AllGoodThings
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My new guy post, which I could have sworn I made the day after I joined here, does not exist. So either old age is catching up with me and my memory, or I'm just an idiot. Probably both. I sincerely apologize for this oversight, it was not intentional, and I very much respect the forum and its rules.
I have been training for about 23 years now, almost non stop, save for covid closures and no home gym setup leading to some forced time off. I was an overweight adolescent who was ridiculed through much of Jr high and high school, leading to some deep rooted issues with self worth and body image that I struggle with to this day. I've used it as motivation to keep myself in shape and training hard, although there are some definite negatives that go along with it as well.
I dabbled in anabolics/PED's off and on since my mid 20's, but had no idea what I was doing. I've tried to learn more these past few years, and apply that knowledge to help advance my physique, and at the same time mitigate some health issues that have cropped up these past few years now that I'm officially middle aged. I'm 6' tall, and fluctuate between 250-280lbs depending on what I'm doing with diet and drugs.
I've never considered competition as my mid section skin is not stage worthy after hitting a 60" waist and 340lbs at my most out of shape, which was around age 15, sadly. I blame myself, but being put on heavy antidepressants and other meds at around age 13, and gaining over 100lbs in a year on a particular drug combo, is something I didn't have a ton of control over. My body image is pretty shot because of the skin, and I don't even take my shirt off at the beach, despite being told by so many that my extra skin is barely noticeable. C'est la vie.
I've learned a ton reading here, and hope to continue to further my knowledge. I enjoy the science and minutia a lot, as I find it fascinating. There are so many knowledgeable here, and I enjoy soaking in as much as I can.
I have been training for about 23 years now, almost non stop, save for covid closures and no home gym setup leading to some forced time off. I was an overweight adolescent who was ridiculed through much of Jr high and high school, leading to some deep rooted issues with self worth and body image that I struggle with to this day. I've used it as motivation to keep myself in shape and training hard, although there are some definite negatives that go along with it as well.
I dabbled in anabolics/PED's off and on since my mid 20's, but had no idea what I was doing. I've tried to learn more these past few years, and apply that knowledge to help advance my physique, and at the same time mitigate some health issues that have cropped up these past few years now that I'm officially middle aged. I'm 6' tall, and fluctuate between 250-280lbs depending on what I'm doing with diet and drugs.
I've never considered competition as my mid section skin is not stage worthy after hitting a 60" waist and 340lbs at my most out of shape, which was around age 15, sadly. I blame myself, but being put on heavy antidepressants and other meds at around age 13, and gaining over 100lbs in a year on a particular drug combo, is something I didn't have a ton of control over. My body image is pretty shot because of the skin, and I don't even take my shirt off at the beach, despite being told by so many that my extra skin is barely noticeable. C'est la vie.
I've learned a ton reading here, and hope to continue to further my knowledge. I enjoy the science and minutia a lot, as I find it fascinating. There are so many knowledgeable here, and I enjoy soaking in as much as I can.
