[rast4man]

So I've been off forever, from the forums and cycles. So I come back with this vicious intent to get ripped again. So I start lifting and just started some Test E. Everyone in my office is asking me questions now. I mean it can't be that obvious. So I stopped just to re-evaluate how I'm going to do this. My biggest problem now is that I have a Corporate job which requires me to sit on my ass when I'm not traveling. Even with travel, I end up sitting. I am having a REALLY hard time getting into a workout routine since I'm so tired from working.

Give me advice/support. I'm struggling to get back in the gym like I used to. I'm starting to show signs of a gut too and I'm really not happy with that.

On another note, the scene has changed a TON. ALL of my sources are gone, minus one in Europe which charges a ton for gear. I can't believe what's going on here.

[Jakeshorts]

I'm assuming you wear to a suit to work - and people are STILL asking questions? That's impressive. Especially with Test E.

[rast4man]

I can tell by the scale I'm adding weight, but I didn't think it was like this. Muscle memory perhaps? I'm ready to cut now lol

[CustomNW]

How about face bloat?

[rast4man]

NO bloat, just bulky in the chest, arms and tummy area. I'm thinking of jumping on Winny quick....

[undecipherable]

There is a place for people who are disciplined trainers in the corporate world. I know a lot of guys who bring their own food and/or hit the gym at lunch and what not. Triathalon is absolutely huge, for instance, and although they are weekend warriors, many of these guys are in great shape. I would wear it like a badge of honor; probably makes you management material, but not if you're weird about it.

The best answer is (underline=fill in blank), "Yes, I have been an amateur bodybuilder/weekend athlete for more than a decade/my whole life. I've always felt that staying in great shape has equally benefited my mental focus on both a personal and professional level. I'm just getting back in the gym after a long layout to recover from a rotator cuff injury/car accident. It's a lot of work and strictly controlling the diet takes planning and willpower, but I'm quickly regaining my old fitness levels and I never felt better."

There's a great scene in Patriot Games (I think) where the President is being advised to disown a friend who's been implicated in a scandal. Harrison Ford comes on the scene and says something like... No, no. When you're asked if you're friends, don't deny it, say, No, we're life-long friends, and my heart goes out to his family during this time of trouble... yadda yadda.

[rast4man]

undecipherable, on Apr 8 2008, 12:18 PM, said:

There is a place for people who are disciplined trainers in the corporate world. I know a lot of guys who bring their own food and/or hit the gym at lunch and what not. Triathalon is absolutely huge, for instance, and although they are weekend warriors, many of these guys are in great shape. I would wear it like a badge of honor; probably makes you management material, but not if you're weird about it.

The best answer is (underline=fill in blank), "Yes, I have been an amateur bodybuilder/weekend athlete for more than a decade/my whole life. I've always felt that staying in great shape has equally benefited my mental focus on both a personal and professional level. I'm just getting back in the gym after a long layout to recover from a rotator cuff injury/car accident. It's a lot of work and strictly controlling the diet takes planning and willpower, but I'm quickly regaining my old fitness levels and I never felt better."

There's a great scene in Patriot Games (I think) where the President is being advised to disown a friend who's been implicated in a scandal. Harrison Ford comes on the scene and says something like... No, no. When you're asked if you're friends, don't deny it, say, No, we're life-long friends, and my heart goes out to his family during this time of trouble... yadda yadda.

I"m the Director of Marketing/IT Project Manager for a large Medical Company.... so it's good imo, but the others I work with don't give a shit about their health, per se. I'm not really sweating it anymore. I'm just going to get jacked again. I'll do it gradually if possible though...

PS. That's one of my fav movies.