Dorian Yates’ Former Training Partner Validates Shadow’s Struggles With Dieting During the Last Few Weeks Before the Contest

Dorian Yates left a lasting impact on bodybuilding by revolutionizing the sport and influencing the appearance of men’s open-category athletes. He showcased the ideal shape for Open Division bodybuilders, though achieving it is far from easy. Maintaining such a physique requires significant sacrifices, encompassing both hard work and strict dietary control.

During the peak of his career, however, Yates would sometimes become annoyed when asked about his diet. He revealed his frustration in his recent Instagram post when questioned about his diet. This post caught the attention of his fellow trainer who validated the statement of six-time Mr. Olympia‘.

Nobody likes dieting, not even Dorian Yates

He posted a snippet of his interview on his Instagram, where he candidly articulated an incident. The Shadow described how a persistent gym-goer would ask, “How’s the diet? I’m like, yeah, it’s okay, man.” It continued for several days and “One day just got to me, like, how’s the diet? I’m like, what the f*ck you mean, how’s the diet? It’s f*ck*ng killing me. I’m tired, I’m hungry,” expressed Yates in frustration. However, Yates apologizes to the fellow trainer in the video, saying, “Sorry about that bro.”

 

Furthermore, his fellow trainer, Paul Baxendale, confirmed the intensity of those moments. He humorously mentioned in the post-comment section starting with the question that annoyed him the most, “How’s the diet?” Baxendale further added, “We didn’t even try to talk to you during those last weeks, we’d only reply if spoken to first!” They refrained from discussing the diet with Yates during the crucial last weeks before the contest, regarded the toll it took on him.

In his long written post caption, he emphasizes the mental challenges of sport and the toll of relentless dieting. Despite consuming 3000 to 4000 calories, he battled hunger and exhaustion daily. However, over the years, the bodybuilding beast showcased discipline and control over cravings which became paramount for success.

Yates’s success story serves as a testament to those who get upset by minor setbacks. His remarkable journey is nothing short of astonishing; he lost his father at a young age, served some time in prison, and channeled his energy with weightlifting during his jail time. Later, he decided to become a professional bodybuilder, fully devoted to the sport. He became the first-ever international bodybuilder to train across the country and won Mr. Olympia six times consecutively.

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The English bodybuilder, decades later revealed an interesting fact about himself: while preparing for events, he never had a coach or nutritionist.

He was on his own, taking complete accountability for every aspect to build a competitively impressive physique. Let us know what you’ve learned from this legendary bodybuilder’s path to success.

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