competitors? yes or no - AbsoluteBodybuilding.com

queenofdamned · 08-02-2003, 06:59 AM

just curious to see who competes and who doesnt on the board....please, feel free to add why you do or don't.

QOD:evil2:

Danny Love · 08-02-2003, 07:52 AM

I did my first show this year.

I did it for personnal reason. I'm a shy person and wanted to prove myself I could do it and prove some people who didn't believe in me.

Turned out to be the greatest experience ever. No feeling gets close to a crowd cheering for you.

4031 · 08-02-2003, 10:18 PM

did about ten shows in the past six years

silverfox · 08-03-2003, 07:03 AM

did 1st one in 00, second in 02 and will be doing 3rd in Nov this year. For me, i love it. Being a shy guy, I really have fun being on stage. Also if i didn't do it for me, it would be like always going to practice but never playing a game. I love to compete in anything I have done.

serbmarko · 08-03-2003, 12:22 PM

Personally I have really been thinking about getting on that stage and showing everyone my physique, but the more I read and the more I see with my own eyes, it just doesnt seem like its worth it to me.. there are so many good pros out there right now, and believe or not they cant even make a decent living from bodybuilding, there is no money in the sport unless your either Ronnie Coleman or Jay Cutler... the smart people make the money, not saying that bodybuilders arent smart but the guys that use the bodybuilders are the ones that actually make the doe... Everyone please do me a favor, Get this months Muscular Development and read the article on Lee Priest and why he is discontinuing bodybuilding.. this article is in his own words...

p.s. · 08-03-2003, 03:31 PM

Serb you've got the wrong attitude towards competition. If you're only doing it to make money, be famous, or win the "O" etc then I'd suggest you go and put that effort into the stockmarket or some other money making enterprise.

But if you want to compete to further your physique, and use it (competition) as a catalist to train and eat as perfectly as humanly possible. Then you'll enjoy the whole experiance of getting into the best shape possible and hitting the stage.

This is no different than guys/gals continuing to play hockey, soccer, baseball etc well into old age. They know full well that they are never going to be a pro making stupid amounts of money, but they enjoy being competitive, and pushing themselves to the limit.

Oh and lets not forget powerlifting. Here's a sport with possibly the strongest athletes in the world, and yet they make little or no money. So this begs the question; why do it? As a former powerlifter I did it for bragging rights, as well as the fun of competeing.

IMO if you have the right attitude towards competition and your "career" in bodybuilding then you'll last alot longer in the sport and enjoy yourself in the process.

serbmarko · 08-03-2003, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by p.s.
Serb you've got the wrong attitude towards competition. If you're only doing it to make money, be famous, or win the "O" etc then I'd suggest you go and put that effort into the stockmarket or some other money making enterprise.

But if you want to compete to further your physique, and use it (competition) as a catalist to train and eat as perfectly as humanly possible. Then you'll enjoy the whole experiance of getting into the best shape possible and hitting the stage.

This is no different than guys/gals continuing to play hockey, soccer, baseball etc well into old age. They know full well that they are never going to be a pro making stupid amounts of money, but they enjoy being competitive, and pushing themselves to the limit.

Oh and lets not forget powerlifting. Here's a sport with possibly the strongest athletes in the world, and yet they make little or no money. So this begs the question; why do it? As a former powerlifter I did it for bragging rights, as well as the fun of competeing.

IMO if you have the right attitude towards competition and your "career" in bodybuilding then you'll last alot longer in the sport and enjoy yourself in the process.

Your right bro.. Im glad you said that. All I needed is someone like you to tell me that I was wrong. Thanks brother..

muscle_n_blood · 08-03-2003, 03:49 PM

Did 5 shows in 96 and 97...got my eye on one next year to do as a grandmaster over 50....

rookiebldr · 08-03-2003, 08:02 PM

Nope, I don't compete yet. Depending on how all my bulks and cuts go, I may someday. At my age and progress, I might as well wait until I reach grand master age.

Canuck13 · 08-21-2003, 02:10 AM

no....because im too fat...

-Nate

champion · 09-24-2003, 01:47 PM

will be...........

GYMBRAT · 09-24-2003, 02:57 PM

going to try for next yr!

