Starting out big or small???

**warriors** · 07-19-2005, 04:32 AM

Which would you have rather been???? Starting out big say around 230lbs pretty hefty or small say around 120lbs??

Personally i would rather start out big than small b/c for one i wouldnt have to eat as much and two i could cut down to a decent size without losing a lot of muscle.

**Sholiz** · 07-19-2005, 04:40 AM

I started out 210lbs and 30% bodyfat ... cut down to around 170 at my lowest.

I'd rather start out small, but then it's opposite of the genetics I'd like to be ... that sucks. If I could start out as a skinny Meso-Endo (which I seem to be), I'd take it in a heart beat because you can watch yourself grow and not shrink.

**powerman2000** · 07-19-2005, 05:32 AM

I'd rather start out small knowing what I know now about BB. That way I can gain lean mass without so much bf.

**Peaked_18** · 07-19-2005, 06:01 AM

I started out at around 155 when I started seriously at 15. I later gained 90+ lbs. over the next period of time. I was pretty small when I started, at age 13 I weighed 120 lbs.

I would always want to start out small, that way you can keep track of BF and sculpt your body even better. You don't focus on fat, but sculpting your body to what works.

**DarkFalcon** · 07-19-2005, 06:27 AM

I would way rather have started big and worked down. I'm a true ecto and putting on size has been a real bitch! I have a shitty small frame that will keep me from ever looking really big. I have some nice size now but there are still guys that have never touched a weight in their life that are way bigger. Sucks ballz to have to work that hard just to get close to the size of other guys that do shit.

One day I'll dig out my pics as a kid and you guys can laugh at how friggen skinny I was. Scary.

**Peaked_18** · 07-19-2005, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

I would way rather have started big and worked down. I'm a true ecto and putting on size has been a real bitch! I have a shitty small frame that will keep me from ever looking really big. I have some nice size now but there are still guys that have never touched a weight in their life that are way bigger. Sucks ballz to have to work that hard just to get close to the size of other guys that do shit.

One day I'll dig out my pics as a kid and you guys can laugh at how friggen skinny I was. Scary.

LOL I would hate to be a skinny ass hardgainer.

Ever try illegal substances... :et:

:devil:

**DarkFalcon** · 07-19-2005, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Peaked_18

LOL I would hate to be a skinny ass hardgainer.

Ever try illegal substances... :et:

:devil:

No comment.. :headshake :yes:

**Peaked_18** · 07-19-2005, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

No comment.. :headshake :yes:

ROFLMAO I just had to have ET in there. Great fit, we need a steroid smiley.

LOL

Anyway, keep us updated.

:et:

Dan · 07-19-2005, 12:50 PM

What powerman said...

**Trick D** · 07-19-2005, 01:14 PM

Big, Trust me. I started off at 105 in 9th grade!!!!!!!! It was horrible, I have gained 60 pounds since then (7 years or so, a lot of the time I was wanting the tone cut look Make fun of me I know), and because of that it is embarrassing that I am still only 160's. Granted I have gained 20 pounds in the last 10 months from bulking, and I will continue to do so.

**EME** · 07-19-2005, 01:22 PM

I started off very, very small. I was basically the smallest kid in my high school class. I weighed in at just over 100 lbs when I started training in 10th grade.

http://michaelandkendra.com/Michael/Bio/Bio.htm

Over the next 10 years I actually doubled my bodyweight ( well, came within about 4 pounds of doubling it.

)

Knowing what I know now, I'm glad I started small. It's really made me appreciate what weight training has done for me. I'll never forget what it feels like to be really small.

- EME

Master Of Puppets · 07-19-2005, 01:39 PM

I started small, am still small, but I like it. I love the feeling of eating like crazy, and knowing that busting out that last rep will only make me bigger. Plus, I can have a cheat meal more often. :bigthumbu

MOP

**bigDman** · 07-19-2005, 02:20 PM

i rather start of big and get small
i hate eating 5000 cal a day and not gaining any wieght

**NNTB** · 07-19-2005, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

What powerman said...

