Getting shamed for working out hard

sir_shitfuck · 2020-09-24T02:11:43+00:00

If you're going to failure every single day then I can almost guarantee that you're overtraining (unless you're some kind of genetic freak or on tremendous amounts of drugs), no way in hell you're going to develop muscle mass if you're constantly breaking it down everyday, not giving it time to rebuild and also over-working your central nervous system.

Train less, but train harder. Your body grows during rest.

VasiliyZaitzev · 2020-09-24T06:41:07+00:00

Say "OK" as acknowledgement and the go do what you want. Escalate to "I have to do what's right for me."

My mom threw out my supplements too

Hard next and spin more moms.

NexusReflexX · 2020-09-24T02:38:27+00:00

Be sure you are fueling your body properly. Until failure is a bit excessive, but definitely don't stop working out. During your workouts, also consider adding in things for flexibility and functionality and not just strength.

Definitely be sure you are fueling your body though, I can't stress this enough. If you are going to be working out that strenuously you need to be sure to take care of your body.

It sounds like you are spending too much time in the gym and not enough time in the kitchen. Find the balance.

sasakuowo · 2020-09-24T01:31:58+00:00

Whatever last person said is mainly BS it’s likely from being so skinny.

When I first started working out I was 12 years old and 105 pounds. I had very low body fat and I would flex my arm and my mom would say it’s gross, that I worked out too hard. I’m 19 years old now, 160 (I’ve been the same height since I was 12 btw), and when I flex now my mom compliments me!

Eat more bro, don’t get obese but trust me you need to eat a fuck ton if you’re naturally skinny. Took me way too long to realize I really wasn’t eating enough.

michael1962-01 · 2020-09-24T08:46:27+00:00

Eat more (protein).

yellowsquare1980 · 2020-09-24T02:36:13+00:00

Fuck that. Starting work out early and consistently will carry on throughout your life. Maybe cut down a bit on intensity if you go 7 days a week. And really focus on diet and sleep so you recover. But do not give up the habit.

inbredostrptw · 2020-09-24T03:04:49+00:00

You’re probably not doing it right. Do stronglifts 5x5. Make a diet base in your tdee, and that’s all you need to do. Listen to criticism but always do what you want.

Aspanu24 · 2020-09-24T03:19:04+00:00

You need to put on some mass if they’re saying you’re too skinny. Scrawny and lean isn’t as good of a look on most guys as stocky. Most people will never put on “too much” muscle naturally. Eat more calories

RedEyeBlackEye1 · 2020-09-24T03:20:13+00:00

1)cut your workouts in half.

2)find your bmr(bodybuilding.com bmr calculator) then mutiple by your activity level. Now ±500 calories a day based on whether you're trying to lose fat or gain muscle.

3)LET YOUR BODY REST.

good luck, stay safe

btrpb · 2020-09-24T05:57:43+00:00

Normal to be skinny at 17... But probably time to throw in a few extra calories.

Well done for having such discipline at a young age.

daffy_duck233 · 2020-09-24T01:54:08+00:00

what's your BMI? Rely on objective numbers not somebody's perception.

Jdamoftruth · 2020-09-24T04:41:32+00:00

My mom threw out my supplements too

Oh hell no! I'd be fucking pissed

Okynrom · 2020-09-25T13:53:14+00:00

This I can answer.

Female-led families, and mothers especially, often try to decrease their sons' SMV, because they secretly want "their boy" back. They cook too much, give poor dating advice... all in the hope of keeping their spawn in a state of betaness and permanent dependency.

Personally, if I had listened to any "mother advice" past 15yo, I would probably still be a cave-dweller virgin.

Simply ignore all this shit. Do not even answer. If they do psycho things such as throwing your stuff to the bin again, threaten to move out. If they do it again, REALLY and visibly start planning to move out (look for flat ads etc) and store your stuff at trusted friends' in the meantime. Who knows, this may change their mind.

AmirEEEtus · 2020-09-24T01:25:04+00:00

Don't overdo the workouts. It's your age. Some people have it in their genes to not gain weight trough those years whatever they eat or train. Just stay healthy and the gains will come around 19.

Title	Getting shamed for working out hard
Author	LavonnePaul
Upvotes	6
Comments	19
Date	September 24, 2020 1:20 AM UTC (5 years ago)
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