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Title: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: michael arvilla on October 13, 2008, 11:08:24 AM
So with that in mind.................... ....lol
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: The Coach on October 13, 2008, 11:11:26 AM
So with that in mind.................... ....lol


Didn't see it all, but damn Mike, you looked good.
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: michael arvilla on October 13, 2008, 11:14:53 AM
Didn't see it all, but damn Mike, you looked good.

Thanks coach!!  (i sux at windows movie maker lol!..................but i tried)


Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: Rudee on October 13, 2008, 11:16:36 AM
I can't say that I've seen legs that skinny on man before.  Especially a man who lifts weights.   Wow.
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: spinnis on October 13, 2008, 11:16:52 AM
I love it it the begining when he tried to push you away




AND YOU FUCKING LET HIM KNOW WHAT WAS UP!!!!!!! HE DIDNT FUCKING TRY TO PUSH YOU AGAIN THATS FOR SURE!!!!!
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: jtsunami on October 13, 2008, 11:18:19 AM
BEEFCAKE ALERT!
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: michael arvilla on October 13, 2008, 11:21:44 AM
I love it it the begining when he tried to push you away




AND YOU FUCKING LET HIM KNOW WHAT WAS UP!!!!!!! HE DIDNT FUCKING TRY TO PUSH YOU AGAIN THATS FOR SURE!!!!!

   HAHHAHAHAH!!  (yea that was fun!)
                                                                                ;)
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: Mars on October 13, 2008, 11:28:59 AM
mike you should have mixed it with footage of you training for it in the gym, walking around in shopping centres with people staring at you.
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: michael arvilla on October 13, 2008, 12:28:08 PM
mike you should have mixed it with footage of you training for it in the gym, walking around in shopping centres with people staring at you.

 Mars..................i could barely make that short lil clip! (windows movie maker kept crashing/im not very computer literate)
that was like an all morning/half afternoon project for me  lol!
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: QuakerOats on October 13, 2008, 12:57:11 PM
mike you should have mixed it with footage of you training for it in the gym, walking around in shopping centres with people staring at you.
you're quite the people magnet yourself, Rotterdam warrior.
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: michael arvilla on October 13, 2008, 01:08:16 PM
mike you should have mixed it with footage of you training for it in the gym, walking around in shopping centres with people staring at you.


       "Great atlete and father"
                                                            lolhahahahahahahahhahah!!! ;D
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: BroadStreetBruiser on October 13, 2008, 01:09:11 PM
Mike. Can we get a "day in the life of" type thing? Maybe you buying peanut butter or buzzing your head. I think we could learn a lot from you.
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: Kwon on October 13, 2008, 01:13:28 PM
I love it it the begining when he tried to push you away




AND YOU FUCKING LET HIM KNOW WHAT WAS UP!!!!!!! HE DIDNT FUCKING TRY TO PUSH YOU AGAIN THATS FOR SURE!!!!!

Yes, it was nice.

And Mike, why is the clip 05:58?
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: wavelength on October 13, 2008, 01:14:41 PM
Did you record that by filming a TV? :D
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Post by: Canadian_Muscle on October 13, 2008, 01:15:06 PM
Lookin good man. How tall are you? It seems most tall bb'ers have the small legs problem.
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: ManBearPig... on October 13, 2008, 01:15:54 PM
Mike. Can we get a "day in the life of" type thing? Maybe you buying peanut butter or buzzing your head. I think we could learn a lot from you.

you're quite the encyclopedia of bodybuilding yourself, stud muffin.
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: wavelength on October 13, 2008, 01:16:13 PM
Yes looking good and determined.
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: BroadStreetBruiser on October 13, 2008, 01:21:03 PM
you're quite the encyclopedia of bodybuilding yourself, stud muffin.

I'm into stocks these days and butter. Anything w/ butter I have an acute interest in.
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: ironjoe on October 13, 2008, 03:04:06 PM
Lower back is crazy.  What did you do for that christmas tree?  Deadlifts, hyper's, etc?  I would like to know your lower back workout.  Thanks Mike looking good man.  Ripped.
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: Alex A on October 13, 2008, 03:22:45 PM
I haven't posted in a long time. Trying to avoid the hype and focus on what needs to be done this year at Nationals.

 But i have to say Mike.  You brought it that day!  Nice job on your prep for the show. Also, you have always been one of the best guys posting on the boards!  And yes bro, bodybuilding should be fun. Peace always!

Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: garebear on October 13, 2008, 03:27:06 PM
BEEFCAKE ALERT!

 ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: jtsunami on October 13, 2008, 03:35:25 PM
i need a x2 for BEEFCAKE ALERT here Natural!
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: michael arvilla on October 13, 2008, 06:18:50 PM
I haven't posted in a long time. Trying to avoid the hype and focus on what needs to be done this year at Nationals.

 But i have to say Mike.  You brought it that day!  Nice job on your prep for the show. Also, you have always been one of the best guys posting on the boards!  And yes bro, bodybuilding should be fun. Peace always!



