"I just moved here from Florida."

That sentence contains at least five follow-up questions she WANTS you to ask. Where in Florida? What brought you here? How long have you been in the area? What do you miss? How does it compare to here?

She handed them to you on a silver platter. And you said, "Oh cool. I come here every week. I love this band. Ummm... pretty crowded tonight."

She smiled politely. Nodded. And never texted you back.

I was that guy for years. Talking too much. Listening too little. Panicking about my next sentence while she was literally feeding me the answers.

Then I found 22 rules that fixed the whole thing. Rule number one: shut up and listen. She'll tell you exactly what to say.

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DJHoolahoop

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It's not just a good post, it's well appreciated that you guys take the time to write these :)

At times it can be overwhelming and it helps to have people put it so straightforward. Especially since I'm getting more and more serious about actively going after my gains.

Great stuff, keep it up :) :up:
 

"She Made Her Decision Before You Finished Your Sentence"

Three seconds. That's how long it took. Your shoes. Your posture. The way you held your drink. Whether you looked at the floor or looked at her.

She already filed you away. Interesting. Boring. Safe. Bold. Before you even opened your mouth.

Everything you say after that is just her confirming what she already decided.

So stop rehearsing lines. Fix the first three seconds. Stand tall. Look up. Smile like you mean it. Walk like you belong wherever you're standing.

The words come later. The impression comes first.

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Thanks mate, I appreciate that. Good luck with your fitness goals!

:)

Feel free to ask about any questions you have.
 

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cool post manuva, and please ignore tj - he's a very stubborn 70 year old with a back problem.
 

"I'm Not Looking for Anything Serious Right Now"

When a woman says it, guys hear a confession. A heads-up. A scheduling conflict.

Here's the translation: I don't feel anything. Right now. With you.

Watch what happens when a man triggers actual attraction. The busy career, the recent breakup, the "not in a place to date" — all of it evaporates instantly. The same woman who was guarding her freedom is suddenly free every night.

The "22 Rules" explain why. When the right switches flip, her timeline rearranges itself around you.

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My main reason for not taking steroids (because I think there is indeed some bias against them, using cases of health problems from people using 10x too much to discredit ALL use of it) is because they're too costly.

Steroids are useless without food and exercise, and I barely have enough muscle for those two as is.
 
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#3.

Some steroids can be taken safely. But should only be done so under the supervision of a TRAINED PHYSICIAN. And steroids must only be taken when all the other ways of gaining lean muscle mass have been exhausted. They are a last resort. Newbs shouldnt take steroids.

After all think about it. Whats more satifying: knowing that you worked your ass off to gain the mass you did, or pumping some substance in your body that makes you gain a little extra muscle?

I prefer option 1. Steroids are for those who strive to surpass their limits. Not by some weakling who cant gat his ass in gear and pump the ****ing weight.

Want bigger muscles. Do some squats and deadlifts. Better than steroids and 100% natural. Guaranteed.
 

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Originally posted by Warboss Alex

And as for model looks - I'm afraid if you're destined to be a model, you'd already look like a model, even at 15. Sorry but that's the truth.
Can't say I agree. At 15, I was a fatass. At 16, I was up to 285 lbs. Now, I am 207 lbs, stronger than I was back then, still working on my looks but I can say for sure that they will be modelesque when my fat loss work is done. Here's what I've already done so far:

http://myspace-989.vo.llnwd.net/00242/98/96/242466989_l.jpg
 

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Superb progress mate! Lose the sideburns though. :p

I actually meant model as in the overall, looks, symmetry, narrow waist, etc.. at least I thought that's what the guy meant.
 

"She Made Her Decision Before You Finished Your Sentence"

Three seconds. That's how long it took. Your shoes. Your posture. The way you held your drink. Whether you looked at the floor or looked at her.

She already filed you away. Interesting. Boring. Safe. Bold. Before you even opened your mouth.

Everything you say after that is just her confirming what she already decided.

So stop rehearsing lines. Fix the first three seconds. Stand tall. Look up. Smile like you mean it. Walk like you belong wherever you're standing.

The words come later. The impression comes first.

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I think there are certain ways to train that can really get a man into the shape needed to be a male model, but I'm entirely unwilling to sacrifice core strength for a tiny waist (and end up making it even harder for me to buy jeans, being a large-legged olympic lifter). Ripped waist, yes, but if thick muscle will keep me from being a fashion model, oh well :p
 

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Originally posted by MetalFortress
I think there are certain ways to train that can really get a man into the shape needed to be a male model, but I'm entirely unwilling to sacrifice core strength for a tiny waist (and end up making it even harder for me to buy jeans, being a large-legged olympic lifter). Ripped waist, yes, but if thick muscle will keep me from being a fashion model, oh well :p
Get large lats to counter large waist.
 
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