
Anyone do this?
That's VERY similar to the methodology I use. But, I always feel like I'm not intense enough or not going completely to failure.I'd say without question that is my biggest problem these days...but that is because my motivation to train harder is down...still motivated to train, just don't seem to push it as hard as often.
Sometimes I wonder if it's just in my head. I've been working out for 20+ years and my form, etc. is so good that in reality I probably work harder or at least more effectively than 99% of the guys in the gym. But, I always question my intensity anyway.
Anyone do this?
I'd say without question that is my biggest problem these days...but that is because my motivation to train harder is down...still motivated to train, just don't seem to push it as hard as often.
That's when you shouldn't train at all, IMO.
I'm an all or nothing type trainer.....
If I'm not in to it mentally, the physical part is irrelevant.
DIV
I know what you mean, but I got to keep working out or otherwise I'd end up a fat ass
I know what you mean, but I got to keep working out or otherwise I'd end up a fat ass
I'd rather cut diet and gain some bodyfat than go through the motions at the gym.
All or Nothing........
DIV
To each his own but I enjoy my sexiness 8)
To each his own but I enjoy my sexiness 8)
When you start to think like a woman, you might as well be a woman.
I attract the type of women who have average looking husbands, and my BF% really hasn't hindered me in any way.
Unfortunately, I don't accept married women and those are the types that go out of their way to flirt with me the most, husband watching notwithstanding.
I could never be one of those male sluts who pull pussy at the gym, it's just so sleazy..... :P
DIV
That's not my point.
I just don't like being too out of shape. If I get 15% or over in BF, I feel like crap, I feel fat and sluggish. I feel my best when I am around 12%.
Of course I look my best around 8% but it is too hard to stay there for any length of time...at least for me.
As far as picking up girls at the gym. I've dated several women that I've met at the gym...IMO it only makes sense since that's where I spend the largest amount of my time. I don't walk around preying on them, but it's easy to find someone of interest and who is somewhat like minded there...at least for me it is.
As far as picking up girls at the gym. I've dated several women that I've met at the gym...IMO it only makes sense since that's where I spend the largest amount of my time. I don't walk around preying on them, but it's easy to find someone of interest and who is somewhat like minded there...at least for me it is.
That's when you shouldn't train at all, IMO.
I'm an all or nothing type trainer.....
If I'm not in to it mentally, the physical part is irrelevant.
DIV
When i start feeling mentally fried from the gym and start noticing that i need some time off. Then i will take a few days off and "go through the motions". For me, the gym is the only time i have to myself. No distractions, just me time. so i never take more than 3 days off. It is like therapy for me. I NEED that hour a day to recharge and destress myself. Even if i hardly break a sweat. that's just what works for me.
No, that's when you end up sitting on your ass & getting fat.* Even if you're not going in the gym to set personal records but still going you're doing some good. Shit you're doing more then most of the population.
*That's what I did all summer...couldn't train hard, back was always bothering me (because of only using half my body to lift), & I was unmotivated because I couldn't really do any upper body exercises. So instead of hitting legs lightly & cardio I sat by the lake drinking beer & smoking cigars getting soft. While it was fun in hindsight I wish I would've just went to the gym a little more.
Remember when Overload's family was devastated by the floods in South Texas?
He took off months and months......
Sometimes your mind needs to be fully engaged to give an all out effort.......
That's how it is with me.
DIV
a lot of us in bodybuilding are the all in or all out type
Yes, and this characteristic makes it very hard to deal with the monotony of everyday life. I always need a new challenge or to at least know that I am making progress (in the gym, at work, etc.)....or else it's hard to give 100% effort.
Remember when Overload's family was devastated by the floods in South Texas?
He took off months and months......
Sometimes your mind needs to be fully engaged to give an all out effort.......
That's how it is with me.
DIV
I uunderstand 100% but something is better then nothing. If anything training helps me regain my focus.
Well, I agree and that's how I rationalize it to myself, but it's still hard to do anything less than 100%
I uunderstand 100% but something is better then nothing. If anything training helps me regain my focus.
Yes, it's so easy to play with their heads. Did any of you read that Pick Up Artist book? I can't remember the name. Is it "The Game?" It's so true what they teach....
I understand your point, but I feel like such a whore if I give anything less than 100% mentally as well as physically.
Pushing weight without maximum effort is not my style.
I am the same about everything.
All or Nothing.
I don't play any games, abc123.
I am very serious with women.
I play for keeps.......at all times.
Gym whores come a dime a dozen and it's not really worth the effort to talk to them, if they want to talk they can find another time and place........that's what phone numbers are for.
DIV
I hear you on the women thing...plus, I'm married so there aren't any games for me these days....and really even when I was single. But, if you get a chance to read the book it's intriguing because it's so true....women are so easy to manipulate mentally.
I'm very honest with women, some would say to a fault.
I don't fuck around.
My friend would say that women overrated the value of pussy, and I agree with his assessment.
It all depends on how much you are willing to tolerate in the way of bullshit to get it.
In my case, not much.......low maintenance is all I tolerate.
DIV
I hear you on the women thing...plus, I'm married so there aren't any games for me these days....and really even when I was single. But, if you get a chance to read the book it's intriguing because it's so true....women are so easy to manipulate mentally.
women are so easy to manipulate mentally.
I'm very honest with women, some would say to a fault.
I don't fuck around.
My friend would say that women overrated the value of pussy, and I agree with his assessment.
It all depends on how much you are willing to tolerate in the way of bullshit to get it.
In my case, not much.......low maintenance is all I tolerate.
DIV
ahhh pupies! :) I heard about this site on the news the other night.
The site is great I almost always have it up on my computer at work.
My husband is getting worried I'm gonna come home with a puppy because I always have this site up.
Do it...
This is by far one of the coolest ways to kill time at work:
http://cdn1.ustream.tv/swf/4/viewer.45.swf?cid=317016
DIV, are you ever not serious? I'm not fucking with you...it's a serious question because it seems like you're almost all business.
This is by far one of the coolest ways to kill time at work:
http://cdn1.ustream.tv/swf/4/viewer.45.swf?cid=317016
You're an instigator! :P
I could ~ and I would, but I don't want to be training a puppy in the middle of winter. :-\
I think one might have already been adopted. Weren't there 6? I bet they'll all be gone by this weekend. :'(
Hey guys here's the update on ProBB.com
The forums have been reorganized and activity has started to pick up so feel free to be part of that.
The site itself. 2 months from now...actually a little less, it will be fully functional and all that stuff. There are several things on there now you can already check out, but the site is still chopped up and all over the place. If you go to the home page and scroll down to the video channel you can see some cool new video's of what the video's of the bi-weekly amateur winners will have done on themselves. There are around 20 total video's up now. You can check out other video's in the "Video" section...just click the tab at the top of the page.
There are also 30+ articles up and few various other things, but as said, the real meat will be up and going in about 2 months.
Like I've said before, the site is called probodybuilding.com but this site is more about the amateur then anything else. Some of you guys who are interested and would like a video done on yourself, simply register a profile in the community in the MuscelSpace section and fill out an entry form. MuscleSpace is working and the entry forms will be available soon. I'd say some of you guys here have a good chance at having your video done...especially since you know Arnold jr.
Arnold, you've slacking in terms of the T-shirts.
Why hasn't this been take care of by now?
I'm shocked that someone in your position can't get this done in a reasonable manner. >:(
DIV
Arnold, you've slacking in terms of the T-shirts.
Why hasn't this been take care of by now?
I'm shocked that someone in your position can't get this done in a reasonable manner. >:(
DIV
Decision was made that no shirts or anything like that and no advertisement of any kind would happen until the site was ready to be fully functional.
Plus, we ended up redesigning the probodybuilding.com logo and that changed that aspect.
When I have the shirts you guys will have the shirts.
BTW, the first advertising piece will be in Ironman Mag shortly...can't remmber off the top of my head but I think it's the issue available in January...better be, lol!
Arnold,
Why are these things so slow to develop?
Should it really take months to get this up off the ground?
The logo should have been one of the very first things finished, the T-shirts second so people would anticipate the launch of the website.
You need ground support to be successful and the ground roots adverstising goes a long way in ensuring that people know.
You get a few Mods to wear the shirts in their gyms and people will take notice.
I have advised Ron to do the same thing with the GetBig logo and shirts as well, but he is slow to act on these things.
DIV
Well, everyone...sorry to hear that...my wife was just giving her walking papers two weeks ago at AB-INBEV
I just lost my job.
We lost 3 of our biggest clients 2 weeks ago so they laid off 60% of my department, including myself.
I'm not upset as i saw this coming a long time ago.
No matter how hard you work, the economy can fuck up your lifestyle.
I'm going to sit back until January and reflect on things a bit, before i decide if i want to continue trying to start my company, or should i just find another job.
Have a good Thanksgiving everyone, please be thankful for what you have, because you can lose it all very quickly. I'm in good shape financially, so I'm just going to sit back and relax a bit, plus they are paying me until the end of the the year...
Take care guys.
8)
Well, everyone...
I just lost my job.
We lost 3 of our biggest clients 2 weeks ago so they laid off 60% of my department, including myself.
I'm not upset as i saw this coming a long time ago.
No matter how hard you work, the economy can fuck up your lifestyle.
I'm going to sit back until January and reflect on things a bit, before i decide if i want to continue trying to start my company, or should i just find another job.
Have a good Thanksgiving everyone, please be thankful for what you have, because you can lose it all very quickly. I'm in good shape financially, so I'm just going to sit back and relax a bit, plus they are paying me until the end of the the year...
Take care guys.
8)
Well, everyone...
I just lost my job.
We lost 3 of our biggest clients 2 weeks ago so they laid off 60% of my department, including myself.
I'm not upset as i saw this coming a long time ago.
No matter how hard you work, the economy can fuck up your lifestyle.
I'm going to sit back until January and reflect on things a bit, before i decide if i want to continue trying to start my company, or should i just find another job.
Have a good Thanksgiving everyone, please be thankful for what you have, because you can lose it all very quickly. I'm in good shape financially, so I'm just going to sit back and relax a bit, plus they are paying me until the end of the the year...
Take care guys.
8)
Damn Overload, that sucks man :( Shitty times for a lot of people right now, we're having a lot of lay offs here at work as well. Not a good time of the year to be loosing your job either, especially here in LA.
Sorry to here that bro. If you've got the means & can wait a month or two you should do so. Sometimes the rest can clear your head. Good luck.
Well, everyone...
I just lost my job.
We lost 3 of our biggest clients 2 weeks ago so they laid off 60% of my department, including myself.
I'm not upset as i saw this coming a long time ago.
No matter how hard you work, the economy can fuck up your lifestyle.
I'm going to sit back until January and reflect on things a bit, before i decide if i want to continue trying to start my company, or should i just find another job.
Have a good Thanksgiving everyone, please be thankful for what you have, because you can lose it all very quickly. I'm in good shape financially, so I'm just going to sit back and relax a bit, plus they are paying me until the end of the the year...
Take care guys.
8)
Well, everyone...
I just lost my job.
We lost 3 of our biggest clients 2 weeks ago so they laid off 60% of my department, including myself.
I'm not upset as i saw this coming a long time ago.
No matter how hard you work, the economy can fuck up your lifestyle.
I'm going to sit back until January and reflect on things a bit, before i decide if i want to continue trying to start my company, or should i just find another job.
Have a good Thanksgiving everyone, please be thankful for what you have, because you can lose it all very quickly. I'm in good shape financially, so I'm just going to sit back and relax a bit, plus they are paying me until the end of the the year...
Take care guys.
8)
I was going to say this sounds like a family owned business. No matter what you say, you're still an outsider. In the long run, they will not have loyalty towards you. Look out for number one.
Starting a company in this economy will be tough, especially getting a loan. You may want to consider putting the business in your wife's name because women (minority) get breaks on business loans.
