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Rage Review
I’ve been a long time user of Animal products for 20 plus years. After being on RAGE for a week I’ve come to realize that “It’s not how big you are, it’s how far you’ll push yourself to the breaking point to get that last rep”… With Rage there are no more excuses.
I bet you guys know what it is like to not see somebody in a long time, and during that time you have been bodybuilding since then and everything about your body and mind changes. And it really shocks alot of old friends and acquaintances by what you have turned into. Well, during my laterals, This guy came up to me and held out his hand. I looked at him and saw that this guy was the man that told me that I was just a stupid skater punk when I was in middle school. He was the football coach and my ISS teacher. Everytime I had a behavior problem, they would send me to fucking ISS(Inn School Suspension) And every time, this man would lecture me on how much of a shit head I am. And telling me that I need to stop what I am doing and join the damn football team. Why he wanted me to join the football team, I have no Idea. And like I said, during middle school, I weighed around 90 pounds. So pretty much I guess he looked pretty damn amazed while he was shaking my hand. "What have you been up to lately, are you still wrestling?" He asked me. "Let me finish this set man, I dont have time to talk to you." I replied, with as much respect of course. He walked away and that might just be the last damn thing I will ever say to that man. I dont bodybuild to prove anyone wrong, it just happens.
Though one should conquer a million men on the battlefield, yet he,
indeed, is the noblest victor who has conquered himself.
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path
Im subbed brotha. Im about to turn 21 here shortly, and can relate to alot of the shit your going/went through. Gotta any questions or need advice, shoot.
Never fear competition. Welcome it, embrace it, destroy it.
Lets start with what happened yesterday at my house.
I believe school gets in the way of my meal times. And some times I say fuck school and I skip it to go read nutrition books or muscle magazines at the local bookstore. But last friday was apparently it for my father. He said he had enough of my shit and again cussed me out and was in my face for the two thousandth time. At the time, I was also scheduled to work for my first time at Outback steakhouse. I worked on saturday, realized that I need to find a better job that allows me to have a snack. When I told my parents that I quit on my first day. They took it as that I was worthless and a sorry piece of shit(According to my dad) He believed that I was not a hard worker and throwing all this derogatory terms at me. Obviously he had no clue why I quit and I didn't really want him to know my side so I said Fuck It. I put bodybuilding in front of everything and it might be dumb at times but to me, thats the way it has to be. Nutrition is key to bodybuilding and I would totally miss a training session than a meal. I can't remember how it escaladed, but during an argument on mothers day, my dad was telling me his views on bodybuilding. Telling me how they are pussies, full of themselves, and are selfish douche bags. I take alot of shit from dad, And I do alot of fucked up shit to pay for my bodybuilding and most of that shit people would say is selfish. But thats what bodybuilding requires. Its not that your selfish, the sport is selfish. If that makes sense. My father is an ignorant man who grew up during segregation which has him being very stereotypical and racist. I love my dad and what he has done for me but he has no clue what the fuck he is talking about. So after he told me what he thought about bodybuilding. That pretty much was it to holding back at my dad. I screamed at him saying "Alright mother fucker, if your such a badass come get some" He came at me with totally rage and we ended up on the ground trying to kill each other with our hands. When it was over he wanted to kick me out of the house. But I guess loves to much to actually do it. Which is a very good thing. I guess that moment showed my dad I was no longer the boy he thought I was. He always told me to do something, and I finally showed that dude. The next day after school. my dad found out about how I stole his credit card and bought animal supplements. He lied saying that the police were coming after me. Like he always does. And pretty much said he was done with me. I know that was very fucked up. But in my head, I will do anything to be the best goddamn bodybuilder on this mother fucking planet. Even if it means breaking my fathers heart and the law. Shames me to say this.
He told me I had no car. So I said fuck you I walk to where I need to go. So today I got to walk my sweet ass an hour to the gym and back. No damn problem. I will do that shit everyday if I have to. I dont care if I look like a fool and it doesnt bother me when people scream bitch and freak outside their car windows. I just know that in the end, I'm going to be on top and fucking run this show. I love animal and I'm going to become a member of their damn team. Your going to see my ass on the cover of muscular development and shit like that. This may sound like internet bullshit but we will see. I love this forvm even though I dont know you guys or why forvm is spelt with a V. I'm showing my school and these wannabes what hardcore is about when you go to a gym. I live by these articles that I read everyday. I fucking worship everything that this site has to offer because in the real world, I have noone telling me how to bodybuild. I have noone training me, Its just me sweating my balls off. I love this shit and I love anyone who works like this. Because you guys are the only ones that will ever understand why a guy like me is walking on the side of a road just to hammer his ass in the gym. 17 years old and kicking ass!!
