As I progress it seems like lean people get fatter and big guys get smaller.... ?

**skelooth** · 12-06-2005, 08:56 PM

This is a peculiar phenemenon. I wonder, is it all in my head (via increased confidence), other people losing mass/gaining fat, or just the natural progression of how you compare yourself to others subconciously.

(giving just two of many many many examples)

Once upon a time, a couple of months into my 'transformation' back in sept. '04......

There was this girl in my math class. Her face was chopped, but I thought her body was soooooo nice.

Now she's in one of my classes again (a PE class of all things) and suddenly her body does not seem so nice and I feel as though I'm out of (above) her league.

Okay okay, another female example. There's this blond girl (i'll hand it to her, she's hot) who's ALWAYS walking around the campus of school. I used to think she was a 10, now I think of her as an 8, because her body just is not as nice as I used to think it was.

Back in sept. '04 there was this guy at my gym who was freaking monsterous. It was intimidating to see the size of him as he hoisted huge ass weights around.

Now when I see him... he's not intimidating anymore. He's a ***** of a lot stronger than me (and leaner) but I don't think he's bigger than me anymore.

Do I think I'm bigger than I am? Have muscular guys shrunk? Have college girls lost their hotness? Does anyone else see this happen?

Lift · 12-06-2005, 09:00 PM

We often judge others with respect to ourselves, thus as we change so do our perceptions of others..

**DarkFalcon** · 12-06-2005, 09:02 PM

lol..It's not just you Skel. I've noticed not so much with women but in seeing other guys they look much smaller as I've gotten bigger. It's weird, I still see myself as small but they all look really small..lol. I mean there are still guys I see that I go man that dude is huge but now guys I thought were impressive years ago I see as average. Must be bigorexia.

Lift · 12-06-2005, 09:08 PM

Is it just me or is the general population (those who arent obese) stick-like?

Does anyone else wonder how many ppl in a given place they could squat?? im probably nuts but on the bus i was thinking...hmm ur about 100lbs could squat you... your 150... hmm i could get u both for a double oh and look a short skinny girl, i could deadlift all three of u for a single...would probably need straps..

sorry if hijacking

**skelooth** · 12-06-2005, 09:21 PM

lol yeah, i take it one step further, I verbally inform people as to how many times I could bench or squat them

So... if everyone seems to be getting smaller compared to us, i wonder if they see us and say 'damn he's getting bigger

'

pammiejoe6 · 12-06-2005, 09:23 PM

i have definitely started to notice people more now that im getting into better shape. looks to me like most people around HERE ( small town texas) are either FAT as hell, or naturally skinny....even the kids are all fat....

everyone is getting too fat everywhere..... :mask:

**DJSTARER** · 12-06-2005, 09:57 PM

Lol... I'd need straps....

I don't know if I do what you do so much Skel... I certainly see girls who were once out of my league physically become quite average.

I suppose I do more of these things towards diet. I always look at what others eat.
Ex: Bowl of pasta, Meatball Sandwich, 2 glasses of grape juice and 1 of choc milk, and a bowl of icecream. All I can think is "Carb Much?" or "Hmmm, I think he/she is getting enough protein in that meal."

It kinda of stinks actually... being so critial all the time of others. I used to be worse... now I just keep my opinions to myself and smile.

Don't forget your multi

**skelooth** · 12-06-2005, 10:24 PM

Yeah, i'm extremely critical of what other people eat.... *extremely*. I work in a bakery... lol just imagine what I think of all the people who come up and eat the free cookies

pammiejoe6 · 12-06-2005, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skelooth

Yeah, i'm extremely critical of what other people eat.... *extremely*. I work in a bakery... lol just imagine what I think of all the people who come up and eat the free cookies

bwhahahaaaa....

