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USPlabs asks WHY dO you LIFT? Share your "WHY" story and WIN BIGLY!

Such an inspiring thread, so many amazing stories. Good luck picking, lol. Gonna need a dart and a big board with all these
 
Usplabs be like well crap. Everyone wins but no one gets anything cause everyone deserves this stack but I can't give away 50. Lol
 
I lift because i use to be a fat drunk.my friends were drunks.most family members were drunks.i was thinking one day that all my 2 kids are growing up around are out of shape alcoholics.So i decided to show my kids that anything is possible.three years ago this month i went into rehab and stopped drinking.started hitting the gym daily.studying about getting into shape.now if i can do this they know anything they put their minds to is possible.Thats why i lift,and i love it.
 
11 years old thread. Some old members and their testimonies. Mine and a couple guys who may still be active. FWIW

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I lways enjoy reading all the stories... it puts such a different perspective on just the "internet strangers" that we all are. Knowing theres a "real" person behind all of our avi's makes this place even more fun
 
booneman77 said:
I lways enjoy reading all the stories... it puts such a different perspective on just the "internet strangers" that we all are. Knowing theres a "real" person behind all of our avi's makes this place even more fun
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Not only that, but it opens you up to perspectives you may not have ever known/thought about or otherwise experienced.

It's inspiring to hear all the different motivations and the ways people have battled through some serious things to not just give up.
 
ChocolateClen said:
How many of us lift to keep us from punching the dumbass next to us (when there is one) in the face?
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I've found that regularly lifting helps keep me evened out. I can still get angry, but this world just has too much negativity and hurt in it. Everywhere you turn, you can find it and it makes me sad.

I still have my moments where I can flare up, but I try to catch myself. Spreading around more negativity just keeps that wheel going. I just try to smile and do the right things and hope that it's enough for others to want to follow suit.



tl;dr I'm a much happier person these days after letting go of a lot of the anger I used to hold onto and lifting helps regulate that.
 
MidwestBeast said:
I've found that regularly lifting helps keep me evened out. I can still get angry, but this world just has too much negativity and hurt in it. Everywhere you turn, you can find it and it makes me sad.

I still have my moments where I can flare up, but I try to catch myself. Spreading around more negativity just keeps that wheel going. I just try to smile and do the right things and hope that it's enough for others to want to follow suit.



tl;dr I'm a much happier person these days after letting go of a lot of the anger I used to hold onto and lifting helps regulate that.
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if Ive reached the point of punching I've already lost the real battle - self control :)
 
It is a great stress reliever haha don't know that it prevents punching, but definitely reduces the aggression and negative energy in the body.
 
This Thread will be in my Favs for that push on nights I wonder why the hell I keep working out. Thanks everyone!
 
Lifting brings me inner calm that is enhanced in stressful situations.

I deal with angry people daily. They are rarely rational.
 
I lift because I am almost 59 years old and my goal is to be in the best shape of my life at age 60, I would love to be an inspiration to others. Note; I am on track to reach my goal!
 
Lifting helps me
- Allow my mind to release any frustration and or anger
- Meet new people, and create friendships
- Help improve my mental strength
- Surround myself in an environment where I can relieve stress
- Improve my strength & cardiovascular health.
 
Rocket3015 said:
I lift because I am almost 59 years old and my goal is to be in the best shape of my life at age 60, I would love to be an inspiration to others. Note; I am on track to reach my goal!
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Indeed you are inspiring others. You're in phenomenal shape for any age!
 
I started lifting because my father died and my mother moved us in with an abusive green beret . Me being 16 at the time thought the only answer was to crush his skull . It took me 2 yrs and about 300 $ worth of oils to get huge. Ill leave the details out , but lets just say after I let loose on him he never raised his voice to my mother again. If I even thought for a second he was going to say something I would simply appear in the door way and stare at him until he broke eye contact .

Violence is not the answer , sometimes its the only way ...

I have been lifting for 15 yrs and I will continue until I can't move the bar .

You guys have all been an inspiration to me at one time or another. Thanks to you all and good luck .
 
bighulksmash said:
I started lifting because my father died and my mother moved us in with an abusive green beret . Me being 16 at the time thought the only answer was to crush his skull . It took me 2 yrs and about 300 $ worth of oils to get huge. Ill leave the details out , but lets just say after I let loose on him he never raised his voice to my mother again. If I even thought for a second he was going to say something I would simply appear in the door way and stare at him until he broke eye contact .

