1. The three I's...Integrity, Intelligence and Intensity

In a nutshell, this may be the greatest principle to follow if you want to have a successful bb life. Now, I
don't know who originally said this but I will give credit to where its due...Your olympic hero..Kurt
Angle. Even if he didn't think of this, he sure made it popular and in doing so, I think he's really hit the
nail.
Let me elaborate...

Intensity: We all know that you're probably not going to make as much progress from a half-assed
workout compared to the guy/gal next to you who's working like she's/he's in labour. The problem is,
people don't understand the concept of intensity. They think if they can bench 200lbs, their intensity
level is higher than the person next to them who's only benching 150. How about those guys who like to
spend like 2hrs doing barbell or dumbell curls with 20lb weights. They think their workout was intense
because after doing all those reps and sets, their muscles are so "pumped" that they look like they're
going to explode. Well, if you can grasp the concept of intensity, you can make such a huge difference
in your progress..break plateaus, increase your max lifts. Oh its true, its true.

Intelligence: Well, everyone thinks that bb is such a braindead activity because they see all those
muscleheads who have larger arm sizes than standard IQ. However, speak to an experience lifter and
they will tell you, your gains will be progress if you can understand your training, diet and other
variables that factor in as well. Plus, a smart lifter always has a longer career than a dumb one.

Integrity: This is a tough one...but here's how I see it. Integrity is another term for reputation. I think the
two key categories would probably be the natural bb and the medically-assisted bb (aka..unnatural bb).
However, each member's integrity is important. I think that the natural and steroid using bb have to work
their asses off to accomplish their goals. Agreed. However, the integrity comes into play when someone
asks you how did you gain so much... if you are using steroids, are you going to lie and say you were all
natural when its obvious, that 2 weeks ago, you couldn't bench 150 and now, you're benching 300? If
you're using steroids, who cares....be man or woman enough to admit it. Thats integrity. Oh its true..its
true.

My second one on the list would have to be enjoyment. Hey, how many people do you know who try to
do anything end up quitting in 3 months? Sure, you might argue their not committed or they don't have
the drive, but if you look at the root of it, their was no enjoyment from the beginning. Who says bb can't
be enjoyed? Hec, I enjoy it everytime I see someone scrawny little kid try to impress a nice looking
lady with a super heavy bench and then end up dropping it on themselves only to have the lady help
him lift the bar off his neck. I enjoy the company and motivation my training partner brings to me...who
also happens to be my gf . But definitely, you ain't going anywhere if you don't enjoy what you do.

Also, dont juice but incorportate high grade marijuana, herb contains 19 essential elements including boron, zinc and magnesium.

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THE NORWEGIAN FREIGHT TRAIN

"Pain, is just weakness leaving your body"

"...damn you for not giving my TEST" - Metallica

"After this show i'll be fat and happy again.....If i make it to the show...." - Lee Priest

"Lets put some weight on the bar.." - Shawn Ray

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THE NORWEGIAN FREIGHT TRAIN

"Pain, is just weakness leaving your body"

"...damn you for not giving my TEST" - Metallica

"After this show i'll be fat and happy again.....If i make it to the show...." - Lee Priest

"Lets put some weight on the bar.." - Shawn Ray

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Originally posted by cutemonkey:
your mother

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Then you are my mother,(she wrote the book) stupid whore..

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Cappy, stop picking on the boy...Monk, don't encourage him.

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Originally posted by kat:
Do I have to separate you two? Hmmmm?????

Cappy, stop picking on the boy...Monk, don't encourage him.

Im still thinking about my contribution.

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CuteMonkey is a guy???? ROTFLMAO!!!!!

sORRY Dude, BwHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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!) tune out naysayers and know-it-alls...these people are really vampires dressed up like people whose sole purpose is to make you doubt yourself and your goals.

2) patience. You wont get there tomorrow or the next day, but if you have patience, you WILL get there.

thou shall squat, and thee great quads of strength must pass parallel to reap the rewards of weightlifting. (deadlifts are also recommended)

good luck on your book... i hope you don't get sued.

here are the only two commandments i live by:

#1 You do not talk about Fight Club
#2 YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT FIGHT CLUB.

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"BITCH! You can't do this to me!" Silvio

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Originally posted by kat:
Krusty...LOL, you must admit Cappy, thats a good one.

Play nice now boys.

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ARe you kidding me? Krusty? is that a canadian putdown. This little jerk off couldn't hold my jock-Kat you might be able to.

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I don't watch WCW, I couldn't tell you... all I know is that the word slapnut comes to mind when I read your posts.

Leave Krusty alone, I'm the only one allowed to make fun of him and I reserve that privilege to myself.

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"BITCH! You can't do this to me!" Silvio