FabSwingers.com forum: Do you lift weights because you like it?

By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

Or the effects that it gives you like dopamine that you get in the gym? I like lifting weights and I have been doing it along time and I look forward to every session as I like the crazy pumps I get and the feel good factor afterwords and of course the result you get from it

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

Yes. I enjoy weightlifting for the endorphin rush and how it contributes to maintaining decent form at my advancing age

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I enjoy because it makes me look absolutely wham

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I love doing it and the effects. Plus the gym environment

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By *tranger swings 69Couple
over a year ago

cheshire

Love lifting, it’s literally changed me and my life

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By *aith SkynbyrdWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

"I enjoy because it makes me look absolutely wham

Yes it does

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I never have time to go anymore really but i like the effect more than the action i like having pretty arms and chest to hide the mass of belly fat

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By *aith SkynbyrdWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

I love how it makes me feel. I’ve got a home gym as well as a local gym membership. My personal trainer is moving away though, and she’s not going to be easily replaced *sniffles*

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By *m3232Man
over a year ago

maidenhead

I am enjoying the pain now back at the gym after a injury

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I enjoy because it makes me look absolutely wham

Yes it does

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By *idlandsmale2022Man
over a year ago

walsall

I think we all like it after so long its hard to stick for some people but I actually enjoy the pain and love the pump but I think everyone has off days in the gym but majority of the time I faking love it!

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By *idlandsmale2022Man
over a year ago

walsall

Haha its a very good feeling isn't it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I enjoy the results but find lifting weights to be oh so mundane and as boring as hell.

I now do callisthenics which I can get much more motivated for.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m quite competitive with myself so I get addicted to the numbers going up. That’s why I find cutting so hard because I lose motivation when the numbers start going down.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I started for the physical benefits but now I do it for how it makes me feel.

Find it a great de stresser.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I absolutely love it and the results

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By *agertha73Couple
over a year ago

Cardiff

We lift for the numbers but we like what comes along with them.

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Yes. I enjoy weightlifting for the endorphin rush and how it contributes to maintaining decent form at my advancing age

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That is good and yes, for the endorphins as well

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By *XXDREAMMan
over a year ago

sudbury

Remember the feeling of a good pump is like cumming, forever chasing the pump

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

I lift weights because I like having massive shoulders and I need the upper body strength to do wheelchairing.

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By *oupleforxtrafunCouple
over a year ago

Nottingham

Yes love it

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By *razytimesinloveCouple
over a year ago

SW Scotland

Like it for loads of reasons, but of an escape from everything, constantly pushing to lift more. Since we started competing I’ve found my competitive side come out a lot

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"I love how it makes me feel. I’ve got a home gym as well as a local gym membership. My personal trainer is moving away though, and she’s not going to be easily replaced *sniffles*"
That is good. I also train at home with the weights

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By *MisschiefxTV/TS
over a year ago

London

I used to be really into body building. I started because I was so skinny, then just got into watching numbers go up on the weights.

Can't say I ever got any endorphins from it or ever felt good from it, it was always a bit of a chore. Just doms and body dysmorphia. I enjoyed the physical results though, I got pretty jacked

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

I do it purely because it benefits my running and cycling. I do enjoy it, but it's the bigger picture where the enjoyment comes from. Though I do find a certain satisfaction on having a better body at 50 than I have at any point in my life

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By *rooperRedMan
over a year ago

Littlehampton

I'm all pain and no gain.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I need to get back into it. I started getting serious when I couldn't play rugby for a few months and then my love for training took over my love for rugby, so I started power lifting, and then competing at that. Love the feeling of improving my numbers; it was more about that than for appearance

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By *irtuousBullMan
over a year ago

lake district

Really love the improvement you see, set yourself a couple of targets like a 200kg deadlift and can see myself getting very close

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By *lairekTV/TS
over a year ago

Manchester

I got a weight lifting book.

Can't lift the bugger up to read, alas.

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By *MisschiefxTV/TS
over a year ago

London

"Really love the improvement you see, set yourself a couple of targets like a 200kg deadlift and can see myself getting very close"

My goal was always 180kg deadlift, topped out at 160kg at 75kg body weight. I think that's my physical limit though, I serve fracture dislocated my elbow years ago and now my arm is full of metal and doesn't straighten fully. Not good for deadlifts, could hardly use for a week after my PB.

