“Internet BS Gets to the Best of Us”: Afraid of the Backlash, Veteran Bodybuilder Makes a Startling Confession While Admiring His Best Physique of All Time

In the bodybuilding world, each athlete has their special tale of overcoming challenges. Marc Lobliner is one such inspiring bodybuilder. During his school days, he was subjected to bullying due to his weight, however, he didn’t let that stop him. Now the IFBB pro opened up about the ongoing internal struggles, thinking when it’s the right time to stop competing. He is juggling with decisions and trying to figure out what is the best time to step back.

The 43-year-old bodybuilder took to his Instagram and uploaded a picture of his jaw-dropping physique. With his ripped body, he also added a motivational quote that reflects his unyielding commitment.

Marc Lobliner flaunting his old ‘jaw-dropping’ physique

Lobliner’s post was accompanied by what he considered his all-time favorite picture of his physique. In this post, despite the confusion, he showed confidence with his picture. He grapples with the adult decision of prioritizing practicality over his passion for the sport.

The IFBB Pro bodybuilder expresses confidence in his ability and his physique, as he mentioned in the post that it was his favorite picture of all time. However, he added to his caption, “No excuses, I have bills to pay and a real job so I did what any responsible adult would do. I should have just dropped the show but I was too committed and afraid of the backlash from the internet. I know that sounds like a b*tch move, but it’s true. The internet BS gets to the best of us.”

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He also advocated the conflict between responsibility and passion.  He revealed that the fear of backlash played a significant role in his decision to proceed with the New York Pro, even when dropping out might have been a more responsible choice. While he does not commit to his competitive future, he expressed genuine excitement about discovering what his seasoned body can achieve. However, despite not having the clarity of whether he is going to take part or not, he once said that nothing is more important than his health.

He would never overlook his health for events

In his previous posts, he revealed his intention to start the carb-loading phase to enhance his performance and appearance at the upcoming New York Pro competition but also highlighted that he always prioritizes his health. “I would never sacrifice health for bodybuilding.”, he wrote.

Lobliner’s mention of taking an Epsom salt bath to relax his legs offers insight into his recovery and self-care routine. However, this is not the first time the IFBB pro bodybuilder opened up about the use of external performance-enhancing items in bodybuilding. While wondering what comes next in his competitive path, he asks his fans and followers to join him and see what his old body can still do.

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