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ursus		Ursus Official retirement	18-09-2013 @ 17:54
Man up and have a fuckin coffee Member 2086, 9717 posts SQ 340, BP 252.5, DL 300 892.5 kgs @ 158kgs UnEq	I have been thinking long and hard for many months about what way my life is going and how i want to live it, and i thought it only right to let you boys be some of the first people to know. As of today i am officially retiring from strength sports and will no longer compete in powerlifting or strongman. I love this sport it it has been in my heart for a very long time and my only one goal i suppose was to prove my ability as a drugfree athlete and to prove that it is possible to achieve a high standard of lifting on meat and potatoes alone . In my heart i believe i have achieved that level . The cost of adding another lb to the bar or another kg to the PB is just not reward enough for the expense of all the food the emotional stress and generally living like a big freak LOL . I ONLY EVER WANTED TO BE THE BIGGEST HUMAN I COULD BE AND AS STRONG AS PHYSICALLY POSSIBLE . i feel i have done that , yes i may have added another 10kg /20kg to some lifts but for what ? I only ever wanted the Bench record and i got that , now someone else can have it . Walking around at 25 stone in a 'normal' world is tough and i think ive had me thrill of walking round as a freak ,breaking everything i sit on and not fitting in any decent clothes . I wanna run again and go on fairground rides with my babies and i want to order a small portion of food and sit on a plastic toilet seat without panicking. I think i owe it to my family to give them the best of me whilst im still a young Dad . The one dream i have again is to fight again and i cant do that at this weight so i have set a challenge to myself to get down to 18stone as quickly and healthily as possible and to get fight ready once again , i know its going to be hard and a real battle but once i set myself a goal then that is that. I have had my first session back on the heavy bag today and was blowing out my arse but it felt great to have my lungs burning again i will still be training but obviously i have completely changed my routine and based it on conditioning and reps. I also have my own nutritionist who is sorting me a diet plan as we speak . So just a quick one to say i have loved this sport and everyone in it bar a few c**ts I will still be on the sight but wont be logging my training anymore but i will pop in momenteraly and let you see how im doing.Thanks Sugden for all your support and encouragement in making me the best that i could be in my sport , now its my turn to see what i can do in this new chapter in my life , Peace out, love y'all Jay 'URSUS" Pateman P.S SORRY FOR THE RAMBLE I FORGOT MOST OF THE THINGS I WANTED TO SAY
MrSmall		...	18-09-2013 @ 17:57
Gone and easily forgotten....... Member 331, 22298 posts SQ 185, BP 100, DL 230 515.0 kgs @ 85kgs UnEq	Post Edited: 18.09.2013 @ 17:58 PM by MrSmall No shoutout? Dead to me. Sounds like a sound decision, and lets face it, boxing is the king of sports! You will lose musclechubbs fans though!
Benfrancis1993		...	18-09-2013 @ 18:00
Cut toe in half = bad day. Member 4359, 3581 posts SQ 270, BP 140, DL 310 720.0 kgs @ 137kgs UnEq	I wanted to see a natty guy front squat 300. I am truly gutted.
rossphillips		...	18-09-2013 @ 18:01
Get to a kyro mate. Member 2268, 4659 posts SQ 250, BP 190, DL 272.5 712.5 kgs @ 104kgs Eq	Best of luck jay
JohnGym		...	18-09-2013 @ 18:01
Hamstrings feel activated. Member 1107, 6964 posts SQ 220, BP 152.5, DL 252.5 625.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	Big shock to me this mate! Has something provoked this decision earlier than planned? Your recent posts had me thinking you would go on a few more year. You are a British strength Legend. Good luck in your future endeavours.
danbaseley		...	18-09-2013 @ 18:02
A member for 10 years and still no mouldy peanuts Member 1252, 4481 posts SQ 160, BP 110, DL 215 485.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq	Really good luck to you mate; it's just fun and games lifting weights. Spending time with your kids, running around like a mad man with them are things you'll never get to do again. Just don't disappear from this site. You've always been generous with your time - ans it'll be really interesting to see your transformation to a sleeker unit; and how you go about it.
TomParkes89		...	18-09-2013 @ 18:03
Member 2841, 408 posts SQ 315, BP 230, DL 350 895.0 kgs @ 150kgs Eq	a brave decision, cant imagine it was easy but respect for putting family first!!!!! All the best for your future endeavours and goals, no doubt u will achieve them! i have enjoyed your videos and following your training and achievements - hugely impressive legacy!
Benvie		...	18-09-2013 @ 18:05
embarrasingly poor bench Member 2684, 4043 posts SQ 240, BP 135, DL 275 650.0 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq	Sad to hear you are leaving the sport but like you say, there is more to life than just lifting, especially if it's having such a negative impact on other areas of your life. All the best for your new goals.
Boar		...	18-09-2013 @ 18:05
Nothing left in the tank. Member 5, 25566 posts Administrator	top man !! set your sights and go for it ! smalls took the easy route.
JCarter123		...	18-09-2013 @ 18:07
Member 3757, 1746 posts SQ 202.5, BP 110, DL 255 567.5 kgs @ 82kgs UnEq	Enjoyed watching you vids mate. Sad to know there won't be any more but good luck with the boxing.
Jabba		...	18-09-2013 @ 18:11
and the winning number is... 88! Member 647, 2048 posts SQ 222.5, BP 152.5, DL 242.5 617.5 kgs @ 136kgs UnEq	Jay, you have been inspirational. Thank you for the videos and advice you've given on here. I hope you reconsider not logging on here, it would be fascinating seeing your transformation from strength athlete to fighter. You're clearly a very focused individual, I'm sure you'll be a big success on your chosen path.
Martin1956		...	18-09-2013 @ 18:13
Old Age Presser Member 75, 7743 posts SQ 0, BP 200, DL 200 400.0 kgs @ 105kgs Eq	Wow! Big decision Jay, and probably the right one. Most of us go into the gym for health and wellbeing reasons, end up getting hooked on strength gains, and forgot why we started in the first place. I've only taken 12 Kg off and I feel much, much better for it. I'm 5 Kg - 7.5 Kg weaker, but if you offered me the extra bodyweight back to get the extra strength back I wouldn't take it. Good luck my friend - and you could still be an awesome 120 bencher of course .
BenMac		...	18-09-2013 @ 18:14
'Looks like Ben Affleck according to Pagan' Member 876, 2506 posts SQ 220, BP 140, DL 260 620.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq	Good luck with it all big man. I'll spar with you when you get to 18 stone.
Slugworth		...	18-09-2013 @ 18:23
P.S must learn to deadlift Member 3457, 700 posts SQ 230, BP 180, DL 235 645.0 kgs @ 148.5kgs UnEq	Best of luck with it Jay, you have been a big inspiration for me and I'm sure many others, ill race you down to 130kg
IainKendrick		...	18-09-2013 @ 18:27
some nice relaxing jazz. Member 77, 12599 posts SQ 265, BP 165, DL 280 710.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq	Well in some ways gutted.... However in another way well done! Hope your know goals go well!

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