Mike what you didn't discuss was how your tan has changed over the past 10 years. Ideal tanning locations, sun tan oil protocol, and how many sessions of front n back are ideal for maximizing color gains.
@@ClassyLife No way Tren. Test at most if he were on tren the finastaride would not work for his hair loss which he would have lost more hair. Even anavar would make him lose more hair but test alone fin would control the hair loss as it inhibition effect on test would stop conversion to dht which is main culprit of hair loss. He is very motivated and his diet is right on point. Good luck to him even with strongest steroids most individuals wouldn't come close to looking like that.
What about the ped usage? You would get so much appreciation if you said you were on anything even if it’s just test. People get more praise for being honest about it now days
@@FreeDumb101 He’s not natural but he said to ppl you’re not gonna look like him which goes against that idea. I think he just lies bc it’s more fulfilling to have ppl think you’re natural
Exercising can be really hard sometimes but It always makes me feel better. Last year I had almost 300 lbs in body weight. One day I just started moving more, then slow running then I started doing weighted exercises and I was eating clean by following meal plan I got from Next Level Diet. Today I have 200 lbs and I am happy like I never been in my life.
Yeah mate I'm the opposite to you, I have to make a big effort to put weight on. I definitely agree also its surprising how much better you feel when you've been at the gym training, it improves your mood and helps you mentally so much.
It helps to know that even you have times where you wander a bit from your training. I sometimes get frustrated when I find myself not sticking to my diet but then again I'm 71 and my livelihood doesn't depend on it. I do think the fact that you come across as as a human makes you as successful as you are. I certainly thank you for helping me maintain a decent fitness level at my age.
This is a good look into the life/mind of a perfectionist. Note how often Mike points out "inadequacies" in his physique or life at certain times. To the rest of us, we can't even see or detect any change because of how high Mike has set the bar for himself, it's truly quite impressive how dedicated he stays but it also must be quite stressful
Actually it's kind of sad that he finds fault during any of these years. It's not normal. Not really a good roll model for normal, average looking people.
@@DDumbrille i disagree hes just being a realist...nobody is 100% perfect so why should'nt he point out any flaws he sees.....after all we all have them so i think its better to remind ourselves nobody is perfect
@@DDumbrillewho the fuck would want to be a role model for average people? News flash, average Joes don’t make 10’s of millions a year based off how good they look
Mike, I'm 24 years older than you and can relate to life's ups and downs - and they never end. Your dedication to your training, health, and nutrition over the years is displayed in your physique. Your awareness of how you looked and felt when you strayed from your nutritional plan is a testament to your commitment to be your best. Most people don’t have that awareness. Keep up the great work! Respectfully, Mike Domenic
Amazing body, amazing tan, genuine dude, hard worker, dedicated, passion, consistent, seems like a great guy, engaging. I have to be that guy, this video is missing one major ingredient that should be discussed. Transparency is key
Loved stepping back in time with you mate. I’m remember you in your old flat in Leeds. Seems a life time ago. Feels like I’ve been on you journey with you. You’ve achieved so much and should be very proud. Look forward to the next ten years. 😎👍
He’s a positive person but also tells how even the best people with beautiful bodies go through a lot of ups and downs. Very interesting and informative.
I work as a Personal Trainer, and it's really inspiring and impressive how you constantly have been improving your physique over the years. Not only that, but how far you have come in terms of financials and status. I've followed you for a couple of years now, and it was a breath of fresh air getting this recap, because i can relate to constantly be on the grind with all these challenges in life. Love it.
@@mohamadhariz9613 mike is not natural and even with PEDs his physique is still damn impressive. So no a personal trainer should not have to look like mike
Those are my favorite types of videos from you. Don't get me wrong I enjoy the vlogs as well but I really like when you just talk to the camera about your life experiences, fitness advices, lifestyle, etc... For example your video titlted "How I got to where I am today" was very motivating to get my life together and I improved a lot after watching it.
@Mike Thurston - humble, genuine, relatable - all the way behind you mate - I'm taking your attitude and clarity into my own life situation - have done for years, appreciate your transparency and how you say it how it is, we're all human - there's too much fluff out there. Keep it up mate.
It would be cool If I could come even close to that physique at one point of my life. But for now I have a lot of fat to burn. I hope I will be slim before summer. I even got personalized meal plan from Next Level Diet. It's a hard journey in front of me, but I believe in myself.
Work hard and stay disciplined. Go crazy with your workouts but have fun with them. Don’t work to the point of dreading them. Throw in different rep ranges and shoot for full body workouts. Get your heart rate up doing them circuits, alternate sets, etc. Get creative and enjoy
@@kaodnewq8396 there's always some dumbass that has to ruin it and comment this. We are all aware. They said "If I could come even close" hinting that they most likely won't
Great to know you go through the same things we all do. Sometimes when you just see the success and all the great moments from your videos, it can be deflating. Just knowing you went through the same shit and will continue to, is very humbling. Keep crushing it man.
Thanks Mike for showing us your journey. What is the most inspiring is your level of consistency over the years. Looking forward to the next vid. Many blessings!
Mike training and dieting does get harder as you get older, I’m 52 now and I’ve just upped my game thanks to watching your videos bro! So motivational, keep making content cause you’re very good at it.
Mike is someone I would envy but I can't because of how dang humble and honest he is. Much respect! Love your content, especially videos like this showing the timeline of your life. Very interesting.
At 10:06. Here's the secret to being happy--keep friends around. I feel that in 2014 through 2017 you isolated yourself too much, focusing too much on working out, working with clients and just being a housebound, isolated person. You didn't set up a friend network where you could vent, where you could relax and chill during the weekends or down times. So you looked to food for the comfort friends would've given you. You also tended to make another mistake--you concentrated all your emotional needs in your romantic relationships. That's also unhealthy because romantic relationships tend to break up, and when a break up happens, there goes 90% of your friendships. That's not good. What you learned to do in 2018 was not to put all your emotional eggs in one basket, and you set up a friend network. You socialized a lot more. And that kept you much more psychologically even-keeled, and you were happier as a result.
