Why Do You Work Out?

[klosey]

Originally Posted by misterjaydubyoo

And chances are I have a concealed .45 on me as well! Its sad that it has come to that tho...str8 up fights don't seem to happen anymore.

But back to the topic:

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i see size as advantage and disadvantage when i comes to this, i used to get in fights at school when small but always 1-1 now i only get started on by more than one person at a time

[President Wilson]

Because I must. Its purely intrinsic, it just consumes the majority of my thoughts and drives my actions. I have this picture of the physique that I want in my mind and each day I train I feel I am one step closer to achieving that goal.

[kcspread]

I've thought on this while working out the past few times.

I like the idea of shaping my body. I like the idea of being strong. I like seeing the results of my efforts in the mirror, and I like wearing this muscle out in the world.

I like it when guys look at me, size me up, show a touch of respect and a touch of envy, but I never like a fear reaction from anyone. I feel almost compelled to smile and issue a reassuring greeting.

But the one I enjoy most is when women forget themselves and stare too long.


My latest spur of motivation happened as I traveled to London. I wore a bit of a gut and was without a doubt one of the bigger people around, but not by too much. Nothing that would cause anyone to stop and gape. During my time there, I unknowingly became used to the smaller size of people (normal BMIs).... then I flew back to JFK where I was without a doubt one of the skinniest people in the airport. I was stunned to see sooo many fat people waddling about.

Another moment for me was going to the mall--something I rarely do. I walked by a shoe store and they not only had stock and selection but they were also displaying the fatboy shoes in the front window. I was flabbergasted that stores would carry these standard, but more so that they were displayed in the front window. Naturally they were running shoes.

[Shoni]

Now there's someone i couldn't agree more with. I adhere to the same philosophy as your appealing confidence in this mad world of today.
I ain't very big, but because of my tissue paper like skin my muscles look quite menacing to some. I can not help myslef from smiling and conveying my true personality if i feel people are perhaps intimitated or look lost for words and comfort.

Quote Kcspread

'But the one I enjoy most is when women forget themselves and stare too long.'

Amen to that friend.

[stevo2265]

Its a great stress reliever. No matter how bad of a day I have, lifting always puts me in a better mood. sometimes a good pump can really turn my day around.

[Monkeytown]

Stress relief

Like hearing "man, your a monster" or related comments

Just feels good

b/c I love to eat and have to workout to keep from getting fat.

MT