Not a bad improvement though, could barely lift a 2kg weight with it after all the casts and braces were off for the first time.

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By *eadinthecloudsMan
over a year ago

Manchester

I think it's one of those things where you grow to like it more as you start seeing progress in what you're capable of as well as visually. You need a good few weeks on the trot before you get a taste for it imo.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like how it makes me feel. Much prefer it to cardio now.

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By *ymbunnyfitCouple
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

Both have lifted 30 years plus and plan to for next 30 as love how makes us look and feel in ourselves xx

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

I really love weight/ resistance training. Just because it feels like my body is doing something it is meant to do.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like the endorphin rush, and I love getting stronger. It’s fun surprising people with how much I can lift.

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By *91kMan
over a year ago

Maidstone

Started out for stress relief and improving mental health. Then it became an enjoyable hobby. Then it became a sport.

Provided my body lets me, I'll be lifting as a pensioner

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My surgeons told me not to do this anymore.

I just do bodyweight exercises now instead.. & try and get creative with it.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Yes, I see it as a form of fitness, challenging, rewarding, with the hard work put in providing results that i might have thought not possible. Great mentally and physically

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By *host63Man
over a year ago

Bedfont Feltham

No I don't like it but I like being as fit as possible so I endure it

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By *ad boy maverickMan
over a year ago

basildon

I don't lift. Would love to. Tried many times but it's just so boring and takes an age to feel any results.

I am power walking now to lose weight and I built a lat machine at work and am trying to use it regularly. But it's very hard to motivate myself to use it. Age is creeping up and J felt my strength leaving me and struggling to do certain things was a wake up.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

"I don't lift. Would love to. Tried many times but it's just so boring and takes an age to feel any results.

Using the pyramid technique, shows the results pretty quickly when the effort has been put in. That's why they use music so it's less boring.

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By *lean_CutMan
over a year ago

Rasen area

Tried weights, a couple of times - never again.. bored me shitless..

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

"Tried weights, a couple of times - never again.. bored me shitless.."

Because you were either doing it wrong or didn't understand what you were doing. Motivation plays a role also

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Tried weights, a couple of times - never again.. bored me shitless.."

I tried golf once, that was boring shite. But I don't go on the golf threads to piss on their chips

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do it to look different.

I'll let you know when it starts working

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I lift weights to stay strong as i get older

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By *ayHaychMan
over a year ago

Leeds (Home) / Sheffield (Work)

I miss lifting weights and being in the gym 6-7 days a week. I used to feel so good. Slimmer, stronger, breathing was so much better. Slowly trying to improve my fitness and while I know I can do it, I also know just how much I need to do to get back to where I was. That can be overwhelming. Otherwise yes lifting weights felt really really good!

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria

Not that much rather run outside

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By *wistedsoul35Man
over a year ago

cumbria

When I do it yeah I love it. Been very lazy lately and really need to get back to it! Really need some proper help with nutrition also!

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Love it, the feeling, the pump, if I’ve had a tough day it’s the perfect cure!

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

Yeah, I enjoy it too. Love hitting targets, feeling like I'm getting stronger.

Need to remind myself to focus more on the positives as my dopamine hit after a session can be short-lived and I'll tell myself 'you could have worked harder/made that lift' etc.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Yes. I love discovering how strong my body is!

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By *lumPuddingCouple
over a year ago

Doncaster

Nope. I do like cake though

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln

I do it for the dopamine and the pump

LvM

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By *tylebender03Man
over a year ago

Manchester

Like Arnold said in pumping iron, I feel like I’m cumming when I lift weights lol

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By *irtuousBullMan
over a year ago

lake district

"I do it for the dopamine and the pump

LvM"

100% read this in Arnie's voice

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By *ad boy maverickMan
over a year ago

basildon

"I don't lift. Would love to. Tried many times but it's just so boring and takes an age to feel any results.

Using the pyramid technique, shows the results pretty quickly when the effort has been put in. That's why they use music so it's less boring.