How many more of you will lose jobs before the year is out?
It would not surprise me to see the forum jobless by Christmas. :-X
DIV
Have you been watching CNBC?
Nobody is getting loans because banks aren't giving them to people.
Too many banks have bad mortgage investments still weighing down their books, so there is no credit to lend.......
Overload will not be able to start his business until much later on down the road.
As I said, I think it's time he got back to pushing serious weight and getting those maxes up.
DIV
Well, everyone...
I just lost my job.
We lost 3 of our biggest clients 2 weeks ago so they laid off 60% of my department, including myself.
I'm not upset as i saw this coming a long time ago.
No matter how hard you work, the economy can fuck up your lifestyle.
I'm going to sit back until January and reflect on things a bit, before i decide if i want to continue trying to start my company, or should i just find another job.
Have a good Thanksgiving everyone, please be thankful for what you have, because you can lose it all very quickly. I'm in good shape financially, so I'm just going to sit back and relax a bit, plus they are paying me until the end of the the year...
Take care guys.
8)
How many of you guys have to work today?
How many of you guys have to work today?
I don't think anyone's working today.
DIV
But at least I'm being paid what I'm worth (finally). ;)
I'm not sure we can put a price on your worth, Rimbaud.
What exactly are you worth? ???
DIV
I will spread the word bro! Congrats...
IFBB Pro's Johnny Jackson and Quincy Taylor just confirmed with Probodybuilding.com!!
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Not sure how I should feel boys. I just put my down payment on my Detroit Tigers season tickets.
Not sure how I should feel boys. I just put my down payment on my Detroit Tigers season tickets.
They are due to rebound. Too much talent, just get rid of that cancer Shefield ;)
Lets hope the Dbacks do the same and regain the WEST!
By the way, hello everyone, you little fuckers!! Missed me? ;D
Actually I have bro! I was just thinking about you earlier today. I was going to hit ya up a PM today, cause I hadn't seen ya around in a few! Watcha been up to brotha?
They are due to rebound. Too much talent, just get rid of that cancer Shefield ;)
Lets hope the Dbacks do the same and regain the WEST!
By the way, hello everyone, you little fuckers!! Missed me? ;D
They are due to rebound. Too much talent, just get rid of that cancer Shefield ;)
Lets hope the Dbacks do the same and regain the WEST!
By the way, hello everyone, you little fuckers!! Missed me? ;D
The Tigers were amazing, so much wasted talent on one field.......
They looked horrible when they played the D-backs last year.
The D-backs don't have any money to spend in the FA market, so I'm not sure what they're hoping for this year.
If they can't even afford to bring back Randy Johnson, I'm not that optimistic.
DIV
The Tigers were amazing, so much wasted talent on one field.......
They looked horrible when they played the D-backs last year.
The D-backs don't have any money to spend in the FA market, so I'm not sure what they're hoping for this year.
If they can't even afford to bring back Randy Johnson, I'm not that optimistic.
DIV
From the Probodybuilding.com forum:
We are in the process of having THOUSANDS of shirts made up and will be giving them away for free in some way or fashion. I am thinking that the One on One with the Pros section of the website will be only be a few dollars a month for the first few months and will have an option of buying a shirt for the cost of postage (Around $4 bucks)
We are also talking to many other bodybuilders and fitness women to be in our 1 on 1 forum on a daily basis and it is looking good that we will have an ALL STAR cast!
We are working hard for you guys! The more lively we can make this forum.. the better it will be for us all. Stay active and i will keep you all posted!
Thanks for the ideas and the support!
By the way.. we will have Y-back tanks, T-shirts, Regular Tanks, and sleeveless T's!
Coming soon!
I would like a medium to wear to the gym. ;D
So you want a baggy on? No problem.
We also have spaghetti tanks you might be interested in.
Here's the plan.
Starting this January I am going to start a cycle of DC training for the first time. First off, I need something different, second, it's always had an appeal to me.
I will stay on the DC training for 8-12wks, haven't decided the exact time frame yet, may play it by ear. After that I'll switch back to my normal method of training...will probably take a one wk break in between that.
I will also be following the official probodybuilding.com diet outlines.
Should be fun, I'll keep all of you updated.
Here's the plan.
Starting this January I am going to start a cycle of DC training for the first time. First off, I need something different, second, it's always had an appeal to me.
I will stay on the DC training for 8-12wks, haven't decided the exact time frame yet, may play it by ear. After that I'll switch back to my normal method of training...will probably take a one wk break in between that.
I will also be following the official probodybuilding.com diet outlines.
Should be fun, I'll keep all of you updated.
From the Probodybuilding.com forum:
We are in the process of having THOUSANDS of shirts made up and will be giving them away for free in some way or fashion. I am thinking that the One on One with the Pros section of the website will be only be a few dollars a month for the first few months and will have an option of buying a shirt for the cost of postage (Around $4 bucks)
We are also talking to many other bodybuilders and fitness women to be in our 1 on 1 forum on a daily basis and it is looking good that we will have an ALL STAR cast!
We are working hard for you guys! The more lively we can make this forum.. the better it will be for us all. Stay active and i will keep you all posted!
Thanks for the ideas and the support!
By the way.. we will have Y-back tanks, T-shirts, Regular Tanks, and sleeveless T's!
Coming soon!
XXL for me you lil' animal! >:(
DIV
That's kind of a small size are you cutting?
Ripitupbaby's Probodybuilding.com Video Profile!
http://www.probodybuilding.com/video/featured-professional/featured-profile-lori-steele.php
On a side note, it looks like I'll be paying close to 2K for repairs to my '98 Monte Carlo.
They took apart the engine to repair/replace the intake manifold gaskets and replace the serpentine belt.
Unfortunately, they found out that they can't put it back together because the engine head had a huge hole in it meaning I need to replace it, which will cost $800 alone.
I'm pissed...........
Also have to have my Driver side power window motor/switch replaced.
They're paying for my rental because these jobs will take a couple days, but I told her that they'd better take several hundred off the total bill because I'm already paying much more than I ever expected.
I just hope they aren't deliberately fucking me, because these type of repairs "we didn't know until we took it apart" sound shady. >:(
She looks good, still feminine!
Good quality muscle on her.
I wonder if she's on anything and if so, what.....
I hope she doesn't cross over to the Darkside, or if she has that she doesn't dip in too deep. :-\
DIV
Thanks DIV... I knew you'd come around eventually ;)
On a side note, it looks like I'll be paying close to 2K for repairs to my '98 Monte Carlo.
Thanks DIV... I knew you'd come around eventually ;)
I wouldn't call myself a car expert by any means, but I do know that if there is a hole in the engine head, a lot of the time you can't see or find this until you take the engine apart.
Sometimes it takes him awhile, but he usually comes around :)
Time to trade up. Get yourself a used 2006 or 2007 Monte Carlo SS...you'll love it. ;)
07 monte last of them I myself have a 02 that I love will drive to the wheels fall off
Ripitupbaby's Probodybuilding.com Video Profile!
http://www.probodybuilding.com/video/featured-professional/featured-profile-lori-steele.php
Would only play about half way thru and then stops?
Anyhow great profile of the Ripster!! Rip making the wide grip pullups look easy :) Stronger than me.
On a side note, it looks like I'll be paying close to 2K for repairs to my '98 Monte Carlo.
They took apart the engine to repair/replace the intake manifold gaskets and replace the serpentine belt.
Unfortunately, they found out that they can't put it back together because the engine head had a huge hole in it meaning I need to replace it, which will cost $800 alone.
I'm pissed...........
Also have to have my Driver side power window motor/switch replaced.
They're paying for my rental because these jobs will take a couple days, but I told her that they'd better take several hundred off the total bill because I'm already paying much more than I ever expected.
I just hope they aren't deliberately fucking me, because these type of repairs "we didn't know until we took it apart" sound shady. >:(
Shit Div, I hope I didn't jinx you when you told me how well it runs a few weeks back. I seem to have that effect on Pontiacs. :-\
A Monte Carlo is a Chevy. Selling cars about now as we all see is no fun. Suprised they are even thinking about building many of the cars they do. Cant see sports cars Like Vettes, Camaros, Mustangs making them any money, Mustang has done OK as of late I guess.Ford now says they don't need bail-out money hiring a private firm to help them out
Big 3 bail out will keep Detroit and all of Mich pretty much from turning into a scene from "Escape From New York"
Many towns there already do :(
A Monte Carlo is a Chevy.
A Monte Carlo is a Chevy. Selling cars about now as we all see is no fun. Suprised they are even thinking about building many of the cars they do. Cant see sports cars Like Vettes, Camaros, Mustangs making them any money, Mustang has done OK as of late I guess.
Big 3 bail out will keep Detroit and all of Mich pretty much from turning into a scene from "Escape From New York"
Many towns there already do :(
Well, I'm off to hopefully go see the Lions go 0-15...I'll have a beer for you guys. ;D
Lets hope that stadium is closed in, burrr!!!!
It is but it was a long cold walk to & from... :'(
...& then the casino took my money. :'(
Well, I'm off to hopefully go see the Lions go 0-15...I'll have a beer for you guys. ;D
Man, that game must have been depressing. Did you stay for the whole thing ?
I feel your pain, I'm a St.Louis fan... :'(
;D A few drinks at the game aye. LOL
Had a couple beers...a pretzel & some roasted almonds...man, those things are like crack. ;D
Any of you guys tried to get a home loan in the past few months? Success, failure?
I'm in the process of looking, time to make a move IMO...definitely a buyers market. Plus it's just time, need to own.
Anyway, point of all this, my credit is not perfect, I'd call it medium....I'm in the low 600's. I don't have any delinquent accounts or anything like that, I do have some credit cards that if I pay them down to below 40% of the credit limit it should jump my score up a bit...at least that's my understanding.
What do you guys think? Impossible to get a home loan right now unless your credit is perfect? Any thoughts?
Any of you guys tried to get a home loan in the past few months? Success, failure?my bro just bought a home he has no credit really got the seller to pay closing costs...but wasn't real flexible on negotiating the price of the home.
I'm in the process of looking, time to make a move IMO...definitely a buyers market. Plus it's just time, need to own.
Anyway, point of all this, my credit is not perfect, I'd call it medium....I'm in the low 600's. I don't have any delinquent accounts or anything like that, I do have some credit cards that if I pay them down to below 40% of the credit limit it should jump my score up a bit...at least that's my understanding.
What do you guys think? Impossible to get a home loan right now unless your credit is perfect? Any thoughts?
Any of you guys tried to get a home loan in the past few months? Success, failure?
I'm in the process of looking, time to make a move IMO...definitely a buyers market. Plus it's just time, need to own.
Anyway, point of all this, my credit is not perfect, I'd call it medium....I'm in the low 600's. I don't have any delinquent accounts or anything like that, I do have some credit cards that if I pay them down to below 40% of the credit limit it should jump my score up a bit...at least that's my understanding.
What do you guys think? Impossible to get a home loan right now unless your credit is perfect? Any thoughts?
Yes very tuff time to buy. If you are self Employed? I would even think it may be harder.
If you show a good income and a good history of paying your bills on time this goes a long way.
Good luck Bro, hope it works out.
Any of you guys tried to get a home loan in the past few months? Success, failure?
I'm in the process of looking, time to make a move IMO...definitely a buyers market. Plus it's just time, need to own.
Anyway, point of all this, my credit is not perfect, I'd call it medium....I'm in the low 600's. I don't have any delinquent accounts or anything like that, I do have some credit cards that if I pay them down to below 40% of the credit limit it should jump my score up a bit...at least that's my understanding.
What do you guys think? Impossible to get a home loan right now unless your credit is perfect? Any thoughts?
came down with a freakin virus and I am ill as can be...I was training and eating like a mad dawg...was
getting ready to start my "supps" after the new year and was up to 260 I don't even want to jump on the scale as my throat has been killing me and can't eat much but soup and protein shakes which sounds gross. I will fight it though.
