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So much text. So few pics. :cry:
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Ask and ye shall receive RustMonster. This is a picture of me coming out of the GMAT test center.
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Johnny! I can't believe it! You must be my long-lost fraternal twin....That's exaclty what I look like when I am teaching my aerobics class.
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We were all shocked when Ronnie didn't win Mr. Olympia last year. Oh well, second place ain't too shabby for a 44 year old!
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Fat B-students?? Updated on: 08 Feb 2007, 22:40
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Never forget the second ammendment to the US constitution:

Exercise your right to bear arms.
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Next on A Current Affair . . . When silly topics get serious . . .

Anyway, how many pullups/chinups can you guys do? I'm at 10 chinups, not too shabby.



I dont know but I can bench 9 million lbs. :lol:

After 15+ years of training, I tried to bench three plates last summer and ended up ripping my right side pectoralis major fibers clean off the chest cavity. It was so painful that I had to ice it then and there to keep the swelling down. The injury took almost a month to heal and I can still feel the pain whenever I go over two plates.

Take it from a guy who has been there (several times), stick with low-medium weight and focus on form.

As for b-school students being fat, here's my take:

Are we talking about a little chubby; 30~50 pounds overweight? Or are we referring to the triple chinned, Sumo wrestler, gotta buy two seats in economy class, so big that they break chairs and live on Bobs Big Boy buffet types?

If it's the former, then based on empirical observations, I'd say about 1/3. The other two thirds are obviously aware that being lean and strong DOES have a positive impact on their self-esteem and therefore probably make a concious effort to strive to improve their physical appearance in order to reach some of their personal/professional goals.

Let's not forget the student body demographics. About 1/3~1/2 of most graduate students are of asian/indian backgrounds, ethnic groups that biologically tend to be less prone to obesity.

Now referring to the latter, I have never once seen a Pillsbury dough boy on any campus tour. It's just a simple fact that most 400+ pound people have too many health related issues to be able to keep up with an active b-school life; particating in clubs, interviewing, networking... It takes both mental and physical strength to cross the MBA finish line, attributes that an obese person would most likely find overbearing, if not over-intimidating.

Just for the record, we all have a little fat on our bodies, the percentage of which tends to fluctuate throughout the year. Even olympians have 4~6% body fat. It's when the figure reaches 30%+ that one needs to really consider his lifestyle and long term health ramifications.
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3 plates= 315lbs.? If that is so, I have never reached that level. 305 is my max and that was about a year ago. I have since started training a lot higher reps and less weights. However, I do have to say I regret never quite getting those three plates on each side. My training partner however maxed out at 375 and ripped some tendons in his elbow...thus, the reasoning for me to switch workout routines. Extremely heavy weights are not good for you body in the long run, although it is easy to get caught up in the "max" wars with a friend.

As for the pillsbury dough boy, what do you see when he bends over?....Dough nuts. Back to my point, sorry I couldnt resist, most if not all B-schools require an interview before an admit. I doubt that if a dough boy walks into an interview room that they would gain an admit. After all, sex sells and I can tell you I would conduct business with a slightly less intelligent, in shape person, than a brilliant obese one. I just believe the fit person has a better work ethic and self control.

***Disclaimer** The last comment was not meant to offend or imply any stereotypes and is the sole opinion with the poster. It does not express the values or ideas of the GMATCLUB. ***
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Bad gym joke:

Do you need a needle and thread?

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Cause you are so ripped.

Do you need a bandaid?

Why?

Cause you are so cut.
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Bad gym joke:

Do you need a needle and thread?

Why?

Cause you are so ripped.

Do you need a bandaid?

Why?

Cause you are so cut.
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Do you need an egg beater?

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Because you are so yolked!
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