posted February 23, 2000 06:26 AM            

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Or whatz your motivation to work out?

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posted February 23, 2000 06:32 AM         

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My personal motivation is to build a better physique...'cause I want to be the number ONE on the stage!

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posted February 23, 2000 07:23 AM            

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i like being different.

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posted February 23, 2000 07:55 AM         

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I am married and with a baby coming at the end of March .... and my motivation is really simple : I love body building , that's all.

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posted February 23, 2000 08:18 AM            

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I compete in Martial Arts competitions. I train for the strength and the intimidation factor.

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posted February 23, 2000 08:40 AM            

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i like being the strongest guy at any gym i work out at. plus i bounce so intimidation factor as well

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posted February 23, 2000 08:58 AM         

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Nobody gets EVERY woman they want...
they are just not all that easy or unfaithful (damn). Actually, even us married guy's in their 30's do it for self esteem, self confidence and sure, turning a few heads is ALWAYS a plus ;^)
Lift BIG!

Vinman

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posted February 23, 2000 10:21 AM            

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If this is your only motivation, then you won't get very far in this sport. My biggest competition is with myself. I like to look good for the person I am with, but most of all it is for me. It builds more inside than just muscle. The looks you get are just an added bonus, but not the main thing that keeps us in this.

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posted February 23, 2000 10:26 AM            

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Getting big, it is simple. I like working because I like looking around me at the gym and knowing my work outs are the hardest, and in a few months, or years, it will show.

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posted February 23, 2000 10:31 AM            

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I do it for many reasons. the first is that I love to become stronger and to notice the physical improvements. Who doesn't like to turn heads when they are at a party or club. I too bounce at a club so the intimidation and strength is welcomed.

"That which does not kill you can only make you STRONGER!!"

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posted February 23, 2000 11:59 AM            

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To me I just think the feeling of a blood engourged muscle is a feeling best described as.......a Godsend..! Its that feeling that got me hooked.

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posted February 23, 2000 12:17 PM            

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Being married with lots of kids, I'm a little beyond the "women as motivation" phase.

Right now I work out simply to look good and feel better. It's turned into a hobby that affects my lifestyle, rather than a lifestyle that affects me hobbies

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posted February 23, 2000 12:39 PM            

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IN SAME BOAT WITH SCOURGE BUT I STILL COMPETE IN SPORTS.

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posted February 23, 2000 01:27 PM            

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I do it for me and to reach my goals of building a better body, there is nothing better than a killer pump in your arms or a leg workout so kickass you can hardly walk when you are done. gotta love that feeling, not to mention seeing people turning there heads at you when you walk down the street. It's the best...

Grow till it hurts then grow some more
Plates

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posted February 23, 2000 02:06 PM            

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I workout because I love to compete against myself! I'm the only person in the world that I know I can never truly beat. It keeps me motivated and on the ball.
......the girls are just an added benefit, and help motivate me even more.
Pump On Dude!
Bumop to All!!!!!

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posted February 23, 2000 03:26 PM            

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I do it because i love people tell me damn your gettin f'n big. Or tell my girlfriend that i have a awsome body. It is great

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Keep Banging the Booty

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posted February 23, 2000 03:34 PM         

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Im married, so its not for the women. Although my wife does appreciate it. The fact is, the bigger I am, the better I feel about myself. So lets get HUGE!

stay big,

Christian

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posted February 23, 2000 05:28 PM            

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I do it for the stares, when they look at me,
I do it for the mirror, and what I hope to see!

I do it for the children, who giggle when I flex my chest,
I do it for my family, who know I look my best!

I do it for the blood, that pumps through Viking veins,
I do it for the pump, and that feeling of Insane!

I do it for the women, but those days are now past,
I do it from the heart, forever may it last!

I do it in the gym, where I'll always feel so free,
I do it for the love of the sport, I do it just for me!

I do it for that special someone, who knows I love her,
Most of all I do it for me...........CAUSE I WANT TO BE A BIG MUTHERFUC-KER !!!

I think that about sums it up !!!

Jeez I crack myself up sometimes !!!

