“I Was Starving”: Despite Monstrous Physique, Veteran Bodybuilder Recalls Insane Calorie Reduction Technique That Won Him 6 Mr. Olympias

Before Dorian Yates claimed the Mr. Olympia title, no one had ever used the term “grainy” to depict a bodybuilder’s condition. Indeed, people mentioned familiar terms like ripped, shredded, and peeled. However, when the Mass Monster introduced an entirely unique appearance, it seemed that none of those descriptions were adequate.

In a recent Instagram post, the 6x Mr. Olympia champ unveiled his staggering calorie consumption during competition prep to achieve the ‘grainy muscles’. Dorian described this process as “starving.”

I Was Starving: Dorian Yates Battle With Reduced Caloric Intake

In the Instagram post, the 61-year-old veteran bodybuilder revealed that before the competition, he had to reduce his calorie intake to around 3,600, which left him feeling famished. Accustomed to consuming over 5,000 calories during the off-season, this adjustment proved to be quite significant.

Notably, his carbohydrate intake reached a mere 300 grams at its lowest point. “My calorie level was around 3,600… and I was starving!”

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The game-changing bodybuilder constantly had a mission in mind during his training. He aimed not only to win the Olympia but also to revolutionize the sport with determination. “But my goal was in sight, not just to win the Olympia, but to change the game!” the Shadow revealed.

The Mass Monster’s Ambition: Combining Size and Conditioning

Three years ago, in an interview with Muscular Development, the Mass Monster disclosed his incredibly high standards regarding his physical condition. He aimed to redefine the benchmark for big men by striving to be as shredded as a lightweight or middleweight, just with an additional 100 pounds of muscle. Consequently, the former IFFB-pro often ended up lighter than necessary.

Moreover, Dorian asserted that by today’s conditioning standards, he would have weighed 10-15 pounds more and appeared fuller. “If I were competing today and being held to the current standard of condition, I would have been 10-15 pounds heavier and fuller. I was usually as lean as today’s top pros get at five to six weeks out.”

In retrospect, Dorian Yates admitted that current standards would have enhanced his already remarkable appearance. His unwavering dedication and commitment actively inspire and shape the bodybuilding world, paving an enduring path for future athletes to pursue.

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