Being a bodybuilder can be amazing and frustrating at the same time. Bodybuilding needs constant focus, and a strict lifestyle in order to result in success. 4-times Mr. Olympia, Jay Cutler shared his disciplinary routine on a recent YouTube video where he talked about his initial days, food intake, and preparation for the Olympia stage.

Staying in shape over the year requires sheer perseverance. An extreme regimen in terms of daily practices is the minimum requirement to compete with some of the world’s best out there. Though Cutler won the contest more than one time, was he totally satisfied with that life? Let’s find out.

Jay Cutler’s lifestyle as a lead bodybuilder

Jason Isaac Cutler held the title of Mr. Olympia for four years in a row. He gave his full time and attention to the sport to be able to hold those titles. While he was very happy with the results, for him the process was a bit monotonous.  In his interview with The Iced Coffee Hour, he shared, “I wasn’t truly happy I mean I was happy at moments but it was just routine, it was just eat, sleep, train, and you know repeat.”

Cutler stated, “People can be great bodybuilders, but you have to think of what the future brings and what you want your legacy to be.” He elaborated that he didn’t want to be limited. He said, “I have a specific order that I do and I want to show like my following that hey I am normal because I know they think that they probably think that I just don’t do anything outside the norm…”

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He may have owned the greatest bodybuilding title more than once, but he lacked the satisfaction that should come with it. He said, “We consider and talk financial success or notoriety and like you knew who I was or whatever else.”

Was he even happy?

Recalling his time in the sport, Cutler admitted that he was not particularly happy with the routine. However, his passion for bodybuilding surpassed his need for personal gratification. According to him, he would choose to be a bodybuilder even if he did not get a lumpsum amount. Cutler had only one goal, and that was to be on his way to conquering the field. But the energy and focus required made the whole ordeal tiring. While he’d thought he would retire by the age of 30, Cutler’s love for the sport made him work for 10 years more.

Cutler was a great bodybuilder who marked his place in history. Though the process or discipline made him question his love for the sport, his sheer passion for bodybuilding helped him balance it all. After all, it’s all about flexibility, don’t you think?

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