Ranger

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posted February 23, 2000 05:33 PM            

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Ranger strikes again!!!!!!!!!!!!Those fuckin poems are the shit, keep em coming Bro.

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posted February 23, 2000 05:38 PM            

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Just send me roses....I think I'm gonna cry !! Heh Heh !

Ranger

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posted February 23, 2000 05:39 PM            

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it is just a personal quest to build a better body and look good doing it.

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posted February 23, 2000 05:40 PM            

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oh, I almost forgot. The mirror is my best motivational tool!

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posted February 23, 2000 05:48 PM            

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I like the idea of knowing that I am bigger and stronger than the average person in the world, plus I also bounce in a club and It definately helps when you have to grab some drunken idiot and whip him out the door!!

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posted February 23, 2000 05:50 PM            

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for the pleasure of not being an average Joe on the street

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posted February 23, 2000 05:52 PM            

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I WANNA GET BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER BIGGER

(and maybe my poetry will get good, like Ranger)

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posted February 24, 2000 01:57 AM         

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Just the thought of going to the gym and lifting more or grinding out one more rep.
UP UP UP AND AWAY!

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Anything less than a stoic lust for this philosophy will leave you short of your ultimate potential.

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posted February 24, 2000 09:12 AM            

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I'm just the shit, that's it

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posted February 24, 2000 09:25 AM            

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bump

NICE 1 ranger

LARGE!

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posted February 24, 2000 12:08 PM            

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Bros,

Strength is beauty.

I can never stop.

I want to continually improve.

I can't be a vagrant or slacker.

I love throwing iron.

Making gains is awesome.

Pick whatever reason you want, but women is not among them.

Matt

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posted February 24, 2000 12:56 PM            

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I do it for many reasons first I do it for fitness knowing theres no limit to my growth keeps truckn ahead. I also am in sort of a fighting grappling club (size and itimidation). Gettin women is definately a plus because I'm young and still single but it is definately not my motivation.

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posted February 24, 2000 03:24 PM            

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Well, of the 29 or so posts to date on this subject, I don't think any were from females. So, here goes...a woman's point of view on the discussion.....I'm like many of you....I work out 1)for myself, my health, 2) for my husband, 3)gosh, it just makes me feel wonderful!!! It also makes me feel good to be out with him and know that he's proud to be seen with me! Remember, if you don't work out for yourself FIRST, then why bother! It's pretty "cool" to have such a great relationship & understanding w/your spouse. It takes support from a spouse to put up w/ you when you're in training for a show!

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posted February 24, 2000 03:41 PM         

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I do it because I love to workout. I want to be big(muscular). I would like to compete sometime. Workout with a few guys that compete and I know how hard it is. But you have to love to do it. It makes me feel good about myself too. It has given me alot of self confidence and self motivation. There is nothing like challenging yourself when you workout. Also, having a good training partner is a good motivator too. A couple guys that I work out with have a couple years more training than I do, and are stronger and bigger, but that makes me even more motivated. I do the best that I can, and keep in the back of my mind, that I want to catch up to them and pass them. I don't want to sound egotistical, or be the guy that gets mad that his partner is bigger and stronger than he, cause that isn't it. I do the best that I can, but they are somewhat inspirational and motivational without a doubt. I also feel great! If I take a week off, I feel lethargic and crappy.

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posted February 24, 2000 04:41 PM            

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i just like to take up more space.go ranger go ranger go ranger go!you and those poems gotta like it,

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posted February 24, 2000 05:05 PM            

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Working out.
I don't get all the babes nor am I actually looking either..
I do it for myself, that's for sure.
It is where I feel at home and It's where I can feel comfortable in knowing I am in total control of everything I do.
I am utterly and comepletely my own boss and that is where I get my motivation at times.
It's in my heart and I admire the human form and those who quest for it's sculptured perfection.

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posted February 24, 2000 06:48 PM            

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I workout for myself. I want to be the biggest guy in neighborhood.

androx

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posted February 24, 2000 07:02 PM         

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i do it to kill offensive players better om saturday and may be in a couple years on sunday also for intimidation and to feel great about myself, self improvement in the gym translates to whatever else you do

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