Happy New Year Guys!
Arnold it was great to hang out with you over the holiday! 8)
Well...last post of the year...Happy New Year!
How's everyone today? Anyone hungover? I'm not just fuckin' exhausted - workin' on about three hours of sleep.
On a side note: Had a glass of 17 year old Japanese Whiskey last night. I was little scared but it turned out to be excellent...in fact a little too smooth. Good thing I had to work today otherwise I might have finished the bottle & would probably be getting up right now. :-\
No drinking for me last night...didn't even go out. had to do some work on the computer last night and needed to be in the gym most of today so just a basic Wed night last night for me. I know...I live quite a life, lol!
Personally, I think that's a sign of maturity and that you are on your way to success. You are focused on the right things in life.
You grow out of the other non-productive shit. I'm not putting it down or those who do it. IMO, it's OK every now and then, but I just got tired of it.
I don't even drink anymore. Even one drink makes me feel wierd while buzzed and like shit the next day. I'm just that in tune with my body.
Then, once you have kids, you physically can't afford to go out and drink. You think a hang over is bad? Try taking care of a two year old while hung over. Or, in my case, a four year old, a 18 month old and a 6 month old....and an active wife. ;D
No drinking for me last night...didn't even go out. had to do some work on the computer last night and needed to be in the gym most of today so just a basic Wed night last night for me. I know...I live quite a life, lol!
what is everyones Goals for "09" if you have set any yet...and in terms of bodybuilding/strenght/yada yada yada
Heres a start:
1. I'd like to read the Bible, front to back.
Heres a start:
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=profile;u=12769;sa=showPosts;start=3650
what is everyones Goals for "09" if you have set any yet...and in terms of bodybuilding/strenght/yada yada yada
Well i was working in the new years eve, it sucked balls, but at least I'm getting a decent salary.
Yesterday i realized that it's been countless days since i've seen any sunlight. Because i live so far up north, the winters are long, cold and there's only few hours of daylight. It's just that i've been working long night shifts and even when i have time off, i've slept over that "daylight period." I really don't even care, i just realized it that's all.
It's funny that these days women seem to care a lot more about cash then how fit someone is for example. Off course this is all old news, but when i saw a female friend few days ago, whom i had not seen in awhile and she had gotten in shape, she's multiplied her attraction. I know it works the other way too, but when you really think about it, i think it's more important to us men. I mean i'd rather take a fit girl than some pig with a bankroll.
Well, it's morning and it's dark again and i'm going to sleep and when i wake up it's dark again/still hah hah...
True but they'll be back within a couple years (redesigned).
Shit they finally put the V-8 in the 2006.
I will get a V-6..........V8's burn too much fuel.
I'm a economical lifter.......protein in, protein out. ;D
DIV
How's everyone today? Anyone hungover? I'm not just fuckin' exhausted - workin' on about three hours of sleep.
On a side note: Had a glass of 17 year old Japanese Whiskey last night. I was little scared but it turned out to be excellent...in fact a little too smooth. Good thing I had to work today otherwise I might have finished the bottle & would probably be getting up right now. :-\
Start my first ever run with DC training tomorrow. Pretty excited about the change!
No, I will not be following the DC diet...there is no way I could do that and not end up as fat as all outside. But those 30 second negatives and widow maker sets are going to make for some ball bustin workouts...can't wait!
I'm great, thanks for asking Rim! Wow 17years old Whiskey WOWOOWOW. That sounds like fun, I would have liked to chill with you and have a glass as well.
jt
let me know how it goes.I have done max-OT before and you need to take a 1 week break after 8-10 weeks
I did my first run with max-ot a couple weeks ago. Set PR's in every lift, but after 9 weeks of it I was dead.
I am researching DC training before i start that chapter
let me know how it goes.
I did my first run with max-ot a couple weeks ago. Set PR's in every lift, but after 9 weeks of it I was dead.
I am researching DC training before i start that chapter
Something else...and you guys are going to hate this.
I now get paid to workout. Yes that's right, I workout for money! Now that's living the dream, lol!
Explain this one to me bro.
Something else...and you guys are going to hate this.
I now get paid to workout. Yes that's right, I workout for money! Now that's living the dream, lol!
I'm just that Champion. I didn't realize anything else needed to be said 8)
Come on you know you want a 300HP V-8.
I drove to Cleveland this summer & way there I drove 195 miles & used just a hair over 7 gallons of gas. Not too bad eh?
Start my first ever run with DC training tomorrow. Pretty excited about the change!
No, I will not be following the DC diet...there is no way I could do that and not end up as fat as all outside. But those 30 second negatives and widow maker sets are going to make for some ball bustin workouts...can't wait!
I don't alot of highway driving, so there's no point.
It's just not fuel efficient in this economy to have a V-8.
It's about time you did some negatives and strength related lifts.
Will maxouts be in your future?
DIV
True but I need to overcompensate for the size of my penis. ;)
LOL funny ;D
True but I need to overcompensate for the size of my penis. ;)
I don't know, it's a thought.
I haven't maxed out on anything in years...might be fun. I'll probably simply follow my DC training for the next 8-12wks and then switch back to my normal way for 8-12wks and just go back and forth between those two. I might do some maxing in between those two times...I'll admit, it would be nice to know what kind of numbers I could move.
Start my first ever run with DC training tomorrow. Pretty excited about the change!when you say dc diet...what particular part do you think willl add fat to you?
No, I will not be following the DC diet...there is no way I could do that and not end up as fat as all outside. But those 30 second negatives and widow maker sets are going to make for some ball bustin workouts...can't wait!
You should max out on everything to see what you can do.
Spotter......
DIV
when you say dc diet...what particular part do you think willl add fat to you?
oh. sure i understand. i thought you meant the protein intake.
It's too high in calories and carbs for someone like me...way too high. I have no desire to be 20%+ BF ever...I don't care how strong it makes me.
Tomorrows schedule:
Incline Press r/p
Hammer Strength Military Press r/p
Tricep Dips r/p
Wide Grip Pull-ups r/p
T-bar rows r/p or w/m (haven't decided yet.)
I think you'd benefit from isolating specific muscle groups, rather than mixing chest and back.
Incline DB Presses, Decline Barbell bench.....for chest.
DIV
You should probably read up on the DC protocol.
I don't buy in to any one specific method of training.......
I alter everything to cater to my own needs.
When I train people, I don't mix bodyparts unless they're requesting an upper/lower split.
For myself, isolation is the best way to build.
You train more than one bodypart in one workout, one muscle group is getting cheated.
DIV
I change things up as well, but I've ran DC before and loved it. You do know it's only one exercise per body part right? It's not like you're doing 16 sets each or something. It might be something you'd be interested in since you're more the powerbuilder type which is what DC is really about.
I think you'd benefit from isolating specific muscle groups, rather than mixing chest and back.
Incline DB Presses, Decline Barbell bench.....for chest.
DIV
You should probably read up on the DC protocol.
Yeah this would go against the basic ideas behind DC training. My goals are still primarily BB related...not strength. However I've always believed that although strength and well developed size don't equate with each other 100%, there is however a direct correlation to an extent.
One of the most basic yet most important aspects of DC training is taking a particular body part to complete failure twice in a 7 day period instead of once per wk in a standard training split.
It is also important to note that "complete failure" does not simply equate to doing some forced reps or drop sets...complete failure or more apt "absolute" failure is quite a bit different from simple failure. "Absolute" failure should be something that makes you nearly sick to your stomach.
Yesterday at the gym I saw this girl who was about 100 pounds overweight wearing a Hydroxycut t-shirt. I almost pissed myself.
lol maybe she got it for free and liked the way it fit.
jt
It wasn't very flattering for her figure...of course for a 250+ pound women to have a flattering figure she'd need to be about 7'9" or so.
You should actually see some pretty good strength gains when doing the 30 second negatives and static holds.
Rim you are all over General Akbar wonder why he wasn't in any of episodes I II or III
If I answer that I will reveal how big of a dork I really am. ;)
Iron_Dawg and Rimbaud, GetBig's resident Star Wars dorks! Forward all questions regarding Star Wars to one of these two!
I will take them & answer them in order of importance. ;D
Iron_Dawg and Rimbaud, GetBig's resident Star Wars dorks! Forward all questions regarding Star Wars to one of these two!answer them I will
I will take them & answer them in order of importance. ;D
Ok, so do you feel that Synthol and Nubain ended Yoda's rise up the Olympia ranks or was it the molestation charge?
Personally I think the fact that he choose to play the mass game rather then focusing on his conditioning is what killed him. The molestation was never proven.at 800 years old look as good as he did...no
Yea the oil can fall down into the ankle due to gravity and cause swelling. I did the same with some t400 in my quad, it went down to my knee and my knee swelled up really bad.
Is it because you inject in a spot between the muscles (is that possible) or between muscle and fat, etc? Otherwise, if you inject into muscle, how could it "fall down?"
Yea I think it has to do with not fully getting into the muscle.
Oil at the injection site will travel a little, but I cant imagine it traveling all the way down to your ankle unless like Emmortal said you missed the muscle. I think it is probably more a reaction to the prop in a muscle that it doesn't sound like you injected before. The first time I injected prop in my glute I had some major swelling. Prop doesnt even hurt any more. I think your body(the new muscle) just needs to get used to the gear. Try injecting just a little prop in your calf, like 1/4 - 1/2 ml in your calf and see how you react. I bet with the smaller dosage you will be fine until your calves get used to the gear.
Hell has officially frozen over and pigs are flying!!!
The ARIZONA CARDINALS are in the Super BOWL!!GO CARDS !!
No it will have frozen over when the Lions make it to the Super Bowl....or maybe the world will just end then.
Good Point....
Cards do give me hope for my pathetic Raiders too, hopefully Al Davis will pass away soon so we can get back to winning!
If the Cards can do it, ANY team has a chance, even your Lions. Well, win one game first, that's a good start ;D
OK, so I decided to site inject my calves since they are a weakness of mine. It's not the first time I've done it, but it's been a while and in the past I used less cc's.
I put 2cc of a Prop/Tren mix into each inner calf the first day and and 2cc into each outer calf the next day. During the first and second day both calves looked great due to the inflammation and were a little sore as expected, but nothing crazy.
Then on day three, as my right calf got better, the left one got worse. Much worse. So, I limped around the office for a couple of days and it was a bitch to walk, but I dealt with it.
Then, the lower part of my calf down to the ankle started to swell up with water. Anytime I see anyting remotely related to swelling of the ankles I think kidneys immediately. I Googled it and found that it wasn't unheard of for calf site injections to have a bad reaction and swell down to the ankles. That reassured me a little, but it still scared the shit out of me and I watched it closely.
Fortunately it went down over the course of two days and is now fine. But, I don't think I will be doing anymore site injections in the calves, which kind of sucks cause they did look great for a short time before I developed a 'cankle.'
Guys,
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Hell has officially frozen over and pigs are flying!!!
The ARIZONA CARDINALS are in the Super BOWL!!GO CARDS !!
If you come out farther west than Dallas, I'll show up with BusyB!
DIV
Cool, so you are buying my plane ticket to the Europa in Dallas?
Right on, free trip! Thanks Divi.. ;D
IF you do wind up at the USA's AJ, will def. come say hello...
do you even realize what your saying and how pathetic it is ? to even begin to think about thinking about getbig.com when yoru not on getbig.com is pretty lame. to go out of your wayt o look someones info up from getbig.com is extremely lame. to threaten, or even think abotu getting into someones personal life from getbig.com, for whatever the reason ... ?
do you understand, you are calling me a kid, but yet do you understand what your syaing, how it sounds?
P-A-T-H-E-T-I-C
Did someone wack dizzle
What's your guys favorite U2 song? Mine has got to be Angel of Harlem.
