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It’s good that people are realizing it and basically turning off social media can slow it down and is good for myriad of other reasons.
The cats out of the bag, physiques have already inflated and are going to inflate more. Even if i turn off social media, which i really don’t have. I’m still going to see the effects of it in real life in the gym, even worse for someone who goes to a gym that’s filled with the same influencers or people wanting to become influencers.
The mental image has already shifted to either naturally unattainable or to something that might not be sustainable year round.
Like looking down every day and seeing “big belly” and being disappointed just because the stereotypical image of abs is with empty stomach and constantly flexed rather than relaxed and usually filled with food.Like the constant mental battle to readjust to adequatel/good/natural physique and resist the urge to blast gear is always going to be there. Now with the access to information around how to minimize damage from steroids and how those actually work with those being easily purchasable online and delivered home. The temptation is going to much stronger.
The era of natural physique being satisfiable and natural results is over.
Though don’t get me wrong, lifting itself is enjoyable and figuring out how to balance/fit the dieting into daily life and make both into a lifelong habit is an interesting mystery to figure out. But the results are always going to be disappointing/underwhelming.
I find myself attracted to people who have a little bit of “meat on their bones” but constantly feel bad about myself for not having a completely chiseled physique. It’s unfortunate.
Thank you for taking the time to write this. It’s a really good and valuable comment.
I think what most people don’t realise is that what’s a good physique for one person isn’t necessarily a good physique for another. That’s the gift and the curse of genetics for you. But a physique is ultimately carved out of discipline and consistency.
I look at where I am now and I’m instantly thinking about where I want to be, but given a moment to take stock and I only dreamed of getting to this point. In fact my first world problems are that my friends lack the maturity to celebrate with me.
Anecdotally, I actually think that’s why it’s important to have friends around your fitness, so they can ground you, rather than trying to ground yourself based on influencers.
Good point, a good physique is a subjective term.
Yes if any comparison is going to be done. Then it should only be done against past self.
Similarly looking back to before i started and the difference is massive, went from pretty much what the videos average said, to on bar with the regulars in the gym, one step below the absolutely massive guys and personal coaches who have nearly 15+ years of training under their belt and one has even done bodybuilding competitions.The grounding amongst friends is interesting point. Have to try that one out.
