Author Topic: bodybuilding is supposed to be fun (Read 5731 times)

elite_lifter · « **Reply #25 on:** October 13, 2008, 06:30:32 PM »

Quote from: 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.

Unlike you DOUGHBOY!!

sinbad · « **Reply #26 on:** October 13, 2008, 06:31:12 PM »

Quote from: 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.

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.

JohnnyVegas · « **Reply #27 on:** October 13, 2008, 06:31:58 PM »

Quote from: elite_lifter on October 13, 2008, 06:30:32 PM

Unlike you DOUGHBOY!!

Haha...OK Little Chihuahua

michael arvilla · « **Reply #28 on:** October 13, 2008, 06:33:22 PM »

Quote from: 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.

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!

elite_lifter · « **Reply #29 on:** October 13, 2008, 06:33:24 PM »

Quote from: JohnnyVegas on October 13, 2008, 06:31:58 PM

Haha...OK Little Chihuahua

How is welfare treating you, loser!!

JohnnyVegas · « **Reply #30 on:** October 13, 2008, 06:34:38 PM »

Quote from: elite_lifter on October 13, 2008, 06:33:24 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.

michael arvilla · « **Reply #31 on:** October 13, 2008, 06:39:19 PM »

Quote from: 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.

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

ironjoe · « **Reply #32 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.....?

michael arvilla · « **Reply #33 on:** October 13, 2008, 07:06:21 PM »

Quote from: 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.....?

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,

michael arvilla · « **Reply #34 on:** October 13, 2008, 07:22:00 PM »

Quote from: sinbad on October 13, 2008, 06:31:12 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!

tweeter · « **Reply #35 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?

DPump · « **Reply #36 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

garebear · « **Reply #37 on:** October 13, 2008, 11:21:03 PM »

Quote from: michael arvilla on October 13, 2008, 07:06:21 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.

michael arvilla · « **Reply #38 on:** October 14, 2008, 07:46:29 AM »

Quote from: 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?

thank you!........................ ..............(yes 2005 ) and yes im competing again in March (sunshine classic)

Canadian_Muscle · « **Reply #39 on:** October 14, 2008, 07:51:02 AM »

Quote from: garebear on October 13, 2008, 11:21:03 PM

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...

michael arvilla · « **Reply #40 on:** October 14, 2008, 07:51:04 AM »

Quote from: garebear on October 13, 2008, 11:21:03 PM

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!

Stavios · « **Reply #41 on:** October 14, 2008, 07:53:24 AM »

Quote from: michael arvilla on October 14, 2008, 07:46:29 AM

thank you!........................ ..............(yes 2005 ) and yes im competing again in March (sunshine classic)

Will LLES do your diet again this time around ?

michael arvilla · « **Reply #42 on:** October 14, 2008, 08:17:04 AM »

Quote from: Stavios on October 14, 2008, 07:53:24 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

Mars · « **Reply #43 on:** October 14, 2008, 08:21:07 AM »

people are totally different persons when they lose so much fat.

Canadian_Muscle · « **Reply #44 on:** October 14, 2008, 08:34:38 AM »

Quote from: michael arvilla on October 14, 2008, 08:17:04 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?

michael arvilla · « **Reply #45 on:** October 14, 2008, 08:37:31 AM »

Quote from: Canadian_Muscle on October 14, 2008, 08:34:38 AM

Great job man. How long was the transformation?

4 months

Mars · « **Reply #46 on:** October 14, 2008, 08:43:36 AM »

Quote from: michael arvilla on October 14, 2008, 08:37:31 AM

4 months

hyper responder.

BroadStreetBruiser · « **Reply #47 on:** October 14, 2008, 08:54:03 AM »

Quote from: michael arvilla on October 14, 2008, 08:37:31 AM

4 months

I've dropped 47lbs in 10 weeks. Good shit. I'm enjoying it. Did you enjoy it?

michael arvilla · « **Reply #48 on:** October 14, 2008, 09:52:10 AM »

Quote from: BroadStreetBruiser on October 14, 2008, 08:54:03 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!

BroadStreetBruiser · « **Reply #49 on:** October 14, 2008, 10:14:12 AM »

What part(s) did you find to be "hard work"?