James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread

[Pscarb]

Originally Posted by redsgift101

thats just my personal opinion youd be hating on me if i was hating on him , im complimenting him and im still getting some flak for it

why are you taking what i said to you as flak?? i respect your opinion as we all have one all i pointed out was that there is definatly no one man show for the LH this year at the finals....

[Pscarb]

Originally Posted by supercell

I can honestly say I looked absolutely embarrasingly awful.

i think you are being very hard on yourself james yes you did not look like you always do but embarrassing is a stretch my freind as i posted earlier you still placed 5th whilst being off you should take some comfort in that...

Originally Posted by supercell

I will not be doing a thread this year for the British, I made that decision not lightly but I made it so I can concentrate on me and winning the show and gaining redemption for the USA trip.

I would say this is a good idea James definatly puts a lot of pressure on you and takes up alot of time....

[maccer]

James you are a gent!! Shame there will be no journal to follow next year - from my selfish perspective we love reading your insight, better then eastenders!! I am sure you will learn and continue to improve! good luck

[hilly2008]

As Pscarb said you placed 5th and you werent at your best thats an achievment on its own. Keep up the hard work im sure you will continue to make vast improvements right thu till october.

[Warstu]

You did great James dont put yourself now , you are ture legend I have loads respect for you and i dont even know you well hopefully will met you at British dude

[dan2004]

Originally Posted by Pscarb

i think you are being very hard on yourself james yes you did not look like you always do but embarrassing is a stretch my freind as i posted earlier you still placed 5th whilst being off you should take some comfort in that...


I would say this is a good idea James definatly puts a lot of pressure on you and takes up alot of time....

As selfish as i am to say i want James to make a journal your right and im sure he has enough friends to express thier opinions on his conditioning throughout his prep without the need for a journal .

On a sidenote , do you HAVE to use tan and sheen in competitions ? I prefere nearly all of James pictures where he has no tan applied , as it shows much more of a defined look ? Sorry if thats a dumb question .

[jjb1]

those pics are great! for the 1st time i see your arms looking small!!!

go get preped to win the british ;-)

[Incredible Bulk]

you deserved your placing and you know it was not on your name alone as if it was a local show with local judges, if that makes sense?

you made it in the top 5 for your physique, if you nailed the conditioning you could of placed higher but you need lessons like this to spur you on in the future.

i'm sad there will be no more journals, i check in every day to read this and your last brittish journal, you are the only bodybuilder who has told it like it is, warts and all

[Captain Hero]

Originally Posted by dan2004

As selfish as i am to say i want James to make a journal your right and im sure he has enough friends to express thier opinions on his conditioning throughout his prep without the need for a journal .

On a sidenote , do you HAVE to use tan and sheen in competitions ? I prefere nearly all of James pictures where he has no tan applied , as it shows much more of a defined look ? Sorry if thats a dumb question .

The tan is applied *I believe* because of the lighting at the shows, it helps the detail to stand out more.

[Nine Pack]

Originally Posted by dan2004

On a sidenote , do you HAVE to use tan and sheen in competitions ? I prefere nearly all of James pictures where he has no tan applied , as it shows much more of a defined look ? Sorry if thats a dumb question .

Stage lighting is so harsh that even someone with a deep natural tan would look beyond white, almost blue. It's like stage make up. In normal light it looks way over the top, but under lighting it looks ok, the same applies to stage tan.

[dan2004]

Originally Posted by Nine Pack

Stage lighting is so harsh that even someone with a deep natural tan would look beyond white, almost blue. It's like stage make up. In normal light it looks way over the top, but under lighting it looks ok, the same applies to stage tan.

Thanks , sort of like what a camera does to my spray tan when the flash is on LOL But yes i understand now thanks NinePack

[flex-lewis]

James you did the UK proud bro, your fan base has grown tremendously I'm so happy you did come over to compete with all that you endured getting here you had many times to pull out but did you? No.....

Don't pull yourself down and i don't like the Negative JamesL......... think of all the positives.......... ONE THING i didn't tell you was i had people (Yanks) come up to me asking me if i knew how you got off after Prejudge in all there replies i asked if they knew you, NO ONE DID.......... But..... because of your attitude on the boards everyone said the same thing hes a real nice guy!

I was told something early on when i came over here in 2004 that sticks with me to this day, you could win every show under the sun be a ass and not have no one to respect you, or be the nicest guy true to your friends and fans and be the richest guy in happiness in this sport regardless of placings.

You been to the biggest expo in Bodybuilding let it motivate you so this time next year your fan base is even bigger, you a year to double it, i wanna see you beind a booth signing your name to people who want it not for what you have achieved but who YOU are also..... that's what does it for me!

Proud you, great seeing you and Nic.....

[Nine Pack]

Flex,
I have a 'secret' on DVD. I'll lend it to James & god only knows what he will achieve then!

You certainly have a very mature head on very young (but very big) shoulders & this will no doubt see you take your career as far as you want it to. I'd love to see my good friend James L earn his pro status, but even if he didn't he's still a star in many peoples eyes & this is what matters.

[supercell]

Originally Posted by flex-lewis

James you did the UK proud bro, your fan base has grown tremendously I'm so happy you did come over to compete with all that you endured getting here you had many times to pull out but did you? No.....

Don't pull yourself down and i don't like the Negative JamesL......... think of all the positives.......... ONE THING i didn't tell you was i had people (Yanks) come up to me asking me if i knew how you got off after Prejudge in all there replies i asked if they knew you, NO ONE DID.......... But..... because of your attitude on the boards everyone said the same thing hes a real nice guy!

I was told something early on when i came over here in 2004 that sticks with me to this day, you could win every show under the sun be a ass and not have no one to respect you, or be the nicest guy true to your friends and fans and be the richest guy in happiness in this sport regardless of placings.

You been to the biggest expo in Bodybuilding let it motivate you so this time next year your fan base is even bigger, you a year to double it, i wanna see you beind a booth signing your name to people who want it not for what you have achieved but who YOU are also..... that's what does it for me!

Proud you, great seeing you and Nic.....

Thanks Flex,

You know me I am my worst critic but I'm cool, I have to look at the positives of this experience and there were SO many. It was a truly amazing place and the people were so friendly towards me.

It was a tiring trip and I have returned with 'man flu' but hey I always get it once my body relaxes!!:beer1:

It was great seeing you there at the Gaspari booth and one thing really stuck with me and thats how much time you spent with your fans, its so nice to see and as I said to you you haven't changed a bit and PLEASE never change. I have NO doubt the Flex I see today will be the one I see in 10 years from now and that's what makes you so popular.

I met this UK guy and his wife at the VIP dinner after the show and we had a great chat talking about training, diet etc. I could see he was keen to learn so I spent time with him. He then told me that he had met you at the Expo and that you were one of the only pro's to take time out and properly speak to him.

That has stuck with him and you have a fan for life in him. It means SO much to people to take a little bit out of your day and speak to them politely and positively, its a great trait to have.

I do hope everything sorts itself out with the perminant move to the US and when you are settled and want some company and a British sense of humour:crazy: give me a shout and I'll be there.

You and Shina are good friends and are fantastic representitives in your chosen sports.

Stay strong and true.:lift:

Love J&N

[The Project]

Originally Posted by supercell

1. Outside LifeTime Fitness, Weston, Columbus (£5 for a day pass!!)
2. Inside
3. Inside
4&5 Sunday morning after the finals after eating lasagne, cheesecake and about 3 litres of water at the VIP party. Funny what a difference a day makes when you are relaxed and happy eh??!!

End of the day James, you could of least of made your bed mate, lol, you'll be back bigger and better.