What have I got to loose?
When I first started to shift from weight-training to bodybuilding this past May, I realize, now, that I changed from just wanting to loose weight, and needed to loose some other things, too. I began loosing some bad eating habits, ok, drinking habits, and a kind of indifference about my body, etc. that enabled me to become overweight. I finally realize that bodybuilding is really a lifestyle that comes with a whole package of things all tied up in the same commitment. I found the moniker, "What I have I got to loose?" helpful as I unloaded some of the unnecessary weight that I was carrying, and the careless attitudes that went along with this. I’m curious, what do you think–and? What do you have to loose?
July 8, 2007 at 3:04 pm
Good stuff. All I have to loose is my old way of life that left me overweight, unhealthy and miserable.
What I have to gain is a body I can be proud of, feeling better than ever and a lifelong commitment to never allow myself to get in that shape again.
Thanks for the reminder.
August 21, 2007 at 11:30 am
Ok but what is the difference between weight training and Body Building?
September 8, 2007 at 5:42 am
shotNbeer: The way I see the difference is around intensity and intention–when I did weight training, I was interested in strength and tone; with bodybuilding, I am really changing the shape of my body. Bodybuilding requires weight-training, good nutrition, supplementation, and cardio. So, weight-training is part of bodybuilding. I think bb’ing is also a lifestyle. Now, I’m fixing my green carb and protein lunch the night/day before, etc. Other things that I’ve lost with the lifestyle change is, I no longer eat Chineses food, or foods for that matter that I don’t know what’s in them (hey, I cheat once in a while–although I’m cautious about cheating, cause, I know I can easily go back to my old ways (and lose my gains). What do you think?
September 8, 2007 at 5:45 am
I agree with olesmokey–once you start on a course of good health, nutrition, and a systematic exercise plan, you don’t want to slide backwards. If I do, I try to make corrections (read, cardio to counterbalance the over-indulgence!).
September 22, 2007 at 6:08 am
Ok, I have a better definition of bodybuilding. It is a physical discipline that incorporates the following four components: nutrition, supplementation, weight-training, and cardio exercise for the purpose of physical transformation. The process of bodybuilding changes one’s body, possibly in significant ways, of course, along a spectrum. The results can be relatively minor, e.g., improved muscle tone all the way to major, e.g., shift in actual body size and proportionality. What do you think?
October 4, 2007 at 5:52 am
Man, you are an inspiration! Same age as me; I guess I have a way to go! Although I have gone quite a distance too!
Any true "before" pics?
November 25, 2007 at 9:04 pm
Glad to hear that my story was helpful! I posted the only "before" pics I could track down. You’re looking pretty strong, as well! Keep up the great work.