How long do you see yourself "bodybuilding"?

[The Dude]

I've been trying to get bigger and stronger since I was 12. I always thought I'd do it forever, but know I'm thinking differently. My ability to put on my muscle is pretty much topped out. Now I'm walking a fine line between a little more muscle and a big injury. I'm thinking 2 more years and I'm moving to more of a well rounded approach. I'm getting tired of constantly eating and not being able to run and spending so much time and money trying to find clothes.
I'm thinking of getting down to almost like an 8 week out type of look and really working on my cardiovascular health.
Any of you guys consider this or do this? Other than CH3N02?

 

[Presser]

I will do it until i cant do it anymore, i have 2 bad knees needing total knee replacements, and now have ruptured discs which will likely need fusing, and i dont see myself stopping. I just take much more time off, like weks on end ill stop now and then hit it hard again for a few months. I dont lose much and i grow back pretty well once im back into it. Im so fucked up right now though with my neck back injry that i been hitting the gym just here and there untl i get my neck back surgery or until the epidurals start working as i go for more neck back injections March 1st as the first round wore off already. So for me i dont see myself ever stopping, though i dont compete anymore and have no plans to i still stay fairly lean and never more then a couple months away from being peeled, but i just dont have it in me anymore to diet hard like that, the weights i dont mind,

basicly im in it for the longevity of a healthy lifestyle at this point

 

[Ox 51]

I will probably keep trying to add muscle until I'm around 40, then I might scale down to a less aggressive workout.

 

[The Dude]

I had a huge scare about my back. The ligaments connecting the Sacrum and holding in the L5, L4, and L3 are gone. I have bulging herniated disks and something with the S1 as well. I have some permenant nerve damage and some muscular atrophy in my right tibialis muscle. I had my first epidural this past Thursday. The neurologist said that I don't need them fused at this point, but I need to continue to strengthen my back and also buy and inversion table to try to decompress the area as frequently as possible. There are certain areas of my quads, calves, and feet that have no feeling and without the nerve blocks the pain can get unbearable quickly. I also get an occasional case of dropsy in my right foot where it doesn't come up as I take a step and I stumble.
Prior to speaking with the neurologist and just reading the MRI results I was pretty devastated. That is why I'm giving myself options. Or at least I'm telling myself that I have them.
I guess the old metaphor of saying our bodies are high performance exotic sports cars is true.
It costs my uncle $7500 every time he has to have his Ferrari 458 Italia serviced.
Such is the price of elite performance.

 

[The Dude]

Along the same lines, my Dr has agreed to apply IGF to the damaged areas at my request. It can't possibly hurt and in my experience it has ALWAYS helped!

 

[MMX2]

I will keep doing it as long as I can.
I am 46 and still feel I have a lot to do and may do a show again next year.
It's kind of funny-- I remember in shows not too long ago, people used to ridicule the over 40's group.
Now- that group can be just as competitive, or even more so, than the regular weight groups.
Most of those guys are already done working and they have the time , and the money to invest in training.

 

[Presser]

I had a huge scare about my back. The ligaments connecting the Sacrum and holding in the L5, L4, and L3 are gone. I have bulging herniated disks and something with the S1 as well. I have some permenant nerve damage and some muscular atrophy in my right tibialis muscle. I had my first epidural this past Thursday. The neurologist said that I don't need them fused at this point, but I need to continue to strengthen my back and also buy and inversion table to try to decompress the area as frequently as possible. There are certain areas of my quads, calves, and feet that have no feeling and without the nerve blocks the pain can get unbearable quickly. I also get an occasional case of dropsy in my right foot where it doesn't come up as I take a step and I stumble.
Prior to speaking with the neurologist and just reading the MRI results I was pretty devastated. That is why I'm giving myself options. Or at least I'm telling myself that I have them.
I guess the old metaphor of saying our bodies are high performance exotic sports cars is true.
It costs my uncle $7500 every time he has to have his Ferrari 458 Italia serviced.
Such is the price of elite performance.

Well theres your new nickname! "Dude Dropsy" I like it, lol, it has a certain jenasaqua about it!

 

[The Dude]

Well theres your new nickname! "Dude Dropsy" I like it, lol, it has a certain jenasaqua about it!

That's dirty LOL!

 

[nuknuk]

actual competitive bodybuilding, I will take it as far as I can still win up the ladder. I'm not in it for the trophy's. But I love be a trainer and helping people prep for shows and can see me doing this for a long time.

 

[Pharm_Fed]

Actually 'bodybuilding' I would like to do for at least another decade or until I achieve the size and musculature I want. Then I too will likely turn towards a more well-rounded fitness approach. I do think though, that I will be active my entire life. Physical culture is a huge part of who I am, and I don't think I would feel 'complete' if I could do some sort of physical exercise.

 

[The Dude]

actual competitive bodybuilding, I will take it as far as I can still win up the ladder. I'm not in it for the trophy's. But I love be a trainer and helping people prep for shows and can see me doing this for a long time.

That is amazing to me. I've always known I couldn't help others in that respect and will openly admit to it. Helping someone get ready for a show is a massive undertaking. Bodybuilding helps me deal with very deep seeded psychological issues, so in that respect I'll do it for the rest of my life although my goals may change. Silk is the only person I've ever totally opened up to about it as I'm not proud of being dependent on anything.

 

[normalsucks2]

who really wants to be 80 anyways? fuck it.

 

[big in vegas]

As far as bodybuilding goes, I've conceded the fact that I'll probably never win an overall so I've kinda given up on the idea of doing it competitively

 

[Mrbigz]

till i die. i was put on this earth to work hard, accomplish goals, and help any body that comes in the path of my life. i cant rest until the man upstairs tells me its time.

 

[big in vegas]

till i die. i was put on this earth to work hard, accomplish goals, and help any body that comes in the path of my life. i cant rest until the man upstairs tells me its time.

That's a good attitude to have