Violence is not the answer , sometimes its the only way ...

I have been lifting for 15 yrs and I will continue until I can't move the bar .

You guys have all been an inspiration to me at one time or another. Thanks to you all and good luck .
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I feel u bro with the violence if you read my story when i got jumped at the age of 14 i got drug by 5 guys and have the scars on my knees to this day i cought up with 2 of them 10 years later one night after the gym i walked up to them and asked if they rember me of course they said no i was alot smaller then i showed them my scars and told them i never forgot u guys and your friends cut a long story short i put both of them in the hospital it felt great at the time but not one of my better moments through weight lifting martial arts and getting closer with god it really helped me thruogh life that was just a bad night i made a promise to my grandma that i will never do that again that i will always try and handle the problem differently
 
thorsdad31 said:
I feel u bro with the violence if you read my story when i got jumped at the age of 14 i got drug by 5 guys and have the scars on my knees to this day i cought up with 2 of them 10 years later one night after the gym i walked up to them and asked if they rember me of course they said no i was alot smaller then i showed them my scars and told them i never forgot u guys and your friends cut a long story short i put both of them in the hospital it felt great at the time but not one of my better moments through weight lifting martial arts and getting closer with god it really helped me thruogh life that was just a bad night i made a promise to my grandma that i will never do that again that i will always try and handle the problem differently
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Amazing , my brother... God has a plan for all of us . I truly believe in God and his son. For this we must instill the knowledge in our children. Only then will the student become the teacher. Spiritual growth and development is important in many aspects of life. With martial arts it gives me a strong sense of confidence and focus. Meditation is and always will be the key to my success. Praying has solved alot of my personal issues as well as guided me through rough waters .

You're a strong man .... keep that wisdom and self discipline sharp , my brother.
 
thorsdad31 said:
I feel u bro with the violence if you read my story when i got jumped at the age of 14 i got drug by 5 guys and have the scars on my knees to this day i cought up with 2 of them 10 years later one night after the gym i walked up to them and asked if they rember me of course they said no i was alot smaller then i showed them my scars and told them i never forgot u guys and your friends cut a long story short i put both of them in the hospital it felt great at the time but not one of my better moments through weight lifting martial arts and getting closer with god it really helped me thruogh life that was just a bad night i made a promise to my grandma that i will never do that again that i will always try and handle the problem differently
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I got jumped when I was 15, by 15 guys. It was a gang initiation for them. It was the ONLY time I had ever left school property during school hours, and it was during a lunch break. Jumped a fence to play basketball for a bit with some "friends". After they knocked me out, they took turns standing on my chest, jumping and landing on my head. My so called "friends " took off running and watched the whole thing from the top of the hill. I was back in school 3 days later. Funny thing... it wasnt until last year my dad told me just how bad it was. He was working at the police station, and they came and got him, and flew him in the helicopter to get to me because the docs said it wasnt looking good. I dont know who did it, cause I don't remember any of it. Just going by witnesses. That, that is when I stopped trusting people in general
 
bighulksmash said:
Amazing , my brother... God has a plan for all of us . I truly believe in God and his son. For this we must instill the knowledge in our children. Only then will the student become the teacher. Spiritual growth and development is important in many aspects of life. With martial arts it gives me a strong sense of confidence and focus. Meditation is and always will be the key to my success. Praying has solved alot of my personal issues as well as guided me through rough waters .

You're a strong man .... keep that wisdom and self discipline sharp , my brother.
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Prayer is strong!
 
FireTitan said:
I got jumped when I was 15, by 15 guys. It was a gang initiation for them. It was the ONLY time I had ever left school property during school hours, and it was during a lunch break. Jumped a fence to play basketball for a bit with some "friends". After they knocked me out, they took turns standing on my chest, jumping and landing on my head. My so called "friends " took off running and watched the whole thing from the top of the hill. I was back in school 3 days later. Funny thing... it wasnt until last year my dad told me just how bad it was. He was working at the police station, and they came and got him, and flew him in the helicopter to get to me because the docs said it wasnt looking good. I dont know who did it, cause I don't remember any of it. Just going by witnesses. That, that is when I stopped trusting people in general
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God was and is always with u homie as a father i would wanna kill if that hapoend to my son's im sure as your dad would have i see where u get your strength from props to your old man
 
bighulksmash said:
Amazing , my brother... God has a plan for all of us . I truly believe in God and his son. For this we must instill the knowledge in our children. Only then will the student become the teacher. Spiritual growth and development is important in many aspects of life. With martial arts it gives me a strong sense of confidence and focus. Meditation is and always will be the key to my success. Praying has solved alot of my personal issues as well as guided me through rough waters .