Really agree with that honestly, friends are for life girls come and go. Many young men need to understand that a good circle around you is vital. Can’t agree anymore with your comment
@@raiyyan2031 Yep. Too many boys and young men in our culture are socialized to think that "going it alone, all the time" is an acceptable way to live. Mike Thurston here seems to have fallen for this fallacy. Nope. That's one of the surest paths to depression, anxiety and general unhappiness. No human being can be an island unto himself. Keeping a good circle of friends around--especially during the hard times, when shit is falling apart in your life--is a basic building block to happiness.
Me right now. Been isolating myself for so long, almost never with my friends anymore. Feel so sad. Now it almost feels weird to text them. Don’t really know how to come in contact with all my friends anymore
@@Hittlinho Just text them. They'll understand if you give them context as to why you've isolated yourself for so long--depression, etc. I think some of them will let bygones be bygones and welcome you back to the fold.
Mike, really appreciate how respectful you kept it when talking about your falling out with your 1st business partner and your break up. Keepin it real man. That's why we love ya. All the best.
Thanks for sharing your journey as it shows that you go through ups and downs like us and we shouldn’t loose our motivation, because it also happens to the professionals also . Much appreciated mike.
It’s really inspiring to watch, but also a clear reminder that without financial freedom it can be extremely difficult to achieve the same goals and gains. I have found myself watching your videos daily since my recent HT as I stopped drinking nearly 3 years ago, for the same reason as you, and you have some great motivational content.
@@CarianneRHixson So, you're gonna go ahead and shame someone that's worked hard and made it in life, simply because he's enjoying that life that he has built? If this were said about a female, there'd be hell to raise lol you're toxic. Any person in his position would be stupid not to enjoy the single life and the fruits of their success; female or male. Why be held down at all at this point?
Just pure resilience. The main constant I see in this video is your ability to get through distraction and deviation and focus on your goal. That is something that few people have, which is also why you are so successful.
Excellent video Mike! Followed you for several years, and you have always remained humble, grounded, and a pleasure to watch. Here’s to the next ten years. Cheers Mike.
I’m a swimmer ..I swim 3km a day .6 times a week .. I find this is enough to keep a lean mean physic . Swimming has shaped me to a perfect v shape with broad shoulders.. What do you think of swimming Thurston ?
@@Athleticigsmoker I swim because I just love it ..it’s an addiction . The physique will just happen .the water molds you . I feel it benefits me in so many ways .. outdoor cold water is the best ..I never swim in indoor heated pools .
He would be the most honest if he would admit he is not a natty. Humble and humor i agree but you should be honest to ypur followers who still think this is natty
I think i love listening to your views... advice etc because you really are just one of the guys... you don't claim to be mr almighty... you live a life we love to watch and sometimes im sure wish we all had but you struggle with the stuff we struggle with too which without sounding weird kinda brings relief... you're a proper lad doing it for the lads and I love it lad! Bring on the next video Mike and keep up the work!
Loved watching you grow over the years (literally and figuratively). Those highlights gave me good memories of being at work, going to the gym then rushing back home to watch one of your videos. It's been a crazy few years. You will continue to progress in life and I am certainly looking forward to seeing it. Legend!
Excellent documentary, Mr. Michael Thurston, Champion of England. Fantastic transformation. Happy holidays from our channel: Australian Parakeets Stars
You inspire us all the time! Even in your ‘’worst’’ moments, I don’t thing that you actually are … anyway, it’s okay to have bad days.We all have. You’re still an inspiration to us
I've been watching your videos for a long time and its my first time commenting actually, but i just felt an urge to comment right now. 2021 was actually a "bad" year for me and i totally empathize with you when u said 2016 was a terrible year for you. My four year relationship was over, lost my female best friend, quit my military job due to injury and i just wanted to change my life. Currently trying to find a job in Dubai after living in lisbon all my life. This just to say, you are an inspiration, and all of us go through tough times but still endure... Congrats from Portugal and keep going!
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Mike, its good to know that even though you look pretty damn amazing you still went through your struggles. People think to look that great you must have such an amazing life. They don’t see the daily struggle, lonely nights, and sacrifices. Thank you
Great video- one thing I would say though, don’t obsess over your physique, there’s much more to life than obsessing over your physique. As long as you’re in good shape that’s the main thing, who cares if one year you aren’t quite as ripped etc.
Great comment this. Exactly why I’m going to Ibiza in august to have a good time, not gonna worry if I’m not in my best shape cos I know I already look good lol👍🏻.
This guy is such an inspiration 🙌 🙏🔥 So beautiful to see that he's this honest. You can learn a lot and have some fast results when you're listening to a guy like him. You have to acknowledge his honesty, knowledge and his motivation. 🙏💪😍
The early 30s are the period when you are the strongest. At least that's how I felt. You still have a good ten years ahead of you, but yes, the level of physical energy and, as I call it, "physical enthusiasm" for training, decreases with the approach of the 40's. When the early 40's come, you feel like your batteries are at 50%. You know you should train, you do it as an obligation but there is no more pleasure, and over time you work less and less. When that time comes, don't be tempted to take chemistry. You will be tempted especially if your earnings and status are still directly related to your appearance.
We all have the story to share. Achievements require sacrifices and it is all about when you trying to create things you should expect resistance… Thank you for sharing not only the bright side of the journey ❤
Heck yeah its harder to a get great pump, minimize body fat, and more when you get older. Trust it from me Mike...I'm 56 now. The key is don't quit working out. Even a light workout is better than nothing, when you don't feel like going to the gym. I've been following you on TH-cam for the past 6-8 months. Great videos!!!! I downloaded and subscribed to your THRST app yesterday.
I remember watching the first video of this when he was a teenager. He had about 4,000 subs! Mad to see how you’ve flourished Mike 🥳 You are a legend and inspired me to start TH-cam myself- so thank you 🙏
Thanks for keeping it real bud! A consistent journey of ups and downs but each time moving to the next level to see a new high and low. The underlying theme is continuous progress.... Much love!
But but have you not seen his dad . Big muscular bodies run in his family, maybe Mike's mum is built like Samoan? He does seem like a likeable guy and works hard to keep his physic but gets some extra help.
