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Why Do You Want Muscle?
May 25, 2010 by Joey Vaillancourt · 22 Comments
Last night, I was completing a small framing project that showcased a sort of collage of pictures and momentos from my win at the 2010 FAME Central Championships.
As I sealed up the back of the frame and hung it on the wall, I took a step back and peered at the picture frame for about 2 minutes in complete disbelief…
Was that really me? Did I really do that?
The last few years still feel like a dream to me…
After having put on 30lbs of muscle and losing about
10lbs of fat while doing my first transformation,I can honestly
say it changed my life forever!
It gave me the confidence to go after things in life that I might
never had attempted had it not been for the confidence that came
when I added that amount of muscle to my body.
Getting the girl I had wanted, getting the home and job I wanted,
receiving my certification, launching my Bones To Buff
product and then winning my very first fitness model competition.
(My girlfriend and me a couple of years ago at a horse race in Florida…oh man..she is going to kill me for posting a pic with her in it…lets hope she doesn’t
read my blog hehe…)
I am truly inspired today to see the results that can take place
with added muscle and that extra boost of confidence and I abosultely
love helping people get their as well in their own lives.
Which brings me to one of the most important questions you should
ask yourself if you are tired of being insecure and want to make a change…
Why is it that you want to gain muscle anyways?
Can you answer that honestly?
I can tell you right now that if you want to increase your chances of building muscle and making a positive change in your life then you need to ask yourself this question over and over.
Some people go about it all the wrong way.
You need to clearly define all the reasons why you train and why it is important to gain muscle.
If you do this, you will be one of the few who takes this seriously and I can almost guarantee you will get to where you want to be! It is really only a matter of time.
Most people just want a simple solution to building muscle.
They want a pill that will make them gain muscle without having to work for it…but what does that say about their character?
They just want a shortcut but its because they are not serious enough about their goals. It seems that ignorance is bliss with some people but the good news is that not everyone is like this.
Sure, there are easier ways and shortcuts, which I have no problem sharing with you, but the difference between successful transformations and un-succesful ones is the DESIRE to want to change.
Your answer will change over time as well.
When I was just starting out training back when I was 17, I wanted to build muscle to get girls…c’mon let’s face it, alot of us have that reason 
But then, when I went to college, I wanted to gain muscle and get big because I felt insecure about myself because of my size.
As the year’s progressed and I continued to make gain’s and change my reason’s for going to the gym, I grew not only physically but I developped more confidence to talk to girls, go after the things I wanted and I became the person I had wanted to be.
I still think (and know) I have things to work on in the gym and with my body as well as in area’s outside of the gym, but I am also a lot further ahead in the area’s where I used to feel behind in.
The point is, the deeper and stronger reasoning behind wanted to gain muscle as a skinny guy or anyone for that matter, the more consitent you will be and the more likely you will continue to train and incorporate fitness as a lifestyle.
Think of a set of stairs and imagine your ideal self at the top of those stairs.
Well by making a plan, setting a goal and achieving what you set out to accomplish, you have just built one step towards your big target.
Then you continue doing the same, building steps, and this will result in bigger goals and much better results. You will consistently become a better person which will translate in all areas of your life.
When I first started training, I had no intention of becoming a Champion Fitness Model, writing a book or any other of the many successes I have
achieved today (sorry for the shameless self promotion …but I started small and built up.
With every step of the way, you will become more confident in your ability to do that much more the next time you set out to accomplish something whether it be an extra 20lbs on your bench press or an extra 10lbs of muscle.
Now I turn it over to you…
What is your #1 reason why you want to gain muscle?
Be as detailed as you like! Tell your story!
…To leave your story in the COMMENT box below
Look forward to hearing from everyone.
Joey
Hey Joey, I really enjoy watching your videos and reading your blog posts. I have recently purchased your Bones to Buff Program and I can’t wait to get started! It sounds like an awesome training program which I know will no doubt change me for the better.
The number 1 reason why I want to gain muscle is just this: to be more confident in everything I do. I’m a naturally skinny and weak individual and I always get intimidated by the guys in school who are huge! Deep down, I really envy these guys and wondered ‘how come I’m not buff?’. But then I became serious about weight training to gain muscle! I wanted to be more confident and achieve much more. That’s why I want to build muscle, and that’s why I purchased your program
Here’s to the next 5 weeks!
Bill
Hi Bill,
Thank you so much, that really means a lot to me!
I poured my heart and sould into Bones To Buff, combining my own experiences with real world results as well.
You are going to do great, I have no doubt in my mind about that my friend.
Thanks for sharing your reasons for wanting to build muscle. Its ok to envy others, but don’t give them so much credit.
Half the people out there are just naturally ‘buff’…skinny guys have to work for it
You will be that much more grateful once you do gain the muscle and become the envoy of others!
