*** 10th Anniversary Special - Members' Interview with Jason and James ***

@ james.

Do you think its a good idea to eat fruit and fats in the same meal?

Do you think that dietary fats are underrated/overlooked? i.e do you think people should consume more?

favourite carb source?

In your experience what is the most common mistake made by people 1) wanting to lose weight and 2) those who wish to gain muscle?

swift


@ James

Who from ub's would you like to see get on stage and compete?

For those who don't know 'ub' is Ultra Bodies Gym, Finedon, nr Kettering.

Anyone who wants to. You!

Chris Lodge would be interesting due to his size and great shape; it would be great to see the condition he could achieve.  Lambo plans to compete next year too.

swift


@ james.

Do you think its a good idea to eat fruit and fats in the same meal?

Possibly - no particular need though as levels of micronutrient build up; there's not directly from a meal

Do you think that dietary fats are underrated/overlooked? i.e do you think people should consume more?

It depends where you're coming from.  In the Governments Healthy Eating Guildelines, then yes, they are underrated and overlooked: they should be recommending good sources.

Conversely on internet discussion forums, they are overrated, especially bodybuilding ones.  It seems to be fashionable to push fats too much.

favourite carb source?

Taste: Haribo fizzy!
Nutrition: Unpolished (brown) basmati rice

kitty


In your experience what is the most common mistake made by people 1) wanting to lose weight and 2) those who wish to gain muscle?

1) Following too many 'fad' diets and getting only a semi-short term fix.  They don't get the advertised results and they lose motivation.  Really, everyone knows the solution is life-long dietary habit changes (plus exercise)

2) Lack of consistency: in diet and training.  It's long term consistency which reaps quality results.

James is too much emphasis in the industry on quick fix solutions to lose weight, instead of the emphasis on changing peoples lifestyles. 

Is it because too many business' are trying to make money from peoples insecurites and what should the industry itself do to change and help people, or is it not within their own interest to do this?

James,

We have chatted a few times about your plans for the british grand prix but its been a few weeks since the british finals.

Anything new involved for the weekend in terms of sports, events etc?

I knwo you took this on board on short notice, the 'other event' took a year of planning yet you have 6 months for this one!! How much workload and effort is this taking to pull off?

As a follow up of the above question lol, why are you doing it again???

Incredible Bulk


James,

We have chatted a few times about your plans for the british grand prix but its been a few weeks since the british finals.

Anything new involved for the weekend in terms of sports, events etc?

The strongman is fully sorted out now and then promo vid is out today.  Details: http://www.muscletalk.co....Prix-Fitness-Expo.aspx
There will be a televised pro show in the Sunday, but an Open qualifier on the Saturday - if any budding strongmen think they have got what it takes - please contact me

Everyone knows about the IFBB pro open and under 202s which are on, but we're also sorting out an amateur show which will be called Joe Weider's Euro Amateur Olympia - it will be invitation only and run by the UKBFF but to all European countries.  I'll post more details when I know.

Arm wrestling will be holding their Grand Prix too with £1k first prize money!  Plus Rambo Rod will be running the now infamous grappler

Powerlifting: we're working with the BPC and Andy Bolton has now confirmed he is going to attempt a new deadlift world record!  They'll also have a PLing comp and we're discussing the details.

We also have BMXing and skateboarding confirmed with 12m high ramps and jumps

We will also feature MMA, karate and boxing, though we still have to confirm partners (in negotiations).  Plus a couple of others too!

I knwo you took this on board on short notice, the 'other event' took a year of planning yet you have 6 months for this one!! How much workload and effort is this taking to pull off?

I was merely working alongside the 'other event' people as a sort of advisor/consultant to help them pull it off and both years were successful - but they did most of the work.

With the BGP I'm co-promoter with Neil and Simon, so all decisions fall wholly on our shoulders.  We're all working very ****ing hard and it's this bit which is stressful - getting the website done, and don't mention ****ing tickets to me LOL.  I can sell sponsorship and exhibitor space and I can promote the show, but it's the bull**** which goes on as well which we struggle with!   There have been some really ****ty things which have been going on in the background which, to be honest, would make headline news worldwide in this industry: I really can't say to anyone some of the **** we've had to contend with (especially Neil)!

I guess about 75% of my working day is this at the moment - it will fall off when the ****ing tickets are up and running and then will be more again nearer to the event.  I'm helped by a new member of staff, Renee, who's working here in our offices as the event coordinator and she's doing a sterling job.  Plus Hazel and Lambo are helpful with the other bits (they'll be running the MT stand at the Expo)

As a follow up of the above question lol, why are you doing it again???

I have woken bolt upright at night on two occassions with palpitations asking myself this.  When you think about it, it's a massive responsibility, but we have everything in place to make it not just work, but to be a huge success.  (Incidently, I must phone you as I have some ideas about the reporting).

James, it may be stressfull, but i know that you and the other guys will pull it off and make it the biggest and best event on the UK calender.

to be bringing pro shows back to the uk, thats something the three of you can be very proud of.

dazc


James, it may be stressfull, but i know that you and the other guys will pull it off and make it the biggest and best event on the UK calender.

to be bringing pro shows back to the uk, thats something the three of you can be very proud of.

Thanks, and remember there's a whole lot more to this thans just pro bodybuilding: it may be the headline event, but it's just one of many attractions.

absoloutely! the pro show and amature shows will bring the best bodybuilding to the table, the strongman will provide a spectacle for anyone to be amazed by, and all the other events and sports will add the WOW factor to the event and keep everyone interested!

Thanks to you both for being interviewed, not quite the interview with the most posts though!

First time I've read this thread - Jason, I think James takes all the credit - in the 6 years I've been on here I didn't even know there was a Jason... 
 
Great thread though - surprisingly funny...