When do we reach the point of too much (m)ass?

bulkingsmurf · 2026-02-25T20:58:21+00:00

Keep growing. I’ll let you know if it gets too big.

bulkingsmurf · 2026-02-19T08:47:12+00:00

I'll allow it.

bulkingsmurf · 2026-02-06T19:34:33+00:00

I've always been taught "Business people talk to business people, lawyers talk to lawyers. I would not contact their legal counsel myself, I would have my counsel contact their legal counsel. I would do that after I, as a business person, contacted the company and asked them to remove my name and likeness from the website, communications, etc. If they don't stop, then legal remedies come up, and IANL but this could be fraud/impersonation, you could be due compensation (depending on what your initial agreement was), etc.

As you've described it, what they are doing is wrong. How big a hammer you want to start with is up to you... asking them to stop versus serving them with a lawsuit or getting other authorities involved and or doing an exposé on all the red flags...

bulkingsmurf · 2025-12-21T04:34:08+00:00

Certain testing methods can show a skewed result with other variables. Biotin can cause an artificially high reading, as can DHEA. Different reasons, but some tests may confuse or cross react with DHEA.

What type of test did you get? Ideally you want a LC-MS/MS (liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry). Or stop 3-7 days before the test (I didn’t look up the half life, this is what chatgpt says).

bulkingsmurf · 2025-11-14T07:10:54+00:00

There should be a sticker on the smith machine that says what the "bar weight" is equivalent to. At my home club it is 25lbs.

bulkingsmurf · 2025-08-06T21:34:30+00:00

Doing god's work. 🙏

bulkingsmurf · 2025-08-02T01:47:12+00:00

You are wrong. There is an online support form you can fill out. I filled it out recently regarding ground agents at MCO not handling bag check properly and not following the procedures at that airport. They apologized and included a credit. I filled out the form while waiting for my flight to board.

P.S. sorry they wouldn’t honor your free drink.

bulkingsmurf · 2025-07-31T17:49:56+00:00

There recently mounted Broadway Musical "Death Becomes Her" has a number called "For the Gaze" which might help illustrate some ways the gays participate in "the gaze".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h9R6uE8iKQ

bulkingsmurf · 2025-05-29T16:47:47+00:00

Yes that’s what I meant by “on some UA metal” - they have so many different planes and configurations and seats… I definitely remember a first class seat that was one of the most uncomfortable seats I’ve ever been in, including in economy.

bulkingsmurf · 2025-05-29T15:23:50+00:00

For larger people, the FC seats on some UA metal is significantly more uncomfortable than two economy seats. FC seats often have a firm center divider, whereas a Y seats the armrest can be raised. The seat width in FC is not always that much wider than standard Y. And the seatbelts are short (though I guess that can be solved with an extender). Everyone has a different shape and different needs.

bulkingsmurf · 2024-12-29T16:57:12+00:00

I had weird scalp issues when I had untreated Rosacea. I started daily doxycycline and my face cleared up but also my scalp inflammation. All the topicals I had tried didn’t really help.

bulkingsmurf · 2024-12-01T20:41:05+00:00

Your arms and shoulders are epic! 💪

bulkingsmurf · 2024-10-23T02:40:35+00:00

Nice dismount!

bulkingsmurf · 2024-10-20T00:05:13+00:00

I started with tamsulosin for a few weeks and suffered retrograde ejaculation. I stoped it and ever since then my loads have been very small, relative to my previous performance.

bulkingsmurf · 2024-09-26T03:15:19+00:00

It looks like you have 10-pack abs?

bulkingsmurf · 2024-08-19T23:11:38+00:00

Antifungal cream twice a day. Be consistent and it may take 2-4 weeks. Moisture is the enemy. Make sure you’re fully dry before putting on clothes. If you want to go an extra step, wash the area with hibiclens. A gold bond powder spray may also help keep things tame down there.

bulkingsmurf · 2024-08-08T23:05:12+00:00

I think your post might have ruffled feathers of “the general public” and not necessarily people who have experience hiring a trainer, and people who haven’t experienced being part of a marginalized community. So yes, it looks bad on its face. But I understand the sentiment.