Not heard of that but then I can't afford a gym either lol. And at almost 58 it's difficult to start.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I like the endorphin rush, and I love getting stronger. It’s fun surprising people with how much I can lift.

How much do you bench, bro?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'd like to work out but I just don't know where to start.

S x

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By *ecret_Passion777Man
over a year ago

Manchester

Ultimately, it’s a complete waste of time. You’re only gonna maintain the muscle hunched look aslong as your constantly eating.

It’s exhausting and expensive.

Take a couple days off and it’s all gone, and you’re back to zero. It’s all a vicious cycle and completely futile.

The squeeze just isn’t worth the little juice you’ll get from it all.

Wish I never started.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Ultimately, it’s a complete waste of time. You’re only gonna maintain the muscle hunched look aslong as your constantly eating.

It’s exhausting and expensive.

Take a couple days off and it’s all gone, and you’re back to zero. It’s all a vicious cycle and completely futile.

The squeeze just isn’t worth the little juice you’ll get from it all.

Wish I never started."

Does everyone who lifts weights want a "muscle hunched look"? Or is there a nice middle ground?

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By *rispyDuckMan
over a year ago

Chinese Takeaway near you

Been lifting since I was 26 and I love & always will

. So many benefits

- Boosts your self confidence (when you look good, you feel good)

- Clothes just fit better esp shirts & jackets with broad shoulders

- The many health benefits

- Good for your mental health (gym is 1 of my happy places)

- When you strong enough, you can do some sex positions you couldn't do as a mortal man

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" I'd like to work out but I just don't know where to start.

S x"

Most gyms have an induction when you join so that may be worth looking into. If you can afford it, maybe go for a personal trainer the first few weeks to put together a plan based on your goals and who can ensure you do the lifts safely. After that, if you have any questions, there are loads of YouTube videos with good information that may help. Good luck!

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By *rMrsBrightsideCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle

When I joined my current gym 18 months ago my plan was just to stick to my usual thing of mostly cardio and a few weights here and there but my instructor got me doing weight sessions instead so I do 3/4 a week and just one cardio.

Can’t say I love it but don’t hate it either. I do get bored sometimes but I still do it. My numbers go up but I get frustrated as I don’t feel any fitter or look any better for it really. It’s a good stress reliever though and gets me away from the kids for a few hours a week

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"When I joined my current gym 18 months ago my plan was just to stick to my usual thing of mostly cardio and a few weights here and there but my instructor got me doing weight sessions instead so I do 3/4 a week and just one cardio.

Kx"

I know what you mean. I've been working out for a year now and I'm definitely stronger but don't look any different

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

No, I only lift them out of the way to get to the beer.

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"I absolutely love it and the results

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That is good

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By *rMrsBrightsideCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle

I know what you mean. I've been working out for a year now and I'm definitely stronger but don't look any different

I just don’t wobble as much but still chunky

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By *igNick1381Man
over a year ago

BRIDGEND

I do love it

Always been active. Rugby, weights, bjj

Just weights now 5 times a week but might drop a couple day's and pick up bjj again

I'd be miserable as soon if I couldn't train

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

10bweeks ago I was chunky I now train most days, I've just started doing weights but I'm definitely work in progress.. I have a pirates chest

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

"Ultimately, it’s a complete waste of time. You’re only gonna maintain the muscle hunched look aslong as your constantly eating.

It’s exhausting and expensive.

Take a couple days off and it’s all gone, and you’re back to zero. It’s all a vicious cycle and completely futile.

The squeeze just isn’t worth the little juice you’ll get from it all.

Wish I never started.

Does everyone who lifts weights want a "muscle hunched look"? Or is there a nice middle ground? "

Well put!

Weight training does different things for different people. I occasionally see bodybuilders who are so "top-heavy" they can no longer walk properly, while their legs can be disproportionately slim - not a great look in my opinion.

Either way, just like running, swimming etc... weight training, as long as people enjoy it and it helps them achieve THEIR goal, be that a sense of pleasure alone or not, has to be a good thing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I only lift weights so I can take pictures of myself at the gym and post it on social media.

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By *91kMan
over a year ago

Maidstone

"Ultimately, it’s a complete waste of time. You’re only gonna maintain the muscle hunched look aslong as your constantly eating.

