Who would have any respect for a liar? A BLATANT liar? It's insulting...
How is it insulting? I suppose if you want to be insulted you could take it that way. Tell me, has any pro bodybuilder truly come clean and honest about anything. The sport as a whole is built up on inflated numbers whether it be height, bodyweight, ones poundage lifted on bench, arm size, chest size. Why should this be any different.
Mike has built a business for himself in an industry that eats itself everyday. Yet he has been at it since the early 90s and just keeps getting better. That earns my respect. I have no problem with Mike, I find his videos to be entertaining and great for training motivation. I have no hate towards the man.