:yeah:

**warriors** · 07-19-2005, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

I would way rather have started big and worked down. I'm a true ecto and putting on size has been a real bitch! I have a shitty small frame that will keep me from ever looking really big. I have some nice size now but there are still guys that have never touched a weight in their life that are way bigger. Sucks ballz to have to work that hard just to get close to the size of other guys that do shit.

One day I'll dig out my pics as a kid and you guys can laugh at how friggen skinny I was. Scary.

That's exactly how it is for me. I started out at 112lbs my junior year in high school. Never could play any sports like football or baseball b/c of my size. People that can gain muscle easy be thankful b/c being a true ecto like me really sucked.

**Trick D** · 07-19-2005, 04:17 PM

http://michaelandkendra.com/Michael/Bio/Bio_r5_c1.png

My favorite picture... EME looks like he is getting ready to go rob someone.

**EME** · 07-19-2005, 04:29 PM

haha...

Ah.. the college years...

I get a kick out of those old pics.. :coool:

- EME

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Originally Posted by Trick D

http://michaelandkendra.com/Michael/Bio/Bio_r5_c1.png

My favorite picture... EME looks like he is getting ready to go rob someone.

07-19-2005, 04:32 AM	#1
warriors The world is yours Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,127 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 29	Starting out big or small??? Which would you have rather been???? Starting out big say around 230lbs pretty hefty or small say around 120lbs?? Personally i would rather start out big than small b/c for one i wouldnt have to eat as much and two i could cut down to a decent size without losing a lot of muscle. __________________ Not Around...

07-19-2005, 04:40 AM	#2
Sholiz Soldier In Progress Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,431 Recipes: 3 Rep Power: 230	I started out 210lbs and 30% bodyfat ... cut down to around 170 at my lowest. I'd rather start out small, but then it's opposite of the genetics I'd like to be ... that sucks. If I could start out as a skinny Meso-Endo (which I seem to be), I'd take it in a heart beat because you can watch yourself grow and not shrink. __________________ You hear me before you see me, I got King Kong in the trunk

07-19-2005, 05:32 AM	#3
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,136 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 200	I'd rather start out small knowing what I know now about BB. That way I can gain lean mass without so much bf. __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247

07-19-2005, 12:50 PM	#9
Dan Unpaid Trash Collector Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,725 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 26	What powerman said... __________________ Got an issue send a PM ... to anyone but me

07-19-2005, 01:22 PM	#11
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,264 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	I started off very, very small. I was basically the smallest kid in my high school class. I weighed in at just over 100 lbs when I started training in 10th grade. http://michaelandkendra.com/Michael/Bio/Bio.htm Over the next 10 years I actually doubled my bodyweight ( well, came within about 4 pounds of doubling it. ) Knowing what I know now, I'm glad I started small. It's really made me appreciate what weight training has done for me. I'll never forget what it feels like to be really small. - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.PhysiqueFXonline.com www.MichaelandKendra.com My wife, and IFBB Fitness Pro Kendra Elias' personal site: www.KendraElias.com Proud member of Team ALR: www.ALRIndustries.com

07-19-2005, 06:01 AM	#4
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,247 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	I started out at around 155 when I started seriously at 15. I later gained 90+ lbs. over the next period of time. I was pretty small when I started, at age 13 I weighed 120 lbs. I would always want to start out small, that way you can keep track of BF and sculpt your body even better. You don't focus on fat, but sculpting your body to what works.

07-19-2005, 06:27 AM	#5
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	I would way rather have started big and worked down. I'm a true ecto and putting on size has been a real bitch! I have a shitty small frame that will keep me from ever looking really big. I have some nice size now but there are still guys that have never touched a weight in their life that are way bigger. Sucks ballz to have to work that hard just to get close to the size of other guys that do shit. One day I'll dig out my pics as a kid and you guys can laugh at how friggen skinny I was. Scary.

07-19-2005, 01:39 PM	#12
Master Of Puppets Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,014 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 47	I started small, am still small, but I like it. I love the feeling of eating like crazy, and knowing that busting out that last rep will only make me bigger. Plus, I can have a cheat meal more often. :bigthumbu MOP __________________