You're a strong man .... keep that wisdom and self discipline sharp , my brother.
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Like wise couldn't have said it better thru trial and tribulations be strong and courageous for the lord your god is with u wherever you may go
 
thorsdad31 said:
God was and is always with u homie as a father i would wanna kill if that hapoend to my son's im sure as your dad would have i see where u get your strength from props to your old man
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He is nothing less than a REAL man. 13 years US Army Counter Intelligence, 21 years Federal Law Enforcement in DC. And a flat out bad@ss. Well trained in Aikido, Tae Kwon Do and boxing. BEAST, even at 59.
 
FireTitan said:
He is nothing less than a REAL man. 13 years US Army Counter Intelligence, 21 years Federal Law Enforcement in DC. And a flat out bad@ss. Well trained in Aikido, Tae Kwon Do and boxing. BEAST, even at 59.
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Sounds like it awesome father figure and role model the world needs more people like him
 
FireTitan said:
I got jumped when I was 15, by 15 guys. It was a gang initiation for them. It was the ONLY time I had ever left school property during school hours, and it was during a lunch break. Jumped a fence to play basketball for a bit with some "friends". After they knocked me out, they took turns standing on my chest, jumping and landing on my head. My so called "friends " took off running and watched the whole thing from the top of the hill. I was back in school 3 days later. Funny thing... it wasnt until last year my dad told me just how bad it was. He was working at the police station, and they came and got him, and flew him in the helicopter to get to me because the docs said it wasnt looking good. I dont know who did it, cause I don't remember any of it. Just going by witnesses. That, that is when I stopped trusting people in general
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I had something pretty similar to me, went to a party with a friend who unknowing to me had a problem with a bunch of guys at the said party he picked the fight and I toted the whooping for him from about 12 meth heads, found out a little later than I managed to take 4 of them out to where they had to also go to hospital but i, managed to get away with my face broken in 6 places required 2 facial surgeries to fix. I haven't ran into the guys who did it since then (8yrs ago) and im honestly not sure what I would do if I did.
 
Thank you all for sharing your stories. They have made my LISS cardio sessions go by so much faster.

Some of the stories are so amazing you'd think they only were possible in the movies. And the fact that people feel safe enough here to share them speaks tons on how special the AM community is.
 
willyb87 said:
I had something pretty similar to me, went to a party with a friend who unknowing to me had a problem with a bunch of guys at the said party he picked the fight and I toted the whooping for him from about 12 meth heads, found out a little later than I managed to take 4 of them out to where they had to also go to hospital but i, managed to get away with my face broken in 6 places required 2 facial surgeries to fix. I haven't ran into the guys who did it since then (8yrs ago) and im honestly not sure what I would do if I did.
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Nothing... youve made your point my man, and I seriously doubt theyd want to play with you anymore.
 
TheMrMuscle said:
Thank you all for sharing your stories. They have made my LISS cardio sessions go by so much faster.

Some of the stories are so amazing you'd think they only were possible in the movies. And the fact that people feel safe enough here to share them speaks tons on how special the AM community is.
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Ive said things on here I dont tell anyone else man, no doubt
 
USPlabs asks WHY dO you LIFT? Share your "WHY" story and WIN BIGLY!

It's wild how much we have in common.

So, when I was 18 I robbed this girl in the projects for $2k. At the time my best friend was dating her and buying/selling drugs for her. After I robbed her, two days later she sent my friend a text saying, "come re-up". Didn't think anything of if. Well, we hit the corner and all I saw was 15-20 people standing in front of her building. It clicked when we stopped. There was no pulling off, nothing. They literally surrounded the vehicle and pulled me out of the passenger side of the car . I already knew what was going to happen so I knocked the dude out that pulled me out and hit another guy before I got jumped. I don't remember anything. I know the police were called and my friends took me to the hospital.

After I got discharged (around midnight) I took roughly (if I remember correctly) six 1mg xanax met up with a few people and ended up with a snub nose revolver. We went back to the projects and they were standing in the yard, well maybe six to eight of the ones who jumped me were. I got out with that thumper pointing it at the crowd... but, I didn't pull the trigger. As high as I was, mad and not in the right state of mind I wasn't going to kill anyone. Police were one project building down from where we were at. They saw us, hit the lights and I threw the revolver into the back seat of a random car next to me.