12-06-2005, 08:56 PM	#1
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,202 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	As I progress it seems like lean people get fatter and big guys get smaller.... ? This is a peculiar phenemenon. I wonder, is it all in my head (via increased confidence), other people losing mass/gaining fat, or just the natural progression of how you compare yourself to others subconciously. (giving just two of many many many examples) Once upon a time, a couple of months into my 'transformation' back in sept. '04...... There was this girl in my math class. Her face was chopped, but I thought her body was soooooo nice. Now she's in one of my classes again (a PE class of all things) and suddenly her body does not seem so nice and I feel as though I'm out of (above) her league. Okay okay, another female example. There's this blond girl (i'll hand it to her, she's hot) who's ALWAYS walking around the campus of school. I used to think she was a 10, now I think of her as an 8, because her body just is not as nice as I used to think it was. Back in sept. '04 there was this guy at my gym who was freaking monsterous. It was intimidating to see the size of him as he hoisted huge ass weights around. Now when I see him... he's not intimidating anymore. He's a ***** of a lot stronger than me (and leaner) but I don't think he's bigger than me anymore. Do I think I'm bigger than I am? Have muscular guys shrunk? Have college girls lost their hotness? Does anyone else see this happen? __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

12-06-2005, 09:00 PM	#2
Lift I Love IronMass.Com Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 825 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	We often judge others with respect to ourselves, thus as we change so do our perceptions of others.. __________________ MrLiftALot@hotmail.com "King Kong Ain't Got Sh*t On Me..."

12-06-2005, 09:08 PM	#4
Lift I Love IronMass.Com Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 825 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	Is it just me or is the general population (those who arent obese) stick-like? Does anyone else wonder how many ppl in a given place they could squat?? im probably nuts but on the bus i was thinking...hmm ur about 100lbs could squat you... your 150... hmm i could get u both for a double oh and look a short skinny girl, i could deadlift all three of u for a single...would probably need straps.. sorry if hijacking __________________ MrLiftALot@hotmail.com "King Kong Ain't Got Sh*t On Me..."

12-06-2005, 09:21 PM	#5
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,202 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	lol yeah, i take it one step further, I verbally inform people as to how many times I could bench or squat them So... if everyone seems to be getting smaller compared to us, i wonder if they see us and say 'damn he's getting bigger ' __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

12-06-2005, 09:57 PM	#7
DJSTARER eating more folate... Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: State College, PA Posts: 4,050 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 114	Lol... I'd need straps.... I don't know if I do what you do so much Skel... I certainly see girls who were once out of my league physically become quite average. I suppose I do more of these things towards diet. I always look at what others eat. Ex: Bowl of pasta, Meatball Sandwich, 2 glasses of grape juice and 1 of choc milk, and a bowl of icecream. All I can think is "Carb Much?" or "Hmmm, I think he/she is getting enough protein in that meal." It kinda of stinks actually... being so critial all the time of others. I used to be worse... now I just keep my opinions to myself and smile. Don't forget your multi __________________ My philosophies on training: "Extreme training yields extreme results" "Just because you can, does not mean you should" "The best program is the one you are not doing" Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass PGA Professional of America Current Stats: 474 Squat 601 Deadlift 320 Bench Goals for next training cycle: 500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

12-06-2005, 09:02 PM	#3
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	lol..It's not just you Skel. I've noticed not so much with women but in seeing other guys they look much smaller as I've gotten bigger. It's weird, I still see myself as small but they all look really small..lol. I mean there are still guys I see that I go man that dude is huge but now guys I thought were impressive years ago I see as average. Must be bigorexia.

12-06-2005, 09:23 PM	#6
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,163 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	i have definitely started to notice people more now that im getting into better shape. looks to me like most people around HERE ( small town texas) are either FAT as hell, or naturally skinny....even the kids are all fat.... everyone is getting too fat everywhere..... :mask:

12-06-2005, 10:24 PM	#8
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,202 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	Yeah, i'm extremely critical of what other people eat.... extremely. I work in a bakery... lol just imagine what I think of all the people who come up and eat the free cookies __________________ http://loseover100lbs.com/misc-f7.html

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