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Title: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: MindSpin on June 25, 2007, 01:21:22 PM
I figured there would be multiple 20pg threads on this by now ???
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: nukkaready on June 25, 2007, 01:26:50 PM
silver medal and last place all in one. that's cool. congrats.
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: UK Gold on June 25, 2007, 01:32:32 PM
Both the girls have got bigger legs than him :'(

I like Mike, but competitive bodybuilding is not his thing. He really needs to reconsider what he's doing to himself - at his age the only test he should be doing is for HRT.
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: michael arvilla on June 25, 2007, 02:25:48 PM
Mike stuck it out this weekend. A little better preparing next time and perhaps he could move up a spot.

Thanks Sean!!.............(we both knew i wasn't going to be ready in time for this one)

Peter Potter told me to take a year off put on some size(legs).....then do a national qualifer
as i had some first place votes (why waste your time in a non-qualifer that you almost won)

sooo.........that's what im going to do (pack on some quality size/again legs!)

a few people have offered there help (gratis)..........so we will see what happens

(just remember this is fun for me!)

again thanks!..............Mike
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: 240 is Back on June 25, 2007, 02:33:45 PM
mike, you are becomign seasoned.  you look calmer up there. 

Last show, you looked like you snorted a box of caffeine before kickoff... nervous grin and all. 

This time, you look cool as a fan, man.
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: Paul Allen on June 25, 2007, 02:34:03 PM
you've cleaned up quite nicely in your last couple of weeks.

not to beat a dead horse, but you do need more leg growth as i'm sure you know?

I imagine you put a great deal of intensity in your leg workouts, but they don't seem to grow.

Are thin legs genetic in your family?  If so, you have a hard road ahead of you.

Alas, i wish you good luck.

Regards,
Paul Allen
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: WJ_Harley on June 25, 2007, 02:39:06 PM
Wow second place out of 2 competitors.


Good job.


If you need any advice as how to start lifting weights don't hesitate to ask.


WJH.
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: michael arvilla on June 25, 2007, 03:02:18 PM
mike, you are becomign seasoned.  you look calmer up there. 

Last show, you looked like you snorted a box of caffeine before kickoff... nervous grin and all. 

This time, you look cool as a fan, man.

thanks Rob!
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: michael arvilla on June 25, 2007, 03:04:10 PM
you've cleaned up quite nicely in your last couple of weeks.

not to beat a dead horse, but you do need more leg growth as i'm sure you know?

I imagine you put a great deal of intensity in your leg workouts, but they don't seem to grow.

Are thin legs genetic in your family?  If so, you have a hard road ahead of you.

Alas, i wish you good luck.

Regards,
Paul Allen

 Thin Legs genetic?.......................(not sure only family i ever had was my  Mom)

ill have to get back to heavy squatting (there is no easy road to big legs)
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: JediKnight on June 25, 2007, 03:19:21 PM
Mike, you just said it. Get back to heavy ass squats. Your are starting to remind me of Vince Goodrum.
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: Joey Tito on June 25, 2007, 03:22:24 PM
Congrats, Mike.

Now can we see pics of Laura in a thong ??? :P :-[
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: michael arvilla on June 25, 2007, 04:05:31 PM
Mike, you just said it. Get back to heavy ass squats. Your are starting to remind me of Vince Goodrum.

oh oh.....................l ol!


(here is another pic from the show)
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: bigbalddaddy on June 25, 2007, 05:14:08 PM
Congrats big dog to hang your nutz out there again!  Most guys can't muster enough balls to do it once much less twice!  I love the haters on here...Where the f*ck are their before & after pics?  You may not have the best genetics but your work ethic and determination make everyone hate you cause they are weak as f*ck!  Looks like you came in a little flat and over trained but it's all good.  If you pound your legs a ton you may be overtraining them or visa versa.  Either way, good job, let the haters hate and let it motivate! ;)
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: Scott Markey on June 25, 2007, 05:23:03 PM
Mike said himself that he did not time this one well. All things considered, you looked great Mike !!! Laura looked awesome as well from some of the pics I have seen. Both of you really have your competition color down pat. Looked great !
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: SS on June 25, 2007, 05:34:09 PM
Congrats big dog to hang your nutz out there again!  Most guys can't muster enough balls to do it once much less twice!  I love the haters on here...Where the f*ck are their before & after pics?  You may not have the best genetics but your work ethic and determination make everyone hate you cause they are weak as f*ck!  Looks like you came in a little flat and over trained but it's all good.  If you pound your legs a ton you may be overtraining them or visa versa.  Either way, good job, let the haters hate and let it motivate! ;)
the biggest shit talkers are the one with no pics.

then again everybody on GB is  250 with abs, and can bench 500lbs for reps ::)
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: phyxsius on June 25, 2007, 05:37:41 PM
You did you best Mike but you're just not the one
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: tom joad on June 25, 2007, 06:57:30 PM
Mike, what was your contest weight this time around compared to your first show?
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: michael arvilla on June 25, 2007, 07:48:13 PM
Mike, what was your contest weight this time around compared to your first show?