Thanks Alex! ................talking to you on text and in phone conversations and hearing from and seeing all the guys you help out for shows.....your opinion means a lot to me!
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: michael arvilla on October 13, 2008, 06:21:07 PM
Lower back is crazy.  What did you do for that christmas tree?  Deadlifts, hyper's, etc?  I would like to know your lower back workout.  Thanks Mike looking good man.  Ripped.
thanks Joe!
Deadlifts (from the floor when i can/when the lower back is killing me partial "rack deads" about knee high)
def best back exercise there is!
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: JohnnyVegas on October 13, 2008, 06:22:10 PM
The conditioning was spot on, hard to believe how much weight you dropped. That is hardcore.

When you can FULLY see the Serretus Anterior stick out like that, you know your ripped to the bone.
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: elite_lifter on October 13, 2008, 06:30:32 PM
The conditioning was spot on, hard to believe how much weight you dropped. That is hardcore.

When you can FULLY see the Serretus Anterior stick out like that, you know your ripped to the bone.
Unlike you DOUGHBOY!!
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: sinbad on October 13, 2008, 06:31:12 PM
Mike. Can we get a "day in the life of" type thing? Maybe you buying peanut butter or buzzing your head. I think we could learn a lot from you.

Hell Yeah, that would be the shit!!, you gotta work on that Mike, I might even pay some money for that shit. You could play it straight or play it up a bit and make over the top hard core.
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: JohnnyVegas on October 13, 2008, 06:31:58 PM
Unlike you DOUGHBOY!!

Haha...OK Little Chihuahua   ;D
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: michael arvilla on October 13, 2008, 06:33:22 PM
The conditioning was spot on, hard to believe how much weight you dropped. That is hardcore.

When you can FULLY see the Serretus Anterior stick out like that, you know your ripped to the bone.

Thx Johnny!  (i lost 70 lbs in 4 months so it was pretty intense)
had a lot of help/support tho   (Laura and Larry aka LLES )
it was a great experience!
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: elite_lifter on October 13, 2008, 06:33:24 PM
Haha...OK Little Chihuahua   ;D

How is welfare treating you, loser!!
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: JohnnyVegas on October 13, 2008, 06:34:38 PM
How is welfare treating you, loser!!
How is Derek treating you, Twink! Good I hope. You two shoudl ge married out here in CA.

Gay marriage is legal here.

 :D
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: michael arvilla on October 13, 2008, 06:39:19 PM
Lookin good man. How tall are you? It seems most tall bb'ers have the small legs problem.

thanks!
 (almost 6 ft 2" ............very long limbs/arms and legs)
i figure by the time im 60 ill have em "filled out"

Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: ironjoe on October 13, 2008, 06:48:31 PM
What was you diet like for that show?  You may have already given it but I was just curious.  Thanks man.  Cardio?  How long? ETC.....?
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: michael arvilla on October 13, 2008, 07:06:21 PM
What was you diet like for that show?  You may have already given it but I was just curious.  Thanks man.  Cardio?  How long? ETC.....?
Here is a random page outta my food log/diet was very LOW carbs,medium to high protein,low fat, it was a little longer than 16 weeks i believe,i lost over 70 lbs in that time period (double session cardio/am and at night)
i mean look at my face (sunken in i scared my mom who said "i look like a concentration camp survivor")
cardio was always first thing in the morning on an empty stomach,
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: michael arvilla on October 13, 2008, 07:22:00 PM
Hell Yeah, that would be the shit!!, you gotta work on that Mike, I might even pay some money for that shit. You could play it straight or play it up a bit and make over the top hard core.
one of these days ill put something together (just for fun)......ill figure a way to make it free/so u can download it

   (when Laura is feeling better and is back training again/take the video camera to the beach/gym/mall/could film some "cameos" with all the IFBB pros in this area)
it be fun!
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Post by: tweeter on October 13, 2008, 07:49:55 PM
That was one of the most impressive transformations I have seen. The cool thing is that we got to see it in real time right in front of us by following your threads on getbig. When was that...2005? Are you planning on competing again any time soon?
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: DPump on October 13, 2008, 07:53:15 PM

good shit Mike-    u and hazbin give me insp to know that ur still plugging away getting better in ur twilight yrs (jst kidding bro)


thatd be cool if u cd make more stuff w u and Laura-    some cameos wd be nice w IFBBs from past

good on u, mate
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: garebear on October 13, 2008, 11:21:03 PM
Here is a random page outta my food log/diet was very LOW carbs,medium to high protein,low fat, it was a little longer than 16 weeks i believe,i lost over 70 lbs in that time period (double session cardio/am and at night)
i mean look at my face (sunken in i scared my mom who said "i look like a concentration camp survivor")
cardio was always first thing in the morning on an empty stomach,

Congratulations on dropping the fat.

As for your AM and PM cardio, I wanted to ask you a couple of questions.

