Gearedup has passed away

[bdtr]

Newgirl summed it up perfectly, and sadly... I'm a perfect example of what she's saying not to do.. Makes me think a lot.

[THE JUICE]

[Got Gear?]

NewGirl:
Very well said! I agree, we have to watch our addictive personalities.

Behind that composed exterior, I know your hurting inside. I can almost smell the salt from your tears...Like I can almost picture your smeared mascara and puffy red eyes. It's OK to cry babe... it's not a show of weakness but rather of compassion. I shed a couple of tears myself today...this big boy does cry on occasion.

Your compassion is only equaled in strength by geared's sence kindness. And for that, you will always have a special place in my heart.

[Jay_Abbays]

RIP

[INTIMID8OR]

Originally posted by newgirl
While I agree -- we need to take this sentiment ONE step further. Fitness and AAS are NO different. It is an addiction. It is a quest for perfection. We all strive to get bigger, leaner, harder, better. We do it for strength, we do it for vanity, we do it for careers....but what we do is no different. We are feeding the addiction each and every day.

Usually those addicted to one thing are cross addicted elsewhere. And one transfers an addictive behavior to yet another when they move on from one. Let this be a wake up call to ALL of us involved in fitness and the lifestyle we are here to discuss. Gearedup and BigJim were two of THE classiest of board guys. They were generous with their time and their spirit and their knowledge. Their efforts were tireless...but somewhere they were feeling a void -- and out of filling that hole an addiction arises.....it is no different than the game we all play.

Let us all think about what we do and how to be safe and wise doing it. Don't push the edge of the envelope. Be safe and be smart. While the media projects the image that aas is deadly -- and while we all know how to be safe -- we cannot kid ourselves that what we do is all that healthy -- it is not. Know when to say "when".

Be safe my boys...all of you. Take care of your bodies but also your souls. Learn to achieve inner peace from the inside out -- not only from achieving the body that you desire -- but from the soul within.

You have a way with words.... GREAT POST

[T82]

Wow. This is such an eye-opener.

Newgirl, I think that what you said is SO true and valid!

Stay safe everyone.
RIP GearedUp.

[house1]

losing too many good people

may god watch over his soul

[Bishop]

Used to frequent fitnessboard.com until it was shut down. He was great help to me back then and i was glad he was here when i discovered this site. im sorry for the loss of a great bro.

[jdawg50]

Sucks to hear, RIP bro

[rude]

Damn this sucks

Gearedup is in a better place now, God Bless

[jsjs24]

Originally posted by bdtr
Newgirl summed it up perfectly, and sadly... I'm a perfect example of what she's saying not to do.. Makes me think a lot.

Yea, I got to say it worries me when I read your posts about the dnp...I just hope that your careful with it. Bro I think this is a wakeup call for a lot of people, at least I hope it is.

[bigshug]

I started this whole thing over at Fitnessboard...as did a lot of you and Geared helped me out when a lot of other people would just flame away...

What a sad twist this puts on the holiday when we're all supposed to be celebrating family and health....

Most sincere condolences from me and all of the family over at beyondmass.....rest in peace, brother

[jetset]

RIP

[Slightly Enhanced]

What else can be said...R.I.P. GearedUp

[Damonic]

This is bullshit. I dont know what to say. Gearedup let me in his place and always treated me so well. I will miss him. RIP Gearedup