Author Topic: The Making of The Long Road to Compete 2005 -2007 (Read 884286 times)

Colossus_500 · « **Reply #1825 on:** March 02, 2006, 05:35:20 AM »

hey, bro! i know you're getting bombarded with suggestions and advice from all different directions. it just goes to show that you are well-liked on this board. i hope all the advice doesn't overwhelm you and that you're still using your buddy larry to discern what's legit advice or not. that being said, i remembered something else that the guy who i trained under had me do. no matter what bodypart i was training, immediately after i would finish a set, i would squeeze the muscle for 10-20 seconds. this would give me amazing pumps and keep the bloodflow in that muscle group. it burned like crap, but it made posing so much easier. he would also make us hold our poses for a long period too, like up to a minute or more. any of the guys that trained under this dude never got winded on stage when we posed.

michael arvilla · « **Reply #1826 on:** March 02, 2006, 05:42:11 AM »

Quote from: Colossus_500 on March 02, 2006, 05:35:20 AM

hey, bro! i know you're getting bombarded with suggestions and advice from all different directions. it just goes to show that you are well-liked on this board. i hope all the advice doesn't overwhelm you and that you're still using your buddy larry to discern what's legit advice or not. that being said, i remembered something else that the guy who i trained under had me do. no matter what bodypart i was training, immediately after i would finish a set, i would squeeze the muscle for 10-20 seconds. this would give me amazing pumps and keep the bloodflow in that muscle group. it burned like crap, but it made posing so much easier. he would also make us hold our poses for a long period too, like up to a minute or more. any of the guys that trained under this dude never got winded on stage when we posed.

you have no idea how all this advice/good wishes brightens my day!
like i said when i was running my mouth before.....i had no clue what mindspin/freak everyone else went thru
my respect for anyone who has competed is great,i hope i learn something from all this
work hard,keep your mouth shut.do the best you can!
thanks guys!

michael arvilla · « **Reply #1827 on:** March 02, 2006, 05:48:40 AM »

id like to share an e-mail with you guys that Larry sent me.....

Hey Mike,
Hope your feeling better.Its time to go. Low-carb tomorrow &
Thursday. Not 1 gram over 50, those days. Do Saturday too. Rest of the week,
carbs 100 max.Make sure your protein is up , no more of the 120g ones you
were taken. All meals have to be 50-65g of protein, no exceptions! Also, I
do not want you to rely on Protein Shakes at work . Have at least 1 meal
either chicken or egg-whites minimum. Pack them in tupperwear, I use to
carry 3 meals to work every-night. I know you have to work, but remember for
the next 12 weeks or so has to be about you first. And feeding the machine
(you) comes first.March 1, cardio twice a day everyday. Mornings, 30
minutes, minimum! Evenings, 25 minimum, 7 days a week, NO exceptions.Also ,
do not go over 4 hours between meals. You can eat every 3 1/2, but do not go
over 4. I do not care if you are training someone, if its meal time you
better be feeding your face.Your log book needs to be 100% accurate. Not ,"I
ate around 4 or so & had 2 chicken breasts & some rice". I want it like
this, " 4pm 2-8oz chix breast, protein carb fat ratio, 1/4 cup cooked rice
pro, carb & fat ratios. 8pm same, 12am ect.No gray areas. I need to see pixs
once a week. Full-body-front, sides & back.Hopefully in the next couple of
weeks ,we can meet. You prob. won't like me too much at that point, but
that'll be ok.In 3wks or so there's a BB contest in or around Riveria Beach,
we I get the details ,I'll send them to you. A friend I'm helping get ready,
is doing it, try and come & it will charge you up & really motivate you
too.Have your logbook w/you so I can go over it, & have it accurate! You've
got to stay "Lock-ed On" w/everything. Lastly,pound the distilled water &
Crystal-Light Peach Tea, try to get the 3 gallons.Trust me, you can & it
works.Alright, I'll be back later w/more. Time to get focused, Locked-On.
Time for you to find out how tough you really are. Time to shut these boys
up & show them who's got the grapefruits. It time to win this show Big Mike!
Larry

michael arvilla · « **Reply #1828 on:** March 02, 2006, 05:58:30 AM »

i made myself a little "motivational video" (i know it's gay as hell but it helps!)

http://media.putfile.com/CONTEST-PREP

Colossus_500 · « **Reply #1829 on:** March 02, 2006, 06:04:57 AM »

Mike, it IS hard to train for a bodybuilding show. That's why not too many people do it, and if they do, very few have the fortitude to go balls out like Larry is wanting you to. But if you follow it to the letter, you are going to surprise yourself. Years from now, you'll be able to say that you put everything you had into this, and you'll have the pics to prove it. If you've ever seen a marathon, there's always a crowd screaming and cheering on even the person who finishes dead last. Why? Because they just ran 26 freakin' miles!!!! Same goes for people who train for bodybuilding shows. You feel like crap, but you just keep going on. And those who understand will applaud your efforts.

