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Cheat Meal With the Pak-Man

As some of you may know, a weeks or so ago I was down in Tampa Florida and I met up with a buddy of mine, Ben Pakulski. For those of you who don't know Ben, he is a big dude and a pro bodybuilder who is soon to be competing in the Mr. Olympia competition in hopes of earning a title just like the legends including Arnold! Not only did I meet up with Ben, but we were able to get some really great videos that I cant wait to share with you later this week and next week. You know, hanging out … [Read more...]

Learning From The Icelanders

By admin 42 Comments

I recently had a wonderful opportunity to spend some time in Iceland and let me tell you, I was more than impressed. I’ve had connecting flights over Iceland twice before and each time thought to myself how great it would be to visit this area of the world. Recently I had that opportunity. After spending four days there and making it a personal mission to try as much local food as possible, I grew to see why the people of Iceland are so happy and healthy. Not only is their food top … [Read more...]

The Story of Becoming a Bodybuilder

By Dave Ruel 13 Comments

I wanted to share a small story with you. Again, it’s not because I want to brag, although I am proud of my accomplishments, but because I want to show you what you can accomplish if you believe in yourself and work hard. I truly believe that anyone is capable of accomplishing anything they put their minds to. You know, I wasn’t born with good genetics... I had to work hard in order to achieve my dream physique... I’ve been training for more than a decade now and during that time, I … [Read more...]

60-Min Muscle Cooking Interview!

By Dave Ruel 1 Comment

Time to reveal one of my most content-filled interviews ever! My good buddy Joey Vaillancourt (author of Bones To Buff and Pro FAME Fitness Model) interviewed me a little while ago and it was such a popular interview that I figured I would feature it again and this time provide you with the written transcription as well for those of you who prefer reading :) In this 60-Minute Interview, I Reveals: How I got started and built his physique. The shameful mistakes I made when I … [Read more...]

Living with a purpose – Why are you training?

By Dave Ruel 61 Comments

It’s early in the morning and I forgot to close my window last night so I’m freezing my ass off in bed. I’m lying there, not really asleep but not fully awake either, waiting for the alarm clock to ring and wake me up for my workout before I start the workday. The anticipation is killing me, but I know if I wake up and take a look at the time I’ll be even more disappointed. So I just lie there with my eyes closed waiting for this stupid thing to ring, and I ask myself … [Read more...]

Bodybuilding Show Results & New Photoshoot

By Dave Ruel 38 Comments

Well my friends, it’s been one heck of a weekend… As you might know, I competed in the Atlantic Canadian Bodybuilding Championships. There was over 80 competitors total, the most competitors ever for this show… That was my first time at a show of this caliber! I brought everything I had… weighted in at a ripped 213 pounds, my best ever. But even though I was in the best shape of my life, I still wasn’t at the level needed to hang with the more experienced competitors on … [Read more...]

How I Became A Bodybuilder…

By Dave Ruel 28 Comments

Top 20 things I learned in 2009 and my Top 20 Goals for 2010

By Dave Ruel 7 Comments

I have to say that 2009 has been a good year for me… I have made significant changes in my life and I have taken chances… I have learned to re-focus on what’s important in life and cut off everything that was holding me back… Of course, those changes made me realize a certain number of things… that’s why I will share with you my Top 20 things I learned in 2009 and my Top 20 goals for 2010… And you know what?...I want to HEAR YOUR GOALS! That’s right, before you … [Read more...]

My Holiday Season Nutrition Strategy

By Dave Ruel 4 Comments

As some of you know, I am going to spend the Christmas Holidays with my family... (I am writing this post from the airport). And trust me, spending 7 days away from my kitchen when I am getting ready for a Bodybuilding show represents a real challenge for me. Earlier, when I was at the gas station to put some fuel in the Super Dave Mobile, I grabbed my camera to share my nutrition and training strategy for the next 7 days... I also give you a few tips to stay healthy and fit … [Read more...]

Contest Diet starts TODAY!

By Dave Ruel 9 Comments

yep, it's that time again... I am starting my diet in preparation for the 2010 Atlantic Canadian Championships today... This time, I will diet for 18 weeks (and I already started cleaning up my diet 2 weeks ago...). Once again, I will be working with my mentor, Steve. He will do my diet and give me his advices so can be 110% at the show... and to add to my motivation, he will be competing at the same show against me in the heavyweigths class, I can't wait! I have been working with him for a … [Read more...]