[Tonkin]

the thing is i only started when i was 15 doing weights and ive always wanted to be in those contests like mr olympia and stuff lol. I know im not the only one wanting to be there but i hope 15 is a good age to start building the muscle and getting what i want when im older. Say if i go on the steroids and learn about all that stuff to get me that like lee priest or jay cutler will i get there before im 30 to that point?

I don't want to sound like a stupid kid who is selffish but i was just wondering if its possible for me or if its too late lol i don't know but ive always dreamed being up there with jay and ronni even facing the facts i have small balls :/

[Lineski]

This is a pretty...umm...interesting question so I'm going to be as delicate as I can with this. Consider that most professional bodybuilders now become pros at a later age compared to bodybuilders of the past, so you really shouldn't be in any rush. You're starting at a good age, and to be honest, if you train seriously until you're 40 years old, it's not going to make much of a difference whether you start at 15 or 13 or 17. Drugs shouldn't even be in your bodybuilding vocabulary right now as you're just way too young and far too inexperienced to even consider them. Honestly, most pros, probably all pros, took drugs too early in their careers in enhance their physiques but that doesn't mean the average bodybuilder with aspirations should, especially when they're as young as you. Bodybuilding, like no other sport, is heavily dependent on genetic disposition, so genetically you have to play the hand you're dealt. With all the drugs, proper training, and nutrition in the world, you still may never step foot on a national qualifying stage, let alone the Mr. O stage. So my advice is this: workout hard, diet and eat right, and enjoy yourself. You're still considerably young and picked a good age to get involved in our sport, but enjoy being young too. Set goals, break them, then repeat. Take your bodybuilding journey one step at a time and if you're passionate about it, who knows where it will lead.

[Tonkin]

thankyou that was a good reply im satisfied.

[MaKaVeLi]

good advice from Lineski... although it's good that you seem so passionate already at that age you also need to be realistic. The reality is that there are thousands of passionate BBers around the world who strive to compete at an Olympia and what seperates those who do from those who don't isn't just a matter of hard work and passion, but also a little thing called genetics. For now you need to put things into perspective, educate yourself in BBing and train hard and smart...if you can maintain your drive then who knows, you could end up beatin those thousands an end up at an Olympia!

[philosopher]

good post leninski...

its hard to tell if youre gonna be a mister O but nothing is impossible. genetics, knowledge, money and dedication are the key. 15 years is a good age to start. build up a good frame and try to learn as much as you can. dont use steroids withoud knowing anything and dont start using them before youre 21.
more important is a quality diet and training. focus on that. in the mean time try to stay focussed and train like an animal and maybe youre the next mister o

[Nothin' but a peanut!!]

wow great responses to that question guys thats awesome!
man i wish i knew all about bodybuilding at 15 - you've got a headstart on many people. never even knew hwat mr. olympia was!
just forget that stuff for now and just get a good knowledge base workout hard eat good and take things step by step
many small goals are required to reach the ultimate one so set many and accomplish them in due time!

[Tonkin]

this is my upper bodyive been working it for ages noone can hold the camera up so its hard to get one of my chest and stomach :(. I am 16 in 1st of May. I started reading in magazines about muscles when i was 13 and my mum forbid it but i went serious into it. I need to loose some BF i was a little fat kid at school and people used to call me fat ass and stuff and i used to cry s i thought maybe if i will do the body building to get me confidence in my self and i am only 15 and 3 quatres and people say i take steroids wich is pretty not true. The only reason why im doing this now is because people teased the shit out of me .

[Rocky]

Going by those pics - at your age you are definately ahead of many people! You have no reason to consider steroids yet with the progress you are making - not least because of your age! Carry on doing what you are doing and I go with all the other excellent responses you've had!
From the pic - you are well on the right track! Keep up the good work and follow your dreams man!

[Tonkin]

hey thx dude i will follow them :). This is another pic its not much difference, i need tog et one of my back. Btw is ur picture you? thats really good to have that % of body fat and that musclarity.

[EvilDumbell]

Originally Posted by Tonkin

but ive always dreamed being up there with jay and ronni even facing the facts i have small balls :/

lol... 99% of pro's have small balls so your not alone there. Its good to have dreams but most of all do this for your confidence and to feel good. Having a ripped lean body is great, but you must realise the Mr O comp to even enter you need to have your IFBB pro card and have titles to your name.

Unless you have great genetics, good money, access to growth hormones, diuretics and steroids you will never even have a shot at winning a national little alone a pro show.

Your diet must be 100% spot on .. you must get enough sleep and most important you must live and breathe bodybuilding and lift harder than you ever thought possible.

All of this is what you must do. The downside is its takes many years to reach a full ripped physique, even on steroids. You will need to use unsafe levels of steroids and risk being on testosterone replacement therapy in your older years and other problems associated after long term use.

You must access these goals and see what is right for you. Its a very individual sport, if anythign do it to be the best you can be. Do it natural, without drugs. But pro shows are outta 99.9% of peoples reach. Thats no reason to not train, but do remember its a very underground sport, its not something that you will achieve high fame from.

The question is what you really wnat out of life.

[Tonkin]

Awell i will give it a shot, its risky but fuck :/.

[Lineski]

Originally Posted by Tonkin

Awell i will give it a shot, its risky but fuck :/.

I hope you mean bodybuilding and not drugs...but two more bits of advice:
1. Enjoy what you do in life
2. Always have something to fall back on