Following you for such a long time.. huge inspiration. Also really like the fact you also mention out the weeks with mistakes.. and how you push trough those.. me myself working hard on it, but experience a lot of temptation sometimes. Especially now when it’s so warm outside. Really admire the hustle because. I am now at a 9-5 and wanna set up my company so bad but, just feel so exhausted at the end of the day after work and gym and household.. keep it up
14:20 "decreased testosterone production"... this made me chuckle, you're on steroids year round probably dude, your endogenous production is shut down the whole time. You're just deceiving your subscribers and making them believe a little bit of drinking can materially impact your physique
Hey Mike, this was a really great video. I realize you made this 2 years ago, but it hits home for me. Thanks for sharing, and best wishes to you going forward.
Brother, 2016/2017 I relate so much. Genuinely being unhappy and resorting to food for comfort, life really isn't going ur way, I get it brother. Glad you came out of it I'm still struggling in that regard but things are looking up. I find success and achieving your goals is when a man is truely happy... God bless
NEVER gonna convince me you are lifetime Natty - @3:50 those arms and delts gives it away. Iv been training 28 years. So double the time of you and only got half the results and i would not exactly say iv got bad genetics. So that tells it all. But great physique. Cant take that away from you.
Great to see honesty in video. I appreciate all your challenges and the ups/downs of real life. I will be 60 in a month and have been through lots of changes over a 45-year involvement with weights and fitness. One thing I gave up altogether, and no judgement here, was alcohol. I was never a big drinker, but over a twenty year period I found my interest and desire to drink getting less and less. When I reached having one or two scotch twice a year and found my body rejecting it, I decided I had enough. It has been over 6 years now and I love that I don't need to feel the blahs and low energy state after drinking. Still enjoying the gym though!
I love you Mike but I think your fans (including myself) would respect you so much more if you would just admit your gear use and be transparent about it. You could be the one to remove the stigma attached to steroids Mike! Many people already know the truth about you. Obviously other men on steroids like myself know it in a split second. But even the general public isn’t as silly as you might think - at least not all of them. But all of them ARE going to know eventually when you hit your 40s and 50s and keep blasting large amounts of gear to maintain this incredibly beautiful and sexy physique. Just think about it. At this point, it’s almost as if you have started believing your own lie; you’re so deep into it. You don’t wanna end up like the Rock or Mike O’Hern whom everyone with a single functioning braincell regards as major hypocrites. It’s becoming too late for you Mike to open up. I encourage you to do it sooner rather than later because I know that your fans will respect you more for it. Just do it now. The fitness industry will forgive you for lying to us for years and we will be proud of you for taking a leap of faith and being transparent. You’re misleading your followers into believing they can obtain a physique like yours while keeping the secret hidden away from them. It will result in the disappointment of many. People will try to emulate your training and diet and work extremely hard; yet they will never look anything close to you because they aren’t running grams of gear. It’s a disservice really. It’s sad. I feel sad for you. I feel sad for all the fans who believe your lies. Honesty is the best policy. Please don’t take this the wrong way, Mike, if you do read this. This is just constructive criticism encouraging you to develop a better character. I absolutely love your content and obviously I want to marry your physique - but I think you should seriously start considering honesty. The bodybuilding industry deserves it. What’s the worst thing that can happen anyway? You lose some followers and gain a ton back right away. You don’t have any sponsorships so that’s not a concern. You’re an independent entrepreneur. They choice is yours. Do you want to be a liar for life or would you like to educate people with the truth and actually be a man of integrity? Everyone thinks PEDs are cool nowadays anyway, and they are. I love them. I’m running a gram of test and 500 mg of Mast E myself for my summer cycle. But it’s not cool to be walking around like an IFBB Pro claiming natty! Pleeeease Mike 🙏🏻
Very interesting text! I agree with you on some points. But, since you are using PED’s yourself; how can you see that he is using something? Do you focus on different parts of the body that makes it obvious that he is using it?
@@ez6084 Yes, a gear user can spot a fellow gear user extremely easily; especially if the bodybuilder in question is very developed like Mike. In his case, it is physically impossible to be this lean and most importantly this big at the SAME TIME. You can be very lean naturally and have a “decent” size on your frame but holding onto this amount of muscle mass while still staying shredded year round is not possible without steroids, especially considering the fact that Mike is a tall guy around 6 feet so he has even more muscle mass than some of the smaller guys that appear very buff but have less actual muscle tissue. Another great way to spot an enhanced bodybuilder is to look at their delts and traps. These areas have a higher concentration of androgen receptors which AAS (androgenic anabolic steroids) bind to and therefore they pop and become bigger and more defined in enhanced bodybuilders. Also look for vascularity. In Mike’s case, that’s a dead giveaway. Also listen for excuses that don’t make sense. Like when he says he got out of shape and his physique suffered just because he was drinking/partying/traveling etc. That’s code for: He went off cycle for a while to give his body a break and was just cruising on an HRT dose (hormone replacement therapy) of testosterone (anywhere between 100-250 mg per week) before he bumped up the doses again and looked better as a result of him “stopping partying and being more disciplined” a.k.a. blasting the gear again. Of course, training and nutrition is essential for us enhanced bodybuilders too. But steroids remain the number one contributor to physiques the likes of ours. Hope this helps. Sadly, most people are completely blind to the reality that the vast majority of bodybuilders are running steroids year round in large amounts. Since Mike is not a professional bodybuilder (although he looks like one) but an entrepreneur and a content creator, it’s quite easy for him to keep a low profile when it comes to his steroid use. He may also not want to influence younger guys into doing steroids from a harm reduction standpoint. But the main reason bodybuilders deny their steroid use, is simply because it’s the easy way and also it’s an illegal activity, so there’s that. The majority of Mike’s followers are not advanced bodybuilders themselves so they won’t all know. But many of them are young men aspiring to look like Mike and great will be their disappointment when they train and eat exactly like him for 10 years and nothing major happens.
@@RoaringJaguar Man, thanks for this incredibly detailed response. It seems very plausible and more people should hear these kind of argumentations when it comes to PED/gear use. Last question; when would you think that he will be open about his use, what is the right time? Or never? Again thanks for you time.
