Mike Ulisse's Interview With Fitnesspoynters.com

Fitnesspoynters.com Interviews Big Mike Ulisse

Read How Big Mike stays Motivated took things with Fitness to a New Level!

01

What made you decide to make a change in your life that related to health and fitness?

I work in the industry, and I also suffered from Chronic Fatigue, which left me in very poor health after 2 years. I decided to take control of my health, and life.

02

What were the reasonings behind joining Fitnesspoynters.com?

Steve is the man, and I knew if I wanted the craziest results I needed the best in the business. I was also tired of people bitching about their coaches, and how ineffective they were. I knew I needed someone legit, and Steve’s reputation precedes itself.

03

What were some of the first changes you began to see in your transformation?

ABS!!! The torso just starts melting away. Also, the workouts show you where you really are as far as fitness goes. Also, how far you can push yourself, and also how little you are actually doing compared what you can do!

04

How long did it take for you to start noticing results?

2 weeks

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What was the most challenging part of the Transformation?

The workouts. Everyday you left the gym wrecked! You felt awesome, but totally spent. Especially, on days where it was bodypart, abs, and cardio all in one session.

06

How long did it take you to reach your current weight after starting the program from fitnesspoynters.com?

8.5 weeks

07

How are you maintaining your fit status after completing the program?

I am currently 281lbs at 15% BF. I decided to bulk up for winter. I did have one injury that occurred from lifting too heavy, and cutting my water weight for a photoshoot. It is almost healed, and I am back on track.

08

How do the changes you have made affect your life today?

I used to walk into a room, and hear "Wow, that guy is so tall". Now I hear That dude is huge, ( or jacked). It’s a confidence builder. Also, I know how hard I can push my body, and I know where I am prone to injury. Life Lessons right there.

09

How would you rate your overall experience with Fitnesspoynters.com?

It was a 10 out of 10. You just have to give into to your coach. Communicate actively, and bust you ass! Results are going to come, and keep coming when you work with the best!

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Weight Loss Tips

Tip 1: Sugar Free Puddings are a life saver. I ate up to 3 in one sitting to quelch the hunger pangs! I am 6’6” 285 though. One I upped my pre-workout carbs I found carb cravings to be less and less.
Tip 2: Ipod is your best friend. Nothing gets you through the last few sets or cardio than your favorite music. Adrenaline baby!
Tip 3: Take pics once a week or every other week. Learn to pose properly so you can compare each pic along the way, and have a really cool story to show people. Very motivating. Also, you can look at those pics to keep you motivated.
Tip 4: Try to find a training partner. Those days where you might slack off, are the days they won’t let you!!
Tip 5: Use Quality supps. They make up the 10% difference. Help with recovery, joints, energy, etc…

What Is Your Motivation!

What Is Your Motivation!

With summer time approaching us rather quickly, how many of you are having a hard time staying motivated and dedicated to training and creating that lean body we all desire?

If you are one who is struggling to stay on track with eating clean and training hard, try to dig deep within yourself and find something that can really drive you to make the changes you are after..

I know things for me have been difficult this year to date, going on a bulk where I made my way to 208 lbs. Then starting my cut , only to have it cut short 10 weeks in due to a kidney stone and surgery.

There are so many things that can hinder your progress, one of the worst things is finding it so easy to come off your clean eating plan and just running through a drive thru or grabbing something sweet out of your kitchen..

We all need something that will motivate us and keep us in line to get the body we want..

Go out and get yourself a magazine such as "Flex" MuscleMag" Oxygen or "Muscular Development".

All of these magazines have great articles in them that can easily get you motivated and get you back on track.

As you go through those pages, look at the pics, find someone you admire, cut the pic out and post it somewhere in your house. 

Anytime you are feeling like you want to cheat or stay home from the gym, go look at that pic, imagine, did they get that way by eating "dirty" or not training to their fullest potential?

A way I stay motivated and keep the focus is , I watch a lot of training DVD's such as Jay Cutler, Phil Heath, Ronnie Coleman, Branch Warren.

All these guys are on a level I will never be on, but still, the training they put themselves through, it only fuels you and wants you to train harder and harder..

Another great thing to do to keep you on track is to take progress pics..

Take your beginner, take more about 6 weeks into whatever you are doing(cutting/bulking). 

Avoid people who try to bring you down and keep you on the level they may be at, never listen to anyone who tells you that you can't do something in life..

Go after it, go all out and prove this person or people wrong and never look back.

I want to know what drives you, what keeps you going on a daily basis?
How do you cope with things that may interfere in what you are trying to accomplish with fitness?

Lets share some ideas and see if we can't get more and more people to stay on track and get the body they want....

Discipline

Drive

Dedication!

Check this out for motivation:

Bodyspace member: Beautifulgrace doing squats: Get Low or Don't Go!

http://www.bodyspace.com/beautifulgrace

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01

What made you decide to make a change in your life that related to health and fitness?

I have been athletic my whole life and it kept me in great shape. After school the physical activities stopped and the real world began. I gained weight at a slow pace over the years and before i knew it I was 25 and 171lbs.
I was unhappy with my physical appearance and knew that if I kept gaining at this rate it would one day pose health issues as well.

02

What were the reasonings behind joining Fitnesspoynters.com?

I was approached by Steve at our local gym one day where he explained his programs to me. His intentions were to create healthier, happier lifestyles for people just like myself through weight training and diet.
I really had no clue what i was doing in the gym, so i immediately knew his guidance would be extremely beneficial to me, and i jumped on board.

03

What were some of the first changes you began to see in your transformation?

Within the first several weeks I began to notice an increase in my metabolism, and a definite increase in muscle mass.

04

How long did it take for you to start noticing results?

It was probably about week 6 when i really began to notice a change in the way my clothes fit.
I wasn’t focusing on weight as much as a difference in the way i looked and felt, so when i finally weighed myself and saw that i was building lean muscle, AND losing weight I knew i had found the program for me.

05

What was the most challenging part of the Transformation?

The diet has always been the most challenging for me. There are always going to be temptations no matter what the circumstance, but maintaining the will power to stick to the plan is key.
I kept myself very dedicated and knew i wanted to make a change for the better, so I organized my meals each week and let there be no excuses for getting off track.

06

How long did it take you to reach your current weight after starting the program from fitnesspoynters.com?

Approximately 16 weeks

07

How are you maintaining your fit status after completing the program?

I am currently still on the Extreme Fat Destruction Plan and maintaining my weight well. I continue to set small goals for myself and strive to reach them.

08

How do the changes you have made affect your life today?

I can honestly say that i am a much more confident overall person. I am no longer embarrassed about my figure or weight, and love sharing my story with others who strive for similar goals. Fitnesspoynters has definitely changed my life!

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How would you rate your overall experience with Fitnesspoynters.com?

I am 100% satisfied with the program from start to finish. Steve was there to help me throughout my entire transformation. He was readily available to answer any questions no matter what time or day, and he continues to provide the same guidance to this day.

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Weight Loss Tips

Tip 1: Make sure to incorporate the set amount of cardio that you plan calls for. It’s listed there for a reason. Don’t overdo it. Too much can be as bad as none at all.
Tip 2:Prepare and organize your meals at the beginning of the week. This eliminates any excuses. You can’t use the excuse that you didn’t have time when you got home from work or didn’t have anything to fix. Prepare everything on Sunday night and put them into containers for each day. It will be in the fridge so you can just grab and reheat.
Tip 3:Supplements are everything! I use Cellucor D4 Thermal Shock to increase my energy level and reduce appetite. Find something that works for you and stick with it.