What's your guys favorite U2 song? Mine has got to be Angel of Harlem.
On a side note:
I'm amazed what people will pay for collectibles.
I'm selling a 2Pac (Makaveli) cd single on eBay and I've gotten several offers in excess of $1,000.....
It's the "Hail Mary" single which is now out of print.
First guy offered me $1,000, then another guys came back with $2,000.
The price now sits at $2,500...... :P
DIV
Nice.
On a side note:
I'm amazed what people will pay for collectibles.
I'm selling a 2Pac (Makaveli) cd single on eBay and I've gotten several offers in excess of $1,000.....
It's the "Hail Mary" single which is now out of print.
First guy offered me $1,000, then another guys came back with $2,000.
The price now sits at $2,500...... :Pyou got to be shittin me...I have that same one it is buried in a box of old CD's don't know what shape it is in.
DIV
Pyou got to be shittin me...I have that same one it is buried in a box of old CD's don't know what shape it is in
hey guys,
just wanted to let you know i started a forum, anabolic-authority.com. If ya'll get bored. Come check it out.
BTW,
Arnold, your board is looking great man..
There's nothing I love more the seeing someone at the gym screaming while they do 10+ reps with 90lbs on the pec dec & then slam the stack down. ::)
There's nothing I love more the seeing someone at the gym screaming while they do 10+ reps with 90lbs on the pec dec & then slam the stack down. ::)
You should have come over, I needed a spot bro.
Yesterday, one of the larger guys at the gym commented that I was the only lifter he'd seen who actually controlled the weight on the negative portion of the exercise and didn't throw the weight down at the conclusion of the set.
After I explained to him that strength and bodybuilding aren't the same thing, he understood.
There are alot more pseudo-bodybuilders at any gym than true lifters who can move heavy weight with control.
I still haven't had one injury after all these years and I credit that to all the negatives with heavy weight, not to mention the static holds.
Most guys I see are happy just to throw the weight down after a set instead of putting them back on the rack when they're done.
As far as I'm concerned, re-racking the weight is part of the set.......
DIV
Agree most gyms should have a class on gym etiquette and then they should ENFORCE the rules. Thing is everyone is afraid of confrontation.
I think thats hella cool that your hanging with your little brother and sister like that. You sound like your a good brother Lu.
Something else cool we're doing on the site...creating galleries free of charge for any amateur or pro who wants one. Just put up the first few...have hundreds more to do.
Here's a sample...and if you don't think this is hot you're an idiot!
Cool man, will have to get over there and see what you have been up to. Sounds really great the stuff you are doing.
That women in the bottom pic is very hot! If thats a member on your site i need to get over there LOL.
Something else cool we're doing on the site...creating galleries free of charge for any amateur or pro who wants one. Just put up the first few...have hundreds more to do.
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b38/D1V1SION/34-DSC_7050.jpg)
Here's a sample...and if you don't think this is hot you're an idiot!
I have made an executive decision.
Elizabeth Hurley is the most beautiful actress if not one of the most beautiful women of all time!
I have spoken.
Not my type at all, man.
But to each his own.
Elizabeth Hurley wouldn't even make my top 100 actresses.
The blue eyes, the tan skin...........blehhhhh. . :-\
DIV
Are you saying the color of someones eyes can be a deal breaker for you?
We've been over this, nugga!
I don't do BLUE EYES, period, esp on white girl!
It's the same as the pale skin and the bush......DEAL BREAKERS! >:(
CHECK YOUR ENCRYPTED E-MAIL!
DIV
I remember the Pale & Bush being deal breakers but I must have missed the blue eye part.
But you're right to each his own. For me though, I woudln't say there are too many deal breakers other then they can't be fat, gross, stink, have ugly feet, be an idiot or bohemian/hippie types.
But other than that I have a wide taste.
One of the longest girlfriends I ever had, she was half Greek half Italian, jet black hair, hazel eyes, and a little on the pale and petite side but she did tan (sorry Div, lol!)
Current girl/ex-fiance/still trying to work it out, lol....blond hair, blue eyes, fairly dark complected, not fat by any means, she stays in the 16-18% range most of the year unless she really diets down....D's on her chest, perfect ass, perfect face, perfect everything...and yes, she shaves it, but sometimes leaves the landing strip.
I love Greek women.......esp the pale ones, same for Italians.
They can grow a thick bush, the kind I like.
There is nothing quite like a cavewoman bush on a pale white woman.
My sexual tastes are off the chain (so to speak).
I am about as animal as you can get.
DIV
Well you probably would have really liked the one I mentioned...assuming you could keep her from tanning and shaving. She had to shave it every single day just to keep it under control. And if she didn't tan she would get very pale.
BTW, she lives in San Diego now...maybe you need to take a drive...as long as you don't mind going where an Arnold jr. has gone before, lol!
Well, There are plenty of pale Greek girls........
Every girlfriend you've had has been someone else's first.
DIV
Man I think this chick is hotter than the actress chick by far.
I don't really groove on the pale chicks thing, nor the hirsute stuff but like big dawg DIV says to each his own. There are a lot of strange fetishes out there. Alright don't know how I ran into this but there are even people who get off on chicks bondaged and being in water, like pools or people shooting water at them too, lol. Some interesting stuff there.
Man I think this chick is hotter than the actress chick by far.
I don't really groove on the pale chicks thing, nor the hirsute stuff but like big dawg DIV says to each his own. There are a lot of strange fetishes out there. Alright don't know how I ran into this but there are even people who get off on chicks bondaged and being in water, like pools or people shooting water at them too, lol. Some interesting stuff there.
Absolutely agree, this chick is one of my new favorites! Gorgeous!!
And sounds to me bro, we just found out about one of your fetishes! :o
Piss and shit play never made sense to me, yuck... I have been with a chick that squirted when she came, now that was weird! Kinda felt like she pissed all over me :-X
DIV knows all about my taste and since we live in Az, I dont see many pale chicks. Maybe because I am not looking for them. I gonna start paying attention now and see how many goth girls do run around the desert...
Absolutely agree, this chick is one of my new favorites! Gorgeous!!
And sounds to me bro, we just found out about one of your fetishes! :o
Piss and shit play never made sense to me, yuck... I have been with a chick that squirted when she came, now that was weird! Kinda felt like she pissed all over me :-X
DIV knows all about my taste and since we live in Az, I dont see many pale chicks. Maybe because I am not looking for them. I gonna start paying attention now and see how many goth girls do run around the desert...
Yeah I can see some of the "lighter' bondage stuff as being fun. Funny story I was going to a then GF's house one night and stopped in the local supermarket/drug store and picked up a few "things" The look on the clerk was crazy when I bought condoms, flowers and toy handcuffs :D LOL.
Man I think this chick is hotter than the actress chick by far.
I don't really groove on the pale chicks thing, nor the hirsute stuff but like big dawg DIV says to each his own. There are a lot of strange fetishes out there. Alright don't know how I ran into this but there are even people who get off on chicks bondaged and being in water, like pools or people shooting water at them too, lol. Some interesting stuff there.
ProBodybuilding.com's super girl Felicia Romero! Felicia is one of the best from the IFBB we have on board and brings a lot to the table.
"Super girl" in her own mind, maybe.
Living in Phoenix I see and attract a fair amount of Latin women of all types (Mexican, Puerto Rican, Spanish) and Romero is nothing special, IMO.
I see women who look better than her face-wise all the time......even MILFs.
There's a Latin porn star named Rebecca Linares who steps all over this Romero chick.
(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b38/D1V1SION/Rebecca.jpg)
.......and I don't even go for Latin women.
DIV
ProBodybuilding.com's super girl Felicia Romero! Felicia is one of the best from the IFBB we have on board and brings a lot to the table.
Yeah I can see some of the "lighter' bondage stuff as being fun. Funny story I was going to a then GF's house one night and stopped in the local supermarket/drug store and picked up a few "things" The look on the clerk was crazy when I bought condoms, flowers and toy handcuffs :D LOL.
Since you're a Jodie fan, here's another one for you...you're right, this girl is about as hot as it gets!
One of the nicest and hottest fitness pros here in Az! She is always sweet when I run into her at the shows...
DIV, careful, she is down the road from you. She might just come by and give you an ass woopin' ;)
.....more
Michaela Stentz
My vote goes to Jennifer Jackson, but with a little more bodyfat on the bones. She's too cut in that pic.
Don't you guys like women to be a LITTLE soft to the touch?
Edit: What the hell am I complaining about? She looks great. Its easy to criticize....
Tiffany Upshaw
I would like to order 1 of each please.
Thank you! ;)
Tiffany looks good, if she wasn't so dark.
Nice face......
DIV
Why don't you just dip her in some white paint? And, glue a dark wig on her crotch? You will be good to go...
to each his own, but I agree with div, latino women dont do very much for me, i like women white. not ghost pale white but white.
on the plus side i get the stitches out of my finger tomorrow and will start training again on tuesday. although i have to admit having the week off and eating whatever / drinking cokes has been nice.
Any of you douches going to the Arnold this wk end?
If you are shoot me a PM and I'll sign an autograph for you at the expo, lol!
My Gulfstream V is in the shop getting the new Rolls Royce turbo engines so I won't be going, flying commercial is for suckers.
Is your name mindspind?
Rim whats the deal?
Well I've got two disc that are herniated & degrading. Well my doc told me not to do back squats & deadlifts anymore. Well about four or five weeks ago I was at the gym & felt great & decided to do stiff-leg barbell deadlifts. Well, apparently 250lbs was too much because two days later I couldn't walk. As for the gall bladder...I was off all summer so I spent it on the lake drinking beer & smoking cigars. Which isn't bad except I got soft & fat. Well after September I got back on the horse & into training (full speed). I lost 30 pounds in three months which aggravated the intestinal problems. It's a vicious cycle really...but the "simple" surgery had some complications but I should be back in the gym in two weeks. Look out!
What's the doc's advice regarding the back? No squats or deads EVER ??? Physical therapy? Surgery?
Are dietary changes required now that the gall bladder is gone?
Are you getting a lot of "sympathy care" from the wife? :-*
However, I got home from the hospital at about 1:00PM & at 5:00PM I made a mean Beer Cheese Soup (even though I couldn't eat it).
Sounds nutritious.
I perfer Taco Ice Cream casarole personally.
Welcom back, glad your feelin a little better...
I've learned ways to make it slightly better for you. :-\
However, the next day with some bread - look out!
Many thanks.
Good to have you back brotha!
This fucking blows. I'm so tired & I wanted to take a nap badly. Tried for over an hour but there's spring cleaning going on by the condo. So it's been nothing but leaf blowers & lawn mowers for the past five hours.
When I'm tired I could sleep through a hurricane.
When I'm tired I could sleep through a hurricane.
I once slept thru our house alarm when I was in my 20's
Now, I sleep lightly for some reason. Must be getting old :-\
Sheeeit brotha I'm just as old as you and I still sleep good. Good to see ya around, what ya been up to my friend?
When I'm tired I could sleep through a hurricane.
I once slept at a (pro) football game during a snow storm ::)
Today i went bowling and it was pretty fun, i have only done it once before and it was like ten years ago. The only thing that pissed me off was these punk teenagers who worked there. These kids looked liked they were on 3 different downers, they were so slow and depressed looking that it was insane. It's really fucked up when you see kids these days that look like they are about to die when they HAVE TO WORK somewhere. It's allmost incredible how apathic and lazy they looked, this one punk made it look like he was doing an eight time drop set when i gave him the money for the coke i had. Other than that it was really fun and the only distraction was this young Milf that played on the lane next to me, i just couldn't stop looking at her ass. Which of course is nothing new to me... ;D
No talk about recs on this board bro! LOL ;D
No talk about recs on this board bro! LOL ;D
Why is that even an issue (in regards tot he story)? He's not talking about dealing coke, asking how to use it, it was used in a story. Kinda odd that it would be even brought up. I mean if I was to post "How to make crack in an easy 1-2-3 step guide" then yea I'd expect to be banned or whatever. But talking about it in a story shouldn't be an issue IMO. This is the locker room afterall...
