Very amazing thread, in fact I will predict this thread as one of those moments, when you know it's worth the time, effort helping others.
Let me expand. Nearly everything I done with MOS has, is free. Over the last 6 months or so I have received payment for my service as a worker with the site.
I have always tried to remain unbiased, and believe I did that.
At present I'm back to my free self again, no problem.
Your pictures are superb for all, in fact, you have posted more than I ever did since being a member in 2003.
I wish I could have done things differently, but I don't care what others think regarding me, more concerned regarding my own lack of documentary efforts, which is most important for yourself, the user.
Sure, it may help, provide proof to others, but sincerely I come from a camp that just says this is a personal thing, and you shouldn't need to see proof before you try, once a guy tried for even a few weeks with honest work, they gain, best proof of all.
I know some need validation to begin, but, without wanting to be hard, life very often is never like that, and a person wanting something so much, will at least try themselves.
Your journey is great for us all.
Do private measurements, no need to tell anyone if you do, fine.
With that, you can gauge growth.
Be interested to know how your FSL changes with this pump before hanging.
It is awesome that you are here to guide, assist, mentor, regardless of receiving payment for services, or if it is voluntary. None of that matters, but it is nice of you to be honest.
It's easy to say to take pics before, during, and after. We are men, first and foremost.
Now, you are average/under average, and finally found some glimmer of hope. A database with all the info needed to start a journey. However, all the other members are PACKING. They may be PE vets, or were already above average before beginning PE. You look down at your little Jimmy, and naturally, instinctively, are ashamed. You just don't compare, and much like other events in a man's life, aren't willing to show the world your insecurity.
This was my reason for not documenting at the beginning. Just looking at the snapshot I just took of my shriveled and pathetic dingus. Comparing to these monsters with unbelievable vascularoty, is just a crushing blow. Coupled with the uncertainty of even gaining with the methods provided.
I did not share these initial pictures, and shamefully DELETED and buried any proof of my inferiority to the world.
Thankfully, I DON'T FUCKING GIVE UP, and I research research RESEARCH! I do my homework plus extra credit on things I have a burning passion and desire for. I will perfect it in my mind before I even attempt it physically.
Yes, I wish I wouldn't have felt embarrassed, ashamed, and inferior among these REAL FUCKING MEN. Looking back, it's stupid and childish, but it is what society has bred into us as human beings.
Don't ever give up on your goals, no matter what. Tell the haters, "Sit back and relax, cuz you ain't even got mad at me yet!" You are doing this for YOU, and your eyes are the only proof you need. ????✌?
It was Edison I believe who said (don't quote me), "I have not failed. I have found 10,000 ways that did not work."