@@ez6084 You’re very welcome! It bothers me how fake the fitness industry is. I believe I’m doing everyone a service by educating people on this. Even if those ready to hear are few and far between. Well, I don’t think Mike will ever come clean because he can quite effectively play the “genetic freak card” and no doubt about it; he does have phenomenal genetics. That coupled with heavy gear use and consistent training and nutrient management has gotten him where he’s at now in terms of his physique. So I believe he will never choose to admit the truth UNLESS he some day suffers some major health problems like a heart attack or something. But then again, that is not a given (and I certainly hope his health is all good) as many can get away with using anabolics for decades with no apparent ill effects. Some people are simply luckier than others. If for some reason, his body would not tolerate the PEDs well anymore, he might be forced to speak out on this when people see his physique shrink. But at the same time, once you have built your muscle mass with large dosages of strong anabolics over the span of multiple years, you can easily maintain with as little as 400 mg/week or less of Test alone and perhaps a small dose of Masteron or Primobolan year round depending on your genetics, diet and training. So no need for harsher hormones anymore the likes of Trenbolone, Equipoise, Nandrolone (Deca/NPP), Anadrol, Winstrol etc. That’s what we call a TRT plus. Basically maintaining what you’ve already got. But rest assured, if he gets even bigger than he already is while still staying in the single digit bodyfat range, he’s using more than just that and still doing some heavy cycling of gear. But I presume, he’s more health oriented now and focused on staying where he’s at. That way, he can easily get away with looking the way he does for another decade without suffering any serious health complications because the “heavy lifting” as far as steroids has already been done and he has gotten through it unscratched. That isn’t the case with everyone. I’m glad I was able to help! If you are considering jumping on the juice, please do tread carefully because as Rich Piana so aptly said: There’s no such thing as only one cycle. Steroids are a bit like heroin. The difference is they aren’t NEARLY as dangerous. Men rarely get entirely off of steroids if bodybuilding is their utmost passion and livelihood. They are all on TRT for life and that makes it so easy to play around with the doses and bumping them back up in accordance with one’s goals. Before you know it, there’s no B&C (blast and cruise) anymore. There’s just blast. And that’s when your health becomes a serious concern. Feel free to ask more questions. Wish you all the best.
I have physical freedom and compassion listening to you. Seeing your physique go through changes makes me want to smash weights and conquer the world. I just have to resume. The hardest thing is always social for me, aka girlfriend who I love but is hard to set boundaries with lifting. I love you Mike and I look forward to this personal content you make!
Mike what you didn't discuss was how your tan has changed over the past 10 years. Ideal tanning locations, sun tan oil protocol, and how many sessions of front n back are ideal for maximizing color gains.
Keep in mind this level of tan is not good for your skin.
He literally has a video detailing all of this
He was so pale white he must be using carrot oil.
i read tren instead of tan
@@ClassyLife No way Tren. Test at most if he were on tren the finastaride would not work for his hair loss which he would have lost more hair. Even anavar would make him lose more hair but test alone fin would control the hair loss as it inhibition effect on test would stop conversion to dht which is main culprit of hair loss. He is very motivated and his diet is right on point. Good luck to him even with strongest steroids most individuals wouldn't come close to looking like that.
What about the ped usage? You would get so much appreciation if you said you were on anything even if it’s just test. People get more praise for being honest about it now days
I think he claims natty so thats why not speaking about it probs not sure
Search up british ped usage. So many people use it over there and claim natty. I dont blame him for not saying it but its pretty obvious.
Defo use of PEDs/anabolic steroids here I’m afraid to say!
Good one 🤣🤣
@@FreeDumb101 He’s not natural but he said to ppl you’re not gonna look like him which goes against that idea. I think he just lies bc it’s more fulfilling to have ppl think you’re natural
Exercising can be really hard sometimes but It always makes me feel better. Last year I had almost 300 lbs in body weight. One day I just started moving more, then slow running then I started doing weighted exercises and I was eating clean by following meal plan I got from Next Level Diet. Today I have 200 lbs and I am happy like I never been in my life.
Yeah mate I'm the opposite to you, I have to make a big effort to put weight on. I definitely agree also its surprising how much better you feel when you've been at the gym training, it improves your mood and helps you mentally so much.
It helps to know that even you have times where you wander a bit from your training. I sometimes get frustrated when I find myself not sticking to my diet but then again I'm 71 and my livelihood doesn't depend on it. I do think the fact that you come across as as a human makes you as successful as you are. I certainly thank you for helping me maintain a decent fitness level at my age.
This is a good look into the life/mind of a perfectionist. Note how often Mike points out "inadequacies" in his physique or life at certain times. To the rest of us, we can't even see or detect any change because of how high Mike has set the bar for himself, it's truly quite impressive how dedicated he stays but it also must be quite stressful
Actually it's kind of sad that he finds fault during any of these years. It's not normal. Not really a good roll model for normal, average looking people.
true.
@@DDumbrille i disagree hes just being a realist...nobody is 100% perfect so why should'nt he point out any flaws he sees.....after all we all have them so i think its better to remind ourselves nobody is perfect
@@christianmills2674 Simple answer: Because they're NOT FLAWS.
@@DDumbrillewho the fuck would want to be a role model for average people? News flash, average Joes don’t make 10’s of millions a year based off how good they look
I love how thoughtful and composed you are as you speak. Felt engaged for the full 28 minutes!
Mike, I'm 24 years older than you and can relate to life's ups and downs - and they never end.
Your dedication to your training, health, and nutrition over the years is displayed in your physique.
Your awareness of how you looked and felt when you strayed from your nutritional plan is a testament to your commitment to be your best. Most people don’t have that awareness.
Keep up the great work!
Respectfully,
Mike Domenic
Most ppl dont take PEDs :)
There, I fixed it for you
If by "strayed away from your nutrition plan," you mean cycled off gear then you're spot on.
Amazing body, amazing tan, genuine dude, hard worker, dedicated, passion, consistent, seems like a great guy, engaging. I have to be that guy, this video is missing one major ingredient that should be discussed. Transparency is key
Loved stepping back in time with you mate. I’m remember you in your old flat in Leeds. Seems a life time ago. Feels like I’ve been on you journey with you. You’ve achieved so much and should be very proud. Look forward to the next ten years.