I was kidding.........
Some of you take everything seriously. ;D
DIV
Well things have been quite lame around here lately so who the fuck knows.
Well things have been quite lame around here lately so who the fuck knows.
Little touchy? Lu was talking about soda and I made a joke!
Yea, I am actually. Sorry for my post, I'm just pissed right now, things have been very shitty lately.
Everything OK brotha?
Just shitty personal issues. Don't really want to get into it, but it's been pretty fuckin bad. Just gotta get through it though :/
Just shitty personal issues. Don't really want to get into it, but it's been pretty fuckin bad. Just gotta get through it though :/
What do you guys think about this diet?
3 days no carbs, high protein, medium fat
on the 4 th day high carbs, medium protein, no fat.
REPEAT...
It's a pretty "old" way of dieting, but seems interesting to me. I have done the Palumbo diet in the past and even though i did get in good condition, i had zero energy or strenght, so i would rather try this one.
I understand that this way, the ketosis wont be the same, but i'd look fuller and keep my strenght better...
What do you guys think about this diet?
3 days no carbs, high protein, medium fat
on the 4 th day high carbs, medium protein, no fat.
REPEAT...
It's a pretty "old" way of dieting, but seems interesting to me. I have done the Palumbo diet in the past and even though i did get in good condition, i had zero energy or strenght, so i would rather try this one.
I understand that this way, the ketosis wont be the same, but i'd look fuller and keep my strenght better...
What do you guys think about this diet?
3 days no carbs, high protein, medium fat
on the 4 th day high carbs, medium protein, no fat.
REPEAT...
It's a pretty "old" way of dieting, but seems interesting to me. I have done the Palumbo diet in the past and even though i did get in good condition, i had zero energy or strenght, so i would rather try this one.
I understand that this way, the ketosis wont be the same, but i'd look fuller and keep my strenght better...
Will you be enjoying any drinks on this diet?
Nothing like time away from civilization to get your mind back in order. It's pretty amazing what getting away from it all can do for you.
Hell yeah i'm lucky to be able to stay out in the country every weekend.
It's good for your mind and soul IMO.
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I grew up in the country in the South and really miss it now that I live in South Florida. Life here is just more complicated in general. People have too many wierd problems.
Plus, I used to be able to go out into my backyard and shoot whatever gun I wanted. Now, I have to go to a shooting range. That sucks.
My family's land is out in the sticks but we are seeing subdivisions pop up very close to our property.
Another 5-10 years and i doubt i will be hunting the land anymore.
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My family's land is out in the sticks but we are seeing subdivisions pop up very close to our property.
Another 5-10 years and i doubt i will be hunting the land anymore.
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I'm back in the city and me and my friends are having a big BBQ. We have about ten lbs of good meats, éntrecote, sirloin, t-bone and the same amount of different pork sausages + 6 bottles of wine, 1 mega bottle of vodka, about 50 beers. And there's only three of us.
PS. I know how much luv2hurt likes drinking so I'll toast to you... ;)
LOL I had a few beers last night and some pizza. I need to enjoy it now i start a diet begining of June that lasts till September :'(
Have fun man that sounds like a nice stash for some partying. 8)
In all honesty i would rather smoke some fine herb and drink diet Pepsi. Im old now LOL I did like you when i was in my early 20's now it would probably make me sick.
Bro my Black Hawks are in the NHL Western Confrence Finals. We are playing a tuff Detroit team, who Im sure Rim will be pulling for.
LOL I had a few beers last night and some pizza. I need to enjoy it now i start a diet beginning of June that lasts till September :'(
Have fun man that sounds like a nice stash for some partying. 8)
In all honesty i would rather smoke some fine herb and drink diet Pepsi. I'm old now LOL I did like you when i was in my early 20's now it would probably make me sick.
Bro my Black Hawks are in the NHL Western Conference Finals. We are playing a tuff Detroit team, who I'm sure Rim will be pulling for.
LOL I had a few beers last night and some pizza. I need to enjoy it now i start a diet begining of June that lasts till September :'(
Have fun man that sounds like a nice stash for some partying. 8)
In all honesty i would rather smoke some fine herb and drink diet Pepsi. Im old now LOL I did like you when i was in my early 20's now it would probably make me sick.
Bro my Black Hawks are in the NHL Western Confrence Finals. We are playing a tuff Detroit team, who Im sure Rim will be pulling for.
GO WINGS!
On a side note I can't remember the last time I've been to a hockey game.
Luv, do you near or in Chicago?
I've been a blackhawks fan since i was little kid (except i was never "little." lol) In all honesty i did not drink all that much yesterday, i concentrated on the eating more. ;D I'm sure that by US standards i drink plenty, but by Scandinavian standards i barely drink at all. It was little over two weeks since i was "drunk" and here it's nothing. Obviously I'm pulling for Hawks too, man i remember when Chelios, Belfour and Roenick were doing damage. The Hawks are coming to Finland to play Florida Panthers on October 3rd (day before my 25th birthday) and i might try to get tickets, even though the cheapest tickets are about 200 us dollars...
PS. I like weed too, but it's pretty hard to get here and even if it's good i have to smoke more than my friends combined too "feel it." :D
Gotcha, next year I'm planning a trip to Wrigley. (if &) When I go I'll let you know, maybe we can meet downtown.
It would be nice to have something like weed for relaxation given that I don't drink alcohol. But, it just doesnt' work for me. I get wired in a bad way.
I THINK I FUCKED UP REALLY BAD!
OK, There's this girl at my work, whom i work seldomly with, we get along great, she laughs at my jokes, we chat online daily and i'm attracted to her and i'm pretty sure the feeling is mutual. Just now i asked her online after chatting for a while if she wants to go out with me. At first she thought i was kidding, but when she realized that i was serious she was SHOCKED! And i mean SHOCKED! I guess she thought that we were "just friends" or what ever. I'm a good judge of character and i was sure there was more to that. Anyway after about 40 mins of her "thinking" and after some chit chat she "sent me a message that she's flattered, but doesn't think it's a good idea since we work together." I think that's an excuse anyway. Have i totally lost face and how the fuck i'm going to act around her from now on? I said it is an "open invitation" in case she changes her mind, but i don't think she will. WHAT THE FUCK DID I JUST DO... I THINK I JUST SHOT MYSELF IN THE DICK...
FUCK !!!!!!!!!!!
And like I said, just be cool about it, and act like it was nothing at all. If you even ignore her a bit she might start becoming interested. If not, all the better any way because it's just not a good idea.
Agree not a good idea to date someone at work, if its a good job you care about. Bro did you ask her out in an e-mail and you work in the same building? I would have faced to faced that one.
Embarassing but just act like no big deal like as has been said.
I think your right, thanks for the advise.
I know it's not a good idea to shit were you eat, but i just HAD to find out. I guess i'm not as "smart" as i thought i was...
No, i was at home and she was at work, i did it with that devils tool facebook. Yeah, i think i'll just act "fonzie" and it will be ok. The thing is we had been chatting online daily for god knows how long and even she tells me dirty jokes. etc. But there's plenty fish in the sea... (Too bad most of it is contaminated.) :)
Anyway thanks guys.
Have you been chatting with her daily since? You should, otherwise it will definitely feel weird.
These guys are right. Keep your pen out of the company ink.
It doesn't sound like you were mean or disrespectful to her, you threw it out there and she may have been only marginally interested. Should be able to stay friends.
And maybe, just maybe, you planted the seed. Who knows, maybe at a company function, if enough alcohol is introduced, a booty call could be in the works...
OK, so no one has posted any hot bitches yet. :(
Anyway, i'm currently staying at this really nice hotel and it really resembles that place in the Jack Nicholson movie, SHINE. This place is on a top of a mountain and the mist makes everything very spooky, in a good way... ;)
HI GUYS...
I'm fucking ecstatic! This Wednesday morning I'm going to Amsterdam for 8 days with a good friend of mine. I have worked most of the summer and now it's time to party it up!
Have a great time man, sounds like that will be a cool vacation. I would make sure and smoke some of that fine dank over there.
Arnold, who is that? That's near perfection. Do you have more of her?
Not a fan of fake blondes.
so far only myself and Luolamies seem to be the only ones who really like the harder stuff...which is honestly very surprising to me for various reasons.
Yeah, i allways wondered about that too... To me HEAVY METAL goes hand in hand with HEAVY METAL!
As for the rest of you i guess Bowflex goes hand in hand with American Idol, "bad ass rap" and other "music" that stops the testes from making TESTOSTERONE!
;D
Nice...well said ;D
BTW, Luolamies, pretty excited about seeing Metallica tomorrow night...never have gotten to see them...every time they come to town it sells out in about 15min but finally got some tickets this year. Also, Lamb of God and Gojira are opening...should be a good show. I'm not a bug fan of Gojira, they're OK, but I do like Lamb of God pretty well.
Now here's the show I'm really wanting to make, Arch Enemy has a new album coming out, on tour with them when it starts, at least the portion of the tour on this side of the world...obviously Arch Enemy, Children of Bodom, Rob Zombie, Megadeth...I'm not a big Megadeth fan but they'd be cool to see, but overall, that's a pretty bad ass line up. Definitely looking forward to AE's new album later this month.
It's allways been the same with me too, tickets sell out so early that i never get them, this year i would had gotten a ticket, but i was "alarmed/called" at work and got some nice bonuses off it...
As far as MEGADETH goes i'm a huge fan and have allways been, just bought this DVD, "The arsenal of MEGADETH" it's cool as hell... Also Dave Mustane had a finnish grand father hence the name "Mustane" (originally Mustonen, but i guess the people working in immigration back then weren't too bright...)
BTW: Since you like blondies and i worship greek women, maybe we should do a switcharoo... I'll mail some bitch to you and vice versa, it doesnt even matter if she's "americanised", i'll just medicate her enough to behave... :) Great idea huh?
Yeah, your right. Honestly i don't know that much about music, i just lissen to what ever i feel like...
As far as women go, right now i'm on cloud 9 since i met this Australian fitness instructor when i was in Amsterdam... Were trying to keep it alive via facebook and i really hope that something real comes out of this one. I mean she studies exercise/nutrition something something and we spoke about androgen recoptor saturation and using ketotifen to help with clen etc. on the first date! And she started it... I'd never talk about shit like that with "regular" women. + Shes drop dead gorgeous and fun to boot...
You may have found a good one...hope it goes well for you. It's always funny to me when drug talk comes up on a date...I've been asked before, more than once on a first date if I ever took steroids. I never lie, no point IMO, but the reactions sometimes can be pretty great, lol!
OK, here you go Luolamies, check this one out and see if this doesn't rock your balls off...........&index=0
Yeah, think so too, i really hope that it would stay alive regardless of the distance between us...
As for the music, now that's something that you can squat to! But my taste in metal varies a lot. Some examples:&NR=1&feature=related
Saw Lamb of God and Metallica tonight...Lamb of God was pretty decent...but Metallica, that was freakin bad fuckin ass!!!!!!
Today this weird incident happened at the gym. I was training chest/delts and these couple dudes who literally weighed 1/2 of what i do, maybe even less watched me train for a few minutes very closely, then they started doing EXACTLY what i did and with the same weights. When i noticed that i told them pretty politely that: "guys that's really not a good idea... to which they replied "we can use whatever weight we want" and i said fine. Well long story short the older one only got his ego bruised since he wasn't able to lift my weight off the rack and the young kid started doing delts at the same time as me (side laterals). Anyway it was my last set and he decided to "put me in my place and took a pair of dumbbells double my weight... He looked like he injured himself pretty badly...
Where the fuck do these trolls come from? Evolution must be going down hill and fast!