10 or 15 lbs heavier .............(but nowhere near as conditioned as last year!)
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: michael arvilla on June 25, 2007, 07:49:51 PM
Congrats big dog to hang your nutz out there again!  Most guys can't muster enough balls to do it once much less twice!  I love the haters on here...Where the f*ck are their before & after pics?  You may not have the best genetics but your work ethic and determination make everyone hate you cause they are weak as f*ck!  Looks like you came in a little flat and over trained but it's all good.  If you pound your legs a ton you may be overtraining them or visa versa.  Either way, good job, let the haters hate and let it motivate! ;)

Yea BBD!!!!!!!........................ ......(thanx)
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: Croatch on June 25, 2007, 07:55:22 PM
Was the show a natural one?
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: michael arvilla on June 25, 2007, 07:56:39 PM
Mike said himself that he did not time this one well. All things considered, you looked great Mike !!! Laura looked awesome as well from some of the pics I have seen. Both of you really have your competition color down pat. Looked great !

AS always Scott you are a class act!

thank you for your support/encouragement!

Mike
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: michael arvilla on June 25, 2007, 07:58:36 PM
You did you best Mike but you're just not the one

LOL!........................ there can only be "one"
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: Hedgehog on June 25, 2007, 08:10:56 PM
AS always Scott you are a class act!

thank you for your support/encouragement!

Mike

I thought Cheri Lane was crossing over into bodybuilding?

What happened to that?

-Hedge
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: gordiano on June 25, 2007, 08:18:14 PM
Thin Legs genetic?.......................(not sure only family i ever had was my  Mom)

ill have to get back to heavy squatting (there is no easy road to big legs)

It can be done Mike.



You gotta hit them hard, with 20 reps with good to heavy weight.


Mine were toothpicks, but now they're actually pretty good (considering). I just had to beat the shit out of 'em.....they had no choice but to grow.


I fucking hate training legs, because it's intense and hard. It seperates the casual trainer, from the serious (IMO).
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: michael arvilla on June 25, 2007, 08:39:27 PM
I thought Cheri Lane was crossing over into bodybuilding?

What happened to that?

-Hedge

She is................this is/was her last figure show

(show a lil support Zack.................i kno u can do it!)
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: michael arvilla on June 25, 2007, 08:41:15 PM
It can be done Mike.



You gotta hit them hard, with 20 reps with good to heavy weight.


Mine were toothpicks, but now they're actually pretty good (considering). I just had to beat the shit out of 'em.....they had no choice but to grow.


I fucking hate training legs, because it's intense and hard. It seperates the casual trainer, from the serious (IMO).


they have "come up" from last year.................jus t not near enough

(ill just have to try harder!)

thanks,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Mike
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: gordiano on June 25, 2007, 08:45:09 PM

they have "come up" from last year.................jus t not near enough

(ill just have to try harder!)

thanks,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Mike

I know man. I gave you props on 'em (one of the few who did)..
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: The_Hammer on June 25, 2007, 11:49:52 PM
Post a picture of Laura's posterior chain.
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: Croatch on June 25, 2007, 11:59:01 PM
Quote
Was the show a natural one?
I'll take that as a no.
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: Andre Nickatina on June 26, 2007, 12:13:34 AM

they have "come up" from last year.................jus t not near enough

(ill just have to try harder!)

thanks,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Mike
I've hated before but you do look great as does your beautiful wife. Good luck with your next show.
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: BigDave81 on June 26, 2007, 12:16:38 AM
Hey Mike! I am actually doing a show in Palm Beach October 27th! I believe it is a tested show as well, you should compete! I'll be there for sure.
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: njflex on June 26, 2007, 06:13:10 AM
I give them credit as a truly supportive couple to do something they both enjoy.laura seems to be really into her man and vice versa,my wife could care less and thinks i take it too seriously and far.
Title: Congrats to Laura Lee Hanson!
Post by: Livewire on June 26, 2007, 07:19:07 AM
Laura, I've followed your career from the beginning and I'm a huge fan.  Great job this weekend!

FIGURE West Palm Beach

Class B
1. Erin Hoffman
2. Rosemary Bonner
3. Cindy Eldridge
4. Kristen Bell
5. Erica Roeich
6. Kathy Furtnash
7. Mary Dent
8. Laura Hanson
Title: Re: Congrats to Laura Lee Hanson!
Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 07:45:15 AM
another hatred thread (use the pictures from this show at least you lil rat)

she look great!

Title: Re: Congrats to Laura Lee Hanson!
Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 07:47:30 AM
LOL!.......SALMON /LIVEWIRE WHATEVER  "cover" you use today
u just proved how much our Laura Lee HAS improved!

(stick to picking on me................it's more manly!)
Title: Re: Congrats to Laura Lee Hanson!
Post by: omg on June 26, 2007, 07:48:55 AM
ALERT!!!

