Bodybuilding easy yet hard

[Slyosniper]

This is just my personal opinion, but I feel bodybuilding is one of the few things almost anyone can do. There’s obviously a lot that goes into it—genetics, work ethic, diet, consistency, recovery, and for some people, PEDs.


It’s easy, but it’s also hard.


The biggest reason people struggle, in my opinion, is that they either don’t push toward their genetic potential or they jump the gun and look for shortcuts before they’ve built the foundation.


To get results, you have to adapt.


Train insane or remain the same.


Your brain is going to tell you it hurts. You have to learn when to push through discomfort and when to actually listen to your body. You have to eat when you’d rather go to bed, stay hydrated even when you’re tired of constantly running to the bathroom, get your sleep, avoid drinking, work around injuries, and keep showing up when motivation isn't there.


Bodybuilding is something you can’t buy. It has to be earned.


I’ve only been seriously bodybuilding for about 18 months, but I still get asked what the “secret” is. Honestly, I think it comes down to one word: adaptation.


Are you eating enough?
Are you training hard enough?
Are you recovering enough?
Are you actually sleeping?
Are you being honest with yourself about your progress?


Too many people say they can’t gain weight while not eating enough, or they jump on more gear while neglecting their diet, training, recovery, or labs.


Always strive to be better than you were yesterday.


What bothers you the most when it comes to bodybuilding?

 

[balin]

Just semantics but i wouldn't say it it easy. I would say it is simple. train, eat rest.
Doesn't take a bunch of drugs/secret training techniques to do that
The more/better a person discipline is the better the results. But that applies to all areas of life as well.
A person does not need to be extreme. Just challenge themselves for progress.
It is not complicated
It is a marathon not a sprint.
That is just my opinion after 45+ years of lifting.
Nothing in bodybuilding bothers me.
For decades i have laughed when some one is new makes good progress and think he has all the answers. And becomes a personal trainer to all that will listen. I was like that. Then i progressed and realized there was always more to learn(although a lot of it doesn't make a big difference) and there is life beyond bodybuilding.

 

[Meetketchup]

The number one reason people fail is lack of consistency. You see it over and over and over again. People get motivated, but with that needs to come with discipline and most people simply don’t have that.

The second is probably over estimating what can be achieved in a short period of time. They spent 20 years putting on tons of weight and expected to come off in 12 weeks or vice versa. Someone who is skinny and has never worked out expects to look like Chris Bumstead in three months.

 

[ERock5]

The number one reason people fail is lack of consistency. You see it over and over and over again. People get motivated, but with that needs to come with discipline and most people simply don’t have that.

I’ve always said there’s a huge difference between motivation and discipline. Although motivation is great, Motivation runs out

 

[Nood]

People get impatient, learn to enjoy the process or you’ll never make it

 

[Slyosniper]

Just semantics but i wouldn't say it it easy. I would say it is simple. train, eat rest.
Doesn't take a bunch of drugs/secret training techniques to do that
The more/better a person discipline is the better the results. But that applies to all areas of life as well.
A person does not need to be extreme. Just challenge themselves for progress.
It is not complicated
It is a marathon not a sprint.
That is just my opinion after 45+ years of lifting.
Nothing in bodybuilding bothers me.
For decades i have laughed when some one is new makes good progress and think he has all the answers. And becomes a personal trainer to all that will listen. I was like that. Then i progressed and realized there was always more to learn(although a lot of it doesn't make a big difference) and there is life beyond bodybuilding.

I see all these "coaches' on tik tok some are not even 18 it's crazy how society has gotten

 

[Slyosniper]

The number one reason people fail is lack of consistency. You see it over and over and over again. People get motivated, but with that needs to come with discipline and most people simply don’t have that.

The second is probably over estimating what can be achieved in a short period of time. They spent 20 years putting on tons of weight and expected to come off in 12 weeks or vice versa. Someone who is skinny and has never worked out expects to look like Chris Bumstead in three months.

Those are the people who tell me they can not gain weight drives me up the wall.

 

[Slyosniper]

People get impatient, learn to enjoy the process or you’ll never make it

I started back up recently and it's crazy how many still look the same. I understand some just want to maintain or get in better shape but many just never adapt and ask how I'm making such good progress so "easy". It's very hard but some see how I train and give me props.

 

[Eric the stache]

The number one reason people fail is lack of consistency. You see it over and over and over again. People get motivated, but with that needs to come with discipline and most people simply don’t have that.

The second is probably over estimating what can be achieved in a short period of time. They spent 20 years putting on tons of weight and expected to come off in 12 weeks or vice versa. Someone who is skinny and has never worked out expects to look like Chris Bumstead in three months.

I think I’m almost there!

 

[Knarfster]

The 20th of August marks 24 months in my journey. I can't believe how little most people in my gym have changed over that time. Most people who haven't seen me in 2 years don't recognize me.

 

[Eric the stache]

From my experience consistency is the where the magic is. Training, eating, doing your cardio. I have seen more progress in the last year with my coach than I did the whole time before him. Eat, train, sleep, repeat.

