The Reason

Critical Mass · 03-24-2008, 11:41 PM

Desire drives actions.

Why are you involved in bodybuilding? Bodybuilding can be a very inconvenient way to live at times. Yes, I know about the health benefits, and thank God for them. I believe, however, that the vets of this board will agree with me when I say that sometimes it gets difficult.

It's sometimes difficult to work out in the early morning or late evening hours. It's sometimes difficult to slam a heavy protein shake before bed that leaves you feeling like you don't know whether you want to pass out, or go throw it up. It's not easy to see your friends eat whatever they want, while you are sticking to a certain diet.

Keeping your focus in the gym and at the dinner table will depend on how well you plan ahead. Whether you plan ahead or not will depend on how strong your reason is. Why are you involved in bodybuilding?

Is it for health? Sex appeal?, Athletics?, Revenge?, Insecurities?, Image? Only you can answer the questions for your situation.

I used to get so discouraged. I have thrown up my protein shake. I have walked out of the gym, leaving my partner there. I felt small and weak when I was 2 benches over from Omar Deckard at a gym in Los Angeles. I have wanted to quit time and time again. But my "reason" was stronger than the discouragement.

If you are discouraged, have patience. So you are having a hard time........ so what?! Just relax and let yourself go through the disappointment. Regroup if you have to. Just don't let the discouragement be stronger than your reason for working out. What's going to happen if you stop? If you quit, you will deffinately not get that body you desire.

What is your reason for bodybuilding? Let that carry you through the hard times. Because, one day in the future, someone is going to come up to you and say, ".....Oh my goodness!, look at you!, you look great!" I promise this will happen.

Now, shouldn't you be preparing tomorrow's food and workout right now?

1quick1 · 03-25-2008, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Critical Mass

What's going to happen if you stop? If you quit, you will deffinately not get that body you desire.

Ain't that the truth....

Good read man

Sam · 03-25-2008, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Critical Mass

It's not easy to see your friends eat whatever they want, while you are sticking to a certain diet.

YES - that is exactly what i find the most difficult. Finding the motivation to go to the gym every day and work my guts off isn't a problem for me. The competition i have going with myself keeps me striving to improve week on week, month on month.

The diet however is another story.

Good read mate!

1quick1 · 03-25-2008, 08:37 PM

I agree diet is the hardest part. I have no problem blasting out a workout but man that pizza smells good.

Big Guns · 03-25-2008, 09:17 PM

Bro that was a brilliant read!! The Gym keeps me sane during the hardest times of my life. Yup, it's gets in the way sometimes but even when I am not in the mood or tired, once I get the blood pumping all is well.
It is a journey w/ no end, just as life.

getfit74 · 03-25-2008, 09:49 PM

Good read bro, it's a great stress reliever for me.

Critical Mass · 03-25-2008, 11:25 PM

You all are very kind. Thank you. I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

Newfiechick · 03-26-2008, 10:52 PM

TY Mr. Mass! Awesome post!! Just about what I needed to "hear" about now!!

Luv'ed it

Big Guns · 03-28-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Newfiechick

TY Mr. Mass! Awesome post!! Just about what I needed to "hear" about now!!

Luv'ed it

Where have ya been hot stuff??

03-24-2008, 11:41 PM	#1
Critical Mass Board Rep Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sunny California! Age: 33 Posts: 916 Rep Power: 6188	The Reason Desire drives actions. Why are you involved in bodybuilding? Bodybuilding can be a very inconvenient way to live at times. Yes, I know about the health benefits, and thank God for them. I believe, however, that the vets of this board will agree with me when I say that sometimes it gets difficult. It's sometimes difficult to work out in the early morning or late evening hours. It's sometimes difficult to slam a heavy protein shake before bed that leaves you feeling like you don't know whether you want to pass out, or go throw it up. It's not easy to see your friends eat whatever they want, while you are sticking to a certain diet. Keeping your focus in the gym and at the dinner table will depend on how well you plan ahead. Whether you plan ahead or not will depend on how strong your reason is. Why are you involved in bodybuilding? Is it for health? Sex appeal?, Athletics?, Revenge?, Insecurities?, Image? Only you can answer the questions for your situation. I used to get so discouraged. I have thrown up my protein shake. I have walked out of the gym, leaving my partner there. I felt small and weak when I was 2 benches over from Omar Deckard at a gym in Los Angeles. I have wanted to quit time and time again. But my "reason" was stronger than the discouragement. If you are discouraged, have patience. So you are having a hard time........ so what?! Just relax and let yourself go through the disappointment. Regroup if you have to. Just don't let the discouragement be stronger than your reason for working out. What's going to happen if you stop? If you quit, you will deffinately not get that body you desire. What is your reason for bodybuilding? Let that carry you through the hard times. Because, one day in the future, someone is going to come up to you and say, ".....Oh my goodness!, look at you!, you look great!" I promise this will happen. Now, shouldn't you be preparing tomorrow's food and workout right now?

03-25-2008, 08:37 PM	#4
1quick1 Administrator Pacman Champion! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: U.S. Posts: 6,503 Height: 5'9'' Weight: 182lbs. Rep Power: 106273	Re: The Reason I agree diet is the hardest part. I have no problem blasting out a workout but man that pizza smells good. __________________ Extremebodybuilding.net - Bodybuilding Forum and Information

03-25-2008, 09:17 PM	#5
Big Guns Mr. TRIONIX Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado Age: 45 Posts: 2,074 Height: 6'2" Weight: 213 Rep Power: 16660	Re: The Reason Bro that was a brilliant read!! The Gym keeps me sane during the hardest times of my life. Yup, it's gets in the way sometimes but even when I am not in the mood or tired, once I get the blood pumping all is well. It is a journey w/ no end, just as life. __________________ http://www.trionix.com I stopped chasing my dreams....so I asked where the were headed.......I'll catch up to them later http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com

03-25-2008, 09:49 PM	#6
getfit74 Mr. Intensity Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 34 Posts: 900 Height: 5'8" Weight: 181 Rep Power: 12195	Re: The Reason Good read bro, it's a great stress reliever for me. __________________ " Obsessed is just a word the lazy use to describe the Dedicated" "It's not the amount of weight you lift but rather the amount you lift correctly that gets results" Eph. 6:10 "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might." My BodySpace Page: http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/getfit74/

03-25-2008, 11:25 PM	#7
Critical Mass Board Rep Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sunny California! Age: 33 Posts: 916 Rep Power: 6188	Re: The Reason You all are very kind. Thank you. I'm pleased you enjoyed it.

03-26-2008, 10:52 PM	#8
Newfiechick Bodybuilder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 656 Rep Power: 1541	Re: The Reason TY Mr. Mass! Awesome post!! Just about what I needed to "hear" about now!! Luv'ed it

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