Feeling discouraged.

[Iwannabezyzz]

So the biggest guys in south Brooklyn decided to come to my gym last night and I looked like a twink nerd compared to them. Sure I’m way better than where I was a few months ago and the test is treating me nicely. But, I’m worried I’ll never be able to get as big as them. Can someone be genetically screwed and even with Gear not be able to reach Sam sulek size?

 

[Bolan]

Can someone be genetically screwed and even with Gear not be able to reach Sam sulek size?

Yes...... You see board short guys running more shit than open class guys.
Why are they on so much shit and only in MP?
Genetics.

 

[dcdogz]

based on your posts, you are your own worst enemy. just put your horse blinders on and grind it out.

its a marathon, not a sprint. 10 years of training, putting on 4 - 8lbs of lean tissue every year should be the goal.

you can still look pretty badass despite not being genetically gifted. i think i look cool @ 40, and im as lukewarm as genetics can be.

 

[Oran Juice Jones]

So the biggest guys in south Brooklyn decided to come to my gym last night and I looked like a twink nerd compared to them. Sure I’m way better than where I was a few months ago and the test is treating me nicely. But, I’m worried I’ll never be able to get as big as them. Can someone be genetically screwed and even with Gear not be able to reach Sam sulek size?

Comparison is the thief of joy. Stay the path and do what you have to do. Stop worrying about other people. You are the only obstacle


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[chadmack]

Most of us will never b at that level!
B your best U!!!

 

[J.S.]

Don’t know if this will make you feel better about yourself, I’m 69 and I’m pretty happy with the way I look, whatever I get from here is just icing on the cake. Be happy, life comes faster then you think.

 

[Meetketchup]

You have everything available to get to YOUR maximum potential. One thing you'll learn when you get old is nobody gives af about that. There will always be someone better and worse.

 

[Omoplata]

What Steve the Black Belt told me from day one and still repeats every class


“Never compare yourself to anyone”


The moment I stopped doing that, training got better and life got quieter.

Focus on progress, not outliers. Comparison will rob you faster than bad genetics ever will

 

[Hughmangoes]

There are times when Sam Sulek sits there and thinks "will I ever be able to achieve x's level of physique".

There are also people in your gym/social circle who envy you and wish they had your physique.

Focus on making your past self proud of who you are today.

 

[Phatdaddy]

Stay the course bro and stop comparing yourself to others. Train hard, keep the diet in check and don’t stop.

 

[cdubw44]

They are being nice. I will not
Stop your fucking whining
Get in there and train hard
Eat perfectly
Don't be a pussy
Wake up - be awesome - repeat
Your welcome

 

[ruffus]

Long ago i figured out i wouldn't be the biggest, strongest, tallest, richest. most sexy, most famous, handsomest guy around. Life is easier now. I only compare me to me. And work on that. I am doing far better then i ever thought i would years ago.

 

[MrWhisper]

It’s you against you bro. You want to compare then compare your progression to last week. Can you get 1 more rep or did you add another 5lbs to the set? Thats where you know you are better than you were last week.

 

[Iwannabezyzz]

based on your posts, you are your own worst enemy. just put your horse blinders on and grind it out.

its a marathon, not a sprint. 10 years of training, putting on 4 - 8lbs of lean tissue every year should be the goal.

you can still look pretty badass despite not being genetically gifted. i think i look cool @ 40, and im as lukewarm as genetics can be.

Jesus that’s brutal

And gotcha. Will do thank you.

 

[Iwannabezyzz]

Thanks everyone. Appreciate it.

 

[Iwannabezyzz]

sorry man that was nice. DC dogs got you beat.
@cdubw44

 

[Iwannabezyzz]

Yes...... You see board short guys running more shit than open class guys.
Why are they on so much shit and only in MP?
Genetics.

I

based on your posts, you are your own worst enemy. just put your horse blinders on and grind it out.

its a marathon, not a sprint. 10 years of training, putting on 4 - 8lbs of lean tissue every year should be the goal.

you can still look pretty badass despite not being genetically gifted. i think i look cool @ 40, and im as lukewarm as genetics can be.

I really want to “want” to get a coach,
But I have this dumbass control compelled where I wanna be in control even if it means I don’t know as much. It’s so fucking stupid.

I got a coach and literally few days later I cancelled because of this control complex.
I gotta get over that shit.

 

[dcdogz]

I

I really want to “want” to get a coach,
But I have this dumbass control compelled where I wanna be in control even if it means I don’t know as much. It’s so fucking stupid.