 

[Slyosniper]

The 20th of August marks 24 months in my journey. I can't believe how little most people in my gym have changed over that time. Most people who haven't seen me in 2 years don't recognize me.

That's awesome. I'm the same if I'm not seeing results in 2-3 months I'm changing diet or training. What helps a lot is switching from high weight low volume to medium high reps really just changing it up. Most of the time it's the diet though. It's easy to workout it's hard to eat meal after meal especially when it gets old. I know a lot of people on gear at my gym not in great shape. To each there own. Keep it up! I'm about to run a test npp mast cycle first real cycle should be interesting

 

[RaiderStrong]

Most ppl are motivated in the beginning mostly bc beginner gains are easy. After that those slow down and most fall off the wagon and the motivation to stay consistent is gone.

Also, most think “I’d be huge if I took gear”. Well then they get on gear and realize it’s not that easy. Then they blame something else. “Well, I’m not on gh”. Then they realize that’s not the golden ticket either.

 

[Knarfster]

Most ppl are motivated in the beginning mostly bc beginner gains are easy. After that those slow down and most fall off the wagon and the motivation to stay consistent is gone.

Also, most think “I’d be huge if I took gear”. Well then they get on gear and realize it’s not that easy. Then they blame something else. “Well, I’m not on gh”. Then they realize that’s not the golden ticket either.

People who think they know, act like the gear is doing the "work".

 

[Omoplata]

Coach Cabo once said “If a person can’t even drink a gallon of water a day. They can’t expect to actually progress.” Or something of that nature.

In hindsight, I learned from a previous Coach, and a BJJ Instructor: If you can’t even keep yourself accountable, shit won’t go as planned.

 

[BigMike305]

Crazy transformation for 18 months!!

 

[Slyosniper]

Crazy transformation for 18 months!!

Thanks I stopped drinking was a big part. Went back to diet and trt. Did a test cycle and reta. On cruise but plan is test npp and a little mast excited to finally bulk could of cut a bit more but just enjoying it

 

[RP_2023]

I think the levers to pull are actually the “easy” part. The dedication and consistency are where it gets hard and that’s where most people fail.


Get a good coach to give you the framework, guidance, and tools you need, but no coach can give you dedication. That part has to come from you.


My journey started in 2021, but if I’m being real, I didn’t truly lock in until 2024. That’s when everything started to change.

 

[BigMike305]

I think the levers to pull are actually the “easy” part. The dedication and consistency are where it gets hard and that’s where most people fail.


Get a good coach to give you the framework, guidance, and tools you need, but no coach can give you dedication. That part has to come from you.


My journey started in 2021, but if I’m being real, I didn’t truly lock in until 2024. That’s when everything started to change.

Holy smokes brother!!! You’re killing it

 

[Slyosniper]

I think the levers to pull are actually the “easy” part. The dedication and consistency are where it gets hard and that’s where most people fail.


Get a good coach to give you the framework, guidance, and tools you need, but no coach can give you dedication. That part has to come from you.


My journey started in 2021, but if I’m being real, I didn’t truly lock in until 2024. That’s when everything started to change.

Nice work

 

[Big Puppy]

The number one reason people fail is lack of consistency. You see it over and over and over again. People get motivated, but with that needs to come with discipline and most people simply don’t have that.

The second is probably over estimating what can be achieved in a short period of time. They spent 20 years putting on tons of weight and expected to come off in 12 weeks or vice versa. Someone who is skinny and has never worked out expects to look like Chris Bumstead in three months.

so surely 6 months is enough then right?

 

[RP_2023]

so surely 6 months is enough then right?

Absolutely

 

[Meetketchup]

so surely 6 months is enough then right?

Absolutely

Ummm no! It's 6 months and a day.

 

[Dalit King]

I feel like with bodybuilding a huge aspect that most don't mention is that after about1-2 years you will make minuscule progress and given proper start you build 60% of your physique within the first year.

I struggled with this and became discouraged to keep training due to that. Recently starting 250 test a week has started to rekindle my love for the gym and I see progress and I have only started about a month and a half ago give or take.

Although I plan to dial my test down to 150 and run 300 primo since my hairline is starting to give way for norwood.

 

[Slyosniper]

I feel like with bodybuilding a huge aspect that most don't mention is that after about1-2 years you will make minuscule progress and given proper start you build 60% of your physique within the first year.

I struggled with this and became discouraged to keep training due to that. Recently starting 250 test a week has started to rekindle my love for the gym and I see progress and I have only started about a month and a half ago give or take.

Although I plan to dial my test down to 150 and run 300 primo since my hairline is starting to give way for norwood.

I agree the hardest part is the consistency. It's something that takes time. For most the best gains myself included is when you lock in that diet. Crazy results especially if peptides and peds property used

 

[Dalit King]

I agree the hardest part is the consistency. It's something that takes time. For most the best gains myself included is when you lock in that diet. Crazy results especially if peptides and peds property used

I feel as if for most people the gains they see from diet is just leaning down and giving the appearance of getting bigger.

 

[Slyosniper]

I feel as if for most people the gains they see from diet is just leaning down and giving the appearance of getting bigger.

That's what happened to me