IFBB Pro Evan Centopani Q&A - Page 276

Evan Centopani · November 6th, 2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BaneHammer

Just a real quick comment - I think it's awesome that you take the time to answer each and every question on this forum. People remember little things like that. WHEN you're Mr O you're going to have a hell of a loyal following

I hear a lot of guys talk about all the great things they would do if they were Mr. Olympia. They say they would change the sport, travel abroad and talk to fans and spread the word about bodybuilding. I don't believe you need to be Mr. Olympia to do that. It's not like you can be so selfish as to only focus on yourself for so many years and then one day, when you become Mr. Olympia, everything will suddenly change! To think that you will all of a sudden become selfless and dedicate your time to fans and others in the sport or that you will suddenly become personable or able to communicate with people just because you are suddenly Mr. Olympia is ridiculous. That's the same as saying, "Once I get my IFBB pro card I will then embrace what it is to be a professional." It happens BEFORE you turn pro!

I believe the same goes for how guys treat their fans and anyone else who looks to them for help or support. First of all, only one guy can be Mr. Olympia at a time. Should ONLY Mr. Olympia be ambitous enough to try and better the sport? What about everyone else who is not Mr. Olympia? Besides, how many guys will chase that title and never achieve it? Most. Not everyone can be Mr. Olympia and not everyone can be so fortunate as to be able to use the prestige of that title to help carry out their agenda. Besides, there are guys that have been Mr. Olympia that have achieved that title and never done a damn thing for anyone else or used that title in any way to better this sport. If you're selfish and self serving on your way up, even if by some chance you are good enough to one day be Mr. Olympia, you will do nothing as Mr. Olympia FOR this sport.

Anyone can talk about what they would do...talk is cheap. You do it along the way.

To be Mr. Olympia is not my goal. It never has been. I want to know my potential. I love bodybuilding and it's something that I enjoy talking about with others. That's all.

Evan Centopani · November 6th, 2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Gman52

Thx bro I figured that's what u would say since you havnt been getting that heavy in the offseason like last time.oh and dude you looked fuckin awesome at the guestposing u were almost sizing up with Kai!

Much appreciated. Kai is a BEAST! And a good dude too. It was an honor for me to stand on stage with him even if it was just a guest posing.

Evan Centopani · November 6th, 2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dredgpenguins

Just a quick story:
Being a freshman in college is weird for a guy trying to grow. I got to class (and this was a three hour class). In the middle of the class during a break, I just popped out my GLASS TUPPERWARE(damn it Evan, you're right. Food out of glass taste so much better than food out of plastic tupperware. Just kinda expensive but totally worth it.) filled with chicked breasts and veggies and another one filled with rice. I just dug in and I looked up and everyone was looking at me like "What the fuck!?!?" Even my professor was staring! I just decided to step outside and finish it up. I talked to a couple people and they told me "usually people bring sandwiches or money. Not whatever that shit was in your thingy!" I have no idea but I thought of Evan Centopani at the moment. LOL.

Hahahaha...I know excatly how you feel! Oh well, not everyone can just do what the next guy does. Doing what everyone else does only makes you just like everyone else. Just do what you gotta do.

Evan Centopani · November 6th, 2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by macker00001

Evan,
I got thinking about the statement that tan could make you 50% better as a bodybuilder. We also mentioned it was the shoes. Maybe you could contact asics for a sponsorship?? I'm sure a 285+ pound man would be right down there alley for endorsements. I could see you now becoming one of the worlds greatest marathon runners and you wouldn't even have to use tan! Haha

What do you think?

Hey man I love free shit. Whatever it takes!

Evan Centopani · November 6th, 2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rodrico46

Evan,
You have gotta be kidding me! You walk out on the beach in that crowd and you think no one knows who you are? Yeah right! Derek Jeter should be so lucky to have your physique!!!

Well thanks. I should be so lucky to have his bank account!

Evan Centopani · November 6th, 2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ericalynne220

That's too bad

haha

OUCH! You cut me deep...so deep.

Evan Centopani · November 6th, 2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaevus Mesias

I've a question
I am 14 years old, I've been seriously training for about 1 and a half years, and since I've started working out, I was uninformed about really training, and all I did was pullups, pulldowns and curls, so some body parts are lagging behinds others because of my previous inconsistent training. But I've struggled to bring up my traps and,due to an injury, my triceps, and you can STILL see my shoulder blades unless I'm flexing. I know I'm still growing, but any good advice for trying to build mass on these parts.

