Why are we so small and fat?
Figure the title would get your attention. I am going to be running around alot today, but I came up with a pretty thought provoking question, and I am curious how some of you respond.
Why are we so fat and why are we so small?
Now obviously, I don't meant this literally, I assume most of us here are fairly big, and fairly lean. I am not huge by any means, but my size is quite apparent to most. I also can see my abs, although I wouldn't call them "cut."
My real question of course is this: What is it about this sport that leaves us constantly unsatisfied? For every year I have been apart of the "game," I could always go back 1 year, ask my prior self what my final goals were, where is the point where I would be satisfied?, and I can almost assure you they are generally in line with the progress I have made. However ask my current self that, it is some variant of bigger/leaner than I am now. Always pushing forward. I am not saying this is a bad thing, but I know I cant be the only one who is constantly thinking "damn, I am looking small today" (when you know it is not the case) or "Shit, I am bloating up and gaining way too much fat" (when it certainly is not the case either.) There is just something about this sport that makes me (and I assume others), just constantly judge oneself critically in terms of progress.
So how do you feel about this position. Do you feel it works to your advantage or disadvantage?
I will quickly answer: Advantage. Although my girlfriend calls me crazy when I notice "fat" she claims isnt there, or "I need to up cals, im losing muscle", I do think my lack of satisfaction keeps pushing me to better and better. I have joked with a friend before, who was talking about how much I eat. I said "Have you ever met a woman who was super skinny, but afraid to eat anything but a salad because she thought she was fat? Yeah, its kinda like that, except the opposite," lol.
Might be an odd question to some, but I think it is a good question for discussion, and better than politics, anyway, lol.
Re: Why are we so small and fat?
Body dysmorphia is very common in bbing. And we can get immediate feedback from scales and mirrors. This feeds right into the obsessive behavior. Obviously there are degrees of this dysfunction, and the mildest form is considered nothing more than being self absorbed and a little obsessed with one's training and nutrition.
Certainly, a drive for self improvement is a factor. And sometimes, if the goals are radical enough, it necessitates the full on obsession in order to reach said goals. But the desire to reach continued improvement is not bad, in and of itself. In fact, in fulfills something in us that is common among the human race. We all crave a sense of purpose. Some will strive to heal the sick, some will set goals on Wall Street, and then some... want a little more size on the left tricep. Lol.
Re: Why are we so small and fat?
Excellent replies so far. I should have added to my reasoning that I am also a bit crazy into always trying to look good. Always want to wear the nice clothes, look well groomed, etc...the bodybuilding just fell right in place with that. Our appearance is like 90% of our impressions.
Re: Why are we so small and fat?
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Excellent replies so far. I should have added to my reasoning that I am also a bit crazy into always trying to look good. Always want to wear the nice clothes, look well groomed, etc...the bodybuilding just fell right in place with that. Our appearance is like 90% of our impressions.
Interesting... I'm probably in the minority in the precious little I care about what people think of me. I shave ... sometimes. I wear ratty clothes. I don't pay attention to styles. But get me in front of a mirror and the perfectionist and artistic side comes out. I care what I think and strive to please that part of me.