Why Does Everyone Bodybuild?

Wallace · 11-12-2004, 02:41 PM

its a confidence thing for sure i have progressed at work thanks to bodybuiling improving my confidence, people treat you different when you are swollen, ive been made supervisor because people dont argue with me. 100 a week rise and now im supervisor the office girls come to me all day i had my first blow job in the toilets just the other day at work !! i love bodybuilding

tom84 · 15-12-2004, 03:03 AM

yeah seen as im only 20 do reckon a substantial part of my motivation is what women think. Wel at the moment 1 particular girl. Do find much more motivation when potential new missus is on the cards especially seen as shes ****ing amazing (hope Nick 500 will vouch 4 me here). But like i said im 20 and do have a real passion for bodybuilding aside from just wanting to impress women.

Theres a guy in my gym at the moment (back home for christmas shit gym not impressed) like that first day i ever saw him where shorts the other day has the littlest legs but ****ing massive biceps ah wel gud luck to him i guess.

GTForce · 15-12-2004, 09:13 AM

I have seen a lot of guys get real soft once they got married, moved-in with their girlfriends, or have entered into a serious relationship. They work hard at attracting women, then let themselves slide once they have them. That's just sad.

I have made quite a bit of progress since getting married. Back when we had just started dating, she (my future wife) used to give me quite a few compliments about my physique. I told her early on that while I do appreciate her encouragement, I am self-motivated, not driven by a desire to turn heads. In fact, the bigger/more cut I got, the less often I wore tank-tops at the gym. It's kind of like guys who drive $50,000 sports cars and feel the need to drive fast everywhere they go. They pull up in front of the restaurant/pub/club in order to show-off their car. Meanwhile, the guy with the $170,000 car will drive the speed limit (except when he really wants to let it rip on an open stretch of road). He will leave his car safe at home and walk, or take a cab, when going out on the town. He knows what he's got, no need to show-off or discourage others. In fact, he may even take the time to make a positive comment about the $50,000 car. No need for insecurity or bragging about his own vehicle...he displays total confidence. Also, that sort of behaviour discourages "gold-diggers". If a woman went for him because of his $170,00 car, then he might lose her to a guy with a $210,00 car. Same with bodybuilding. If a girl goes for you based on your physique, then she may dump you if a guy comes along that makes you look small/soft.

Bodybuilding=confidence=being comfortable with yourself=self-deprecating humour=maturity=as many women as could possibly want.

Having a wife, or steady girlfriend, should enhance your bodybuilding. My wife cooks breakfast and dinner for me every day. I prepare my own meals for eating while at work, but if I am short on time, she will happily do that as well if asked. She also knows how to do "bodybuilding-style grocery shopping". Wives can also give you massages and help you "relax".

Further, she can now offer constructive criticism. She no longer says, "Wow, your chest is thick", instead she may say "I think your quads and hams are starting to overpower your calves." That is much more useful commentary. Also, she has never, ever complained about my passion for bodybuilding. Actually, when we were first married she was a little shocked at the grocery bill, but everything was fine once I explained my protein requirements.

If you are with a girl who tries to prevent you from following your goals, drop her like a bad habit. There will be plenty of others more than willing to take her place.
Basically, if you bodybuild for women, then you may or may not be successful. If you bodybuild for yourself, you'll be a better bodybuilder and there will always be women who want you. :mrgreen:

GettinSwole · 15-12-2004, 09:18 AM

well said, confidence is definitely what women look for more than the "buff" body. i just know that since i've begun bodybuilding my confidence has sky rocketed and it's definitely brough the attention of women around. I love my girlfriend though so none of that matters really. well said though guys

zx9rjas · 15-12-2004, 07:16 PM

Sounds like you've struck gold with your wife GT. You sound well made up with her. Its great when you find the right "one" mate.