GRANDMOTHER ON STAGE
Title: Re: Congrats to Laura Lee Hanson!
Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 07:50:38 AM
 ;)
Title: Re: Congrats to Laura Lee Hanson!
Post by: No Patience on June 26, 2007, 07:57:29 AM
the funny thing to me is the shit talking that goes on.....she may not have won, blah blah blah, but she has the curage and drive to get on stage and compete which is more than most people on this site can say

i think she looks great....don't see many women these days with even half as nice of body....in fact i usually see chics with 20" fat arms smoking cigarettes in their rusty minivans....

our country is full of fat lazy fucks and people hate on Laura ::)
Title: Re: Congrats to Laura Lee Hanson!
Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 08:02:00 AM
the funny thing to me is the shit talking that goes on.....she may not have won, blah blah blah, but she has the curage and drive to get on stage and compete which is more than most people on this site can say

i think she looks great....don't see many women these days with even half as nice of body....in fact i usually see chics with 20" fat arms smoking cigarettes in their rusty minivans....

our country is full of fat lazy fucks and people hate on Laura ::)


I don't get it..............i really don't (we both kept a real low profile this time around
not posting pics/results even tho i did really well)
this is a bodybuilding/fitness board .............Laura trained/dieted extremely hard
did the best she could and looked great! (not looking for a pat on the back many did the same)

but these "ass-backward "threads by the same person/people should not be tolerated IMO
what the fuck has a "salmon" or a "livewire" ever contributed to this board other than anger/hatred
Title: Re: Congrats to Laura Lee Hanson!
Post by: G o a t b o y on June 26, 2007, 08:03:33 AM
i usually see chics with 20" fat arms smoking cigarettes in their rusty minivans....



Wow... you date some classy chicks!  ::)
Title: Re: Congrats to Laura Lee Hanson!
Post by: omg on June 26, 2007, 08:04:09 AM
the threadstarter congratulated laura on a good showing, even 8th is good as long as she stepped on stage right  ;D

stop hating grandpa. tell grandma i love her too

Title: Re: Congrats to Laura Lee Hanson!
Post by: Livewire on June 26, 2007, 08:04:18 AM
chill out mike, your nearing meltdown status.  if she took first, you'd be far less humble and just as loud as you used to be.  smile, sit back, and enjoy getbig.  you used to let stuff like this roll right off your back.  laura's a pretty good sport about the jokes here.  when I posted my competition pics on the members pics board last year, i got ragged on for the smallest details, and I won my class.  so chill out.
Title: Re: Congrats to Laura Lee Hanson!
Post by: Laura Lee on June 26, 2007, 08:10:00 AM
Laura, I've followed your career from the beginning and I'm a huge fan.  Great job this weekend!

FIGURE West Palm Beach

Class B
1. Erin Hoffman
2. Rosemary Bonner
3. Cindy Eldridge
4. Kristen Bell
5. Erica Roeich
6. Kathy Furtnash
7. Mary Dent
8. Laura Hanson
Where did you get these names Livewire, and there were more than that in my class FYI.  Also, you are using pictures of my other competition here and not the WPB   ;)
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 08:12:01 AM
I give them credit as a truly supportive couple to do something they both enjoy.laura seems to be really into her man and vice versa,my wife could care less and thinks i take it too seriously and far.


THanks NJ!!.....................Big Dave u look great!!


and..................... ........................ ........Muscular Developement spelled my name wrong!

 Heavyweight
1. Richard Lindsay
2. Michael Arivilla
Title: Re: Congrats to Laura Lee Hanson!
Post by: omg on June 26, 2007, 08:13:42 AM
Where did you get these names Livewire, and there were more than that in my class FYI.  Also, you are using pictures of my other competition here and not the WPB   ;)

laura do you plan to do anything about your face? your body is still tight but your face is getting loose with age, you can see the cheeks,eyebags,forehead sinking and you look like a grandma.congrats on your good placing!
Title: Re: Congrats to Laura Lee Hanson!
Post by: No Patience on June 26, 2007, 08:21:08 AM

Wow... you date some classy chicks!  ::)

you're too literal ;D....fat chics disgust me
Title: Re: Congrats to Laura Lee Hanson!
Post by: Laura Lee on June 26, 2007, 08:22:51 AM
laura do you plan to do anything about your face? your body is still tight but your face is getting loose with age, you can see the cheeks,eyebags,forehead sinking and you look like a grandma.congrats on your good placing!
I'm sure it has nothing to do with dieting down and water depletion.  ::)

Title: Re: Congrats to Laura Lee Hanson!
Post by: The Master on June 26, 2007, 08:25:09 AM
I'm sure it has nothing to do with dieting down and water depletion.  ::)




You are improving Laura. Good thing you're maintaining your nattie status :)
Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: Laura Lee on June 26, 2007, 08:37:49 AM
I found the list.  Shit, I thought there were 9 of us in the open and 10 in the masters.  Oh well.  Yup, I guess came in last in the open (Peter Potter - head judge showed me 7th in the open and 8th in the masters).  Eh, after looking at all those photos, I did look like crap.  I guess I'm making the right move then and transitioning out of figure.   :)
Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 08:42:22 AM
lol!............i looked like crap as well


(wayyy off!)


Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: Laura Lee on June 26, 2007, 08:44:54 AM
lol!............i looked like crap as well


(wayyy off!)



LMAO  We are crappy.  :)
Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: Hedgehog on June 26, 2007, 08:45:32 AM
lol!............i looked like crap as well


(wayyy off!)




Have to give you credit for not wearing thongs.

-Hedge
Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 08:46:33 AM
I "cringed" when i saw this pic!

worst Dan Ray pic i could find ...............(belly fat WTF)

no more "5 WEEKS" dieting for a show.................... ..

Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: Laura Lee on June 26, 2007, 08:51:32 AM
I "cringed" when i saw this pic!

worst Dan Ray pic i could find ...............(belly fat WTF)

no more "5 WEEKS" dieting for a show.................... ..


I'm digging the face.  lmao
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: HowieW on June 26, 2007, 08:51:45 AM
It can be done Mike.



You gotta hit them hard, with 20 reps with good to heavy weight.


Mine were toothpicks, but now they're actually pretty good (considering). I just had to beat the shit out of 'em.....they had no choice but to grow.


I fucking hate training legs, because it's intense and hard. It seperates the casual trainer, from the serious (IMO).

I used to train in the same gym as a nationals level light wt named John Destefino ( JD). I told him he must have had great genetics for legs and he kinda laughed and said; " Look bro, you think I popped of my moms womb with these wheels?"  Your reply was pretty much his ideals as well. His "secret" was to do squats near the end of his quad work, not at the start. He felt that you got alot more leg work in by doing extensions, leg presses and even lunges before you hit squats.You need to leave your ego at the door as your squat wt will be less. I have made my best gains doing that for us over 40 guys , it is a lot better on the back  ;)
Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 08:52:23 AM
Here ARE ALL THE Dan Ray pics from the show!

http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=viewphotos&eventcode=1114&comparisons=&divisioncode=&page=1

Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: youandme on June 26, 2007, 08:53:08 AM
I'm digging the face.  lmao

oh you like the "I'm dropping a deuce face" do ya? lol
Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: Laura Lee on June 26, 2007, 08:59:08 AM
oh you like the "I'm dropping a deuce face" do ya? lol
It definitely made me laugh out loud.  ;D
Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: MindSpin on June 26, 2007, 08:59:29 AM
(http://www.graphicmuscle.net/photos/transferred/DSC_7744.jpg)

A classic work of art.
Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: Livewire on June 26, 2007, 09:07:50 AM
great lines.
Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: HowieW on June 26, 2007, 09:17:32 AM
Here ARE ALL THE Dan Ray pics from the show!

http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=viewphotos&eventcode=1114&comparisons=&divisioncode=&page=1



Mike as you know you didn't look bad overall for an NPC regional show.
Here is my advice:  DO THE FLA MASTERS ON AUG 24-25 THIS YR IN ORLANDO.You are close to really excellent conidtion! Why stop now when you could look YOUR all time best in a few weeks??!!!
Come in ripped as possible and don't worry about wt. Your legs are not your strong pt, but if you get them shredded they will look decent on stage. After that use the fall , winter and spring to increase some leg mass and other areas, etc
Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: CQ on June 26, 2007, 09:30:24 AM
LMAO  We are crappy.  :)

I "cringed" when i saw this pic!

worst Dan Ray pic i could find ...............(belly fat WTF)

no more "5 WEEKS" dieting for a show.................... ..


ROFL!!!!!!!!!

One thing you guys are good natured, one has to give credit for that ;D

I thought Laura made good improvements this show, and she took the stage with girls whose mothers are probably her around her age, and was not outclassed. Thast alone is a huge accomplishment. Personally, like I have already told her...I would like to see her keep competing. Also, like someone else mentioned in the thread already, I would rather see a girl up there natural, not all geared up with those effects, even if the physique showing/placing is weaker than the geared girls. Laura looks way better to my personal tastes than some masculine looking chick.

You guys are cool, your comments in this thread alone amused me. Keep doing your thing ;)

Edit: I just looked at the link from your show. What is this ???

Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: XFACTOR on June 26, 2007, 10:00:39 AM
ROFL!!!!!!!!!

One thing you guys are good natured, one has to give credit for that ;D

I thought Laura made good improvements this show, and she took the stage with girls whose mothers are probably her around her age, and was not outclassed. Thast alone is a huge accomplishment. Personally, like I have already told her...I would like to see her keep competing. Also, like someone else mentioned in the thread already, I would rather see a girl up there natural, not all geared up with those effects, even if the physique showing/placing is weaker than the geared girls. Laura looks way better to my personal tastes than some masculine looking chick.

You guys are cool, your comments in this thread alone amused me. Keep doing your thing ;)

Edit: I just looked at the link from your show. What is this ???



His ankles are bigger than his quads
Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: BEAST 8692 on June 26, 2007, 10:24:12 AM
His ankles are bigger than his quads

someone should have told him to put the oil into his calves, not his ankles.  :-[
Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 10:40:09 AM
(http://www.graphicmuscle.net/photos/transferred/DSC_7744.jpg)

A classic work of art.


wow!!!..................is that Bob Paris?!?!?!?!?
Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 10:42:12 AM
Seriously............... ...i don't look 2 bad in this pic
Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 10:44:56 AM
Maybe Peter Potter thought i was some crazy lunatic?