Though one should conquer a million men on the battlefield, yet he,
indeed, is the noblest victor who has conquered himself.
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path
Keep your head up brother. Tho Sometimes small sacrifices are necessary in the bigger scheme of things. You need to try to maintain relations with your folks, as hard as it might seem. They do put a roof over your head..
Keep up your hard work brother.
Never fear competition. Welcome it, embrace it, destroy it.
Someone stole my fucking M- STAk. When I found that out, I was pissed. Its like, I bust my balls in the gym and I have to worry about mother fuckers stillin my shit?
Though one should conquer a million men on the battlefield, yet he,
indeed, is the noblest victor who has conquered himself.
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path
I can't tell if you're just looking for some attention by writing these crazy stories, or if you're serious.
I also don't know why forvm is spelled with a "V", except that in latin there was no letter "U", there was only a V, so a lot of our words with "U"s that come from latin used to have "V"s back in the day. So in ancient Rome, the Forvm, which was a big f'ing deal, was spelled Forvm. So I guess it has something to do with that.
On to more important stuff. Running wide open all the time is (a) going to burn you out eventually and (b) going to get you in trouble eventually. Real trouble. I'm not trying to minimize your problems, you have a lot to deal with. I'm trying to steer you away from the inevitable shit storm you have brewing.
It's alright to be cocky. I'm a cocky asshole. I just don't act like it 24/7 anymore. If you just let a tiger out of its cage all the time, eventually someone is going to want to put a bullet in it. Maybe they're afraid, maybe they want a trophy, maybe it just blows their mind.
One of the biggest lessons you learn along the way is to observe. When you're in the gym, when you're in a conversation, when you're at work, when you're taking some bar trash to pound town, wherever. It's hard to do because it seems completely crazy, even once you realize it, but you get a lot further by sitting back, observing, and then making calculated moves, instead of simple action.
Following your dreams with all your heart is an absolute must, and is very admirable, but there's more than one way to skin a cat. Just running around headfirst after things you want, or want to do, burns bridges and leaves you without options in uncharted territory. You have to observe and consider before acting.
Example -- the Animal supplements. You stole your dad's credit card to pay for them b/c you want them now, while quitting your job. If you looked ahead, you would realize the paths these two roads lead to.
Path A -- what you did -- ends with your dad taking back the supplements (the ones you think someone stole), and stewing until he eventually tells you to kiss his ass. Path B -- sticking with your job and using the money you make to buy what you need/want -- ends with you getting what you need and want, while learning from people around you and developing skills (not talking about washing dishes and waiting tables -- but the actual skills you learn, like selling yourself to random strangers or navigating corporate culture) that will pay off huge in a few years, and at the same time garnering respect from your family, coworkers, and bosses, all of whom have the ability to help you out big time in the long run.
Example -- how I found out about Animal. A guy who beat my bench press record at my gym in college joined up with them, and I randomly heard about it through a mutual friend. I have that mutual friend, and have spoken with the guy a few times, because I started bar backing and bussing tables in college to pay my way. I moved on to bartending (highly recommend it for a college job) and serving, where I worked with the guy who is our mutual friend. Through that friendship network thing, I got hooked up with Animal, got some free supplements, and most importantly found motivation to be myself again, hit the weights hard and eat properly again, and met a bunch of brothers who have the same values and drive that I do, which motivates me more than anything.
I wouldn't have gotten there w/o putting in time to build relationships, which I did through garnering respect through my hard work and some semi-calculated moves. It's not just a random freak thing either -- I just got hooked up with a sweet career possibility through someone I used to wait tables with at Chilis. Things like this happen all the time, I'm really not making it up.
The key is RESPECT.
It is the most important thing in this world.
Whatever you are doing, you can not get there alone. You can work hard, and make calculated decisions, and by doing this get respect from others. Those people will literally hand you opportunities, because they will respect you, and respect is the foundation for all true relationships. Including getting in with Animal. You might know something I don't know, but stealing from your parents and basically telling everyone you f*** off is not, in my opinion, going to get you anywhere with Animal or any other legit bodybuilding program, unless you get hooked up with them through some kind of juvie/jail/prison program.
