The Borneo Post

Schwarzene­gger ‘throws up’ when he look in the mirror

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ARNOLD Schwarzene­gger “throws up” when he looks in the mirror.

The 69-year- old actor and former bodybuildi­ng champion — who fi rst claimed the title Mr Olympia at the internatio­nal competitio­n Joe Weider’s Olympia Fitness and Performanc­e Weekend in 1970 — has admitted he has always been “so critical” of himself, even when he was in his best shape, and is still repulsed by his appearance.

Speaking to Cigar Afi cionado magazine, the ‘ The Expendable­s’ actor said: “When I look in the mirror, I throw up.

“I was already so critical of myself, even when I was in top physical shape.”

Despite winning the highlyaccl­aimed title over seven consecutiv­e years, he used to doubt why he was crowned champion every time because he felt he was “lacking” something.

He said: “I’d look in the mirror after I won one Mr Olympia after another and think, ‘ How did this pile of (expletive) win?’ I never saw perfection. There was always something lacking.”

Although the ‘ Terminator’ actor isn’t happy with his looks, he has admitted he doesn’t feel like he will soon be turning 70 years old because he has maintained the same lifestyle he enjoyed two decades ago.

He explained: “I don’t feel my age. I do everything exactly the same as I did 20 years ago.”

The new ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ star used to be very strict on his workout regime when he was younger, and has credited himself as the “master” of writing gruelling fitness schedules. — BANG Showbiz

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