Idiocracy is actually one of my favourite comedies of all time... The thing about survival of the fittest was true when you really had to survive, but todays TRL/American Idol/fast food/telemarketing world people who are average at best do better in many areas of life than people who's cababilities exceed those of the "average Joe" who fell down the tree and hitted his head on every single branch on the way down... A friend of mine is a bonafied genius (mensa and everything) and he has terrible anxiety and other issues with everyday life (work etc.) since it's hard for him to fit in with the retards...
To get the best glimpse of Idiocracy, all you have to do is go to the G&O section of this board....words like "own, meltdown" constant "you're gay, retard" etc....it's almost like watching the movie come to life...it's as if a bunch of Clevon JR's are posting there...do you reemmber that character from the movie, lol?
"Welcome to Carl's JR, would you like to try our BIG ASS FRI!?!"
Amen and don't forget "epic" or "gayer than" etc.
Yeah, that's a fun movie: the president of the USA is an ex-pornstar/pro-wrestler who drives a monster truck...
Or "wa i wrong wih oour crops?
- maybe you should give it some water...
- Water?! Like in the toilet?!
So we've all been extra horny on cycle, but this is what it did last night at work: There's this young girl 20 i believe and i allways thought that she was kind of cute but nothing else. So last night we were working together and she had taken these hair extensions and had colored her hair black. Now she looks incredible. So we're together at work and she calls me over so i jump over this table on to another table and walk on tables to get to her then i pick her up carry her all around the workplace for like few a minutes... She starts to laugh (we're good friends) then she asks me what i'm gonna do and i just tell her: "I'm gonna do you NOW!" Then she looks at me and starts smiling, then i have a moment of clarity and i put her down and tell her "i was just kidding." She's dating a friend of mine and so on... Anyway all through the night she's teasing me and getting crazier and hornier by the minute, i didn't think i could get through the night with my painful erections, but i did and tonight and tomorrow we're gonna pull a 12-hour night shift at work together...
PS. I'm on nothing, but 10 mg of dianabol a day... ???
Also as previously stated it's a bad idea to fuck around the work place and it sure as hell is bad to do crazy shit like this, but to be honest i'd be happy to get fired since i'm union guy and i'd get allmost the same money from the union if id get fired and i wouldn't have to do anything... ;) but it will never come to that and gladly we're good friends, but i'm telling you guys if she keeps grabbing my chest my head is gonna explode!
Sounds like you need to get laid bro.
Wait, so did you hit it? You said she used a whip?
That's some funny shit right there! As far as the locker room goes, i think that most guys have given up on it...
SAD BUT TRUE...
That's some funny shit right there! As far as the locker room goes, i think that most guys have given up on it...
SAD BUT TRUE...
No i didn't... That bitch was fucked up, also my brother likes her and i letted him have her...
PS. I've been partying three days in a row and i have a few days left to go...
Bro you should have given her the DBOL DICK!! haha niceee but watch all that partyin with takin orals...fuck man i wish i was back on, been having low energy levels from coming off..ill bounce back though it just suckss!
Yeah, i know, gladly i "ran into" much better looking girls during that week. I'm off now which sucks... I did party a week straight in the early October, i haven't done that in years and most likely wont do again... I haven't had a drink since then which is hard since most of my relatives are born in October myself included so this month is full of parties...
PS. Let me tell you during that week i did some fucked up shit! Nothing crazy, but nothing "smart" either...
hahaha nice!.i can only imagine...man this fuckin sucks being off dude..when did you come off?
Yup, I can relate...
Came off PCT at the end of Sept., plus started volume training at about the same time, feel weak and wimpy...
So you upped the volume after you came off? That's pretty tough and in my opinion probably not the best move. If it works for you though I'm not knocking it, but IMO that's the last thing most people should do.
I'd be half dead if i did that... When i come off i concentrate on the quality and not the quantity.
yea agreed, i do the same...the crash is the worst part about cycling
yea agreed, i do the same...the crash is the worst part about cycling
Agreed, I took a good two weeks off this time around which really seemed to help...I felt nice and refreshed for my new DC training routine..I can maintain the gains very well but my energy levels can get pretty low at times
Speaking of being sick, ive been out of work all week ,sick as a dog...i believe its partly because i work at a hospital but also the fact that i just came off and im sure my immune system is low
So you upped the volume after you came off? That's pretty tough and in my opinion probably not the best move. If it works for you though I'm not knocking it, but IMO that's the last thing most people should do.
That's true, for the most part. Personally though, it seem to kind of solidify me some-what and gives the connective tissue a chance to recover from the heavy training while on. I really hate volume, nice to get in and out of the gym in just over an hour though. Kinda just maintenance until the next go-round. Looking forward to starting some GH (first time) at the beginning of Dec.
Let's see if the NYY can finish things off tonite, PHI seems to play better when Lee is on the mound, not a Philly fan but Cliff Lee is as cool as the other side of the pillow...
It's been a good series so far...I'd love to see Pettitte get the win tonight and you're right, Phillie is much better with Lee on the mound so that goodness he's not pitching tonight.
not so much lee was only ok the other night, and burnett collapesed after 2 innings, so maybe the whole approach to using 3 pitchers in a series has worn out nyy pitchers by now, who knows will be interesting.
Matsui is the man. Let's see if Steinbrener keeps him...
How many of you guys are planning to take or has already taken the vaccine for swine flu? I'm kind of weighing the pros and cons of it right now... My aunt took it and she called me and told that the entire left side of her body is numb and i've heard people having extreme muscle pains for days after the shot also. On the other hand some people have died of it and i do have asthma so i'm in the risk group... So i guess i just have to weigh it some more, but what about you guys?
I've never gotten a flu shot of any kind, so I doubt I'll get this one.
Most of the people who've died from this, at least this is my understanding, were either old and in poor health or simply in poor health in general...I've yet to hear of a bunch of very healthy people dying from it. There have been some children who've died but children typically have much weaker immune systems.
I was watching the old movie CASINO with my moms boyfriend and after about 30 mins we decided to go to the grand casino in Helsinki. After about 1,5 h i was up little over 2000 usd and you could say i'm feeling great...
I was watching the old movie CASINO with my moms boyfriend and after about 30 mins we decided to go to the grand casino in Helsinki. After about 1,5 h i was up little over 2000 usd and you could say i'm feeling great...
Hope you celebrated accordingly.
Tbombz that shit sucks...
I got the vaccine last Thursday and they pinned it to wrong place, too high on the delt, allmost to the side part of the trap and my shoulders were killing me for a few days.
I just came back from our gyms Christmas party and it was fun. I told myself that i wouldn't drink that much (i usually drink plenty, since i can stand it like no other and to my own suprise i kept my promise)... Anyways not too long ago this competitive bodybuilder chick started training at the same gym were i do and i have a huge crush on her. Well today i made a sutler move on her and it went well. I kept my cool even though my heart was beating like a ####... I think I'll chat with her a couple of times at the gym and then ask her out. I really want to make something out of this one...
lol! when the patient knows more about pinning than the doctor/nurse...
HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can "feel" this is going to be a GREAT fucking year!!!!
Hope to be back on here like before..
i'm runnin test 500mg ew And low dose tren to start since its my first time only 50mg eod....i think I'l bump It up after i see how i react to the sides....i also Have some deca on hand i've been debating running It Or Waitin until after the tren....i know these doses sound low buti respond real well to gear even At low doses
And its good tren too! the best there is to my knowledge(i try to research the Fuck out of somethin before putting It in my body, tren an eq are the only Ug's i'll run) but its trenax by jinan.....what do you guys Have to say About It Or what do you use?
Have you ever run It? And what brand are you using At what dose
Yeah, it's chinese.
Last night i gambled the first time in two months and won 1400 usd, i played online and it took about 30 mins. :)
Today i'm leaving for an all exclusive cruise so needless to say i'm on cloud nine...
man i'm only on like my second week of tren an these night sweats are pretty serious only side i'm really getting besides feeling Fuckin great
Oh man the night sweats can be a bitch. Sucks waking up in the middle of the night wet and cold.
Much like many of the women who I've slept with ;P
Much like many of the women who I've slept with ;P
So napoman you are just selling it out in the open... BREAKING EVERY SINGLE RULE OF THIS BOARD...
In the past I'd say 12 years, as it is now, I'm in the worst shape I've ever been in. I weigh almost exactly the same as I did when my trouble first started 8 months ago but the shift in body composition is ridiculous! During my 8 months of super-stress, I did train but it was really pathetic. I lost my drive, I just didn't really care. For the most part I went to the gym simply to try and relieve some of the stress and to keep from getting too fat. I never ate all that bad but I went through periods where I hardly ate for days on end and then when I did eat it wasn't horrible but it wasn't great either.
All that said, training the past wk has been awesome! I haven't enjoyed the gym this much since I was 19 or 20. Back on the path and enjoying life so much right now I can't see straight! Nothing really all that exciting has happened in the past wk, everything is simply better, just waking up each day puts a smile on my face.
I trained back today, weak as crap but man I loved it! Rack pulls were a bitch, 405 felt like 805 but that's OK, it'll feel like 225 in no time!!!
This is Arnold jr, King of the earth!
Enjoy today's tune of motivation:
Overload,how are your test levels after cycling all of those years and coming off...what were the duration of your cycles? Did you maintain decent strength after coming off? What were your pct's? Im curious to see how guys bounce back to being natural after heavy steroid usage..im dreading the shitty feeling coming off of this 9 month cycle...im thinking of coming off for a couple years or only doing one 8 week cycle a year
One of the best bands of all time.
I'm in the same boat Arnold, i haven't really trained hard in 2 years and about 2 months ago i started doing olympic weightlifting again instead of bodybuilding style workouts, i feel terrific.
My strength is shit, but i'm lean and mean due to my consistant muay thai training i haven't given up on in over 10 years.
I weighed myself the other day and laughed, i was so embarrased when i had the large weight set to 200 and had to slide it down to 150; a wopping 193 pounds, but i'm leaner than i have ever been in my life due to my diet and strict cardio 3 times a week.
We can always get our size back with a little test, i've been tempted to jump on 500mg of sust, but after 3 years of being clean and remembering how shitty that first 8 months was after i came off way back then, i'm not sure if i want to start the rollercoaster again.
I'm curious as to how fast i can get my deadlift up, i haven't done a true deadlift workout in almost 2 years, but i can still clean and jerk 275 without any problems.
Good luck man, life has many ups and downs and i believe you are on your way back up, so enjoy the ride. ;)
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What do guys think about this female friend of mine?
(I think she's pure gold...)
She's a nurse, sometimes pins me, after that rolls a couple of MAD joints for us then takes me to McDonald's or what ever i have the munchies for... :)
BTW: She's pretty hot.
Trust and believe I've had these things backfire on me so many times it has to be somekind of record and i know that in the end game it's about how i and she feels, currently just good friends and will propably stay that way too... As far as women go character and how she treats you (me) means a lot more than how hot she is, but on the other hand she absolutely has to look at least somewhat attractive, it's not like i want to spend my time with a woman who weighs as much as i do or looks like she hasn't taken a shower in three weeks... And guys i sure as hell ain't no teen anymore, so I've been through all of this countless times...
I just posted this since it can't get much better than a good looking, nice woman who pins you no questions asked and rolls you a few joints for: "being a good patient!" :D (While these ten cheese burgers waiting.) ;)
Haha I hear you Lu. If you think she may be the one then ask her out. Doesn't have to be a physical thing, but take her to a movie, or take her somewhere cool, so you guys can just hang and really build a bond. Sometimes the best, most successful relationships are built on friendship first.