Diandybol · 10-05-2003, 02:55 PM

Used to compete. Third place in Ontarios back in '96 as a LHW. Soon to be of Masters age, and still debating returning to competition.

queenofdamned · 10-05-2003, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Diandybol
Used to compete. Third place in Ontarios back in '96 as a LHW. Soon to be of Masters age, and still debating returning to competition.

always remember, nothing beats the look of muscle maturity

billykid · 06-30-2006, 08:29 AM

i have for 3 shows , but going on to my 4th

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08-02-2003, 06:59 AM	#1
queenofdamned Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 8,664	competitors? yes or no just curious to see who competes and who doesnt on the board....please, feel free to add why you do or don't. QOD:evil2: __________________ MY BEST FRIEND LIVES IN MY POCKET AND TELLS ME TO LIGHT FIRES

08-03-2003, 07:03 AM	#4
silverfox Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 152	Yes did 1st one in 00, second in 02 and will be doing 3rd in Nov this year. For me, i love it. Being a shy guy, I really have fun being on stage. Also if i didn't do it for me, it would be like always going to practice but never playing a game. I love to compete in anything I have done.

08-03-2003, 03:49 PM	#8
muscle_n_blood Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Land of Snow Age: 57 Posts: 1,885	Did 5 shows in 96 and 97...got my eye on one next year to do as a grandmaster over 50.... __________________ There is no substitute for experience

09-24-2003, 02:57 PM	#12
GYMBRAT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Alberta Age: 38 Posts: 1,401	going to try for next yr! __________________ www.canadiansuperboard.com

08-02-2003, 07:52 AM	#2
Danny Love Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Age: 30 Posts: 157	I did my first show this year. I did it for personnal reason. I'm a shy person and wanted to prove myself I could do it and prove some people who didn't believe in me. Turned out to be the greatest experience ever. No feeling gets close to a crowd cheering for you.

08-02-2003, 10:18 PM	#3
4031 2004 CBBF LW Champ Join Date: Jan 2003 Age: 35 Posts: 343	did about ten shows in the past six years

08-03-2003, 12:22 PM	#5
serbmarko BANNED Join Date: May 2003 Age: 29 Posts: 374	Personally I have really been thinking about getting on that stage and showing everyone my physique, but the more I read and the more I see with my own eyes, it just doesnt seem like its worth it to me.. there are so many good pros out there right now, and believe or not they cant even make a decent living from bodybuilding, there is no money in the sport unless your either Ronnie Coleman or Jay Cutler... the smart people make the money, not saying that bodybuilders arent smart but the guys that use the bodybuilders are the ones that actually make the doe... Everyone please do me a favor, Get this months Muscular Development and read the article on Lee Priest and why he is discontinuing bodybuilding.. this article is in his own words...

08-03-2003, 03:31 PM	#6
p.s. Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: vancouver island Age: 50 Posts: 8,883	Serb you've got the wrong attitude towards competition. If you're only doing it to make money, be famous, or win the "O" etc then I'd suggest you go and put that effort into the stockmarket or some other money making enterprise. But if you want to compete to further your physique, and use it (competition) as a catalist to train and eat as perfectly as humanly possible. Then you'll enjoy the whole experiance of getting into the best shape possible and hitting the stage. This is no different than guys/gals continuing to play hockey, soccer, baseball etc well into old age. They know full well that they are never going to be a pro making stupid amounts of money, but they enjoy being competitive, and pushing themselves to the limit. Oh and lets not forget powerlifting. Here's a sport with possibly the strongest athletes in the world, and yet they make little or no money. So this begs the question; why do it? As a former powerlifter I did it for bragging rights, as well as the fun of competeing. IMO if you have the right attitude towards competition and your "career" in bodybuilding then you'll last alot longer in the sport and enjoy yourself in the process.

08-03-2003, 08:02 PM	#9
rookiebldr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Age: 53 Posts: 35	Nope, I don't compete yet. Depending on how all my bulks and cuts go, I may someday. At my age and progress, I might as well wait until I reach grand master age.

08-21-2003, 02:10 AM	#10
Canuck13 "Fists of Fury" Join Date: Jan 2003 Age: 26 Posts: 2,021	no....because im too fat... -Nate

09-24-2003, 01:47 PM	#11
champion Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Age: 29 Posts: 77	will be...........

10-05-2003, 02:55 PM	#13
Diandybol Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,851	Used to compete. Third place in Ontarios back in '96 as a LHW. Soon to be of Masters age, and still debating returning to competition. __________________ Following p.s.'s Coon-Shit Diet on the road to success.

06-30-2006, 08:29 AM	#15
billykid Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 76	i have for 3 shows , but going on to my 4th

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