What I mean is everybody that has worked out for a long time has built some size. And everybody has gotten the comment like man your arms are big or whats up big man. But do you actually look in the mirror and see what they see. I might be crazy but I dont see what they see or I'm just crazy. I'm not the biggest guy in the world but Im definetly about average size. Guess I wont be ever satisfied with my size, which sucks at the moment.
Do you look like others think u do
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big in vegas
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I'm never personally satisfied. I always get that I look bigger than I really am. People can't believe I only weigh what I do, but like you, I don't see it. I mean, I can tell I've come up a long way from the beginning, but I'm not nearly where I'd like to be and if I ever do make it there, I'll probably not be satisfied then either so it's a no win situation I guess
Glad I'm not the only one.
Nuk if you look like shit...we all need to give up !!! lol
big in vegas
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Just what I was thinking
Boomer
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Yeh spot o
muchachomalo
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I think it's human nature to want more, but the key is to not obsess. It's a marathon, not a race.
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saudades
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I'm not as big as a lot of you guys (see?), and I don't see it either when people tell me I'm big/huge, etc. There are some cases in which I can tell I have some size, but I never think I'm huge by any means. I guess that's one reason why I keep trying to build myself bigger. I always think that if perhaps I can get to X amount of weight with X measurements, I'll finally be "big," but who knows--maybe that will still not be enough.
formernpc
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Even when I weighed about 300lbs I would look at guys and think they were bigger than me. Just about everyone that does this suffers from some form of body dysmorphic syndrome. The funny thing is now at almost 270lbs and 5'9 I still do the same thing. I am used to people staring, but I don't see myself the same as they do. It is the way we are wired and it is what really pushes people like us I firmly believe.
totally agree
Eat'n Big
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It's a true disorder that many of us suffer from in this humble sport.
It's called "Bigarexia". Its a sad truth, that just about 98% of the population has never heard of, and think that we are vain, selfish people.
Here's a youtube Vid that was on a TV show sometime back.
I respect this man, and feel his pain, as he is a fellow brother is this sport!
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4j1obXY_2o[/media]
Copy/Paste: Below is a basic read for some understanding.
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BIGAREXIA
Bigarexia: Mental Health Disorder
Symptoms, Complications & Treatment
In the United States, there is a growing epidemic among teenagers, especially boys, involving a combination of an eating disorder and a bodily image disorder known as Bigarexia. As the parent of a teenager, it is important to understand the warning signs of Bigarexia and seek out the appropriate medical treatment for your teenager when symptoms of this disorder are present as, without treatment, your child's growth and development may be impeded.
Bigarexia, also known as muscle dysmorphia, is a complete contrast to anorexia. In the mental health complication known as bigarexia, the teenager who suffers from this eating disorder and bodily image complication will commonly obsess about their size, worrying they are too small when compared to their peers. In boys, the presence of bigarexia commonly leads to steroid abuse and abuse of fitness routines and other programs which promote fitness.
In addition to steroid abuse, teenagers who suffer from bigarexia often try compensating for their perceived small body frame by obsessing over fitness activities, lifting weights tirelessly and become consumed with protein and other supplements designed to build body mass such as creatine and ephedrine. These products, when used inappropriately, can lead to life altering complications in the teenager, resulting in cardiovascular complications including death.
When not treated appropriately, teenagers who suffer from bigarexia commonly experience mental health complications, eventually becoming isolated away from their peer social networks. Because they are perceived as being overly concerned about their body image, other teenagers may even believe this teenager is conceited or narcissistic, which only compounds the health complication.
To treat a teenager with bigarexia, a combination approach is required. While many teenagers understand the risks associated with steroid use, they will continue to use steroids in light of the dangers to their health. Treatment of bigarexia, therefore, usually begins with a focus on weaning the teenager, safely, from the use of steroids.
It's called "Bigarexia". Its a sad truth, that just about 98% of the population has never heard of, and think that we are vain, selfish people.
Here's a youtube Vid that was on a TV show sometime back.
I respect this man, and feel his pain, as he is a fellow brother is this sport!
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4j1obXY_2o[/media]
Copy/Paste: Below is a basic read for some understanding.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
BIGAREXIA
Bigarexia: Mental Health Disorder
Symptoms, Complications & Treatment
In the United States, there is a growing epidemic among teenagers, especially boys, involving a combination of an eating disorder and a bodily image disorder known as Bigarexia. As the parent of a teenager, it is important to understand the warning signs of Bigarexia and seek out the appropriate medical treatment for your teenager when symptoms of this disorder are present as, without treatment, your child's growth and development may be impeded.
Bigarexia, also known as muscle dysmorphia, is a complete contrast to anorexia. In the mental health complication known as bigarexia, the teenager who suffers from this eating disorder and bodily image complication will commonly obsess about their size, worrying they are too small when compared to their peers. In boys, the presence of bigarexia commonly leads to steroid abuse and abuse of fitness routines and other programs which promote fitness.
In addition to steroid abuse, teenagers who suffer from bigarexia often try compensating for their perceived small body frame by obsessing over fitness activities, lifting weights tirelessly and become consumed with protein and other supplements designed to build body mass such as creatine and ephedrine. These products, when used inappropriately, can lead to life altering complications in the teenager, resulting in cardiovascular complications including death.
When not treated appropriately, teenagers who suffer from bigarexia commonly experience mental health complications, eventually becoming isolated away from their peer social networks. Because they are perceived as being overly concerned about their body image, other teenagers may even believe this teenager is conceited or narcissistic, which only compounds the health complication.
To treat a teenager with bigarexia, a combination approach is required. While many teenagers understand the risks associated with steroid use, they will continue to use steroids in light of the dangers to their health. Treatment of bigarexia, therefore, usually begins with a focus on weaning the teenager, safely, from the use of steroids.
When I was 311 lbs back in the 90's, I felt smaller than I do today. I was huge and everyone starred but I didnt see it. There were times that i did as we all do but also remember that most of my buddies were actually bigger than me. I was the small guy. When I stopped taking supplements, I went through depression and read a book called Adonis. Its about body dysmorphia. It didnt help much but I also saw a therapist for a while for other reaons but like Chris250 says, we are a different breed. Im older now and much more wiser to handle the mental part you guys are talking about but long winded, yes I know exactly what your talking about. I bet you get girls say, "oh your too big". And you think yea right
Ox 51
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Eat'n Big
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Yup, it's just about the same thing I said bro... I truly feel for these brothers.. I tend to feel like they do all to often.:crap:
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