“Jay, You’re Not Who You Used to Be”: It Took 4x Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler Years to Finally Accept His Present Reality After Retirement

Jay was the man who took on the King, Ronnie Coleman, in 2001. He was also the guy who dethroned him to become Mr. Olympia in 2006. But when it came to Cutler’s retirement, he faced some mental issues. reflections that he had to resolve.

Jay Cutler talks about transitioning to a life without competition

In an interview Cutler did in 2019, he discussed how life had changed during and after his retirement. Now Cutler was no average person and still maintained a sleek physique after retirement.

Even at the beginning of their dialogue, it was clear. “I wanted to leave a legacy of success”was the verdict about his career. He also talked about how his retirement went. He said, “I had to make that transition. He would wake me up every morning and say, “Jay, you’re not who you used to be. It’s time to enjoy your life.”

But even this understanding would not stand in the way of his discipline. Jay would still check all the boxes on his list, he would still work. But, the only difference according to him was their way of seeing things.

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Unlike his years of competition, he was now able to slow down and genuinely enjoy everything at his own pace. He also didn’t forget to add that the reason he chose not to leave this routine was because of his love for bodybuilding and his lifestyle.

Cutler’s career path

Jay became one of the bigwigs in the Mr. Olympia world after his 2006 showdown with Ronnie Coleman. He and Ronnie had multiple clashes before, such as in 2001 and 2005, and their rivalry was iconic in the physical sports circle. However, 2006 was different.

Initially, Jay’s chances of defeating Coleman didn’t seem strong, but then an iconic moment came along with his quadruple stomp. The pose quickly became a Cutler classic and became iconic.

Today, Jay has a net worth of $30 million and is a highly successful entrepreneur who runs a wellness and fitness supplement company. He also has a significant social media presence where he is seen collaborating with other fitness icons. He still attends fitness competitions as a delegate and guest of honor and generally seems to be quite content with his life.

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