😎👍
It’s inspiring to see how much you’ve transformed your whole life since working at Hollister 💯
God yea!! Forgot about that!
was he on the juice when he was working at holister? lol
You were already super jacked at 21. Juiced up
He is definitely one of the most motivated people on TH-cam.
He sure he is
He’s disciplined. Motivation comes and goes but discipline is consistent
He’s a positive person but also tells how even the best people with beautiful bodies go through a lot of ups and downs. Very interesting and informative.
I work as a Personal Trainer, and it's really inspiring and impressive how you constantly have been improving your physique over the years. Not only that, but how far you have come in terms of financials and status.
I've followed you for a couple of years now, and it was a breath of fresh air getting this recap, because i can relate to constantly be on the grind with all these challenges in life. Love it.
are you got the body as Mike? personal trainer should have it
@@mohamadhariz9613 you have such a way with words.
hop on cycle and watch your clients triple
@@mohamadhariz9613 mike is not natural and even with PEDs his physique is still damn impressive. So no a personal trainer should not have to look like mike
Thanks for telling us that you went back home to live with your dad and brother. I like the honesty.
Those are my favorite types of videos from you. Don't get me wrong I enjoy the vlogs as well but I really like when you just talk to the camera about your life experiences, fitness advices, lifestyle, etc... For example your video titlted "How I got to where I am today" was very motivating to get my life together and I improved a lot after watching it.
@Mike Thurston - humble, genuine, relatable - all the way behind you mate - I'm taking your attitude and clarity into my own life situation - have done for years, appreciate your transparency and how you say it how it is, we're all human - there's too much fluff out there. Keep it up mate.
It would be cool If I could come even close to that physique at one point of my life. But for now I have a lot of fat to burn. I hope I will be slim before summer. I even got personalized meal plan from Next Level Diet. It's a hard journey in front of me, but I believe in myself.
You won't without some form of roids.
Work hard and stay disciplined. Go crazy with your workouts but have fun with them. Don’t work to the point of dreading them. Throw in different rep ranges and shoot for full body workouts. Get your heart rate up doing them circuits, alternate sets, etc. Get creative and enjoy
@@kaodnewq8396 there's always some dumbass that has to ruin it and comment this. We are all aware. They said "If I could come even close" hinting that they most likely won't
Good luck brother!
@@kaodnewq8396 maybe that's sad truth :(
The evolution of mike’s tan definitely adds to the god like physique
Nice Trensformation 👏😉
These videos are genuinely the best, where you're just honest about life and everything
Great to know you go through the same things we all do. Sometimes when you just see the success and all the great moments from your videos, it can be deflating. Just knowing you went through the same shit and will continue to, is very humbling. Keep crushing it man.
Out of all your content I have seen this is the most real. Mad respect.
Thanks Mike for showing us your journey. What is the most inspiring is your level of consistency over the years. Looking forward to the next vid. Many blessings!
Mike training and dieting does get harder as you get older, I’m 52 now and I’ve just upped my game thanks to watching your videos bro! So motivational, keep making content cause you’re very good at it.
how come you don't talk about the gear you obviously used..?
Mike is someone I would envy but I can't because of how dang humble and honest he is. Much respect! Love your content, especially videos like this showing the timeline of your life. Very interesting.
At 10:06. Here's the secret to being happy--keep friends around. I feel that in 2014 through 2017 you isolated yourself too much, focusing too much on working out, working with clients and just being a housebound, isolated person. You didn't set up a friend network where you could vent, where you could relax and chill during the weekends or down times. So you looked to food for the comfort friends would've given you. You also tended to make another mistake--you concentrated all your emotional needs in your romantic relationships. That's also unhealthy because romantic relationships tend to break up, and when a break up happens, there goes 90% of your friendships. That's not good. What you learned to do in 2018 was not to put all your emotional eggs in one basket, and you set up a friend network. You socialized a lot more. And that kept you much more psychologically even-keeled, and you were happier as a result.
Really agree with that honestly, friends are for life girls come and go. Many young men need to understand that a good circle around you is vital. Can’t agree anymore with your comment
Good analysis being in good comapny is the eaises way tobe a hapier perosn
@@raiyyan2031 Yep. Too many boys and young men in our culture are socialized to think that "going it alone, all the time" is an acceptable way to live. Mike Thurston here seems to have fallen for this fallacy. Nope. That's one of the surest paths to depression, anxiety and general unhappiness. No human being can be an island unto himself. Keeping a good circle of friends around--especially during the hard times, when shit is falling apart in your life--is a basic building block to happiness.
Me right now. Been isolating myself for so long, almost never with my friends anymore. Feel so sad. Now it almost feels weird to text them. Don’t really know how to come in contact with all my friends anymore
@@Hittlinho Just text them. They'll understand if you give them context as to why you've isolated yourself for so long--depression, etc. I think some of them will let bygones be bygones and welcome you back to the fold.
Takes alot of courage to be real about it. Stay humble and always a kind personality as you are. God bless you 🙏
As natural as Mike O'Hearn and Matt does Fitness
It’s unbelievable how delusional he must be to make people think he’s natural.
@@Illuminatty1988 ye.. its just silly at this point
But here you all are still 🤣
@Mmm0416 I agree with you. Kids who just strated lifting think that they can get this kind of phisique natural.
Forgot Simeon Panda
Mike, really appreciate how respectful you kept it when talking about your falling out with your 1st business partner and your break up. Keepin it real man. That's why we love ya. All the best.
Them tanning gains truly remarkable... noticeable improvement is the musculature development as well
I just realized i've watched you since 2017. Wow. Thank you for 5 years of great content Mike.
Thanks for sharing your journey as it shows that you go through ups and downs like us and we shouldn’t loose our motivation, because it also happens to the professionals also . Much appreciated mike.
It’s really inspiring to watch, but also a clear reminder that without financial freedom it can be extremely difficult to achieve the same goals and gains.
I have found myself watching your videos daily since my recent HT as I stopped drinking nearly 3 years ago, for the same reason as you, and you have some great motivational content.