AJ what is your body fat at now? Did you abuse a lot of gh? How many years did you use? How much did you take and what were your duration? I find it odd your having a problem with your metabolism...iv never heard of that before
Do you think it could also be due to low natty test levels? How did you post cycle after taking a beastly cycle
I used for the better part of 8 years, on much more than off. The last three years I was on at least a small dose of test year round. When I came off (by force not by choice) I was running 1750mg/test/wk, 700mg/tren/ed and 50mg/dbol/ed...definitely a large amount. Prior to Nov. I'd run similar cycles the majority of the year...mixed in a lot of t-3 in that span.
This is a typo right?
+ Why don't you go on hrt?
No, it was not a typo.
I didn't go on HRT because I couldn't afford it. Having money confiscated, paying for legal fees, losing jobs, etc. made HRT impossible.
Sorry to hear that...
Surely you could go on "a self prescribed hrt :)
- and i mean you had to meant 700 mg tren ew (every week) instead of ed (every day!)
You know it's funny, although I have lost a good deal of muscle I'm having a hard time keeping my BF down. No, I haven't turned into a enlarged fat ass but it has been very difficult to keep my BF under control. My diet right now is decent, it's not contest strict but I'm beginning to wonder if it wouldn't do me some good for the next little while to make it contest strict. I've been a decent amount cardio to keep my BF from getting too bad, 5x/wk about 30-40min but even with that its been a struggle.
The long and short, I know what the problem is, my metabolism is a little whacked because of all the years of hormone use and it's been a very hard adjustment living without it. I've been off everything for going on 9 months now and I'm still not back to normal. Better than I was but still a long way from normal. I haven't seen a Dr. yet but plan on going to the endocrinologist in the very near future.
Thanks for the encouraging words!
Thanks for your sharing your experience...just curious, do you think you will ever touch the sauce again?
Bro, I got arrested for steroids, that made "self-prescribed" HRT impossible not to mention a very stupid risk.
And you are correct, that was 700mg a week of tren
Fuck well its time to come off...just started my post cycle after a 8 month cycle...im gonna start a powerlifting routine and eat a shitload of food...hopefully i can hold on to these gains and not crash so hard...going to lift heavy for these next 4 months and then schedule my next MMA fight 7 months from now...we'll see how it goes fellas
Fuck well its time to come off...just started my post cycle after a 8 month cycle...im gonna start a powerlifting routine and eat a shitload of food...hopefully i can hold on to these gains and not crash so hard...going to lift heavy for these next 4 months and then schedule my next MMA fight 7 months from now...we'll see how it goes fellas
OK, so the knee ordeal is more or less over, i still have a lot of rehabilitation to do, but it's getting better by the day.
Anyways that's beyond the point of what i'm writing now. So a while back i used to play on many online casinos sometimes more sometimes less. I did pretty well, won big few times and lost too, basically i just stopped it since i felt like i did it too much. So fast forward to now, one of the casinos i played gave me 200 usd bonus money "as a show of good faith blaa blaa" and i took it, started playing roulette my way and after sometime got it up to 1300! So i try to withdraw it and they decline since "i hadn't met the playthrough requirements" so i keep on playing, actually played hours on end and finally i got it up to 4000 usd! So i withdrew the money and this time i had met all the requirements so i now have extra 4 G's without putting anything on the line! I decided to go somewhere with that money, i'm thinking that i'll pay for my little brother as well (a birthday gift for both of us) and sometime in the next two weeks we'd go somewhere, propably Amsterdam, I've already been there, but my brother hasn't and it's an awesome "everything" goes party town! :D :D
Fortune is a nice bitch! ;D
Awesome Lu, have fun with the winnings! I remember you writing about your brother years ago. I think its hell of cool the way you take care of your family.
Thank you very much!
Yeah were leaving on the morning of Friday the 15th for four days. I got us a four star all inclusive spa type hotel just outside of the city. (I got an awesome deal).
PS. I've allways had great relationships with my siblings (two little brothers and two little sisters). Because in the end, when the chips are down, i can allways count on my "blood" to be there for me. I know many guys who can't stand their brothers and the way i see it their really missing out...
I hear ya Lu, I love my brother. My oldest brother died a few years back and it was one of the hardest things I have ever gone through. We were all very close. In the end, our family is all we really have.
4th, brother that's horrible. I'm really sorry to hear that.
What you said about losing a spouse or a child is kind of what made me think about the following. I've never been married and don't have any kids, so this won't compare to that in any way, it's simply me getting some stuff off my chest.
This past year, it all started in May of 2009. May 15th, 2009, I'm about to board a plane, headed to NY for the Atlantic States, show, I get a call from my gym. I got into a heated discussion with the GM, I had been a trainer there for some time and some stuff in my personal life came up. I was not employed by the gym, I was an independent contractor/trainer. Anyway, needless to say, I was asked to leave the gym and that was that. I had 50+ clients at that gym...so long to that pay check.
One month later, I've just gotten home from JR. Nationals, I receive a phone call from the guys at ProBB.com, they are selling the company and every one who worked there was let go. I was given two wks worth of pay and that's it. All my work, everything, flushed down the drain.
A couple wks after that, my girl, the girl I'd asked to marry me, she left me. I loved her more than anything in this world. The only woman I've ever actually truly loved and she was gone. Not because of anything I did, it really had nothing to do with my loss of employment...long story. But there was not much I could do, I tried to keep her, tried my best. Honestly, that was the hardest out of all that and harder than anything to come. It's still hard. She's the only woman I've never been able to fully get over and I honestly don't know if I ever will...I just don't know. No, she didn't die but sometimes that's exactly what it feels like.
Flash forward a few months, Nov. 23rd, I'm arrested for steroid charges. Anything of personal value I own, taken. The police report says they removed $5k from a safe in my bedroom, OK, fine but I had $87K in that safe. A lot of it, the majority of it was money I had made from training and contest prep work...I'd been saving. No, normally I didn't keep it in that safe, but it had been moved there for a couple days for a reason...obviously it ended up being the worst time on earth to do that.
So there you go, 2009 ended up being the worst year of my life. I'm still here though and very optimistic about the future. I don't know if I could handle another year like that again though, I just don't know. Last year nearly beat me to the ground, it took me to my knees that's for sure.
So here I am today, I'm in horrible shape, at least what I call horrible shape for myself. That's been kind of hard. Weaker in the gym than I've been in yrs but I started really getting after it a few wks ago, doing a new course of DC to get my strength back up and really enjoying training again for the first time in awhile. Working for my fathers business, he's been in business since 1979, construction, basically I work in sales and project managing. I don't know if it'll be permanent, but right now it's keeping food on my table and paying my legal fees. I'm working my hardest to get a possible new website up and running, it's simply a slow process and will take some time. This one I will own though...not going through that other garbage again. I've also been putting some feelers out for some other writing gigs in the fitness world, we'll see how that goes.
Anyway, tough year, very tough...at least to me. I sit here now a very broken and beaten man but I am also a man who is beyond grateful for God's mercy and beyond hopeful and driven for the future. Cheesy yes, but never say die.
thanks for sharing this Arnoldjr. I dont know many people who would still be going to the gym after what you went through. Takes a strong person to do that most would simply walk away and give up.
Damn Luo, looking large.
You fill up that archway pretty well. ;D
That is one thing i enjoyed about Europe, the architecture is awesome.
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No details yet but they think it was a heart attack.
Only 57 years old.
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tomorrow is never promised so live everyday to its fullest
Tonight i'm going to see MEGADETH - Slayer consert with my brothers and after that i'm getting drunk as F##K!!!
Anyone else here like that type of music except AJ? :D
That's cool man, should be a lot of fun.
Unfortunately while I'm sure there's a few on here that like good thrash metal most will be fans of giant homo music...seems to the the popular thing these days, lol!
LOL 8)
Yeah, the concert was kick ass! This was the first time i saw MEGADETH live, i've seen SLAYER a few times. Dave Mustaine is one bad ass mofo. Guy had been pissing blood because of kidney stones and apparently also had a fewer, but still went through with the gig and didn't back down... 8)
PS. We didn't get drunk just smoked some mad chronic... :o
For whatever reason I've never been able to really get into Slayer. I like a few of their songs, I've always liked "Angel of Death" but never been able to click with most of their stuff. Megadeth, although not my favorite they have a lot of songs I like. I also kind of get a kick out of how some of their older stuff sounds like it could be on the Metallica Kill'Em All album, especially the song "Mechanix" it sounds a lot like Metallica's "The Four Horsemen."
Anyway, sounds like you had fun. I'm hoping some good shows will pop up around here soon, seems like its been lagging lately. I'd like to see After the Burial and I'm hoping Arch Enemy will pop up around here sometime on their next tour when the new album comes out. Would also like to see Scar Symetry, just recently got into them.
Ya know that feeling you get when you've been off for a year then you take a 3cc shot of test and a 3 cc shot of eq.....yea that's a great feeling, this cycl is gonna be fun
Hahha yessir, glutes are the only spot I really feel comfortable puttin 3cc...I'm plannin 1000mg of sust ew 500 of eq every week 50mg drol 25mgdbol ed. After the 10 week mark add in some tne 50 mg ed for 2 weeks...fuck it maybe some tren? Idk yet lol I'm building this as I go but its gonna be vey enjoyable
Hahha yessir, glutes are the only spot I really feel comfortable puttin 3cc...I'm plannin 1000mg of sust ew 500 of eq every week 50mg drol 25mgdbol ed. After the 10 week mark add in some tne 50 mg ed for 2 weeks...fuck it maybe some tren? Idk yet lol I'm building this as I go but its gonna be vey enjoyableand yet you still havent broken the 200 pound mark yet..... sad.......
and yet you still havent broken the 200 pound mark yet..... sad.......
I have no idea what jerseymuscles113 looks like, so my point in this post really has nothing to do with him, just your comment in general.my point was that jerseymuscle is a 170 pound twink who is on enough gear to give a adult male elephant cardiomyopathy
You hear it all the time, "Weight Means Nothing" and while that's true it's more true than often stated and needs more emphasis....weight means absolute shit.
So many guys worry about this, even elite levels guys worry about it way too much and 95% of the time they pay for it when they have to drop massive amounts of weight to get into shape for the national stage.
Prime example, myself, I may be off on this, I think it was 2006 but it may have been 2005, that year I got up close to 240lbs, dropped down to 195, that's 195 before any water drop or any of that stuff. I did look fairly decent, at that point in time it was my best. The point, 2009, I stayed around 215 but the difference between that 215 and 215 a few years back was night and day and that's only because I wasn't worried about the actual weight anymore, only what the mirror looked like. My goal was to stay in good enough shape to wear an 8wk diet would suffice....all year long I continued to grow yet remain the same weight....no, that's not easy to do, it's actually very hard to do but I had finally figured out what worked best for me or at least at that point in time. Of course most every one here knows what happened next (my mysterious disappearance) so that was that.
Present day, after 18months of eating once or twice a day, no gear, soft ass half ass training, I weighed 220lbs, I'm down to 210lbs now and trying to get back in shape but it's a struggle due to a hormonal problem. But I'll get there....the main point, weight means nothing.
20th Anniversary Black Album Tribute is out now, just went through the whole thing and it has to be one of the worst albums I've ever heard in my life. Devildriver covers "Holier Than Thou" and it's not too bad but holy crap some of the other ones make me want to cry.
I never really cared for the original.
Thanks for the headsup, saves me the headache of buying something that is pure crap.
Not much heavy stuff i like these days, i'd rather listen to Ride the Lightning or MOP. And Justice for All will always be a great memory, it was one of the first concerts i ever went to and i remember it like it was yesterday.
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20th Anniversary Black Album Tribute is out now, just went through the whole thing and it has to be one of the worst albums I've ever heard in my life. Devildriver covers "Holier Than Thou" and it's not too bad but holy crap some of the other ones make me want to cry.
Did anyone really thought that this one would had been great? I mean Metallica has been nothing but a disappointment for years and years now and yet i still call myself a fan ??? because of the awesome old stuff...