I got a coach and literally few days later I cancelled because of this control complex.
I gotta get over that shit.

idk dude maybe this shit isnt for you. you either want something or you dont, and if you knew what you were doing maybe you wouldnt be eye fucking the big guys know what i mean?
edit: whoops i read this response first and not the other one up top my b not trying to be mean just honest,l just telling you what made me hand over the controller. I was 36 and not where I wanted to be. not much time left at my age in a way. if i knew what i was doing i wouldnt have been 36 and looked shitty. im almost 40 and made the best gains of my life with a coach in a year
that i had been struggling to make in 36.

 

[Iwannabezyzz]

Yeah maybe you’re right. But, I sure as hell love training.

 

[Iwannabezyzz]

idk dude maybe this shit isnt for you. you either want something or you dont, and if you knew what you were doing maybe you wouldnt be eye fucking the big guys know what i mean?
edit: whoops i read this response first and not the other one up top my b not trying to be mean just honest,l just telling you what made me hand over the controller. I was 36 and not where I wanted to be. not much time left at my age in a way. if i knew what i was doing i wouldnt have been 36 and looked shitty. im almost 40 and made the best gains of my life with a coach in a year
that i had been struggling to make in 36.

That’s insane. Fuck man…

 

[dcdogz]

Yeah maybe you’re right. But, I sure as hell love training.

one thing about having a coach is you wont really leave gains on the table. speaking from myself, i woulda stopped my bulk way sooner without a coach when we pushed further, and I woulda stopped the cut way sooner and we've pushed further. your eyes play tricks on you and so does your brain.

 

[Iwannabezyzz]

idk dude maybe this shit isnt for you. you either want something or you dont, and if you knew what you were doing maybe you wouldnt be eye fucking the big guys know what i mean?
edit: whoops i read this response first and not the other one up top my b not trying to be mean just honest,l just telling you what made me hand over the controller. I was 36 and not where I wanted to be. not much time left at my age in a way. if i knew what i was doing i wouldnt have been 36 and looked shitty. im almost 40 and made the best gains of my life with a coach in a year
that i had been struggling to make in 36.

It’s all good man. I get it. My lack of experience and thinking I can run my own programs and look like Sam sulek would put me in the category of my own worst enemy haha.

 

[Wardamn]

So the biggest guys in south Brooklyn decided to come to my gym last night and I looked like a twink nerd compared to them. Sure I’m way better than where I was a few months ago and the test is treating me nicely. But, I’m worried I’ll never be able to get as big as them. Can someone be genetically screwed and even with Gear not be able to reach Sam sulek size?

Yep

 

[dcdogz]

It’s all good man. I get it. My lack of experience and thinking I can run my own programs and look like Sam sulek would put me in the category of my own worst enemy haha.

and i was always a protein keto guy, when he first handed me my macros i shit myself. wtf carbs? lamo i literally didnt know what the fuck i was doing from top to bottom lmao.

 

[Iwannabezyzz]

and i was always a protein keto guy, when he first handed me my macros i shit myself. wtf carbs? lamo i literally didnt know what the fuck i was doing from top to bottom lmao.

Geez haha I would be really curious to have some hindsight to know what stupid shit I’m doing rn lol but I guess that’s where a coach comes in. I hear yah.

 

[Wardamn]

Geez haha I would be really curious to have some hindsight to know what stupid shit I’m doing rn lol but I guess that’s where a coach comes in. I hear yah.

Just pick up heavy shit get brutally strong and eat.

You're 160lbs learn the basics.

 

[FearsomeCOR]

Dude idk what’s up but you need to get yourself together. I’m just being honest. You have a new issue every couple days I swear. Saying this as someone who wants to see you succeed.

Most of your battles are in your own head.

 

[eazy_]

Comparison is the thief of joy.

Theodore Roosevelt was coping.

 

[Iwannabezyzz]

Dude idk what’s up but you need to get yourself together. I’m just being honest. You have a new issue every couple days I swear. Saying this as someone who wants to see you succeed.

Most of your battles are in your

Yeah, deff trying to. This forum is a big help.
Hopefully sooner than later.

 

[dcdogz]

Geez haha I would be really curious to have some hindsight to know what stupid shit I’m doing rn lol but I guess that’s where a coach comes in. I hear yah.

You have to remember alot of us have been where you are and are offering our advice so you don't make our mistakes.

Right now you're young and frustrated imagine 10 years from now being old and frustrated.