Been watching Mike for years. His maturity is still one of his best qualities.
If only he were honest
Agreed
Explain what you mean when you say maturity? Isn’t he a serial bachelor?
@@CarianneRHixson Huh ? How’s that related to maturity hater ?
He’s the classiest Batchelor alive :)
@@CarianneRHixson So, you're gonna go ahead and shame someone that's worked hard and made it in life, simply because he's enjoying that life that he has built? If this were said about a female, there'd be hell to raise lol you're toxic. Any person in his position would be stupid not to enjoy the single life and the fruits of their success; female or male. Why be held down at all at this point?
Just pure resilience. The main constant I see in this video is your ability to get through distraction and deviation and focus on your goal. That is something that few people have, which is also why you are so successful.
My man was saucy since day 1
Excellent video Mike! Followed you for several years, and you have always remained humble, grounded, and a pleasure to watch. Here’s to the next ten years. Cheers Mike.
I’m a swimmer ..I swim 3km a day .6 times a week ..
I find this is enough to keep a lean mean physic .
Swimming has shaped me to a perfect v shape with broad shoulders..
What do you think of swimming Thurston ?
cardio plus weights in one. It's definitely one of the best.
Do you swim solely for your physique or are you swimming for performance and the physique just comes with it?
@@Athleticigsmoker I swim because I just love it ..it’s an addiction .
The physique will just happen .the water molds you .
I feel it benefits me in so many ways .. outdoor cold water is the best ..I never swim in indoor heated pools .
Mike only swims to show off his thurstwear/quad
@@lion5352-z1s that’s awesome fam keep doing ya thang ✊🏽✊🏽
Mike, you're awesome man! What I like about you the most is how genuine, honest and humble you are and the humor too. Respect!
He would be the most honest if he would admit he is not a natty. Humble and humor i agree but you should be honest to ypur followers who still think this is natty
@@rverhoeven6993 wow does he still claim natty
As Natural as Mike O'Hearn
I think i love listening to your views... advice etc because you really are just one of the guys... you don't claim to be mr almighty... you live a life we love to watch and sometimes im sure wish we all had but you struggle with the stuff we struggle with too which without sounding weird kinda brings relief... you're a proper lad doing it for the lads and I love it lad! Bring on the next video Mike and keep up the work!
My takeaway: the diude got progressively more tanned every couple of years :P
this is a fantastic video Mike, so great to hear all the ups and downs. God bless mate.
Loved watching you grow over the years (literally and figuratively). Those highlights gave me good memories of being at work, going to the gym then rushing back home to watch one of your videos. It's been a crazy few years. You will continue to progress in life and I am certainly looking forward to seeing it. Legend!
Yo yo Ali Machan!
Excellent documentary, Mr. Michael Thurston, Champion of England. Fantastic transformation. Happy holidays from our channel: Australian Parakeets Stars
Uncle Mike‘s content is always soo helpful and motivating
You inspire us all the time! Even in your ‘’worst’’ moments, I don’t thing that you actually are … anyway, it’s okay to have bad days.We all have. You’re still an inspiration to us
I think what we can all take from Mikes great video is life’s a rollercoaster get on and enjoy the journey.
The highs and even the lows.
I took away from this video that he is on PEDs.
I've been watching your videos for a long time and its my first time commenting actually, but i just felt an urge to comment right now. 2021 was actually a "bad" year for me and i totally empathize with you when u said 2016 was a terrible year for you. My four year relationship was over, lost my female best friend, quit my military job due to injury and i just wanted to change my life. Currently trying to find a job in Dubai after living in lisbon all my life. This just to say, you are an inspiration, and all of us go through tough times but still endure... Congrats from Portugal and keep going!
Juicyyyyyyyy lmaooooo mans show ready all year, buy MyProteine supplements guys, don't forget to use THURSTON code at checkout! You will get as shredded as me juiceeeeeeeee
He aint show ready all year round. That kinda takes some respect off rue guys that do shows.
Mike, its good to know that even though you look pretty damn amazing you still went through your struggles. People think to look that great you must have such an amazing life. They don’t see the daily struggle, lonely nights, and sacrifices. Thank you
Great video- one thing I would say though, don’t obsess over your physique, there’s much more to life than obsessing over your physique. As long as you’re in good shape that’s the main thing, who cares if one year you aren’t quite as ripped etc.
Great comment this. Exactly why I’m going to Ibiza in august to have a good time, not gonna worry if I’m not in my best shape cos I know I already look good lol👍🏻.
@@daemontargaryen2312 exactly, it boarders on body dysmorphia obsessing that much, and actually shows someone who’s quite insecure deep down.
But you have to bare in mind that his income is based around how he looks.
@@MR12AMAZING yes, he not only has a top tier physique but his face is also very attractive. Mike is lucky he has it all going on for him.
Another great vid. Thanks Mike. I love hearing the highs and lows of successful people. Ive been through some similar experiences myself.
Would love to know your cycle.
well 10 years + TRT and some other shit
Well you're never going to get it.
This guy is such an inspiration 🙌 🙏🔥
So beautiful to see that he's this honest. You can learn a lot and have some fast results when you're listening to a guy like him. You have to acknowledge his honesty, knowledge and his motivation. 🙏💪😍
The early 30s are the period when you are the strongest. At least that's how I felt. You still have a good ten years ahead of you, but yes, the level of physical energy and, as I call it, "physical enthusiasm" for training, decreases with the approach of the 40's. When the early 40's come, you feel like your batteries are at 50%. You know you should train, you do it as an obligation but there is no more pleasure, and over time you work less and less. When that time comes, don't be tempted to take chemistry. You will be tempted especially if your earnings and status are still directly related to your appearance.
I 100% agree with this
@Anonymous
Don't do it, you will ruin your life
@Anonymous dude, if your testosterone has dropped significantly in your mid 20's, then something is very wrong. That's not normal.
U are delusional of u think he's not already on chemistry...u fans will believe anything..