It’s exhausting and expensive.

Take a couple days off and it’s all gone, and you’re back to zero. It’s all a vicious cycle and completely futile.

The squeeze just isn’t worth the little juice you’ll get from it all.

Wish I never started."

Waste of time is a bit of a stretch, the effort just isn't worth it from your point of view it seems...

Anyone's bodyweight is simply the result of calories in versus calories out. Calorie deficit to trim down, calorie surplus to bulk up. Simple as that

Time off from the gym is actually a good thing as well, every 8 weeks or so. So not going for a few days is not going to put you back to zero, it doesn't work that way

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By *estLondonDeepMan
over a year ago

London

Interesting responses. Those who said they've been going to the gym but didn't see any changes in their body, did you change your diet?

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By *aughty_tonyMan
over a year ago

King's Lynn

I recently brought dumbells but only to use as strength and core work for my running. Used mainly to add light weight to my lunges. Although have used for upper body too and no did not enjoy, give me a 10mile run anyday lol

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

I like it for the sense of achievement and seeing my own progress. It has also been really helpful for me with some issues I had with back pain which has now dramatically improved.

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By *rMrsBrightsideCouple
over a year ago

Newcastle

"Interesting responses. Those who said they've been going to the gym but didn't see any changes in their body, did you change your diet? "

Not much. I mean I know there are changes but I still look like I’ve never set foot in a gym in my life despite going 3-4 times a week. My diet is far from perfect but also not they bad.

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By * la carteCouple
over a year ago

Dublin

"Interesting responses. Those who said they've been going to the gym but didn't see any changes in their body, did you change your diet? "

I remember when I was carrying more weight and started the Insanity workout DVDs with Shaun T. I didn't change my diet and looked bigger and bulkier than before which was definitely not what I wanted!

It was only when I changed my diet, that I did trim down, looking slimmer and leaner.

80-90% of slimming and toning when you're carrying extra weight is food intake. "Abs are made in the kitchen" and this is definitely true!

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By *estLondonDeepMan
over a year ago

London

"Interesting responses. Those who said they've been going to the gym but didn't see any changes in their body, did you change your diet?

Not much. I mean I know there are changes but I still look like I’ve never set foot in a gym in my life despite going 3-4 times a week. My diet is far from perfect but also not they bad. "

It depends on what your goals are. There's a lot of positives from getting regular exercise, even if those positives are under the skin.

For a lot of people, if they want to make a change to their physical appearance, this would typically come from a focused training plan and changes to their diet (including a reduction in alcohol intake if they drink).

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By *estLondonDeepMan
over a year ago

London

It was only when I changed my diet, that I did trim down, looking slimmer and leaner.

80-90% of slimming and toning when you're carrying extra weight is food intake. "Abs are made in the kitchen" and this is definitely true!"

Totally agree and well done

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By *igNick1381Man
over a year ago

BRIDGEND

"Ultimately, it’s a complete waste of time. You’re only gonna maintain the muscle hunched look aslong as your constantly eating.

It’s exhausting and expensive.

Take a couple days off and it’s all gone, and you’re back to zero. It’s all a vicious cycle and completely futile.

The squeeze just isn’t worth the little juice you’ll get from it all.

Wish I never started."

Stop then if you don't like it

By the way, everything you said is wrong

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By *ang bang bangity bangCouple
over a year ago

Sunderland

I love training. Have done for years.

I think I look good, I enjoy pushing myself and its a great way to switch off mentally for a bit.

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By *hagTonight OP Man
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

It was only when I changed my diet, that I did trim down, looking slimmer and leaner.

80-90% of slimming and toning when you're carrying extra weight is food intake. "Abs are made in the kitchen" and this is definitely true!

Totally agree and well done

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Well done for the weight loss and yes, abs are made in the kitchen

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

I lift Pints because I like it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I originally did it for a girl i wanted to look like wolverine by the next time i saw her turns out never seen her since

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love lifting weights purely for the strength side of it.

I'm 6ft6 and around 19.5 stone and fairly solid.

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By *lairekTV/TS
over a year ago

Manchester

I like weight based cardio, because you can work a lot of muscles in a relatively short period of time.

It's nice to mix it up with running, and alternate.

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