LOL! I bet you kinda got a lump in your throat and were like "oh, sh*t" when you read Larry's email, huh? But at the same time, deep down inside, there's a part of you that's jacked to the gills right now. You Can Do This, Mike!

michael arvilla · « **Reply #1830 on:** March 02, 2006, 06:13:24 AM »

Quote from: Colossus_500 on March 02, 2006, 06:04:57 AM

Mike, it IS hard to train for a bodybuilding show. That's why not too many people do it, and if they do, very few have the fortitude to go balls out like Larry is wanting you to. But if you follow it to the letter, you are going to surprise yourself. Years from now, you'll be able to say that you put everything you had into this, and you'll have the pics to prove it. If you've ever seen a marathon, there's always a crowd screaming and cheering on even the person who finishes dead last. Why? Because they just ran 26 freakin' miles!!!! Same goes for people who train for bodybuilding shows. You feel like crap, but you just keep going on. And those who understand will applaud your efforts.
LOL! I bet you kinda got a lump in your throat and were like "oh, sh*t" when you read Larry's email, huh? But at the same time, deep down inside, there's a part of you that's jacked to the gills right now. You Can Do This, Mike!

MAN...............thank you!
and thanks to Laura as well (it's a team effort)
it was easy for me to talk shit until i walked in there shoes..................
(lol now im like what did i get myself into to? )

Laura Lee · « **Reply #1831 on:** March 02, 2006, 06:17:27 AM »

He is following Larry's advice to the letter. I am very proud of him. He definitely has learned more respect for both the sport and those who compete. This is a tough road for him, but he is dedicated and committed to it. Hell, just seeing him get up this morning at 6:00 am to go do his cardio this morning gave me just that more respect for what he is doing and shows me he is in it for all it's worth. I am truly glad he has taken this route.
I love you Michael Arvilla!!!
x0x

Colossus_500 · « **Reply #1832 on:** March 02, 2006, 06:21:57 AM »

Quote from: Cheri Lane on March 02, 2006, 06:17:27 AM

He is following Larry's advice to the letter. I am very proud of him. He definitely has learned more respect for both the sport and those who compete. This is a tough road for him, but he is dedicated and committed to it. Hell, just seeing him get up this morning at 6:00 am to go do his cardio this morning gave me just that more respect for what he is doing and shows me he is in it for all it's worth. I am truly glad he has taken this route.
I love you Michael Arvilla!!!
x0x

If that ain't motivation for you, Mike, then I don't know what is!

Nothing else like a lady who's got your back, bro.

Mr. Intenseone · « **Reply #1833 on:** March 02, 2006, 06:34:10 AM »

Who's Larry?

Double XL · « **Reply #1834 on:** March 02, 2006, 06:49:05 AM »

Quote from: Mr. Intenseone on March 01, 2006, 09:22:40 PM

We use "Botan" rice. We make a full rice cooker full each morning. It's 35grms per 1/4 cup, 35x4=140grms. When I read your quote I questioned myself and checked.

so uncooked rice right.

michael arvilla · « **Reply #1835 on:** March 02, 2006, 06:50:14 AM »

Quote from: Mr. Intenseone on March 02, 2006, 06:34:10 AM

Who's Larry?

LLES (here on get-big)

michael arvilla · « **Reply #1836 on:** March 02, 2006, 07:12:28 AM »

Quote from: Karl Kox on March 01, 2006, 05:02:29 PM

Hey big Mike any cheat days ?

no

(thanx sarcasm and capt america)

Mr. Intenseone · « **Reply #1837 on:** March 02, 2006, 07:18:36 AM »

Quote from: Double XL on March 02, 2006, 06:49:05 AM

so uncooked rice right.

Right!

Karl Kox · « **Reply #1838 on:** March 02, 2006, 07:21:23 AM »

Quote from: michael arvilla on March 02, 2006, 07:12:28 AM

no
(thanx sarcasm and capt america)

Damn you must be cranky.

Anyway good luck to you man keep posting the pics you looking great.
And when it comes time for this show we all want to see video of you on stage and pics.

Laura Lee · « **Reply #1839 on:** March 02, 2006, 07:43:47 AM »

Quote from: Karl Kox on March 02, 2006, 07:21:23 AM

And when it comes time for this show we all want to see video of you on stage and pics.

