Have you had success with IIFYM? Like to tell your story in my documentary about it?

[mike pulcinella]

I am attempting to produce a segment for my new bodybuilding documentary which will address the controversy over flexible dieting, IIFYM or whatever you want to call it.

Whether or not I have an opinion, I am a documentary filmmaker and want to fairly show BOTH sides of this issue.

If you have had success with IIFYM or just feel very strongly about something Dave or anyone has said about it, please contact me at...

mike@mikepulcinella.com

...to discuss possibly doing an on camera interview.

The documentary is going to be about MANY topics, not just this, but I want to represent both sides fairly. This is truly the most volatile topic in BB right now and it needs to be explored.

[WonderPug]

WARNING: For those that don't know about Mike Pulcinella's work, here's an example of a recent post and video:

My brother is on FIRE right now talking about all this IIFYM stuff! Here's his latest blog post...strong words! *"BULL**** BODYBUILDING"

If you're calling yourself a "bodybuilder", and you're not willing to a few simple things like have a grocery shopping day, eat certain foods, eat something every few hours, follow a list of foods called a "diet", then maybe you need to find another sport.

Real Bodybuilders have no problem doing any of these things, and if you were to put dog **** on that list of foods called a "diet", a real bodybuilder would figure out a way to eat it.

If you can't do these things, it's ok. You're just not a real bodybuilder, that's all. Call yourself a "recreational body shaper", or "fitness enthusiast". Just stop calling yourself a bodybuilder.

And if you're not willing to do these things, or if they're too uncomfortable for you, that doesn't mean you need to scramble to find scientific research to validate your behavior and then call real Bodybuilders "bull****" because they ARE willing to do these things. It's ok, just don't do them.

And it really doesn't matter if eating every 2 hours raises metabolism or not, does it? Because even if we knew it was the premier way to increase BMR, you still couldn't do it, so lets give that a rest.

I'm glad bodybuilding is difficult. It's the reason I chose it in the first place. It's incredibly challenging and therefore incredibly rewarding. If everyone could do it, it wouldn't be as special to me.

And finally, don't presume to tell me what I should and shouldn't have to do within the context of MY sport, a world you've never stepped foot in and about which you know literally nothing. You're in MY world whenever you talk about "bodybuilding". Act accordingly and show some respect. You're in the presence of someone who can do things you cannot and never will.

[mike pulcinella]

That is the opinion of my brother who obviously will be represented in the doc. I am asking you guys to step up and counter this rant on camera.

If you don't know of me you can see examples of my work here.

http://www.youtube.com/user/gatomjp

I'm not just some Youtuber. I make real documentaries.

[germaine07]

Try getting in contact with some fellow youtubers that practice Flexible Dieting such as:

Alberto Nunez
Eric Helms
Jeff Alberts
Matt Ogus
Chris Lavado
Layne Norton
Jason Blaha

[WonderPug]

I'm not just some Youtuber. I make real documentaries.

Really?

You've made lots of videos about "pro" bodybuilding. Please link to the ones where you actually cover the issue of "special" supplements.

[Makween]

What do you think your documentary will add to the table that science hasn't already dealt with?

I am convinced that bodybuilding nutrition and theology are the only two subject areas in which it's seen as acceptable to completely disregard scientific fact and pretend that there's still a debate to be had.

[Verint]

[BunkMoreland]

[WonderPug]

That is the opinion of my brother who obviously will be represented in the doc.

Really?

Here's an example of the exchange in your other recent thread where you clearly state your opinion:

Competitive bodybuilding is about WINNING, not "looking good year round". Looking good year round is called "being fit".

So you're saying if you want to look like a professional bodybuilder year round, like pbatemen2, for example, then you're only "fit", but if you want to look like your brother during the off season, then and only then are you a "competitive bodybuilder".

According to Milke, this is a competitive bodybuilder





According to Milke, this guy is just "fit":



Wow. Just wow.

[lee__d]

This has become more than comical

[vitornoob]

[ko300zx]

Off season training.

[greekmanman]

Really?

Here's an example of the exchange in your other recent thread where you clearly state your opinion:

Manu looks better than Dave ever has and Manu is a DOCTOR first and foremost, not a "real bodybuilder" by Dave's standards.

Interesting.

[AlexFromPT]

Getting some good laughs out of this thread.

It's a really interesting idea for a documentary - the contrast between these two types of individuals.
Just don't be biased... The key here is to do serious RESEARCH. But you know all of this stuff already.

[Tdiguy]

lol pug you crack me up that video makes your brother sound rather retarded....only 6 foods on the planet that work LOL...WOW there is no words other then wow

[WonderPug]

Unfortunately, Mike's videos and Dave's rants give credence to the stereotype exemplified by commercials like this:

[Milone79]

[lee__d]

Mike P., have you given your opinion on the Menzer quote that was posted numerous times?

[ironwill2008]

This is truly the most volatile topic in BB right now and it needs to be explored.

No, it's not.

It's already been "explored." To death.






You should take your pandering vids and just go away.

[Loctus]

If I had success with dieting by eating more than six different foods? No. Sorry. Can't be done. Won't create the top level physique that way. Zero chance. Need to sacrifice more to win. I'm unworthy. etc.

[greekmanman]

Mike P., have you given your opinion on the Menzer quote that was posted numerous times?

not a real bodybuilder

inb4 special snowflake fallacy

[Sarcobium]

[WonderPug]

You should take your pandering vids and just go away.

Truth.

[123Score]

Try getting in contact with some fellow youtubers that practice Flexible Dieting such as:

Alberto Nunez
Eric Helms
Jeff Alberts
Matt Ogus
Chris Lavado
Layne Norton
Jason Blaha

This. They are easy to find on FB and are the standard for IIFYM.

Also, Josh Hyaduck would be good.

[Hyruliangoat]

who is the dude in the animal tank???

[lee__d]

who is the dude in the animal tank???

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=145520351

[BunkMoreland]

who is the dude in the animal tank???

NaturalGraham4

[snorkelman]

Writers, journalists, and movie-makers all have one thing in common: a tendency of constructing a scenario where there are two opposing viewpoints - thus a confrontation between protagonists and antagonists. Typically, it is presented in such a manner as to allow the viewer to arrive at only one conclusion. Director Michael Moore is very good at this. Robert Kenner did this in the 2008 movie, Food, Inc. I suspect that Mike is about to do the same.

[Chuck2600]

Yeah bro, come up to Canada with all of your film gear and I will give you my story about how IIFYM has changed my life.

[germaine07]

No, it's not.

It's already been "explored." To death.

Yeah but the end result isn't what the bro's say!