A little obsessed as of late - anyone experienced this?
- Thread starter iluvmy3js
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Andy2
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You are not alone - I am in the same boat. In my case, I have lived with low self image for the vast majority of my life. I used to just accept that it was the way I was. Ironically now that I have lost some weight, I think my about weight more than ever. I too am looking for that end of the rainbow, with a 6pac abs ect ect.
The only difference is that I know I still have more weight to lose. Once I hit that final goal, I really can't imagine that I will feel the urge to tone more. I don't think this is an impossible dream that we are chasing. The goal is very attainble, albeit will be a lot of work. Once I hit my goal, I'll make the choice on whether or not to bulk up or lean down. Either way, if you get to that final goal, and like where you are at, then great. If you aren't, then keep going. Eventually you WILL find a happy middle point.
dobner
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I think that you already have a pretty healthy mindset. You have achieved great things with your weight loss. You must feel very proud.
I do not think there is anything wrong with either health or vanity as motivation. Most really overweight and obese guys are chased into losing weight by the threat of heart attack, diabetes and death.
When you are in a position to be motivated by looks and physique that is a great accomplishment. At this point, I am sure that very good habits have set in and you can rely on these habits to stay where you are at or even lose more.
Moving into a physique body build may require some new thinking however. We will need to change eating plan and probably strength training program as well.
Nice work.
I do not think there is anything wrong with either health or vanity as motivation. Most really overweight and obese guys are chased into losing weight by the threat of heart attack, diabetes and death.
When you are in a position to be motivated by looks and physique that is a great accomplishment. At this point, I am sure that very good habits have set in and you can rely on these habits to stay where you are at or even lose more.
Moving into a physique body build may require some new thinking however. We will need to change eating plan and probably strength training program as well.
Nice work.
Very interesting post. We are definitely in the exact same place !
Yesterday I was hanging out with my ridiculously ripped buddy, and I weighed myself.... and have lost 3 more lbs in just the last week and a half ! 75 lbs down now. And that was okay.....
But now, I've gotten to the point where I look at the weight loss like, "Okay. That was easy. And all the comps have been nice. But I want to be freaking RIPPED" !
I mean, lets face it, their are LOTS of people out there that are naturally slim, and never even worked at it.
But their isn't ANYBODY out there as buffed, and cut up, as my buddy, who hasn't worked their freaking but off to get there !
I mean, a guy can lose a ton of weight, to get into the shape he should have been in, all along..... but if people who don't know him, see him walking down the street, they will likely look right past him.
But being buffed, with like 8% BF, people are going to stop and doing a double take !
Man, I got it bad too !
I'd like to hope that even when (because eventually I will get old and tired) I stop hard-core weight training, I'll continue on with a healthy, low fat, zero processed sugar diet, and just be slim, albeit it, not as buffed.
Another thing (and sorry to ramble) but I've spent the last 27 years kicking myself for not continuing to work out after high school. That is a life lesson I won't ever forget. I can't see myself making the same mistake 3 years from now.
Hmmmm,
Keep on it iluvmy3js ! Your insecurities are normal, but I think your still on the right track.
Peace,
Fish
Yesterday I was hanging out with my ridiculously ripped buddy, and I weighed myself.... and have lost 3 more lbs in just the last week and a half ! 75 lbs down now. And that was okay.....
But now, I've gotten to the point where I look at the weight loss like, "Okay. That was easy. And all the comps have been nice. But I want to be freaking RIPPED" !
I mean, lets face it, their are LOTS of people out there that are naturally slim, and never even worked at it.
But their isn't ANYBODY out there as buffed, and cut up, as my buddy, who hasn't worked their freaking but off to get there !
I mean, a guy can lose a ton of weight, to get into the shape he should have been in, all along..... but if people who don't know him, see him walking down the street, they will likely look right past him.
But being buffed, with like 8% BF, people are going to stop and doing a double take !
Man, I got it bad too !
I'd like to hope that even when (because eventually I will get old and tired) I stop hard-core weight training, I'll continue on with a healthy, low fat, zero processed sugar diet, and just be slim, albeit it, not as buffed.
Another thing (and sorry to ramble) but I've spent the last 27 years kicking myself for not continuing to work out after high school. That is a life lesson I won't ever forget. I can't see myself making the same mistake 3 years from now.
Hmmmm,
Keep on it iluvmy3js ! Your insecurities are normal, but I think your still on the right track.
Peace,
Fish
I'm the same. I lost about 60 pounds and now look quite slim, but my body still pretty soft [could say I'm skinny fat] and I want a taut toned body now. My friends dont really understand and always comment how I'm slim and how they're fat and can't loose weight but I don't think they realize I worked hard to get where I am and STAY where I am.
I think alot of us think oh once we've lost the weight we'll be completely happy with our bodies but once we get there we reevaluate.
There's nothing wrong with trying to be the best you can be. Just don't let it be the only thing you think about and as far as toning up, don't set a time frame for when you wanna be 'ripped' or whatever. It'll happen over time
I think alot of us think oh once we've lost the weight we'll be completely happy with our bodies but once we get there we reevaluate.
There's nothing wrong with trying to be the best you can be. Just don't let it be the only thing you think about and as far as toning up, don't set a time frame for when you wanna be 'ripped' or whatever. It'll happen over time