You can count on it

Freakzilla_2 · « **Reply #1840 on:** March 02, 2006, 11:56:04 AM »

Quote from: michael arvilla on March 02, 2006, 05:48:40 AM

id like to share an e-mail with you guys that Larry sent me.....
Hey Mike,
Hope your feeling better.Its time to go. Low-carb tomorrow &
Thursday. Not 1 gram over 50, those days. Do Saturday too. Rest of the week,
carbs 100 max.Make sure your protein is up , no more of the 120g ones you
were taken. All meals have to be 50-65g of protein, no exceptions! Also, I
do not want you to rely on Protein Shakes at work . Have at least 1 meal
either chicken or egg-whites minimum. Pack them in tupperwear, I use to
carry 3 meals to work every-night. I know you have to work, but remember for
the next 12 weeks or so has to be about you first. And feeding the machine
(you) comes first.March 1, cardio twice a day everyday. Mornings, 30
minutes, minimum! Evenings, 25 minimum, 7 days a week, NO exceptions.Also ,
do not go over 4 hours between meals. You can eat every 3 1/2, but do not go
over 4. I do not care if you are training someone, if its meal time you
better be feeding your face.Your log book needs to be 100% accurate. Not ,"I
ate around 4 or so & had 2 chicken breasts & some rice". I want it like
this, " 4pm 2-8oz chix breast, protein carb fat ratio, 1/4 cup cooked rice
pro, carb & fat ratios. 8pm same, 12am ect.No gray areas. I need to see pixs
once a week. Full-body-front, sides & back.Hopefully in the next couple of
weeks ,we can meet. You prob. won't like me too much at that point, but
that'll be ok.In 3wks or so there's a BB contest in or around Riveria Beach,
we I get the details ,I'll send them to you. A friend I'm helping get ready,
is doing it, try and come & it will charge you up & really motivate you
too.Have your logbook w/you so I can go over it, & have it accurate! You've
got to stay "Lock-ed On" w/everything. Lastly,pound the distilled water &
Crystal-Light Peach Tea, try to get the 3 gallons.Trust me, you can & it
works.Alright, I'll be back later w/more. Time to get focused, Locked-On.
Time for you to find out how tough you really are. Time to shut these boys
up & show them who's got the grapefruits. It time to win this show Big Mike!
Larry

I like him.

Freak

jeffrey. · « **Reply #1841 on:** March 02, 2006, 12:43:37 PM »

Quote from: michael arvilla on March 02, 2006, 05:42:11 AM

you have no idea how all this advice/good wishes brightens my day!
like i said when i was running my mouth before.....i had no clue what mindspin/freak everyone else went thru
my respect for anyone who has competed is great,i hope i learn something from all this
work hard,keep your mouth shut.do the best you can!
thanks guys!

way to go mike!!!as bodybuilders there are not many of us and we should all respect each others efforts.all the suffering will be worth it mate.

Colossus_500 · « **Reply #1842 on:** March 02, 2006, 01:11:29 PM »

Mike, that stinkin' song from the vid you posted today is stuck in my head! thanks alot!

michael arvilla · « **Reply #1843 on:** March 02, 2006, 01:26:45 PM »

Quote from: Colossus_500 on March 02, 2006, 01:11:29 PM

Mike, that stinkin' song from the vid you posted today is stuck in my head! thanks alot!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!

Colossus_500 · « **Reply #1844 on:** March 02, 2006, 01:50:58 PM »

Just means I'm gonna have to thrash shoulders/arms tonight!

michael arvilla · « **Reply #1845 on:** March 02, 2006, 05:52:42 PM »

i seriously think i look like shit

ARMZ · « **Reply #1846 on:** March 02, 2006, 05:55:31 PM »

Nice walls there mike..

michael arvilla · « **Reply #1847 on:** March 02, 2006, 05:59:18 PM »

Quote from: ARMZ on March 02, 2006, 05:55:31 PM

Nice walls there mike..

lol ........ daycare at the gym
(some lady has a yoga class by candlelite every nite in the aerobics room where i like to go to practice my mandatories and take pictures.......she is in there for like 4 hours pisses me off)

candidate2025 · « **Reply #1848 on:** March 02, 2006, 07:04:07 PM »

Quote from: michael arvilla on March 02, 2006, 05:58:30 AM

i made myself a little "motivational video" (i know it's gay as hell but it helps!)
http://media.putfile.com/CONTEST-PREP

LOL!! "dont be like vince goodrum!!"
hahahaha

gibberj2 · « **Reply #1849 on:** March 02, 2006, 07:19:55 PM »

who deleted my post? i'll post it again!
Mike said "I think I look like shit"

I said to just keep lowering his body fat. there's 12 weeks for the show right? Even if he doesn't turn out to be in shape for the show. get his bodyfat down and do a different one. Then I said something along the lines of him obviously going for mass for a very long time and without cutting up it's not bodybuilding.