Sad but true... ;)
I'm not sure if the Metallica guys or who had the say in the bands
New Megadeth single came out today "Public Enemy No. 1"
I'm not a big Megadeth fan, some songs I really like though. Anyway, I'll give Mustaine this, at least he keeps doing what he's always done and pretty much sticks to the standard Megadeth sound instead of trying to reinvent himself every single album which I hate when people do. Thrash metal bands should just play thrash, that's what makes them awesome....Megadeth isn't thrashy enough for me a lot of the time but like I said, at least they stay consistent.
Overall, right now hardcore metal, especially thrash is suffering big time. Drives me nuts.
I know you like the "heavier" :D heavy metal than i do, but i've been a fan of Megadeth since i can remember.
PS. Just heard that "Public Enemy No. 1" and anyone could tell that it's Megadeth after few seconds. Pretty good song.
I do like the hard stuff also and that includes both Lamb of God and Children of Bodom etc. (BTW: The guy who did the lake Bodom murders got away on technicality)... Anyways it's just that even though i like listening to the really dark and heavy stuff esp. made by Scandinavian bands, still Megadeth and Manowar rise to the top. Those just put me in a good mood much easier than the darker than death stuff... It's kind of like the really really dark stuff is spare ribs and the stuff that you can make out the words from :D is a t-bone...
I have no idea what jerseymuscles113 looks like, so my point in this post really has nothing to do with him, just your comment in general.
You hear it all the time, "Weight Means Nothing" and while that's true it's more true than often stated and needs more emphasis....weight means absolute shit.
So many guys worry about this, even elite levels guys worry about it way too much and 95% of the time they pay for it when they have to drop massive amounts of weight to get into shape for the national stage.
Prime example, myself, I may be off on this, I think it was 2006 but it may have been 2005, that year I got up close to 240lbs, dropped down to 195, that's 195 before any water drop or any of that stuff. I did look fairly decent, at that point in time it was my best. The point, 2009, I stayed around 215 but the difference between that 215 and 215 a few years back was night and day and that's only because I wasn't worried about the actual weight anymore, only what the mirror looked like. My goal was to stay in good enough shape to wear an 8wk diet would suffice....all year long I continued to grow yet remain the same weight....no, that's not easy to do, it's actually very hard to do but I had finally figured out what worked best for me or at least at that point in time. Of course most every one here knows what happened next (my mysterious disappearance) so that was that.
Present day, after 18months of eating once or twice a day, no gear, soft ass half ass training, I weighed 220lbs, I'm down to 210lbs now and trying to get back in shape but it's a struggle due to a hormonal problem. But I'll get there....the main point, weight means nothing.
So are kigs good to go now?
gotta give props to gh15 were it's due, guy keeps his word.... He's doing everything in his power to hook our sorry asses up with pharma grade gh...all for nothing in return. who does that?
GH15, first of all I wanna say that I think you are a very cool and charismatic guy with an interesting personality, which I find very nice.
I follow your actions with great interest and you are truly a human who can be different, after all there are 7 billion of us on this planet!
My question: How is it possible to keep your site alive with illegal drugs all over the place? How are the authorities dealing with this?
Won't it get taken down?
The site will be hosted where AAS are legal.
not in USA/EU
you really think he doesn't get his cut of the profits? no one ever does something for nothing
your wrong, gh15 is HEART OF GOLD. He truly cares about his pupils and wants them to succeed in bodybuilding
your wrong, gh15 is HEART OF GOLD. He truly cares about his pupils and wants them to succeed in bodybuilding
that changes nothing. you can access sites with child pornography hosted in other countries where the age of consent is lower, but they'll still lock your ass up. plus him blatantly advertising himself on youtube and facebook as some sort of drug baron probably doesn't help anyone.
you really think he doesn't get his cut of the profits? no one ever does something for nothing
nobody gets locked up for AAS use
if you look closely... all the busts had something to do with narcotics/painkillers/x/coke etc etc
nobody will bust you for AAS only. and we aren't dealers... we are simply providing information...
not like we're money laundering or tax evasion like oscaro was doing hence why he got busted... government doesn't like it when u make millions and pay 0$ in tax.
use your head.
your wrong, gh15 is HEART OF GOLD. He truly cares about his pupils and wants them to succeed in bodybuilding
i'm not saying he doesn't, but he still needs to make a living. not all businessmen are bad
no,, i executed this opertion ,, i ptu this here to see thebeggings and the chasing going through right now after it ws done,, it is DEMONSTRATION of how strong gh15 word is in actual circle of bodybuild cult who is built from body buillder
when sites are up which is very soon ...you will have a choice among many gh suppliers approved by gh15 directly,, until thenm nothing is safe ,, NOTHING ,, man name should not mention is only oen i approve until then
i have lines LINES of pharma grade gh waiting to come on sites, LINES!
gh15 approved
whenever it is to my satisfectory ,,rememebr this is nto wiliam copy cat information ,, this is all gh15 hands on ,, you talk here about history ,, i assume in few weeks it all will be out,,if you fllas with 30 posting gimicks think you will be able to pull what you do on getbig over there...you are severly mistake,, the best of the best will be working fo rme
gh15 approved
It's all good but please tell me you will have proper grammar/spelling on your site.
I've always suspected there was more going on behind the scenes then we are aware.
you really think he doesn't get his cut of the profits? no one ever does something for nothing
Of course he gets something out of it. Knowing that he is making a positive difference in people's lives and possible saving them from getting robbed and cheated as so many have before him.
It's not always about money, my friend. At least not for everybody. My grandfather joined the military knowing very well he would see combat. He did it to help defend the country at a time when the country really needed defending.
i never complained about that, but do you honestly think these death threats and talks of working for the government and bragging on mainstream channels about being an illegal drug baron and all this other shit is called for? the last thing bodybuilding needs is more bad rep
people that are in it for the satisfaction of helping others generally don't brag about it or threaten other people's families with bodily harm
whenever it is to my satisfectory ,,rememebr this is nto wiliam copy cat information ,, this is all gh15 hands on ,, you talk here about history ,, i assume in few weeks it all will be out,,if you fllas with 30 posting gimicks think you will be able to pull what you do on getbig over there...you are severly mistake,, the best of the best will be working fo rme
gh15 approved
That is what makes him so endearing and special. Exploiting his Luna level security clearance to cause misery and death to his enemies. There is a sort of cosmic Ying and Yang in the world where the power to do good is inversely proportional to the power to do bad. The level of one's compassion is matched by one's level to do cruelty. No one can match the compassion that a human being can show. To build hospitals, travel across the globe to distribute food and water, to willingly and consciously give their life for another.... but, conversely, no other creature can come close to matching the abject cruelty and malice that a human can display.
God has the power to reward you with everlasting paradise or to burn in hell for eternity.
What is your exact location?
This is what bugs me about people who keep calling out the date and asking wheres the website. This isnt just another forum board that we are use to seeing, this is a board that is going to be loaded with ALOT of steroid information. No bullshit supplement companies or guys who try and preach low doses and diet/training above all else. This website will be a REAL STEROID BOARD. It will have more steroid related information then any other website and most importantly by someone who knows his shit and has been there/done that.
Whether you like GH15 or hate him, he knows a hell of alot about drugs and bodybuilding in general. A website made by him can only benefit us as a community seeking to get bigger and better. So pipe down and let the site come when it comes because fact is the first thing everyone raggin on GH15 right now will do the day that site pops up is go register and read it till their eyes bleed. Deny it all you want but there wont be a single person who knows about this website that will not visit it asap and soak up everything and anything they can from GH15.
if he admitted he was (whoever he is) then he most likely would be target for assassination.
ok fine, let's assume that's true. what does he hope to accomplish by going public with his bs? does he really hope to shut down the supplement industry? does he really think this will end well for anyone involved? americans will NEVER accept steroids out in the open, they've been brainwashed too effectively by the government.it wont shut it down but it could make changes for serious bodybuilders or lifters
it wont shut it down but it could make changes for serious bodybuilders or lifters
dude he tells people to sit on their asses and megadose every anabolic substance on the planet....what exactly do you think is going to happen to your body if you do that? do you really think you'll shrink if you substitute anadrola for dbola or whatever the fuck terminology he uses?
seriously im trying to understand the appeal here. we all appreciate listening to advice but saying that there's only one way to do something is ridiculous.....and if it does work then where is his sandow? where is his pro card? we don't know anything about the guy(s) behind that account. if he's really a retired pro then i don't see any harm in telling people the truth, it's not like theyre going to yank his sponsorship...and it's not illegal to talk about steroids. what is he hiding from? you understand people generally want to see some proof of a person's credibility before they take his advice about what potentially dangerous substances they are going to inject into their body.
furthermore why does he have a beef with EVERYONE in the industry, even well recognized steroid gurus. what is wrong with trying something someone else's way? some people want to be rewarded for their efforts. some people don't want to be on 2 grams of tren year round. what is so terrible about "danta"? perhaps because he created an effective exercise routine that many pros swear by and it's cutting into his profits? like i said we all listen to what he has to say and take it into consideration but lately he sounds more and more like some kind of deranged psychopath on a power trip.
Ignoring your dislike for GH15 for a moment, you are fucking clueless lol.
Your making grand assumptions. I dont see any posts by him telling every gym rat to mega dose compounds, he lays out what it takes to make it to the top for the BODYBUILDERS that are interested. You dont want to be a top bodybuilder? Fine, but for fucks sake that doesnt mean GH15 doesnt know a shitload about drugs. If you personally had any knowledge on the subject you would be able to read what he says in regards to particular drugs and realize it makes sense.
This ^ is merely in regards to his drug knowledge and what he shares. I see no need to get caught up in judging whether or not he is telling the truth about everything else. Bottom line, hes one of the first to tell it how it is and not sugar coat shit and treat us like babies. Love him or hate him, what hes doing is great for the bodybuilding community. He is sharing alot of knowledge and is going to great lengths to continue doing so. As far as "why is he hiding" you serious? If for half a second you can wrap your brain around the mere thought that perhaps maybe... just maybe he is telling mostly the truth then you bet your ass its in his best interest to keep his personal identity a secret. I dont see you dropping your name out there? Hes going against the grain and giving it to us straight, no more bullshit, obviously he needs to remain unknown.
Point is, if you like the guy or not he is a big asset to all of us in terms of the said experience he has and more importantly steroid knowledge he has to share. N as I said, all the people hating on him so much will sure as shit be browsing his website the second it comes up.
anyone with half a brain can see this isn't how sane individuals should act.
And anyone with half a brain can see that your completely taking out of context the things he says and laying them out how you see fit to bad mouth him.
In the end, my original post merely said that whether you like him or not he has information to offer. You decided to attack that, so please tell me how was I wrong? Oh wait, I wasnt wrong. Your just a kid trolling. You have already pissed off a few solid members here with your bullshit.
please also tell me how making threats of bodily harm to people, and their families/girlfriends is justified. i am listening.
Once again, that has absolutely nothing to do with what I said. You attacked my post when all I said was this man knows his shit and is an asset.
you're dodging the issue.
fine, i will concede that he "knows his shit" regarding steroids. are you happy now?
now please answer my question.
lol, the approval of a whiney bitch doesnt make me happy. Make me a sanwhich, then we are talking.
Long break...2years or so, getting ready to get back on...just wanted to say hey and see whose still here! Hopefully some of the good guys are still here and it's not just the internet trolls regurgatating gh15 posts lol...If someone could, shoot me a pm...I have a couple questions I could use answered
Well anyway, feels good to be getting back in here and on the sauce..thanks bros!
Long break...2years or so, getting ready to get back on...just wanted to say hey and see whose still here! Hopefully some of the good guys are still here and it's not just the internet trolls regurgatating gh15 posts lol...If someone could, shoot me a pm...I have a couple questions I could use answered
Well anyway, feels good to be getting back in here and on the sauce..thanks bros!