J

15-12-2004, 09:13 AM	#23 (permalink)
GTForce Making Progress Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA Posts: 198 Rep Power:	I have seen a lot of guys get real soft once they got married, moved-in with their girlfriends, or have entered into a serious relationship. They work hard at attracting women, then let themselves slide once they have them. That's just sad. I have made quite a bit of progress since getting married. Back when we had just started dating, she (my future wife) used to give me quite a few compliments about my physique. I told her early on that while I do appreciate her encouragement, I am self-motivated, not driven by a desire to turn heads. In fact, the bigger/more cut I got, the less often I wore tank-tops at the gym. It's kind of like guys who drive $50,000 sports cars and feel the need to drive fast everywhere they go. They pull up in front of the restaurant/pub/club in order to show-off their car. Meanwhile, the guy with the $170,000 car will drive the speed limit (except when he really wants to let it rip on an open stretch of road). He will leave his car safe at home and walk, or take a cab, when going out on the town. He knows what he's got, no need to show-off or discourage others. In fact, he may even take the time to make a positive comment about the $50,000 car. No need for insecurity or bragging about his own vehicle...he displays total confidence. Also, that sort of behaviour discourages "gold-diggers". If a woman went for him because of his $170,00 car, then he might lose her to a guy with a $210,00 car. Same with bodybuilding. If a girl goes for you based on your physique, then she may dump you if a guy comes along that makes you look small/soft. Bodybuilding=confidence=being comfortable with yourself=self-deprecating humour=maturity=as many women as could possibly want. Having a wife, or steady girlfriend, should enhance your bodybuilding. My wife cooks breakfast and dinner for me every day. I prepare my own meals for eating while at work, but if I am short on time, she will happily do that as well if asked. She also knows how to do "bodybuilding-style grocery shopping". Wives can also give you massages and help you "relax". Further, she can now offer constructive criticism. She no longer says, "Wow, your chest is thick", instead she may say "I think your quads and hams are starting to overpower your calves." That is much more useful commentary. Also, she has never, ever complained about my passion for bodybuilding. Actually, when we were first married she was a little shocked at the grocery bill, but everything was fine once I explained my protein requirements. If you are with a girl who tries to prevent you from following your goals, drop her like a bad habit. There will be plenty of others more than willing to take her place. Basically, if you bodybuild for women, then you may or may not be successful. If you bodybuild for yourself, you'll be a better bodybuilder and there will always be women who want you. :mrgreen: ______________________ You don't win friends with salad

15-12-2004, 09:18 AM	#24 (permalink)
GettinSwole Making Progress Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: USA Posts: 372 Rep Power:	well said, confidence is definitely what women look for more than the "buff" body. i just know that since i've begun bodybuilding my confidence has sky rocketed and it's definitely brough the attention of women around. I love my girlfriend though so none of that matters really. well said though guys ______________________ thricefan@cyber-rights.net You have to do what others won't to achieve what others don't.

15-12-2004, 07:16 PM	#25 (permalink)
zx9rjas Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Southampton Posts: 343 Rep Power:	mrs Sounds like you've struck gold with your wife GT. You sound well made up with her. Its great when you find the right "one" mate. J ______________________ 50% of bodybuilding is nutrition 50% of body building is not overtraining If you cant gain see the above

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11-12-2004, 02:41 PM	#21 (permalink)
Wallace Under Construction Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: kent England Posts: 18 Rep Power:	its a confidence thing for sure i have progressed at work thanks to bodybuiling improving my confidence, people treat you different when you are swollen, ive been made supervisor because people dont argue with me. 100 a week rise and now im supervisor the office girls come to me all day i had my first blow job in the toilets just the other day at work !! i love bodybuilding

15-12-2004, 03:03 AM	#22 (permalink)
tom84 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 329 Rep Power:	yeah seen as im only 20 do reckon a substantial part of my motivation is what women think. Wel at the moment 1 particular girl. Do find much more motivation when potential new missus is on the cards especially seen as shes **ing amazing (hope Nick 500 will vouch 4 me here). But like i said im 20 and do have a real passion for bodybuilding aside from just wanting to impress women. Theres a guy in my gym at the moment (back home for christmas shit gym not impressed) like that first day i ever saw him where shorts the other day has the littlest legs but **ing massive biceps ah wel gud luck to him i guess.