(told me to take a year off, pack on some size then do a national qualifer............just to get me away from him)



Dan Ray .................thanks for those lovely pictures




(im gunna kill myself now)

Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 10:49:19 AM
Oh NO!!!....................it gets worse

now they added a "Mike Arvilla" section................. ...http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=browse&id=12571


i like that other photographers pictures better!!
Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: Laura Lee on June 26, 2007, 10:49:52 AM
ROFL!!!!!!!!!

One thing you guys are good natured, one has to give credit for that ;D

I thought Laura made good improvements this show, and she took the stage with girls whose mothers are probably her around her age, and was not outclassed. Thast alone is a huge accomplishment. Personally, like I have already told her...I would like to see her keep competing. Also, like someone else mentioned in the thread already, I would rather see a girl up there natural, not all geared up with those effects, even if the physique showing/placing is weaker than the geared girls. Laura looks way better to my personal tastes than some masculine looking chick.

You guys are cool, your comments in this thread alone amused me. Keep doing your thing ;)

Edit: I just looked at the link from your show. What is this ???


lol, thanks CQ.  It is quite obvious that you can't be pleasing to everyone.  I know I worked hard and although I'm far from National or Pro level, I did my best and held my own.  A lot of those pictures are god awful and ya just gotta laugh.  :)

As far as the guy in the picture you posted, he entered last year as well.  Seemed like a nice guy though.
Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: CQ on June 26, 2007, 10:50:10 AM
Maybe Peter Potter thought i was some crazy lunatic?

(told me to take a year off, pack on some size then do a national qualifer............just to get me away from him)

Dan Ray .................thanks for those lovely pictures

(im gunna kill myself now)


Oh NO!!!....................it gets worse

now they added a "Mike Arvilla" section................. ...http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=browse&id=12571


i like that other photographers pictures better!!

Hahahaha! Sorry to laugh at you at this time Mike, but I have to ;D
Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 10:56:37 AM
 :o
Title: Re: Did Arvilla Dominate this weekend?
Post by: bigbalddaddy on June 26, 2007, 10:57:23 AM
the biggest shit talkers are the one with no pics.

then again everybody on GB is  250 with abs, and can bench 500lbs for reps ::)

Don't forget they are mma fighters too... ::)
Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 10:58:18 AM
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH THE SHAME................... ........................ ...............
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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 11:01:01 AM
Laura looks good!!

(Laura Hanson page)  http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=browse&id=10670


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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 11:05:30 AM
Hahahaha! Sorry to laugh at you at this time Mike, but I have to ;D


LOL!......................it is what it is (ill look better next show,can't look any worse!)
(5 weeks of dieting and compared to my fat azz at 5 weeks out/not bad)

i think laura looked great tho!
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Post by: The Master on June 26, 2007, 11:07:57 AM

LOL!......................it is what it is (ill look better next show,can't look any worse!)
(5 weeks of dieting and compared to my fat azz at 5 weeks out/not bad)

i think laura looked great tho!


(http://www.graphicmuscle.net/photos/transferred/DSC_8131.jpg)


Is this Laura ??? It was from her MD comp. page
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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 11:10:52 AM

(http://www.graphicmuscle.net/photos/transferred/DSC_8131.jpg)


Is this Laura ??? It was from her MD comp. page

no..............def not!
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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 11:14:31 AM
Just so you know............this is what i looked like 24 hours before "carb-loading"


(i "spilled over" a lil bit)
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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 11:18:15 AM
Wow! (FOUND THIS great pic of Laura!)



ok Yemeni..............feel free to delete this entire thread anytime now!
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Post by: tweeter on June 26, 2007, 11:19:44 AM
Congrats on getting ready for the show so fast Mike. You could be pretty shredded in a few more weeks.
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Post by: CQ on June 26, 2007, 11:26:37 AM
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH THE SHAME................... ........................ ...............

Rofl!!!

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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 11:35:49 AM
I sux at computer shit..............but here is guest poser Toney Freeman
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Post by: 240 is Back on June 26, 2007, 11:40:03 AM
Brutal brutality.
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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 11:43:36 AM
Brutal brutality.


thanks ROB!!


