Your co-worker is most likely deeply threatened by your lifestyle and he probably doesn't even realize it (nor would he ever accept it).

I should also mention I was living in a small town/small city at the time, so what I described may not be as difficult when you live in a major city, for instance.

It's hard to be on the DL, because so many things are made with animal products that you must inquire if you want to be "pure" about it. Like, my parents put butter in a lot of vegetables before they are served (I think it's generational), and with restaurants, oh boy...

I think meat eaters get uncomfortable when you say you are a vegetarian or vegan because what people eat and how they eat forms a big part of their identity, even more than they probably realize. They feel like how you eat is a value judgment against them and their choices and they feel compelled to rationalize or…

I was vegan for approximately 2 years. Eating vegan is the easiest part of being vegan. It's dealing with everyone else that kills your spirit.

Kanye is not that smart. Not in a million years. I cannot believe how much credit you are giving him here. Or maybe trollin'?

*frayed

Not being socially pressured to shave my armpits is one of my favorite male perks.

Or the Incredible Hulk. Just add some tears and fraid ends.

Yeah. I can imagine some lazy doofuses who walk over to Court "come as I am" style, but it's really looked down upon, wouldn't you agree?

Where can I order these. Do they come with shorts?

Male lawyers don't show up to Court without a sport coat or suit jacket. I have never ever seen it, and you would likely be looked at as unprofessional or be chided by the Judge if you did.

Yeah, I'm not surprised by your anecdote. Most competitive sports at that level do test, so you have to cycle or taper off whatever you are on.

Alyssa Smith? From Prettystrong? Just curious. You're cool either way. Also, i commented elsewhere that your squat stance was pretty narrow for a PL'er but 400lb is badass, so I bow to you. In any event, I don't think the article puts you or powerlifting in a bad light, FWIW.

Amen. Perfect.

Completely agree, especially about the problem with children. It cuts both ways, too. So many pros are on PEDs but can't talk about it for obvious reasons, and we tell kids not only that they shouldn't take PEDs but that pros don't either - "just eat your Wheaties." Telling kids you don't need steroids to get to pro…

Also, people should realize that pretty much all pro/elite level bodybuilders, powerlifters, crossfitters and oly lifters are on some kind of PED. Probably most pro athletes are, too. Everyone lies about it (except powerlifters, who don't give a fuck) because it's illegal and they don't want to deal with the shame,…

You basically said that bodybuilding is a "healthy lifestyle" in your first post of this thread. If you meant something else, I apologize, but that's how people are interepreting it.

Sorry, but bodybuilders, particularly ones on AAS, are not usually prime specimens of health. Even most bodybuilders know this. Athletic performance, metabolic function, hormonal function, heart health, immune system, etc. all suffer when you approach 5% body fat, which is where a lot of competitors end up at show…

Gotta open up dem hips, girl. Narrow stance is narrow.