When I look back, I fully deserved a beating. But, I should have had the option to shoot a fair one with them.

I'm beyond blessed to say I'm not who I was and out of all the circumstances I put myself in I'm alive.
 
tyga tyga said:
It's wild how much we have in common.
So, when I was 18 I ...
I'm beyond blessed to say I'm not who I was and out of all the circumstances I put myself in I'm alive.
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In the end you made a good choice (were helped by an angel) my man. Glad you are here, and nowhere else!
 
tyga tyga said:
It's wild how much we have in common.

So, when I was 18 I robbed this girl in the projects for $2k. At the time my best friend was dating her and buying/selling drugs for her. After I robbed her, two days later she sent my friend a text saying, "come re-up". Didn't think anything of if. Well, we hit the corner and all I saw was 15-20 people standing in front of her building. It clicked when we stopped. There was no pulling off, nothing. They literally surrounded the vehicle and pulled me out of the passenger side of the car . I already knew what was going to happen so I knocked the dude out that pulled me out and hit another guy before I got jumped. I don't remember anything. I know the police were called and my friends took me to the hospital.

After I got discharged (around midnight) I took roughly (if I remember correctly) six 1mg xanax met up with a few people and ended up with a snub nose revolver. We went back to the projects and they were standing in the yard, well maybe six to eight of the ones who jumped me were. I got out with that thumper pointing it at the crowd... but, I didn't pull the trigger. As high as I was, mad and not in the right state of mind I wasn't going to kill anyone. Police were one project building down from where we were at. They saw us, hit the lights and I threw the revolver into the back seat of a random car next to me.

When I look back, I fully deserved a beating. But, I should have had the option to shoot a fair one with them.

I'm beyond blessed to say I'm not who I was and out of all the circumstances I put myself in I'm alive.
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God was looking out for you homie, all it was. And be glad, that judgement call was bad, but it could have been worse. You've turned it around, unlike so many others who have been in the same situation. Be proud, share the story with others, it may help someone else choose wisely in the future.
 
FireTitan said:
God was looking out for you homie, all it was. And be glad, that judgement call was bad, but it could have been worse. You've turned it around, unlike so many others who have been in the same situation. Be proud, share the story with others, it may help someone else choose wisely in the future.
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Our youth pastor wants me to give my testimony because I never have. I'm ashamed of it although I've been delivered. But, it could free someone who is going through that situation now. It's hard though, people judge now not when it happened. My self preservation is because of that, I don't want my image tainted now because of my past.

Idk, I need to..
 
tyga tyga said:
Our youth pastor wants me to give my testimony because I never have. I'm ashamed of it although I've been delivered. But, it could free someone who is going through that situation now. It's hard though, people judge now not when it happened. My self preservation is because of that, I don't want my image tainted now because of my past.

Idk, I need to..
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Do it brother! What may start off as embarrassment, will end up in pride. What you think is judgment from others, will end up as respect from those same individuals. The fact that youve been asked to do so, shows the respect from the youth pastor. BUT....just to clarify, as long as you have your own respect, and have accepted God, who really cares about the thoughts of others!
 
tyga tyga said:
Our youth pastor wants me to give my testimony because I never have. I'm ashamed of it although I've been delivered. But, it could free someone who is going through that situation now. It's hard though, people judge now not when it happened. My self preservation is because of that, I don't want my image tainted now because of my past.

Idk, I need to..
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I don't think less of you. I think more of you and if anyone feels different it's their challenge not yours.
 
As someone who's not even slightly religious, and frankly doesn't understand it, stories like these and the way that our guys present them truly do make you question of there really can be such things as miracles and the like.

If nothing else, your stories, and the mental fortitude it takes to share them in a semi public (or in many of your cases completely public) forum is inspiring and powerful beyond reason.
 
I just wanted to take a second to personally thank you all very much for sharing your stories. They have all been excellent and personal- but the last two pages got DEEP. Thanks for keeping it real!
 
This JUST in! USPlabsRep just announced that on Wednesday, he will be selecting 10 (yes,TEN) additional winners. Thread still open until then.
 
That is freakin' awesome! There are so many good stories and deserving AM members here
 
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