(what a reality check!!!)
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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 11:47:19 AM
How did this...............turn into this?!!?!?!?!?
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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 11:53:58 AM
I wanna go back to that delusional world where the grass is green/there is world peace and i look like a PRO-BODYBUILDER
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Post by: G o a t b o y on June 26, 2007, 11:56:07 AM
Has Borden or any other cottage cheese manufacturer approached Laura about an endorsement deal yet?
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Post by: wood on June 26, 2007, 11:57:00 AM
How did this...............turn into this?!!?!?!?!?

just buckle down for the next show and quit dwelling on it.

there's always a bright side, the girl behind you in this photo is fondling herself while checking you out ;D
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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 11:57:53 AM
just buckle down for the next show and quit dwelling on it.

there's always a bright side, the girl behind you in this photo is fondling herself while checking you out ;D

Oh yea!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 11:59:50 AM
Has Borden or any other cottage cheese manufacturer approached Laura about an endorsement deal yet?

no not yet /however......................"Skippy Smooooth peanut butter" has been in contact with me for an endorsement deal!
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Post by: Hedgehog on June 26, 2007, 12:03:23 PM
I "cringed" when i saw this pic!

worst Dan Ray pic i could find ...............(belly fat WTF)

no more "5 WEEKS" dieting for a show.................... ..



I think that most muscular was one of the best pics, showed off the pecs, delts and arms good.

These are worse IMO.

(http://www.graphicmuscle.net/photos/transferred/DSC_7759.jpg)(http://www.graphicmuscle.net/photos/transferred/DSC_7746.jpg)(http://www.graphicmuscle.net/photos/transferred/DSC_7754.jpg)(http://www.graphicmuscle.net/photos/transferred/DSC_7757.jpg)

-Hedge
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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 12:04:42 PM
I think that most muscular was one of the best pics, showed off the pecs, delts and arms good.

These are worse IMO.

(http://www.graphicmuscle.net/photos/transferred/DSC_7759.jpg)(http://www.graphicmuscle.net/photos/transferred/DSC_7746.jpg)(http://www.graphicmuscle.net/photos/transferred/DSC_7754.jpg)(http://www.graphicmuscle.net/photos/transferred/DSC_7757.jpg)

-Hedge



Dude!...................do you want me to kill myself?!?!?!?!
Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: Hedgehog on June 26, 2007, 12:06:58 PM


Dude!...................do you want me to kill myself?!?!?!?!

I think you would look real good in 4-5 weeks.

Last year+some mass and maybe even slightly better condition.

-Hedge
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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 12:08:42 PM
I think you would look real good in 4-5 weeks.

Last year+some mass and maybe even slightly better condition.

-Hedge

seriously............... ......ever since i saw those Dan Ray pics
i been pigging out
ice cream/pizza/peanut butter/cookies etc etc

you don't think taking a year off is a good idea?
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Post by: Laura Lee on June 26, 2007, 12:10:53 PM
Has Borden or any other cottage cheese manufacturer approached Laura about an endorsement deal yet?
I'm holding out for Friendship, because #1 we all know I am friendly, #2 it has only 3g of carbs!!! and #3 it is rich in protein!!!!  :D
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Post by: Laura Lee on June 26, 2007, 12:14:17 PM
They have great recipies too:

Figure Friendly NY Style Cheesecake

Crust:
• 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Alternate Crust:
• 1 1/2 cup ground (food processor) ginger snap cookies (about 33 think cookies)
• 3 tablespoons apricot jam melted

Filling:
• 2 cups 1% Friendship Lowfat Cottage Cheese
• 1 (8oz) lowfat package of cream cheese, softened
• 1 (8oz) regular package of cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon zest (grind)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups Friendship Light Sour Cream

Preheat oven to 325º. Combine chosen crust elements and press mixture evenly over the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 10-in. spring form pan. In a food processor, puree 1% Friendship Lowfat Cottage Cheese; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon juice and lemon zest, vanilla, flour, Friendship Light Sour Cream and pureed cottage cheese just until evenly mixed. Pour into pan. Bake at 325ºF in the center of the oven for 60-70 minutes or until filling just set. Turn oven off, open door and let set in oven for 60 minutes. Remove sides from pan and refrigerate over night. Slice with a wet knife and serve with fresh berries.

Suggestion - Mix berries with 2 tablespoons of sugar.

Yield: 8 servings

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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 12:15:27 PM
im changing my avatar to this
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Post by: CQ on June 26, 2007, 12:31:37 PM
I'm laughing like mad at this thread, not *at* you guys but *with* you.

You really didn't look that bad, Laura actually looked quite okay imo...but this thread is just killing me.
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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 12:33:05 PM
I'm laughing like mad at this thread, not *at* you guys but *with* you.

You really didn't look that bad, Laura actually looked quite okay imo...but this thread is just killing me.

Why is this thread not deleted yet?!?!?!?
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Post by: MindSpin on June 26, 2007, 12:35:28 PM
Why is this thread not deleted yet?!?!?!?

I'm disappointed that it has not grown to 100+ pages yet...
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Post by: Laura Lee on June 26, 2007, 12:40:33 PM
I'm disappointed that it has not grown to 100+ pages yet...
Don't be Yemini, as long as all the comments are negative...it will stay & keep growing ...  kinda like my ass   :D
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Post by: The Master on June 26, 2007, 12:41:25 PM
Don't be Yemini, as long as all the comments are negative...it will stay & keep growing ...  kinda like my ass    :D



HAHAHAHAHAHA brutal funny from Laura ;D
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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 12:47:52 PM
Just snapped this at the gym 5 mins ago

after carb up and creatine!
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Post by: donthate1 on June 26, 2007, 12:52:54 PM
Laura looks good!!

