Rich Piana

I think the biggest mistake people make is not believing in themselves enough.

think enough mistake people

The problem I see with most contests is that the people judging have never competed in a bodybuilding contest. I feel that to have the knowledge necessary to judge a bodybuilding competition, you must have walked in those shoes.

you shoes people knowledge

I'm happy with everything I chose and happy with the way everything went in my life.

my-life happy life way

Bodybuilding is not my main objective in life. It's just something I do on the side.

side something just life

There's always a better way to do something.

something better always way

Real food shakes. Those are my favorite.

favorite shakes real food

You need to be aware, educated, and willing to do whatever it takes to remain healthy and keep the body healthy.

whatever need you body

My shoe size - I used to wear a size 12, and now I wear a size 15.

shoe wear now size

I usually listen to my body and train the body parts that I feel are strong for that particular day.

feel day body strong

Since I train instinctively and listen to my body, I have no set routine. I very much train by feel.

listen feel body train

The truth is, for highly competitive bodybuilders, everyone eats the same - oatmeal, chicken, rice - and everyone cuts carbs out at night.

chicken truth-is truth night

You should build yourself according to your own body and be comfortable.

your yourself you body

I've gone up and down in my weight - I know my body. And for me, it's easy to go up or down.

down me body easy

My arms and chest were always the hardest for me. I obsessed over my arms for 32 years! I did everything to bring them up: for 2 years, I did mini arm workouts every night before bed!

everything me always night