I can’t win
My latest progress pictures show the leanest me ever. However, its not going in a good direction. It may sound strange, but I just don’t like the way I look when I’m so damn lean. I’ve got stretch marks all over my stomach that just ruin the image and my body seems kinda wide, so I’ll never have the underwear model look I wanted. If I continue this, I’ll be a pale scrawny kid with a freakish, albeit defined, midsection. If I bulk, I’ll be a big pale guy with bulging muscles. Either way, I won’t look good nekkid. I don’t have the genetics, and there’s nothing I can do to change that.
I have to go on a bulk. Regardless of whether or not I ever try to get leaner than this, my muscles are being metabolized because I eat like a girl and run my ass off 3 days a week. I have to boost my metabolism for a month or so, rising slowly to maintainance and above, before I can get any smaller. Maybe I’ll be in a better mood by then and feeling better about myself and decide to resume my cut. I did buy those damn running shoes, after all…
April 7, 2007 at 4:40 am
You’re too tough on yourself Doobie. Your body has come a long long way over the past couple years. You are to be congratulated for the tremendous weight goals you have achieved. Be patient, blend some cardio work at the gym with your bodybuilding routine - insure you are getting enough protein. At your age, the stretch marks from years of overweight will reduce in time. You’re on the right track - your progress picture shows it. Post some statisics on your profile, and keep re-posting them so not only US, but YOU can track it. Then you’ll have documented evidence that you can do it. You’ll get there. Jeff.
April 7, 2007 at 5:05 am
I have to agree with Jeff. You are being too hard on yourself. Post some numbers. The charts are a great way of keeping track of your progress and help greatly in achieving your goals. You’ve had some great progress and " Be Happy" about that. You are inspirational will succeed with your goals.
Play safe and have fun. Del