(Laura Hanson page)  http://www.musculardevelopment.com/browse/index.php?mode=browse&id=10670




Dude, in this pic she does not look good......

Major road map (stretch marks) on the belly!
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Post by: CQ on June 26, 2007, 12:56:20 PM
Dude, in this pic she does not look good......

Major road map (stretch marks) on the belly!

Well yes she has stretch marks which definitely aren't ideal [she has had children]....but her actual abs themselves actually show a decent level of development and definition suitable for an amateur figure competitor imo.
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Post by: donthate1 on June 26, 2007, 12:58:17 PM
Well yes she has stretch marks which definitely aren't ideal [she has had children]....but her actual abs themselves actually show a decent level of development and definition suitable for an amateur figure competitor imo.


Why compete if there is no shot in the dark of going pro?
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Post by: Laura Lee on June 26, 2007, 01:02:35 PM
Just snapped this at the gym 5 mins ago

after carb up and creatine!
>:(  I'm calling photoshop.  Actually, I'm calling Microsoft Paint  >:(
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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 01:07:26 PM
>:(  I'm calling photoshop.  Actually, I'm calling Microsoft Paint  >:(

what?!?!?!!?!?


that's me!
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Post by: Laura Lee on June 26, 2007, 01:08:04 PM
Dude, in this pic she does not look good......

Major road map (stretch marks) on the belly!
You're joking right?  Or...you are only 12.

Dude...I am 43.  I have had kids.  You are going to find stretchmarks on me (which I am proud of and carry with pride as I have wonderful children, who grew up to "respect" people).

As far as why compete if there is no shot in the dark to turn pro.  You are a fucking clown.  Why are you breathing, you're only gonna die at some point?  Why are you on this message board if you can't appreciate/respect the sport/industry and those involved in it?
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Post by: Laura Lee on June 26, 2007, 01:11:39 PM
what?!?!?!!?!?


that's me!
Ohhhh, well all your protan washed off your body.  :)
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Post by: MindSpin on June 26, 2007, 01:16:40 PM
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=156304.0;attach=176456;image)
That's a really good improvement from the last show.
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Post by: donthate1 on June 26, 2007, 01:22:23 PM
You're joking right?  Or...you are only 12.

Dude...I am 43.  I have had kids.  You are going to find stretchmarks on me (which I am proud of and carry with pride as I have wonderful children, who grew up to "respect" people).

As far as why compete if there is no shot in the dark to turn pro.  You are a fucking clown.  Why are you breathing, you're only gonna die at some point?  Why are you on this message board if you can't appreciate/respect the sport/industry and those involved in it?

I do appreciate/respect people who have a right to walk on stage but you my darling have no right on stage, and in case it is new news to you there is no chance in hell of you turning pro!  Hope this helps
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Post by: Laura Lee on June 26, 2007, 01:27:16 PM
I do appreciate/respect people who have a right to walk on stage but you my darling have no right on stage, and in case it is new news to you there is no chance in hell of you turning pro!  Hope this helps
No, based on your immature posts you obviously don't appreciate or respect those who do, so grow up tiny.   ;)  Not everyone who steps on stage has dreams of going pro you idiot.

Hope this helps??  You a big guy cuz you can mimic others?   ::)  Now that's a wanna be in the making.
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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 01:28:25 PM
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=156304.0;attach=176456;image)
That's a really good improvement from the last show.

i seriously think so Yem!


she trains hard/eats right and is a good person to boot!

we both love it/we both want to see how far we can take it (to a national stage would be a huge achievement!)
if if doesn't happen for one/both of us that's ok
we had a blast!/made a ton of new friends!
traveled/met new people places
that's really what it is all about................the journey not the destination
(plus i suck so i have to say that!)


peace everyone

Mike
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Post by: Laura Lee on June 26, 2007, 01:28:26 PM
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=156304.0;attach=176456;image)
That's a really good improvement from the last show.
Behave Yemini or I'll spank you.
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Post by: donthate1 on June 26, 2007, 01:37:02 PM
No, based on your immature posts you obviously don't appreciate or respect those who do, so grow up tiny.   ;)  Not everyone who steps on stage has dreams of going pro you idiot.

Hope this helps??  You a big guy cuz you can mimic others?   ::)  Now that's a wanna be in the making.

Easy honey!  MELTDOWNS are not good for your health or your stretch marks. HAHAHA
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Post by: Laura Lee on June 26, 2007, 01:43:17 PM
Easy honey!  MELTDOWNS are not good for your health or your stretch marks. HAHAHA
Oh, now you think you know what a meltdown is.  ROFLMAO

<shaking my head> Can you please come back after you hit puberty?  The adults are playing.  ;)
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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 01:43:36 PM
Easy honey!  MELTDOWNS are not good for your health or your stretch marks. HAHAHA


you got stretch marks too..................... ....they are just around your mouth
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Post by: MindSpin on June 26, 2007, 01:44:25 PM
Behave Yemini or I'll spank you.