Can you do a more detailed video on cycles and doses? And where you buy tren etc thanks
Mike is just such a good guy. It's impossible not to like this dude
Very simple answer - gear doses started going up
We all have the story to share. Achievements require sacrifices and it is all about when you trying to create things you should expect resistance… Thank you for sharing not only the bright side of the journey ❤
Such a great story mike! One of the best fitness youtuber for sure but when did u first start to take juice and whats your cycle was?
I like Mike because of his honest vlogging and dedication. Very informative and impressive
That was a great watch Mike. So difficult to stay so consistent for so long.
Chemistry bro
Really really appreciate this man. Awesome seeing the ups and downs of the journey
bruh you forgot to tell us your cycles and dosage for each year
Uncle Mike has blessed us with a JUICY vid today boys. Hopefully he makes one on his business journey again soon.
The thumbnail shows how you transformed from a caucasian guy to a latino guy 🤣 good job bro
Humility + Hard Work = Success! Well done Mike. A really good take.
Genetics + Roids + A lot of hard work = This.
Heck yeah its harder to a get great pump, minimize body fat, and more when you get older. Trust it from me Mike...I'm 56 now. The key is don't quit working out. Even a light workout is better than nothing, when you don't feel like going to the gym. I've been following you on TH-cam for the past 6-8 months. Great videos!!!! I downloaded and subscribed to your THRST app yesterday.
I remember watching the first video of this when he was a teenager. He had about 4,000 subs! Mad to see how you’ve flourished Mike 🥳 You are a legend and inspired me to start TH-cam myself- so thank you 🙏
His first TH-cam upload was April 2016, if I remember rightly. He’ll be 32 (?) in August...
Watching this video made me realise that I've been watching since day 1 wao. Haven't miss a single video, you are amazing brother.
Thanks for keeping it real bud! A consistent journey of ups and downs but each time moving to the next level to see a new high and low. The underlying theme is continuous progress.... Much love!
Mad respect ✊🏼, this was really inspiring
Your physique has changed a lot , you've transformed from a caucasian into a samoan
But but have you not seen his dad . Big muscular bodies run in his family, maybe Mike's mum is built like Samoan? He does seem like a likeable guy and works hard to keep his physic but gets some extra help.
I definitely appreciate the transparency and the honesty. Good job, keep it up💪
My dad comfortably benches over 300lbs at age 62. Trains with unbelievable intensity. Age is just a number.
A nice honest video. Fascinating how you have a self destruct button
Trenything is possible
Fantastic video, appreciate the transparency
I rather wonder how you changed from white british guy to a dark tanned latino
Best video so far this year!
When r u competing ?
Following you for such a long time.. huge inspiration. Also really like the fact you also mention out the weeks with mistakes.. and how you push trough those.. me myself working hard on it, but experience a lot of temptation sometimes. Especially now when it’s so warm outside. Really admire the hustle because. I am now at a 9-5 and wanna set up my company so bad but, just feel so exhausted at the end of the day after work and gym and household.. keep it up
14:20 "decreased testosterone production"... this made me chuckle, you're on steroids year round probably dude, your endogenous production is shut down the whole time. You're just deceiving your subscribers and making them believe a little bit of drinking can materially impact your physique
Hey Mike, this was a really great video. I realize you made this 2 years ago, but it hits home for me. Thanks for sharing, and best wishes to you going forward.
Hollister doesn't know what they lost
Brother, 2016/2017 I relate so much. Genuinely being unhappy and resorting to food for comfort, life really isn't going ur way, I get it brother. Glad you came out of it I'm still struggling in that regard but things are looking up. I find success and achieving your goals is when a man is truely happy... God bless
This guy seriously needs to show his Blood work. Ideally blood work throughout this journey.
4:40 You're telling me you're not on any sauce? yeah right!!
NEVER gonna convince me you are lifetime Natty - @3:50 those arms and delts gives it away. Iv been training 28 years. So double the time of you and only got half the results and i would not exactly say iv got bad genetics. So that tells it all. But great physique. Cant take that away from you.
Great to see honesty in video. I appreciate all your challenges and the ups/downs of real life. I will be 60 in a month and have been through lots of changes over a 45-year involvement with weights and fitness. One thing I gave up altogether, and no judgement here, was alcohol. I was never a big drinker, but over a twenty year period I found my interest and desire to drink getting less and less. When I reached having one or two scotch twice a year and found my body rejecting it, I decided I had enough. It has been over 6 years now and I love that I don't need to feel the blahs and low energy state after drinking. Still enjoying the gym though!
''How steroids changed my physique over the past 10 years?''
When you look at his dad seems more than likely or trt.He works hard but definitely had some help.
Ever since I stumbled upon you in mid 2017 I knew I was getting advice and learning from someone who knows his shit. Keep smashing it fam
You should grow your hair longer man. It’s way to short. But thats just my opinion
then you will see a lot of bold spots and it won't look so good as short hair, had 2 hair transplants myself
Bro really telling people what hairstyle to have 😂😂😂
@@Bakedbeans67 sure am. Don’t be upset. And let’s not get silly with all the emojis now. Calm down.
@@eldarm434 How is that if you’ve had a transplant? Celebrities who’ve clearly had them grow their hair out and there’s no spots.
@@fidelio9301 it has to be like 3-4 transplants to get full hair back, Mike to my knowledge only done 1 , it wont look good on him
Your a top bloke Mike and an example of how good the human body can be, through hard work and eating right.