Good luck and thanks again.
Joey,
It seems that half your advertisement pitch regarding your lean muscle building program claims 5 pounds of muscle gain in 5 weeks and the other half claims 10 pounds in 5 weeks. It’s just a bit confusing. Are there two different programs?
Bill,
Yes you are 100% right!
Heres what happened…
When I initially did the program with other clients of mine I had them gaining anywhere from about 8-12lbs over the course of the program.
But there were some people who were more advanced and only gained about 5-6lbs of lean mass.
So when I first came out with the program, to be safe, I wanted to just focus on the ‘first 5lbs’ and if they gained more then it would be a bonus.
BUT, since releasing it, others have been achieving the 8-12lb gains much more than I had expected…
So I also decided to test it out again…the last 5 weeks since starting the program myself, I did a video transformation over the 5 week program and I actually gained 10.65lbs (yes I count to the decimal
)
So short story long
, I tweaked some things in the program that ensure 10lbs is doable vs the 5lbs!
I am still playing catchup with the edits and yes i can understand it could be confusing…hopefully that clears some up..Im going to probably send a message to my newsletter explaining this to them as well so thank you for the question
Hi Joey!
The reason i would like to gain muscle is simply to have a lean, muscular look year-round. It has been a looong journey with lots of fits and starts. I was not an athlete and my muscle growth is slow (hardgainer). But, my confusion (really information overload) about what I was doing in the gym and towards what purpose did not help.
I have recently started to get the concept of progressive overload, and hopefully, that will help me get to my goal soon.
@Andrew – Sounds like your on the right path Andrew! Consistency is really everything when it comes to building muscle and developping it as a lifestyle instead of a chore.
Dont worry so much about the info overload…take it as it comes and enjoy the experience
Because Strong is the new Skinny!!
i want to look like a man thats y i want to gain muscles……
Hey Joey!
Whats going on? my reason for wanting muscle is, in high school i was 130 pounded walkin talkin stick. been in the gym 11 months, and now at 150 and started looking at your methods. lighter weights more reps? got to start doing that. But my main concern is.. this whole time ive been doing heavier weight, power sets. now if i do this 1 week i do lighter weights more reps, 2 week then 3rd week thing. Do i take a break in between or power set em? i want to make sure i get this right!
Thanx again man!
Love Bones to Buff!
I want muscles so i can look good in my shirt and and girl will look at me in a good way
Why I want to look muscular, strong and healthy?
Because I am 74 years on the 4th of June 2011.
I want to show all the world, that it can be done in even this high age!
Anyone can do it! You can do it!
But most of you are a lot younger than I am to-day, so it probably will be a lot easier to you…
I have learned, that the stronger a person is, shows, that he is eating pure foods. For this reason his body, especially his stomach, works better than that of most people, who either do not know or do not care, what to put into their system through their mouth.
If you eat properly, you are healthier and stronger, and you live longer. So easy it is and will be also in your case, my friend. You can train harder and keep it on all through the long life of yours.
Yesterday I squatted more than 200 kg, not only once, but 5 different times! 240 kg means 528,63 lbs of weight. Can you do that? When I was 45 years younger, I squatted more than 400 kg ( 925 lbs ) so I will have more kg on my barbell, when I will be 75… If I will survive, that means.
To-day I am leaner than in any age before, because I finally have started to eat better.
I promise, that you too will be stronger and healthier and leaner, if you will find the best way to feed your body and keep it on all your long life. Study, learn, read and put into practice and keep on it, and you will know yourself.
@Pam – Agreed
Good enough for me!
What a great inspirational story, thank you so much for sharing. And YES I do believe it CAN be done!
just follow the plan like it is, its designed to work that way. You can always cycle this with powersets and heavier weights but its up to you. the key is consistency man. Training will change over a lifetime. Just stay committed to one plan at a time and let it work before moving on
Glad you like the program!
I started with weight training back when i was 18. I wanted to be better at my basketball and needed to build some muscles on my skinny frame.
That started a career in fitness with numerous fitness contest and features in magazines.
Now im approaching my 40’s and training to maintaining my fitness model body year round, improving my key lifts and teaching others what i have learned.
i want to gain misle couse wen i look god from the outside i feel good on the inside and now im 120 what sould i do to gain 10 pounds pf mucle in 3 months
hey! hi joey! even though I haven’t purchased the program! I want to gain muscle ’cause it will give me more inner confidence, therefore more confidence getting the ladies, at least that is my point of view, and also cause i’ve always been skinny and it’s not fair that all my friends are muscular and me the exception! I have to be different, I Can change If im committed, and eat properly and consistency for me are the keys for the next level and my main reason, is for looking different than before, look stronger tahn before, thank you joey, and I hope this help you!