Shit... It's been a rough day men

[Fletch]

I had a hell of a shoulder work out... Hit a new weight on shrugs and can already feel it... thats the only good thing thats happened today brothers...

My stomach has been giving me trouble, so bulking hasn't been a picnic... not a huge deal but a minor nuisense....

I'm going home to a family that doesnt support what I do, or what I love... And that takes each and every oppertunity to make it perfectly clear that I'm a sinner because I lift like I do... no shit, apparently lifting has to do with Christianity now? thats fucked up

The only highlight of my day has passed... my release is gone, and its an off day tomorrow... so only cardio. No heavy weights... no blood, guts, and progress... just cardio, a neccessary evil... fuck

I'm tired of people boys... I don't expect or need understanding, but a change from the norm, this fucked up status quo, would be welcome...

Fuck... I'm tired

[Quadz]

i don't uderstand how the hell bodybuilding/lifting is sinful. I am a christian and uh... if this is sinful i've never heard it. Sorry you don't have support from the fam man that sucks, i know the feeling. Tell them lifting is your "spiritual gift" thats what i do. Peace

[darkside64]

The reason your family calls it sinful is, because instead of being an average coach potato who hits up the gym twice a week to make an appearance, you are serious about what you do. Shit even obsessed. My parents put that same guilt trip on me. For the longest time I bought into to it. I tried to be this person that I was not. I have come to the point where I know that God has given me bodybuilding as a way to express my feelings. That is perfectly o.k. God puts certain desires and gifts into us. It is up to us how we use and express them. Fuck anyone that tries to tell you anything else. Hope that helped.

[BigTig1165]

I too love bodybuilding, and am a Christian. I think the problem comes in when we put anything before our relationship with Christ. However, for me bodybuilding 1) relieves stress, 2) keeps me healthy to serve others more, 3) is metaphoric of the spiritual battle we are in every day. We are warriors for Christ, what better way to stay focused on being strong in battle than to hit the iron every day!

My 2 cents, continue lifting heavy, and continue serving and loving your family more!

[MELTDOWN]

be it lifting, faith, whatever....we have to deal with negatives. i have lifted longer that i have been a Christian, and tons of people have issues with both part of my lifestyle. yeah, i have a past to forget, yeap, i mess up each day, and yeap, i'm considered "big" in my gym. at family reunions, i get the same stares we get walking down the street of going out for dinner. the family knows i'm almost 18 years into this "bodybuilding craze", but continue to question and doubt what and why i do what i do.i made up my mind years ago to "go with what got me there", and that is my faith and bodybuilding. am i gonna push both or either on people, no way. but both are avenues to meet and help tons of folks you meet each day. btw, there are 2 deacons at our church that run about 12 miles every day, and that includes Sunday. stay true to yourself, live life the best you can, and the rest will take care of itself.

[Fletch]

I'm sick of it boys.... I'm 18 years old and I feel over thirty... I'm sick of working, I can't do the 9-5 thing... I'm taking this animal drive and I'm going to use it outside of the gym...

I'm sick and fucking tired of being down and out... I have this drive to better myself everyday, hit the weights harder, eat cleaner, be bigger today than I was yesterday... Its the same thing yah know? I'm sick of seeing that 200$ paycheck at the end of a shitty grueling two week shift run.

I cant just have this drive in the gym and then be content with another area of my life like this... Fuck that.. I'm making a change... hard

A buddy of mine started buying and selling foreclosures at 17 years old. Knows his stuff, been in it for four years now, and loves every minute of it. Works on his time, lifts when he wants, eats when he wants, sleeps when he wants... I'm sick and tired of getting nagged by some self righteous prick of a boss...

I stepped of a cliff into bodybuilding, I'm jumping off on this... I'm taking a chance boys... here goes nothing, and everything

[Angst]

It ain't easy to make a living in bodybuilding, but like Ronnie Coleman said:"If its something you enjoy doing, then stick with it." Good luck bro

[darkside64]

You gotta live your life the way you want. Otherwise you will get pushed around your entire life. Fuck what anyone thinks make the necessary changes, and then get shit done.