If I can I'm trying to look like this ^^^^ by the time Im 19 (if my genes allow it lol)

Hahahaha...when I first read this post I read it quickly and was like "Holy Shit! This dude looks like this at 14?!" Hahahahaha. Anyways, the best advice I can give you is to MASTER the squat, deadlift, benchpress, and standing overhead press. I don't mean to just DO these movements...I mean to MASTER THEM. To be able to execute these movements with precision and prefect form will help you more than anything else I can tell you. That and don't ever listen to anyone else's negative bullshit. Don't ever feel the need to explain your dreams or your life to anyone else. You only have one life. Live it the way you want to live it and do whatever you need to do to get where you want to go. Life's too short to waste time.

Evan Centopani · November 6th, 2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaevus Mesias

oh yeh, 4got about this am I old enough 4 this crap?

It won't harm you but to be honest with you, just eat FOOD. At 14, get your mom to cook you a ton of food and just eat! Food will always be better than anything that can sit on a shelf for years without expiring.

Evan Centopani · November 6th, 2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by micastan

Evan I have a question because I'm a little confused. I bought a carbohydrate supplement with the main ingredient being maltodextrin. I read that maltodextrin is a simple carbohydrate, in contrast to what the label claimed. Does this mean basically that every scoop of that carbohydrate powder is essentially the same as a scoop of sugar and will have the same effects, or very similar, on my body as sugar?

Thanks!!!

It IS a "complex" carb but so is starch. Basically, it will digest just as easily as straight up glucose. Table sugar(sucrose) being half fructose and half glucose, will actually digest slower than maltodextrin! Post workout it's a great carb source but that's about it.

Evan Centopani · November 6th, 2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AlteredBeast86

Hey Evan,

I have a question regarding diet that maybe you could answer. I'm on a keto-like diet that I have used for almost 2-3 years and I would like to switch back to carbs, but I'm ridiculously sensitive to them. Is there an efficient way to make the "switch" without getting fat/water retention/bloated-problems?

All the best,
Thomas

Not really! All you can do is add them in at a rate that is comfortable to you and allow your body to adjust.

Gman52 · November 6th, 2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Evan Centopani

I hear a lot of guys talk about all the great things they would do if they were Mr. Olympia. They say they would change the sport, travel abroad and talk to fans and spread the word about bodybuilding. I don't believe you need to be Mr. Olympia to do that. It's not like you can be so selfish as to only focus on yourself for so many years and then one day, when you become Mr. Olympia, everything will suddenly change! To think that you will all of a sudden become selfless and dedicate your time to fans and others in the sport or that you will suddenly become personable or able to communicate with people just because you are suddenly Mr. Olympia is ridiculous. That's the same as saying, "Once I get my IFBB pro card I will then embrace what it is to be a professional." It happens BEFORE you turn pro!

I believe the same goes for how guys treat their fans and anyone else who looks to them for help or support. First of all, only one guy can be Mr. Olympia at a time. Should ONLY Mr. Olympia be ambitous enough to try and better the sport? What about everyone else who is not Mr. Olympia? Besides, how many guys will chase that title and never achieve it? Most. Not everyone can be Mr. Olympia and not everyone can be so fortunate as to be able to use the prestige of that title to help carry out their agenda. Besides, there are guys that have been Mr. Olympia that have achieved that title and never done a damn thing for anyone else or used that title in any way to better this sport. If you're selfish and self serving on your way up, even if by some chance you are good enough to one day be Mr. Olympia, you will do nothing as Mr. Olympia FOR this sport.

Anyone can talk about what they would do...talk is cheap. You do it along the way.

To be Mr. Olympia is not my goal. It never has been. I want to know my potential. I love bodybuilding and it's something that I enjoy talking about with others. That's all.

Very well said Evan I'm sick of all these guys talking so much don't talk just do to be honest jay is the only real Olympian I've seen or heard about in a looooong time if every olympian in the past were as kind and loving as him our sport WOULD be bigger.you the maN

Gaevus Mesias · November 6th, 2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaevus Mesias

I've a question
I am 14 years old, I've been seriously training for about 1 and a half years, and since I've started working out, I was uninformed about really training, and all I did was pullups, pulldowns and curls, so some body parts are lagging behinds others because of my previous inconsistent training. But I've struggled to bring up my traps and,due to an injury, my triceps, and you can STILL see my shoulder blades unless I'm flexing. I know I'm still growing, but any good advice for trying to build mass on these parts.

If I can I'm trying to look like this ^^^^ by the time Im 19 (if my genes allow it lol)

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Originally Posted by Evan Centopani

Hahahaha...when I first read this post I read it quickly and was like "Holy Shit! This dude looks like this at 14?!" Hahahahaha. Anyways, the best advice I can give you is to MASTER the squat, deadlift, benchpress, and standing overhead press. I don't mean to just DO these movements...I mean to MASTER THEM. To be able to execute these movements with precision and prefect form will help you more than anything else I can tell you. That and don't ever listen to anyone else's negative bullshit. Don't ever feel the need to explain your dreams or your life to anyone else. You only have one life. Live it the way you want to live it and do whatever you need to do to get where you want to go. Life's too short to waste time.

thx, really an honor get some advice from an IFBB pro, let alone Evan Centopani!

micastan · November 7th, 2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Evan Centopani

It IS a "complex" carb but so is starch. Basically, it will digest just as easily as straight up glucose. Table sugar(sucrose) being half fructose and half glucose, will actually digest slower than maltodextrin! Post workout it's a great carb source but that's about it.