Sorry for the novel. Tomorrow I'm graduating law school, and I guess I'm just sitting around buzzing with energy right now. Quick breakdown of all the shit I just said:
Cliffs:
-- Forvm is latin for forum
-- Observe, consider, then act -- don't rush in headstrong 24/7
-- Work hard -- garner respect from others -- that will lead to success on every level possible
I make fucking mistakes and do stupid stuff. But I'm not makin this shit up, and i believed what I was doing was right to get supplements because at the time I believed that supplements were the key to my success. Not that i'm not working hard or anything but just to get an edge on the competition. I dont really believe anyone is going to help me out in life except my family, so what you said about coworkers helping me out, to me is bullshit because nobody really cares about what I want. I dont have a fuck you attitude, and I used to just go headfirst into stuff but not anymore. I quit my job because of the hours they wanted me to do and I was never going to get a good meal in. I dont appreciate that last thing you wrote about me getting hookups from prison. But thanks for the advice
Though one should conquer a million men on the battlefield, yet he,
indeed, is the noblest victor who has conquered himself.
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path
Now, I'm not going to tell you what to do, I will however give you my opinion.
Like zbrewha863 said, RESPECT. Any kind of stealing is a sign of disrespect. I don't steal money from my parents because I respect them. I respect that they've worked hard for it and it's theirs. If your parents cant' trust you they sure as hell won't respect you. Respect is something you've got to earn. You could earn it by getting a job and supporting your lifestyle your choosing. IE: supplements, gym fee, lots of food.
So the job has you missing a meal? Are you 100% sure on this? or is it an excuse to not work? Jobs usually entail a 15 minute break. Pack a meal in a cooler. Even then, did you talk it over with your boss? Maybe eat a bigger meal before work and have one ready after work. Or work that job until you find something better. Yeah it's gonna suck missing a meal, but make up for it throughout the day. Sacrifices like these are going to be required by you in order to attain what you want. Your 17, you've already got a jump on a lot of people. Anything worth pursuing is a marathon, not a sprint. You need to look at the big picture. You need to work in order to pay for your supplements, gym fee, and food. Stealing from your dad isn't going to get you anywhere, but cause an unnecessary strain on you two's relationship.
Skipping school won't get you far either. Highschool is pretty easy and just like anything it is what you make of it. It could be a miserable 8 hours every day or you could actually be proactive and try to take something from it and try to learn. Knowledge is power.
"He always told me to do something, and I finally showed that dude." Again, RESPECT. I can see you don't respect your dad. Your dad has more experience than you in life. You could learn a lot of things from him if you wanted. I thought my parents were idiots and didn't know shit, but boy was I a little ignorant shit. Of course your dad is going to think your a little lazy piece of shit and not think highly of bodybuilding. You've given him the impression that bodybuilding entails skipping school, quitting jobs, and stealing from your parents. If I were him I'd probably kick the shit out of you for being a little know it all prick.
Two words, GROW UP. Be a man. No disrespect, but your still thinking like a highschool punk who thinks he knows everything. Grow up and be a man and learn the meaning of RESPECT. It will take you places. I promise.
Ajax you've got some pretty good advice from the brothers here. Let me add something. I work 12 hour shifts and don't get a lunch. I have to plan my eating at work based off being able to sneak to the bathroom and shoving peanut butter sandwiches or protein bars in my face. Put some Real Gains in a shaker and add water when you're ready. A little planning will get you far at work. You can get it all in.
I've had problems with my father too. We hardly talk anymore. You don't want that. Follow what Animal stands for, respect, hard work, dedication, self dicipline, sacrifice and above all patience. The lessons learned in the gym, this forum and the articles here can be used outside of life. Sounds like your dad has other ideas for you and doesn't understand your dream. Fathers want the best for their sons. Work hard at work and at the gym. Show him. I bet he'll be proud as hell of you at your first competition. You just have to do the work and have patience. Read around the forum some more. There are plenty of brothers your age here and they're all getting it done. Some have jobs and some are in college and have jobs and live their Animal life. Talk with these guys and they'll help you find your path to victory.
Strength doesn't come from physical capacity. It comes from indomitable will. -Gandhi
You cannot dream yourself into a character. You must hammer and forge yourself into one. -Thoreau
Okay, I need some help with those pictures, I have them on my dad's blackberry, but I dont know how to get them on the internet. So does anyone here know how to upload them?
Though one should conquer a million men on the battlefield, yet he,
indeed, is the noblest victor who has conquered himself.
Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.
No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path
Okay, I need some help with those pictures, I have them on my dad's blackberry, but I dont know how to get them on the internet. So does anyone here know how to upload them?
You have the cord for the blackberry? Shoot me a text and I can give you instructions.
Never fear competition. Welcome it, embrace it, destroy it.