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So, figured I would add a regular face pic. A change from the body pics. I do mention this on my page, but I really believe the body is a holy temple. It’s really hard to bodybuild and not show off progress. Im not talking about porno like pics or bust close ups, just regular pics of the biceps, abs, glutes, calves, etc. I dont think there is anything wrong with it. Its all about ‘how’ it is done. So many people are joining and leaving here. I think they hope its either going to be a hook up site for them (some posting pics that make you wonder what it has to do with bodybuilding), or want to be the most popular and top profile. When they dont achieve one of these two goals, the site becomes meaningless for them. Their acerbic commentary focuses on how many people use bodyspace as an ancillary for personal motives like getting attention. In other words, this place allows them to remain vain and selfish. Consequently, they disassociate themselves from the site. This place, like success in general, hinges on personal determination, hard work, and connections. You have to put yourself out there. Thats why I could never leave here. This site provides a plethora of opportunities to learn, grow, meet new people, and share progress; particularly for me as someone who takes bodybuilding very seriously!
I will probably be posting more blogs in the new year. Mainly on intellectual topics. Not just progress details. I would have to say I am just as interested in research and intellectual topics as I am keeping my physique in great shape. You have to be well-rounded. In fact, I am really starting to become interested in Dr. G medical examiner. I watch it a lot now. She made the news recently because of her involvement in the Caylee Anthony case. Brillant woman! It also turns out that about 11% of the cases that come there are domestic violence related (my track for my graduate degree). So, I am becoming very interested in the topic of homicide. One of my upcoming New Years resolutions is to read every appropiate article on this topic and become as informed as possible (particularly focusing on religious and secular participation). Why am I mentioning this? Well, you would be surprised at the health of some of these men and woman before they died. Many suffering from high blood pressure, or heart disease/ atherosclerosis etc and didnt even know it while they were alive! In many cases it can be genetic. Other times, its merely a indication of a lifestyle problem. It makes you appreciate the importance of health and fitness while living!!! All for now. God Bless~
December 29, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Well said Nicole.
I was down your way (back home for me) the 2 weeks before Christmas. I got to wear shorts…….so I hope my phosphoresent white legs didn’t blind anyone.
Go Gators, Jan 8.
December 29, 2008 at 3:53 pm
well said! that was such a good read first thing in the morning (my time zone anyway.)
have a blessed new year! =)
December 29, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Your pics are always very tasteful and meant to show off your progress. Many non-bbs may see this and think that you’re trying to be titillating. They don’t realize that bbs see the body as a canvas and lose the sense of shame and taboo that many people place on the body. To a bb, the glutes are just another muscle group that must be trained and developed. Other bbs look at glute pics like yours with admiration, not necessarily with lasciviousness (though they do look good).
December 31, 2008 at 11:20 am
I just thought I’d say that you are a well rounded woman! Your heart is just as strong as your body and with that you will be able to accomplish anything! Sharing progression is sharing your personal success with others, showing that you have an enormous amount of strength and self-discipline! There is absolutely nothing wrong with that unless you become self-indulgent, but since your heart is with God and not only in yourself you don’t have to worry about that. Best of luck to you in your goals and it’s a privilege to have you in our group!
December 31, 2008 at 11:30 am
I made the comment in a round about way a couple of weeks ago about the pictures getting out of hand. People are getting too vain, and using our site for the wrong reasons. I caught all kinds of flak from bloggers who said people should be pround to show what they have. I agree completely, but you explained it better than I.
December 31, 2008 at 12:48 pm
If a girl wants to post pictures with her lips puckered while squeezing her boobs together, there are plenty of (non bodybuilding) sites out there designed specifically for such material.
That being said, the guys on this site viewing those pics - sending those girls to the top profile list are enabling such vanity.
This same pattern of logic holds true in many other facets of society … it’s not as if we are broaching new subject matter.
Anyway, I have always found your pics very tasteful and I hope they serve to inspire other women on this site. I look forward to your future blogs, Nicole.
-Eric
January 24, 2009 at 11:21 pm
Especially true when you find out the girl dressed in barely there attire on this site is 16 years old, as I have seen many times, and guys of all ages are making some pretty damn inappropriate comments. This site needs to be filtered a bit more