Where I am at currently physique wise.

[borg4902]

It's nice to hear someone on here who has some perspective on life, that's definitely a healthy thing. This upcoming show Saturday is my last. No more drugs for me, I am starting to see that other things in my life are so much important to me now. I was totally eaten up with competitive bodybuilding and very passionate about it, now my heart just doesn't seem to be in it anymore. I will always be a bodybuilder and I will always be dedicated to the gym, but I'm tired of missing out on life because of shows and drugs. If someone would have told me I would be saying this 3 months ago I would have laughed in their face and said they were crazy. Hell, it still seems strange coming out of my mouth. It's all about priorities. I have much respect for ANYONE who steps on-stage. It takes mad discipline to get there. I don't even regret what I have done, I just think it's time to start a new chapter in my life. It's all good. I got love for everybody on here, I'm sure as hell not gonna judge anyone for using. Things have just changed for me. That said, I totally understand why you are doing what you are doing quad. Tear up the light-heavies big dog!

Damn dude it feels like you stole my brain on that one. I think I posted almost that exact post last week. I am now just wondering at like Christmas time if we will forget what complete mental hell this is and do it again, prob not. lol

 

[Quadsweep]

Everything yuour saying is very respectable!! Very sobering to hear what some of those other dudes are doing. I have to say I agree with what you are saying in that "its just not worth it". I think its great that you are looking at the risks involved and what you have at stake to lose. Nice post! Congrats on figuring out what is truly important in life.

BTW....209 at 4.3% is a fucking great accomplishment!! Not too many can ever or will be ever able to say they were there. I know I wont.

Very respectable, what you are doing!

Thanks. It took me long enough though! I am shooting for 3.3% at around 203# then I drop water, make weight shit load and step on stage shreeded and full at 204-5#. I am still crazy because if I spill I use IV lasix @ 10mg wait 30min look and if good its done if not 10mg more....yes IV with a little slin pin. When your forearm skin is 1/2mm thick its easy...do not try this at home if your IQ is under 110.

Quadsweep

 

[silverbackn]

I hear ya Quad! I'm feeling Borg too, it's rough. I may get raped for this, but I don't care, I have recently become a Christian and don't feel like drugs fit into what I am trying to do with my life. I am with a woman I want to marry and start a family with, I don't see how drugs can help me in that endeavor. I am also a personal trainer and I am trying to get my clients built up. There are just other things I need to focus on. I am actually very excited about all the changes in my life, I'm not sad it's over. I' just glad that it happened!

 

[akita27]

I like to see hardcore guys thinking longterm. I'm lucky that I never went in for the superheavy training. After almost 30 years I have no problems other than a little lower back stiffness/pain sometimes. I will likely do one last 1.5gram cycle this winter then I will never exceed 500mg/week again....probably will be around 300mg. I'm going to cardio down to hopefully 210-215 lbs eventually and my only goal will be staying around 10% bodyfat and keeping a strong heart. I think decent muscle condition will come regardless. Right now I would kill to have 2" off my arms. I can hardly bend them now.
I have a soon to be fiance and kids down the pipeline to think about.

That's great to hear,bro. By the way, what site do you find those avatar pics from? Thanks bro.

 

[Quadsweep]

I hear ya Quad! I'm feeling Borg too, it's rough. I may get raped for this, but I don't care, I have recently become a Christian and don't feel like drugs fit into what I am trying to do with my life. I am with a woman I want to marry and start a family with, I don't see how drugs can help me in that endeavor. I am also a personal trainer and I am trying to get my clients built up. There are just other things I need to focus on. I am actually very excited about all the changes in my life, I'm not sad it's over. I' just glad that it happened!

Why would you be raped for being a Christian? I am not sure what I am anymore...not a christian or a Jew or...any traditional religion...it always felt wrong because every religion says they are the one thats right and what your faith is largly if not entirely based on demographics and where you were born. Utah = mormon, Bagdad = muslum, midwest = baptist, New england,= catholic, Tele Aviv = Judeism, Bombay = Hindue. And no one is going to tell anyone who is devout that they are wrong and have them switch teams. I pray to god directly. I believe Jesus was Gods son, but I do not believe its the only way. Mohamed, Budah, Jesus, Moses all of there words Ring the same when you get down to it...be nice and honest with each other. Do no one intential harm unless they mean you or your loved ones harm. Be kind to your fellow man without expecting payment and you will be paid back...To me its as simple as Karma. As Paul Hogan said in Crocodile Dundee= "me and God we be mates!" I am glad you found your faith but maintain balance in all things.


Quadsweep

 

[bw1]

209 @ 4.3%. Friggin' awesome. Nice to see your putting some thought into your training and future. I'm currently dieting down looking to get to 4-5%, down to 2600 cals a day. I train my ass off, I know how you feel, it's hard ass work and takes serious mental toughness.

 

[criffer]

Dude, you and your perspective are a breath of fresh air, I am 36 and never have/and never will be in competitive condition but I feel someone who has obviously accomplished alot in the BB arena and maximized thier potential physically and realizes there are other things out there just as/or more important at times really hits home....I guess everything in life is a decision based on risk vs. reward, Kudos for you for doing the right thing for you, not the "thing everyone else does"
Looking forward to the pics

 

[borg4902]

Dude, silver you got your girl back?

 

[sweed]

you have achieved great success in your life and thats all you need. You dont want to be in tough shape for your kid and woman in a few years. take care of yourself. Much respect from me and all the members. My future is to someday to compete fairly high, nothing like top of the nation, but just a goal for me. then i can settle down and stay in shape for the rest my my life and (future) families life. only 22, so i got some time. Good luck and best of luck to you.

 

[swordfish151]

again quad...i bow before you bro...