That was a sincere comment.  It's a noticeable improvement from last show.  
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Post by: Laura Lee on June 26, 2007, 01:51:41 PM
That was a sincere comment.  It's a noticeable improvement from last show.  
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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 01:51:52 PM
That was a sincere comment.  It's a noticeable improvement from last show.  

 i took it as sincere also.................... .(a rare thing )

what is your honest "take" on all this Yemeni?

big waste of time or what?

(i got friends who are so "into it" ........offering to help
 saying if i just took a year off blew my legs up/put on size i would do well)
it be kinna hard to give it up to be honest with you.............(no "pipe dreams" here you know that)

it's fun and i enjoy the challenge/people we meet etc
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Post by: MindSpin on June 26, 2007, 01:57:19 PM
i took it as sincere also.................... .(a rare thing )

what is your honest "take" on all this Yemeni?

big waste of time or what?

(i got friends who are so "into it" ........offering to help
 saying if i just took a year off blew my legs up/put on size i would do well)
it be kinna hard to give it up to be honest with you.............(no "pipe dreams" here you know that)

it's fun and i enjoy the challenge/people we meet etc

For me, the whole point of life is to be happy.  If it makes you happy, then keep going.  It's that simple...   
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Post by: Croatch on June 26, 2007, 01:59:28 PM
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=156304.0;attach=176381;image)
One of these days, I'm going to get my physique together and get on stage and "compete".   Something I simply don't understand.
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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 02:00:17 PM
For me, the whole point of life is to be happy.  If it makes you happy, then keep going.  It's that simple...   

cool.................... ..always respect your opinion (lol not 4-5 years ago but do now!)


ill be "that old man on stage"........................ ..........
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Post by: MindSpin on June 26, 2007, 02:06:54 PM
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=156304.0;attach=176381;image)
One of these days, I'm going to get my physique together and get on stage and "compete".   Something I simply don't understand.

You've made a lot of great points about the futility of competing and juicing up for a plastic trophy.  I agree with most of it, but being an ex-competitor myself, I also see the joy and fulfilment that comes with it.  The poor bastard in that pic, probably is as happy as a pig in mud...monster canckles and all.  If that's what does it for him, more power to him.

Here is a good read...

http://vaindesires.blogspot.com/2007_03_05_archive.html (http://vaindesires.blogspot.com/2007_03_05_archive.html)
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Post by: MindSpin on June 26, 2007, 02:08:25 PM
cool......................always respect your opinion (lol not 4-5 years ago but do now!)


ill be "that old man on stage"........................ ..........

My opinions have changed little.  You just now agree with them ;D
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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 02:09:09 PM
jESUS it never ends...............i just found a whole new gallery!


http://iajephoto.com/photocart/index.php?vp=4&do=photocart&viewGallery=3134


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Post by: michael arvilla on June 26, 2007, 02:13:36 PM
 ;)
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Post by: bigbalddaddy on June 26, 2007, 04:31:39 PM

you got stretch marks too..................... ....they are just around your mouth


Bawahahahahahahahahahaha hahahaahhahahahahahahah. ...bawahahahahahahahahah ahahahahahahahaha!
Title: Re: Arvilla and Cheri Lane competing thread: Threads merged
Post by: Scott Markey on June 26, 2007, 04:54:48 PM
Laura : You look awesome !!!!  That is a fact !!!
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Post by: ARMZ on June 26, 2007, 05:21:23 PM
Laura : You look awesome !!!!  That is a fact !!!


I'd hit it..
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Post by: MikeThaMachine on June 27, 2007, 03:37:56 AM
Brutal Cankles ;D

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=156304.0;attach=176381;image)





BTW Mike you looked not so great but you looked very confident and in control, if you do the other show coming up and nail you conditioning like last year you will do great IMO. I agree with what that guy said about taking a year off, your legs didn't look too bad next to the others but at your height you need them bigger. Just keep improving everything (especially legs) and you could win a small show like this by next year without any doubters.
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Post by: SteelePegasus on June 27, 2007, 04:32:04 AM
Cherri/Laura..keep doing it as long as it is fun for you. Keep up the hard work and you look great
why the negativity towards Laura? A woman with kids that owns 90% of the getbig keyboard bodybuilders.

Bash Mike as much as you want..but Laura is showing improvements with each show and that is all you can ask for
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Post by: michael arvilla on June 27, 2007, 08:58:48 AM
Brutal Cankles ;D

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=156304.0;attach=176381;image)





BTW Mike you looked not so great but you looked very confident and in control, if you do the other show coming up and nail you conditioning like last year you will do great IMO. I agree with what that guy said about taking a year off, your legs didn't look too bad next to the others but at your height you need them bigger. Just keep improving everything (especially legs) and you could win a small show like this by next year without any doubters.

yea it was weird...............last year i was shredded! (but felt very uncomfortable/awkward on-stage)

this year i knew i was "off" but it was on! (i felt at ease and at home onstage in front of a crowd)
now if i can just blend the 2 together (ripped and confident on-stage)

ill be good!

thanks!

Mike