Thanks for the response bro!! I appreciate it!!

love//less · November 7th, 2009, 01:20 AM

ay evan, whats up dude, you enjoying the offseason? ive gotta question about stretch marks, not how to improve the look of them or any of that bullshit, just looking for you opinion beyond the normal bullshit.

2jacked! · November 7th, 2009, 03:45 AM

YOU EVAN, DOESNT THAT PHOTO LOOK LIKE A YOUNG BROCK LESNER (WWE STAR AND MMA). DUDES NEED TO GET OFF THE FORUM WITH BULLSHIT BRO AND KEEP IT REAL. I FEEL LIKE YOU JUST WASTE YOUR TIME WITH POST LIKE THESE PEOPLE WITH FAKE PHOTO OF THEMSELVES.

da goose · November 7th, 2009, 01:26 PM

what ratios and mg would you recommend to take for omegas 3 and 6 or does it matter?

Gman52 · November 7th, 2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 2jacked!

YOU EVAN, DOESNT THAT PHOTO LOOK LIKE A YOUNG BROCK LESNER (WWE STAR AND MMA). DUDES NEED TO GET OFF THE FORUM WITH BULLSHIT BRO AND KEEP IT REAL. I FEEL LIKE YOU JUST WASTE YOUR TIME WITH POST LIKE THESE PEOPLE WITH FAKE PHOTO OF THEMSELVES.

Um...that is Brock read the post dude he wants to look like him by the time he's 19 he's only 14 he never said that's him

sashalex · November 7th, 2009, 06:49 PM

Hi, Evan

What is your opinion on close grip bdecline bench presses for triceps?
Thanks a lot.

davy1010 · November 8th, 2009, 06:59 PM

Evan, any predictions for the nationals?

gluten4punishment · November 8th, 2009, 09:55 PM

Whats up beast from the east!!! I have been a huge fan of yours now for sometime!!! I loved your article in this months MD! I love that your so real and hummbled still!! I think you have amazing potential and I have just been introduced to body building and now I am trainning and I love to read about yor trainning advice! I just read today how much you weight HOLY SCIENCE your a beast!

Travyg · November 9th, 2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Evan Centopani

Hey man. Damn, I wish bodybuilding was as popular here as it is in Australia because all I ever hear about is how popular the sport is there and how much the people love bodybuilding! Sounds like I'd get along just fine with everybody there! I'm definitely looking forward to seeing Australia one day. Until then

yeh mate, visit one day soon....... Great place to live..... !!

Travyg · November 9th, 2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Evan Centopani

Hey man. Damn, I wish bodybuilding was as popular here as it is in Australia because all I ever hear about is how popular the sport is there and how much the people love bodybuilding! Sounds like I'd get along just fine with everybody there! I'm definitely looking forward to seeing Australia one day. Until then

yes mate, be sure to visit at some stage. We just had ronnie visit us. I think he scared the little kids at the beach !!

dr intensity · November 9th, 2009, 04:46 PM

hey evan,
after being on keto diet i just dont feel like being on carbs.... me being 195 pounds around 10 percent bodyfat.....need 3500 calories to grow..... so instead of going for the ideal ratios of pro/fat/ carbs ..... i thought of twisting this " ideal ratio"

to 2 grams of pro x 195 = 390 to 400 grams of protien=1600 cal
0.75 grams of fat x 195= 145 to 150 grams of fat= 1350 cal
0.6 grams of carb x 195= 120 to 130 grams of carb= 500 cal( cosuming those carbs only preworkout post workout and breakfast)

in my opinion insulin is the main fat storage hormone and by cosuming less insulinogenic food i can be relatively leaner than if i had consumed more carbs.....
and its the calories that make you gain or loose wt so overall i am cosuming the required amount of caloreis required for the growth.....

and at the same time fat wud show the same protien sparing effect as that shown by the carbs....... i do understand that the carbs are required for those high intensity workouts but then wont those 120 grams of carbs do the needful....

wud really appreciate your advice

thank you

gluten4punishment · November 9th, 2009, 10:40 PM

Evan I had a quick question what does it mean to be a weider athlete!! Thats prob a dumb question but I have no clue! And after reading about Keto diets I found they were designed for seizure patients! My brother has seziures so I suggested that to him and I was just wondering how you felt about that diet for a person that doesnt workout considering it is high in fat? Thank you!!1