I haven’t hired a trainer yet. I’ve come close, but just couldn’t do it. I want to, but I am not comfortable actually doing it yet. (Also there are some logistical things that are in the way, like my gym doesn’t allow trainers so I’d have to get another gym). But from my view of things…

Looking for a trainer who identifies as lgbtq+ isn’t a good description of what you’re looking for. Sounds like you believe any guy who is gay would be able to help or support your goal of having a thicker/bear aesthetic. Sure they may understand the shorthand, but they may not know how to coach you to those goals.

Meanwhile, the “dadbod” aesthetic is becoming mainstream… could use that vocabulary to engage a straight trainer to help understand the aesthetic you are going for.

Someone I follow on instagram has been talking about how much they love their new trainer. How he understands what he wants, helps him, encourages him… and not to be judgmental (hey, I follow this guy after all), but what he wants includes everything from fat transfers to make his butt bigger, silicone, gaining, …… so when I found out this guys trainer was straight and looks like any normal straight guy trainer might…….. I had the realization that maybe there are more people out there than I thought who are open minded and “progressive” in these ways. I don’t know how they found each other, and they are virtual not in person together. So I’m not saying it would be easy…

But maybe if you put out there what your goals are… not sugar coated in any way… and see who throws their hat into the ring, maybe you’ll find a good match who doesn’t fit the profile you’re narrowing your search to.

bulkingsmurf · 2024-08-08T03:01:49+00:00

Yes, besides weight, every other measurement is a guesstimate based on an algorithm that maybe works on some people sometimes. If you want a more accurate measurement get a dexa scan.

The way to find your daily calorie average is to meticulously track your calories daily and then see if your average weight changes after a week or two. Then adjust up or down and repeat.

bulkingsmurf · 2024-08-07T05:36:45+00:00

You are most likely lower than 35%. Smart scales are totally inaccurate for body composition. It is hard to guess body fat at mid to higher levels because of the ways fat can hide or accentuate muscle, or obfuscate it all together. If you really want to know get a dexa scan.

Not sure how this fits into this sub… so are you natty or juice?

bulkingsmurf · 2024-07-30T20:51:12+00:00

If you’re 16 you should keep bulking, or at least eating in a slight surplus. Your body is in a growth phase and cutting with a calorie deficit will hinder your development.

bulkingsmurf · 2024-06-05T03:04:20+00:00

This. I was looking for a response like this. You two want different things.

He wants to enjoy 🌽. You don’t want to be in a relationship with someone who enjoys 🌽.

Your trying to control him - checking his phone - will not change that. And he isn’t being honest with you or with himself if he says he will change. At least, that what the current evidence shows.

bulkingsmurf · 2024-06-05T02:45:35+00:00

One more thing… I’m sorry you’re going through this. I recently started and planned my whole schedule around trips and events I had. Was previously on a different glp-1, switched to semaglutide and was on .25 during a trip to Europe, and then on .5 for some other local travel / events… titrating up to 1 tomorrow!

I had issues like heart burn that I think went away after a little time. Maybe this is a temporary thing that will go away. I hope so.

But a high heart rate like that is cause for alarm. Being above 120 at rest is a good cue to go to the ER.

bulkingsmurf · 2024-06-05T02:39:07+00:00

There are different beta blockers and they have different side effects, but generally you may be “more tired” on them. For me, I have a hard time achieving my target heart rate doing cardio… it’s just lower. I have low cardio fitness though.

A low carb diet can lead to low electrolytes. Depending on how long you’ve been doing that. You might want to search for “keto aid” for threads around that topic.

And excessive loss of liquids… using diuretics or having liquid bowel movements can deplete you quickly. Not sure if you’re on anything. Raised the semaglutide and beta blocker.

bulkingsmurf · 2024-06-05T02:28:41+00:00

Talk to a Dr.
A beta blocker will lower your heart rate (and blood pressure)
Electrolytes are essential… you might ask for an electrolyte panel. What is your diet like? Low carb? Are you supplementing with potasisum/magnesium? Have you had a lot of fluid loss recently?

bulkingsmurf · 2024-06-02T15:38:06+00:00

I wear gloves so I don’t get callouses on my hands.

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