1. Did you run for both sessions (if so could you please tell me average time/distance)?

2. How did you work the cardio with leg work (lifting weights)? Did you skip a couple of cardio sessions for leg recovery?

I need to drop some fat and I was considering twice a day cardio, so I thought I would ask someone with some experience.

Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: michael arvilla on October 14, 2008, 07:46:29 AM
That was one of the most impressive transformations I have seen. The cool thing is that we got to see it in real time right in front of us by following your threads on getbig. When was that...2005? Are you planning on competing again any time soon?

 thank you!........................ ..............(yes 2005 ) and yes im competing again in March (sunshine classic)
         :)
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: Canadian_Muscle on October 14, 2008, 07:51:02 AM
Congratulations on dropping the fat.

As for your AM and PM cardio, I wanted to ask you a couple of questions.

1. Did you run for both sessions (if so could you please tell me average time/distance)?

2. How did you work the cardio with leg work (lifting weights)? Did you skip a couple of cardio sessions for leg recovery?

I need to drop some fat and I was considering twice a day cardio, so I thought I would ask someone with some experience.



Running is stupid when all your goals are to lose fat and keep muscle. Walk on a treadmill at 3.5-4mph for 45 minutes is the best cardio you can do. Or the bike, stairmill etc...
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: michael arvilla on October 14, 2008, 07:51:04 AM
Congratulations on dropping the fat.

As for your AM and PM cardio, I wanted to ask you a couple of questions.

1. Did you run for both sessions (if so could you please tell me average time/distance)?

2. How did you work the cardio with leg work (lifting weights)? Did you skip a couple of cardio sessions for leg recovery?

I need to drop some fat and I was considering twice a day cardio, so I thought I would ask someone with some experience.


1) no running (lol i was 270 lbs id have killed my joints/knees) 4.0 pace/slight incline (got my heart rate up/huffing and puffing ..sweating profusely) an hour each session
2) never skipped cardio (started at 5 days a week....bumped it up to 6 days a week....then finally every day)
first thing in the morning on an empty stomach
last thing at nite after all meals were consumed
hope this helps!   :)
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: Stavios on October 14, 2008, 07:53:24 AM
thank you!........................ ..............(yes 2005 ) and yes im competing again in March (sunshine classic)
         :)

Will LLES do your diet again this time around ?
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: michael arvilla on October 14, 2008, 08:17:04 AM
Will LLES do your diet again this time around ?

I wish!  (Larry has moved out of Florida)
it's me myself and i               (with Laura helping of course)

id prefer to have Larry's help/guidance tho
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: Mars on October 14, 2008, 08:21:07 AM
people are totally different persons when they lose so much fat.
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: Canadian_Muscle on October 14, 2008, 08:34:38 AM
I wish!  (Larry has moved out of Florida)
it's me myself and i               (with Laura helping of course)

id prefer to have Larry's help/guidance tho

Great job man. How long was the transformation?
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: michael arvilla on October 14, 2008, 08:37:31 AM
Great job man. How long was the transformation?

                           4 months
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: Mars on October 14, 2008, 08:43:36 AM
                           4 months

hyper responder.
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: BroadStreetBruiser on October 14, 2008, 08:54:03 AM
                           4 months

I've dropped 47lbs in 10 weeks. Good shit. I'm enjoying it. Did you enjoy it?
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: michael arvilla on October 14, 2008, 09:52:10 AM
I've dropped 47lbs in 10 weeks. Good shit. I'm enjoying it. Did you enjoy it?
Did i "enjoy it" ................im not going to lie to you guys
no.................it was hard work
did i enjoy the outcome (getting in the shape of my life and onstage)  hell yes!

Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: BroadStreetBruiser on October 14, 2008, 10:14:12 AM
What part(s) did you find to be "hard work"?
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: michael arvilla on October 14, 2008, 10:21:12 AM
What part(s) did you find to be "hard work"?

the dieting (low low carbs made me very "spacey" and i had no energy) one day i even wore two differen't colored sneakers to work!

i felt like shit a lot of the time................(plus "eating on the clock" every 2 -3 hours was a chore)
then all the cardio .....................

but the end result was worth it!
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: BroadStreetBruiser on October 14, 2008, 10:46:44 AM
See I like the low carbs. On heavy carb days I tend to be lethargic and feel bloated up. Good stuff. thanks.
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: michael arvilla on October 14, 2008, 01:57:42 PM
good shit Mike-    u and hazbin give me insp to know that ur still plugging away getting better in ur twilight yrs (jst kidding bro)


thatd be cool if u cd make more stuff w u and Laura-    some cameos wd be nice w IFBBs from past

good on u, mate

  Thx!..............(and Hazbin motivates/inspires me also)
               ;)
Title: Re: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun
Post by: ninja turtle on October 14, 2008, 03:12:15 PM
you're quite the people magnet yourself, Rotterdam warrior.

which gym does he train in rotterdam?