I love you Mike but I think your fans (including myself) would respect you so much more if you would just admit your gear use and be transparent about it. You could be the one to remove the stigma attached to steroids Mike! Many people already know the truth about you. Obviously other men on steroids like myself know it in a split second. But even the general public isn’t as silly as you might think - at least not all of them. But all of them ARE going to know eventually when you hit your 40s and 50s and keep blasting large amounts of gear to maintain this incredibly beautiful and sexy physique. Just think about it. At this point, it’s almost as if you have started believing your own lie; you’re so deep into it. You don’t wanna end up like the Rock or Mike O’Hern whom everyone with a single functioning braincell regards as major hypocrites. It’s becoming too late for you Mike to open up. I encourage you to do it sooner rather than later because I know that your fans will respect you more for it. Just do it now. The fitness industry will forgive you for lying to us for years and we will be proud of you for taking a leap of faith and being transparent. You’re misleading your followers into believing they can obtain a physique like yours while keeping the secret hidden away from them. It will result in the disappointment of many. People will try to emulate your training and diet and work extremely hard; yet they will never look anything close to you because they aren’t running grams of gear. It’s a disservice really. It’s sad. I feel sad for you. I feel sad for all the fans who believe your lies. Honesty is the best policy. Please don’t take this the wrong way, Mike, if you do read this. This is just constructive criticism encouraging you to develop a better character. I absolutely love your content and obviously I want to marry your physique - but I think you should seriously start considering honesty. The bodybuilding industry deserves it. What’s the worst thing that can happen anyway? You lose some followers and gain a ton back right away. You don’t have any sponsorships so that’s not a concern. You’re an independent entrepreneur. They choice is yours. Do you want to be a liar for life or would you like to educate people with the truth and actually be a man of integrity? Everyone thinks PEDs are cool nowadays anyway, and they are. I love them. I’m running a gram of test and 500 mg of Mast E myself for my summer cycle. But it’s not cool to be walking around like an IFBB Pro claiming natty! Pleeeease Mike 🙏🏻
Very interesting text! I agree with you on some points. But, since you are using PED’s yourself; how can you see that he is using something? Do you focus on different parts of the body that makes it obvious that he is using it?
@@ez6084 Yes, a gear user can spot a fellow gear user extremely easily; especially if the bodybuilder in question is very developed like Mike. In his case, it is physically impossible to be this lean and most importantly this big at the SAME TIME. You can be very lean naturally and have a “decent” size on your frame but holding onto this amount of muscle mass while still staying shredded year round is not possible without steroids, especially considering the fact that Mike is a tall guy around 6 feet so he has even more muscle mass than some of the smaller guys that appear very buff but have less actual muscle tissue. Another great way to spot an enhanced bodybuilder is to look at their delts and traps. These areas have a higher concentration of androgen receptors which AAS (androgenic anabolic steroids) bind to and therefore they pop and become bigger and more defined in enhanced bodybuilders. Also look for vascularity. In Mike’s case, that’s a dead giveaway. Also listen for excuses that don’t make sense. Like when he says he got out of shape and his physique suffered just because he was drinking/partying/traveling etc. That’s code for: He went off cycle for a while to give his body a break and was just cruising on an HRT dose (hormone replacement therapy) of testosterone (anywhere between 100-250 mg per week) before he bumped up the doses again and looked better as a result of him “stopping partying and being more disciplined” a.k.a. blasting the gear again. Of course, training and nutrition is essential for us enhanced bodybuilders too. But steroids remain the number one contributor to physiques the likes of ours. Hope this helps. Sadly, most people are completely blind to the reality that the vast majority of bodybuilders are running steroids year round in large amounts. Since Mike is not a professional bodybuilder (although he looks like one) but an entrepreneur and a content creator, it’s quite easy for him to keep a low profile when it comes to his steroid use. He may also not want to influence younger guys into doing steroids from a harm reduction standpoint. But the main reason bodybuilders deny their steroid use, is simply because it’s the easy way and also it’s an illegal activity, so there’s that. The majority of Mike’s followers are not advanced bodybuilders themselves so they won’t all know. But many of them are young men aspiring to look like Mike and great will be their disappointment when they train and eat exactly like him for 10 years and nothing major happens.
@@RoaringJaguar Man, thanks for this incredibly detailed response. It seems very plausible and more people should hear these kind of argumentations when it comes to PED/gear use. Last question; when would you think that he will be open about his use, what is the right time? Or never? Again thanks for you time.
@@ez6084 You’re very welcome! It bothers me how fake the fitness industry is. I believe I’m doing everyone a service by educating people on this. Even if those ready to hear are few and far between. Well, I don’t think Mike will ever come clean because he can quite effectively play the “genetic freak card” and no doubt about it; he does have phenomenal genetics. That coupled with heavy gear use and consistent training and nutrient management has gotten him where he’s at now in terms of his physique. So I believe he will never choose to admit the truth UNLESS he some day suffers some major health problems like a heart attack or something. But then again, that is not a given (and I certainly hope his health is all good) as many can get away with using anabolics for decades with no apparent ill effects. Some people are simply luckier than others.
If for some reason, his body would not tolerate the PEDs well anymore, he might be forced to speak out on this when people see his physique shrink. But at the same time, once you have built your muscle mass with large dosages of strong anabolics over the span of multiple years, you can easily maintain with as little as 400 mg/week or less of Test alone and perhaps a small dose of Masteron or Primobolan year round depending on your genetics, diet and training. So no need for harsher hormones anymore the likes of Trenbolone, Equipoise, Nandrolone (Deca/NPP), Anadrol, Winstrol etc. That’s what we call a TRT plus. Basically maintaining what you’ve already got. But rest assured, if he gets even bigger than he already is while still staying in the single digit bodyfat range, he’s using more than just that and still doing some heavy cycling of gear. But I presume, he’s more health oriented now and focused on staying where he’s at. That way, he can easily get away with looking the way he does for another decade without suffering any serious health complications because the “heavy lifting” as far as steroids has already been done and he has gotten through it unscratched. That isn’t the case with everyone.
I’m glad I was able to help! If you are considering jumping on the juice, please do tread carefully because as Rich Piana so aptly said: There’s no such thing as only one cycle. Steroids are a bit like heroin. The difference is they aren’t NEARLY as dangerous. Men rarely get entirely off of steroids if bodybuilding is their utmost passion and livelihood. They are all on TRT for life and that makes it so easy to play around with the doses and bumping them back up in accordance with one’s goals. Before you know it, there’s no B&C (blast and cruise) anymore. There’s just blast. And that’s when your health becomes a serious concern. Feel free to ask more questions. Wish you all the best.
@@RoaringJaguar thanks maestro
I have physical freedom and compassion listening to you. Seeing your physique go through changes makes me want to smash weights and conquer the world. I just have to resume. The hardest thing is always social for me, aka girlfriend who I love but is hard to set boundaries with lifting. I love you Mike and I look forward to this personal content you make!
What’s your cycle dawg?