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Post by azphx1972 on Apr 20, 2011 12:20:00 GMT -5
This is an intriguing look at what it takes (for a typical 42 year old) to go from 30% body fat to bodybuilding lean in just 6 months, without the use of drugs or steroids. www.iwanttolooklikethatguy.com/You can watch the documentary here: Part 1: Part 2: Some of his final thoughts are noted here: www.iwanttolooklikethatguy.com/that_guy_004.htmIt requires a lot of work to achieve that bodybuilder look, way too much for me personally. I'm happy with just maintaining a low body fat percentage and looking lean & toned. |
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Post by tractor on Apr 20, 2011 12:29:06 GMT -5
Interesting. I might be willing to try something like that once. Comparing myself to that guy I would say I'm at 20% body fat, it would be a good test to try a bring it right down, even if it's just for a week or so. It's especially interesting how much "bigger" he looks after loosing the fat, even though his muscles didn't grow exponentially in only six months. The two July photos don't even look like the same guy.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2011 12:32:42 GMT -5
This dude is a freaking quack. Here is a blurb from his website:
My question to the fitness industry: "How do you get away with selling an illusion?" Convincing young people that this shredded look is sexy and healthy is warping impressionable minds and frustrating those who want to lose weight. Advertisers are selling an extreme look that only comes from an extreme lifestyle and not what they are selling. People are dieing from anorexia, bulimia, steroid abuse, growth hormones, surgical procedures, starvation diets and supplement abuse all in the name of looking ripped like a bodybuilder. This has got to change.
I hope this movie will show students, parents and regular folks who want to lose weight that the ideal image they are being sold isn't realistic. Carrying around a few extra pounds won’t kill you. Just stay active and eat healthy. Perhaps one day we'll go back to the old Charles Atlas look.
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Post by pig on Apr 20, 2011 13:03:35 GMT -5
Who would want to look like that guy? He looks bald, ugly and scrawny.
Comparing myself to that guy I would say I'm at 20%
IIRC you look more like about 15% or so.
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Post by azphx1972 on Apr 20, 2011 13:25:03 GMT -5
Archie, I'm not sure why you think the guy's a quack. I do think it's a bit of a stretch to blame the fitness industry for some of the extreme health problems that he listed, but they are image related (although I'd attribute it more to hollywood and fashion magazines than the fitness industry). I don't think everyone wants to look like a bodybuilder though, I certainly don't.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2011 13:27:55 GMT -5
Can't you guys ever posts pics/links to men that are actually attractive?  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2011 13:30:32 GMT -5
Archie, I'm not sure why you think the guy's a quack. If he wanted to look like a body builder he should have just done it. Instead he came up with some farkatke idea. I guess everyone needs to get paid, though. |
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Post by pig on Apr 20, 2011 13:31:43 GMT -5
Can't you guys ever posts pics/links to men that are actually attractive? You don't have mine up on your matle yet??  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2011 13:33:32 GMT -5
You don't have mine up on your matle yet?? I do. One of your arm. One of your leg. Everyone thinks it is just abstract art.
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Post by pig on Apr 20, 2011 13:49:53 GMT -5
For Famco! Tell me that's not hawt!  |
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Post by azphx1972 on Apr 20, 2011 13:51:23 GMT -5
If he wanted to look like a body builder he should have just done it. Instead he came up with some farkatke idea. I guess everyone needs to get paid, though. Well, he did do it, and it was interesting (to me at least) to hear his observations about the transformation process from an average Joe's perspective--especially since I don't want to put in the work to do it myself. I do agree it seems kind of silly to attack the entire fitness industry, but his motivation to start this endeavor began with his obsession to look like a bodybuilder, so I can understand why he feels the way he does even if his hostility may be misplaced. |
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Post by cael on Apr 20, 2011 13:52:10 GMT -5
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Post by azphx1972 on Apr 20, 2011 13:52:16 GMT -5
Dr. Pig, that's not a man (I hope). |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2011 13:53:43 GMT -5
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Post by TrixAre4Kids on Apr 20, 2011 14:57:19 GMT -5
Christ on a crutch! That belongs on the 'Warning! Pics!' thread! OMG!
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Apr 20, 2011 15:57:21 GMT -5
Who would want to look like that guy? He looks bald, ugly and scrawny. Comparing myself to that guy I would say I'm at 20% IIRC you look more like about 15% or so. I totally agree. He got mean and uglier in the other two pictures IMO. The middle picture - body wise - looked good and fit. I'd rather have a guy with a sweet look and disposition, hair on his head and chest, and a little over weight. LOL!! I just realized I described my husband.  |
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Post by flopsy on Apr 20, 2011 17:18:03 GMT -5
blech, seriously unattractive. there's nothing wrong with being athletic or having muscles but having a lot of muscles that aren't useful for much in the real world is disgusting.
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Apr 20, 2011 17:27:26 GMT -5
I think AZ looks perfect where he is now if that picture he posted was his current body shape.
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Post by azphx1972 on Apr 20, 2011 22:47:52 GMT -5
Thank you POM!  |
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Post by pig on Apr 21, 2011 7:53:44 GMT -5
blech, seriously unattractive. there's nothing wrong with being athletic or having muscles but having a lot of muscles that aren't useful for much in the real world is disgusting.
Here's a secret, guys don't bodybuild or powerlift to become more attractive to women.
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Apr 22, 2011 15:00:50 GMT -5
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Here's a secret, guys don't bodybuild or powerlift to become more attractive to women. [/quote]
So why do you do it?
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Post by RoadToRiches on Apr 22, 2011 15:04:30 GMT -5
Another good one is "Bigger, Faster, Stronger".
Pig, you are full of shit. Sure as hell I am not busting my ass off just to look good in a mirror for myself in the morning. It's all about driving those ladies crazy at the pool son!
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Post by azphx1972 on Apr 22, 2011 15:17:51 GMT -5
Uh, to impress other dudes?   |
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Post by Sum Dum Gai on Apr 22, 2011 15:48:33 GMT -5
"I Want To Look Like That Guy" Eh... whatever. I want to look like this guy!  He's a Canadian stuntman who worked on the 300. |
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Post by DebMD (banned) on Apr 24, 2011 11:21:40 GMT -5
Either way ...it's going to take much work.
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Post by pig on Apr 25, 2011 7:30:46 GMT -5
Pig, you are full of shit. Sure as hell I am not busting my ass off just to look good in a mirror for myself in the morning. It's all about driving those ladies crazy at the pool son! LOL WTF. I don't go to public pools. My body isn't my biggest asset.  So why do you do it? Why does anyone do anything? The challenge the drive to be the best. Knowing that I can easily lift weights that would crush you. |
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