Just call me "Thunder Thighs"...

[Big Jawn]

I was just looking around the board and saw the "Nicknames" thread, it got me thinking...

So its earlier this week, around the time I should be sleeping, but the girl is over and well......you got me? So she stops me for a second and she remarks on how big my legs are, I didn't think much about it then, fuck I had other things on my mind...but now shes calling me "thunder thighs"

It got me thinking, first about how my squat is finally recovering, and the extra leg work thats been consuming my life getting me there...and how I now have to buy pants with a 34" waist just so my thighs will fit in them, even though my waist is still a 32. Then it got me thinking about how lucky I am to have a girl who not only respects what I do in the gym, but makes an effort to comment changes in my body and in my lifts.

I guess the two things I'm asking you to get out of this post are;

1) Has someone ever commented on how your arms are developing or how wide your shoulders are etc.? and how did it make you feel?

2) Do you have a supportive spose/gf, family member, friend who gives you that extra ounce of motivation by noticing the smallest change in your body/lifts?

[Toni69]

My husband never comments on my physique or improvements. I have done 2 shows, won both thankfully...but honestly..I do compete for me but also when I win, i am trying to send a message to him saying you see..I am good at this. I think he hopes to see me fail at one of these shows so it would crush my self-esteem and discourage me from bodybuilding anymore. This of course would never happen because I love bodybuilding...its not about winning or losing for me...although winning is a bonus.

So, you are lucky in having that support from your other half. My family is very supportive..my son is super proud of me and always goes on to everyone at school about me. So, that in itself is enough satisfaction for me.
As far as my husband and I go, well...I will not stop what I am doing until God makes me stop. I have had a major back injury for months and I still busted my ass in the gym and worked around it. I don't give up ever...and I don't care if others think I am obsessed or crazy. I fight for what is mine...and bodybuilding is mine..its my niche and I will not give it up for anyone.


I was just looking around the board and saw the "Nicknames" thread, it got me thinking...

So its earlier this week, around the time I should be sleeping, but the girl is over and well......you got me? So she stops me for a second and she remarks on how big my legs are, I didn't think much about it then, fuck I had other things on my mind...but now shes calling me "thunder thighs"

It got me thinking, first about how my squat is finally recovering, and the extra leg work thats been consuming my life getting me there...and how I now have to buy pants with a 34" waist just so my thighs will fit in them, even though my waist is still a 32. Then it got me thinking about how lucky I am to have a girl who not only respects what I do in the gym, but makes an effort to comment changes in my body and in my lifts.

I guess the two things I'm asking you to get out of this post are;

1) Has someone ever commented on how your arms are developing or how wide your shoulders are etc.? and how did it make you feel?

2) Do you have a supportive spose/gf, family member, friend who gives you that extra ounce of motivation by noticing the smallest change in your body/lifts?

[Arbalest]

My gf always notices something different about me when i see her, which is once every 1-2 weeks. We goto different schools and can't see eachother that much.

She'll always say something like "your arms are looking bigger" or "your chest is looking really good." of course, she's not afraid to tell me the truth if I've had a few too many cheat meals. I'll get "you've been eating Sonic again... i can tell" lol. -- I'm lucky she'll tell me the truth and doesn't just compliment me to make me feel good.

I think the best thing though, is that she's definitely not jealous of other girls. She knows that I do what I do for myself, and other girls are gonna try and flirt with me and such. She's very trusting.


Now, my parents on the other hand just don't understand. They love me, and they support me in anything i do, but it just doesn't make sense to them.

My mom is always saying "i liked you better when you were thin" and by thin she means *not swoll* lol. My dad just smiles at me and shakes his head when i come home to visit and he sees my clothes fitting tighter than last time.


Soo, to answer your question: It does make me feel good when people notice the little things. Even if they didn't, i would still go on, because i do it for ME, and only ME.



tony69 --- I'm really sorry your husband doesn't support you. I pray that he'll come around and realize that he needs to be there for you. In the meantime, keep on moving forward!

[Big Jawn]

Most guys attitude towards female bodybuilding really dissapoints me, they see those test-filled IFBB top 10 at the Olympia and thats it, but they are willing judge off that. I personally find a muscular woman more attractive then a skinny model type anyday, it shows how dedicated they are, because well I wouldn't think it to be easy to be a female bodybuilder.

Good luck, and lift heavy.


My husband never comments on my physique or improvements. I have done 2 shows, won both thankfully...but honestly..I do compete for me but also when I win, i am trying to send a message to him saying you see..I am good at this. I think he hopes to see me fail at one of these shows so it would crush my self-esteem and discourage me from bodybuilding anymore. This of course would never happen because I love bodybuilding...its not about winning or losing for me...although winning is a bonus.

So, you are lucky in having that support from your other half. My family is very supportive..my son is super proud of me and always goes on to everyone at school about me. So, that in itself is enough satisfaction for me.
As far as my husband and I go, well...I will not stop what I am doing until God makes me stop. I have had a major back injury for months and I still busted my ass in the gym and worked around it. I don't give up ever...and I don't care if others think I am obsessed or crazy. I fight for what is mine...and bodybuilding is mine..its my niche and I will not give it up for anyone.

[Arbalest]

Most guys attitude towards female bodybuilding really dissapoints me, they see those test-filled IFBB top 10 at the Olympia and thats it, but they are willing judge off that. I personally find a muscular woman more attractive then a skinny model type anyday, it shows how dedicated they are, because well I wouldn't think it to be easy to be a female bodybuilder.

Good luck, and lift heavy.

I agree w/ that. I think natural woman bb'ing is amazing. As long as they still have a feminine face and body shape i'm all for it.

i know some guys who think women with 18" arms are hot too. to each his own though.

either way, the dedication it takes is astounding and women deserve a ton of credit that they don't get.

[Toni69]

I agree w/ that. I think natural woman bb'ing is amazing. As long as they still have a feminine face and body shape i'm all for it.

i know some guys who think women with 18" arms are hot too. to each his own though.

either way, the dedication it takes is astounding and women deserve a ton of credit that they don't get.

Well, that is the thing...a balance between the two..which is what I am trying to achieve. I like being strong for a petite girl and surprising people...but I do not want to be even remotely close to Ms. Olympia. I respect those women and I am fascinated with their bodies and all they have achieved..whether they use or not...its just not my goal.
On that same note, I love having a thick body..as long as I remain defined and curvy...I am cool.

[Arbalest]

Well, that is the thing...a balance between the two..which is what I am trying to achieve. I like being strong for a petite girl and surprising people...but I do not want to be even remotely close to Ms. Olympia. I respect those women and I am fascinated with their bodies and all they have achieved..whether they use or not...its just not my goal.
On that same note, I love having a thick body..as long as I remain defined and curvy...I am cool.

I understand what you want to achieve, and its a sexy thing. As long as you still got curves you're good to go.