I think 3 is probably the most likely reason, followed by 5. Even though growth hormones and steroids are a thing, it still takes a lot of effort and commitment to get as buff as we like it. Some of them are affected by 2 (Michelle Gavin being a recent example) but an equal number might not even pay attention enough to the internet to realize it or they don't mind being seen that way as they do cam shows or sessions. I don't think 1 is pertinent because plenty of them have boyfriends that are also in this scene.
Also being in the scene does not equal liking muscular women. I think the only reason many have bfs who are actually bodybuilders is because they spend their time at the gym hence that's where they meet men. Just as crossfitters usually have crossfitter partners, and so on.
Agreed, that was what I intended by "in this scene."
I spoke to a girl who was in WPD and is divorcing her husband because “she was getting too big” and making the switch to BB. The details are a little more specific but this is a rare case of her doing what she wants and not downsizing or quitting to satisfy someone else
I think the main reason is that they start to take steroids too early, they become giant in short period of time and then they have health issues because of gear or they lose motivation and such muscle mass is very hard to maintain without steroids and even more without solid base - mass built also natural, real passion and commitement, work ethic, knowledge about training, etc.
3 and 5 are the most likely. It gets to a point where bodybuilding just isn't enjoyable because it gets harder and harder to maintain a certain physique while trying to not rely on steroids. Hell, that's the reason Rosanna Harte, Dani Reardon, Cindy Phillips, and Hayley McNeff quit. This shit just east fun anymore.
Can be for personal reasons, Rosie Harte used to compete back in the day.
Yeah, but she came to the realization that gals like Hayley McNeff came to: this shit just wasn't fun anymore.
I think there is a combination of 1 and 2. They meet a bf who is fine with them training, but not at all fine with them having exposure to others through their training or modeling. There are several examples of women who disappear completely when they hook up with a certain (jealous/possessive) bf, only to happily reappear when they break up.
It's a difficult and demanding lifestyle, the long training sessions 5 or 6 times a week, the diet, the supplements, the gear.
Very few people can stay dedicated to this more than 2 years, there's a point where the fun and enjoyment you get from it is too low compared to the effort.
I used to lift heavily and was very invested in it for 3 year approximately, I tried to get back on it every now an then for a couple of months, but the time and energy it takes its just too much for me considering I have a job and family outside of that.
And I wasn't even training as much and as hard as most women on this site.
I think if I could afford not to work, then yes I would get back on it, but working 40 or 45 hours a week + driving 1h to get to work + spending time and going out with your family etc etc, it's hard to combine that with a serious and consistent training
I had a similar thought. I was very active with weight training and other stuff through college up until a couple of years ago and then my body started to really fight me. And I was like “I’m not competing why am I working so damn hard” so 2020 as much as it was a shit year allowed me to basically not work out at all to relax and take a step back. I think a lot of women have the same thought
A lot of good points. And don’t forget: if the thrill and incentive to train is the fun of getting bigger and seeing changes, there will be diminishing returns on that. After a couple years, it takes the same amount of work to make even a little progress. There are few financial rewards. To go from one’s 20s into one’s 30s while trying to balance physical health, career development, and family planning... it’s a lot.
I skimmed the thread, but I don't think anyone has named one of the most important answers: They want to have children.
Paige Sandgren, who seems to be getting back into it, cited money limitations and her boyfriend dumping her over the physique. Two tough things to overcome. I assume she’s not alone in that journey.
What happended with Shay Massey?
I believe the story is that someone leaked her nudes and she deleted all her social media as a result.
I believe the story is that someone leaked her nudes and she deleted all her social media as a result.
Im okay with OF or whatever, and i know there are plenty of bad people out there leaking stuff but.
IMO. assume people will. if you dont want that stuff out make a decision. goes for anyone.
I've noticed a trend that about 90% of the women who get on the site with a bang will be completely gone in 2 years.
They show great potential get big quickly then as fast as they appeared they disappear. It seems to me that very few actually continue for more than 2 years. I don't want to list any names here but I can think of dozens in just a few seconds who took the stage by storm then were poof gone!
What I'm interested in is the reason why this keeps happening. I have a few theories: