291: Mike Israetel - Becoming A Bodybuilder | Enjoyment Is Victory

[@nickcustodi592]

Mikes little rant on how enjoying the process of becoming your best makes you feel like you’re always winning was possibly one of the most inspiring things I’ve heard in the Context of performance. I seriously am so happy I heard that not just for myself but for other people

[@ReviveStronger]

Completely agreed, this was fantastic. Thanks for tuning in! - Coach Jess

[@JeanJacquesBarrett]

Steve since Mike feels comfortable to talk in an alternate universe of his Special Supplement Protocol, it would be cool maybe to have John Jewett and Mike discussing some on the podcast?

[@ReviveStronger]

We had the discussion already but I don't think it would align with what our podcast is about which is primarily natural bodybuilding, and leaving this for their specific podcasts maybe! I'll pass on the idea though :) Thanks for tuning in JJ and happy holidays! - Coach Jess

[@SimonMSvensson]

Peek week for me is when I'm extra curious in the locker room for a couple of days

[@ReviveStronger]

I had to read it twice^^ Thanks for tuning in and happy holidays! - Coach Jess

[@rogue9974]

This was the most wholesome Dr Mike episode

[@ReviveStronger]

Glad you enjoyed it - Steve

[@bigmarv333]

I found Dr. Mike by listening to Revive. The respect he throws back Steve’s way makes me smile. I’ve shared Steve’s story in online groups. Your dedication and progress is inspirational man. 💪🏽❤️

[@ReviveStronger]

Thanks for sharing this, this is awesome and much appreciated. Thanks for tuning in! - Coach Jess

[@johntrains1317]

Yo that peeing at night thing is serious. "I look like a comic book character" lmfao every man's dream. I really like when people mention the spiritual aspect of bodybuilding, because that is what it is for me. Also It's horrifying when bodybuilders start talking about using their body as a petri dish for drug experiments. That scared me away from doing that shit for probably forever. Thanks again for the podcast.

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

Yeah it’s crazy

[@johntrains1317]

@@Hedgeflexlfz I think about how serious I am about this body building shit, so much more than the average person, then I think about pro's and I am nowhere near that level of dedication, and sheer not giving a fuck 😂 Scary shit

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

@@johntrains1317 Same haha

[@ReviveStronger]

Yeah it's so annoying, I'm shocked how many people seem to relate as well^^ Amazing to hear on the rest, and yes scary indeed! Thanks for tuning in John, happy holidays! - Coach Jess

[@Magic_beans_]

Came back to this one after reading last month’s _Muscular Development_ (Nov ‘22). Mark Lobliner wrote an “advertorial” about winning his pro card (at that same show; he took the Men’s Bodybuilding 40+ division). He describes the sacrifices he’s made as “sort of worth it… if I never earned my pro card, I cannot honestly say it would have been.” That’s not to say training is dumb and he’s always hated it. His advice was more that aspiring competitors get a realistic idea of how high they can go in the sport (genetics and chance being a big part of that) and adjust what they’re willing to give up (family time, social events, health) accordingly.

[@ReviveStronger]

Reinforces why I think it's important to enjoy the process, and then if you're not, I'd seriously question the approach taken. - Steve

[@cyclist5000]

Always great! LOVE when you have Dr. Mike on! So knowledgeable!

[@ReviveStronger]

Thanks Jason, glad to hear that and happy holidays! - Coach Jess

[@GVS]

Great stuff, definitely a phenomenal improvement that he made!

[@ReviveStronger]

I think so too, thanks for tuning in! - Coach Jess

[@jukasipo]

Damn it I love Dr Mike

[@ReviveStronger]

Haha we all do! Thanks for tuning in! - Coach Jess

[@AngryOscillator]

Looking forward to Steve's torture-I mean training session in the RP gym 😈

[@ReviveStronger]

Haha, this will definitely be documented! Thanks for watching! - Coach Jess

[@merrieleiderman]

Lean Mike.

[@ReviveStronger]

Lean and mean :D Thanks for tuning in and happy holidays! - Coach Jess

[@regenesis5055]

Yay, another talk with Mike, looking forward to hearing about his competition 😃

[@ReviveStronger]

Thanks for tuning in and happy holidays! - Coach Jess

[@gamerchristina1079]

👏YAY MIKE!! 💪💪❤️❤️‼️

[@ReviveStronger]

Thanks for the support Christina, and happy holidays! - Coach Jess

[@tylertherecreator6721]

its cliche but its about the journey not the destination. Some times are egos think we are too smart for simple advice like that, but really the joy in my life has come from simple advice like that

[@ReviveStronger]

Absolutely agreed :) The destination is cool, but once you reach it you realize you got your eyes set on something else straight away^^ - Coach Jess

[@troy3423]

100% I have experience anabolics crushing thyroid. TSH skyrocketed to 4.5. Experienced stupid fatigue around the clock. Prescribed T4 and it helped a lot.

[@ReviveStronger]

Thanks for sharing and tuning in, happy holidays! - Coach Jess

[@rickkahl5444]

For accuracy, Mike competed in the Master's USA's, and not the Nationals. Strangely NPC News Online doesn't have any pictures of him.

[@ReviveStronger]

Thanks for sharing this and thanks for tuning in, happy holidays! - Coach Jess

[@J90JAM]

How has Mike still not bought a microphone? Another great episode from you two, but the audio issues take away from them a bit. I’ll chip in a quid 😄

[@ReviveStronger]

We already bought him a couple hahaha! Thanks for tuning in! - Coach Jess

[@josh1992lanky]

Great chat!

[@ReviveStronger]

Thanks for tuning in and happy holidays! - Coach Jess

[@Damian_Materowski]

It's nice to hear I'm not alone with pee "problem" - sometimes it's really annoying. Especially long traveling in buses, cars (in the middle of highway, with no toilet, Jeez... ). Cutting makes it even worse. Yes, I drink a lot, but I get thirsty quite quickly too. Luckily, my work allows me to pee whenever I want - I don't know what would I do standing for example attached to production line - nightmare... :/

[@ReviveStronger]

Haha welcome to the party, Steve and I are like that as well, it can be a bit of a nightmare, especially for females^^ Thanks for watching and happy holidays! - Coach Jess

[@ashm3697]

Love dr mike

[@ReviveStronger]

We do too! Thanks for tuning in and happy holidays! - Coach Jess

[@EverybodysDarrling]

Loved Mike's honesty on this one, also so inspired listening to Mike talk about enjoying the process. Steve is a great host, makes the podcast easy to digest. Big up Revive!

[@ReviveStronger]

This is such a great comment, thank you so much and HNY! - Coach Jess

[@flexlevelfitness4713]

Jose Raymond I believe he is talking about. Jose Antonio is head of the ISSN. This interview was on point and Mike is always so amazing with helping others and offering advice. He is badass and his youtube is exploding. He is practical, funny, and doesn't talk to audience like a classroom lol.

[@ReviveStronger]

TOTALLY AGREED. He's very very easy to listen to and so entertaining as well! Thanks for sharing this and happy holidays! - Coach Jess

[@nicolasklug2311]

Great video as Mike always delivers ! Def agree with all other comments regarding peeing at night Lol. Haven't slept ''straight'' since high school !

[@ReviveStronger]

Funny how so many if us are in the same boat^^ Thanks for tuning in and happy holidays! - Coach Jess

[@meekrodriguez6438]

Awesome video

[@ReviveStronger]

Thanks for tuning in, happy holidays! - Coach Jess

[@simonjones4287]

Great podcast Steve, always good with Dr Mike - agree with him on how well you’ve done in the natural scene, it’s inspiring to another fellow competitor with underdog genetics.

[@ReviveStronger]

This is awesome to read, will pass it on! Thanks for tuning in! - Coach Jess

[@danlee9109]

Nice Mike! You are an inspiration brother thankyou for everything you do for us man. I speak for a lot of us when I say I hope you win them all

[@ReviveStronger]

Well said, I think a lot of us agree on that, thanks for sharing this :) - Coach Jess

[@pish_tea2118]

Thank you for another great video:)

[@ReviveStronger]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for tuning in! - Coach Jess

[@ComeToJesus]

I hope Santa got Mike a decent microphone.

[@ReviveStronger]

Haha, we did get him a couple over the years :) Thanks for watching! - Coach Jess

[@ryansolomon290]

fire

[@ReviveStronger]

Thanks bro! - Coach Jess

[@SynthaPak]

Is the egg wrap Mike references the egg life wraps?

[@Nathaniel_Scott]

Are Mike’s show pictures anywhere? Couldn’t see them on Insta

[@ReviveStronger]

There are a bunch on IG! - Coach Jess

[@ReviveStronger]

He's got a new account just in case you missed it and the pics are there!

[@Nathaniel_Scott]

Thank you! I posted my comment before they mentioned the new account then found them. Thanks 👍

[@MichaelWarrenPerform]

That's no cap as the kids say

[@ReviveStronger]

Hahaha! Thanks for watching and HNY! - Coach Jess

[@Huffman_Tree]

I instantly feel a lot better about my nightly peeing habits

[@ReviveStronger]

Apparently there's a lot of us^^ Thanks for tuning in and happy holidays! - Coach Jess

[@lukeharris2622]

✝️💪

[@wesfin]

24:59-

[@hamishakl]

Can really see/hear doc's lack of NEAT here haha

[@watsonkushmaster3067]

man what the hell is wrong with his legs, thats some tom platz shit right there

[@ReviveStronger]

Just loving to murder them^^ Thanks for watching, happy holidays! - Coach Jess

[@mrbartuss1]

Please, someone buy Mike a better micro

[@ReviveStronger]

He has some^^ - Coach Jess

[@mrbartuss1]

@@ReviveStronger So why doesn’t he use them?

[@jevgenirusai9069]

Algorithm comment.

[@ReviveStronger]

Thanks you!! :) - Coach Jess

[@lylemcdonaldisright]

Enjoyment is victory is the excuse of someone who knows they can't ever win. But who is apparently willing to throw their health away, lose all their hair and need gyno surgery. To enjoy losing every competition to someone else. EVERY SINGLE ONE. Ain't that right Mike?

[@bobjenkins4925]

Just relax Lyle.

[@ReviveStronger]

You're a sad man with a boredom problem, Lyle. This was one of the best episodes we've uploaded and there is so much value in it. I will also keep this for when Mike gets to win and make sure to send it to you ;) In the meantime, thank you for being salty, it helps the algorithm 🥰 - Coach Jess

[@Hedgeflexlfz]

His physique is still way better than yours, you don't even look like you lift lyle