Transformation

[Salem]

first two was taken in Jan 2007
the third was a comparison

 

[Silver3CSRT8]

Awesome changes!

 

[JGiff86]

nice dude

 

[LardLad]

man you gotta tell me what kind of diet you used, great job. Are you getting ready to compete?

 

[jjohn]

Whoa! Impressive!!!

 

[nemo]

Alex,.. "What is shredded?!!!" Seriously, you already looked great, now whew, looks like an ocelot tore you up!!!

 

[Salem]

man you gotta tell me what kind of diet you used, great job. Are you getting ready to compete?

just wanna see how lean I can reach. I am far away from a competition yet, hehhe.....what i did was reducing carbs gradually and doing intensive cardio after weights...patience is the greastest virtue in bodybuilding.....

 

[learn]

great job man

 

[LardLad]

Thanks for the info on the diet, I am currently trying to lower my carbs. I was a NPC judge in the Alabama/Georgia area for 10 years. From my experience I would guess that you would place very high in your weight class assuming you back is anywhere on par with your chest, legs, ect (and I can't imagine that it is not). My training parter then was a master's national champion in the light weight and middle weight divisions. I always thought he looked better as a light weight becasue he was so ripped and grainy, all the best ,great job!

ps I use to compete at my best from 187 - 195, I never have done any cardio, what type do you do and how long do you do it? thanks again

 

[Salem]

Thanks for the info on the diet, I am currently trying to lower my carbs. I was a NPC judge in the Alabama/Georgia area for 10 years. From my experience I would guess that you would place very high in your weight class assuming you back is anywhere on par with your chest, legs, ect (and I can't imagine that it is not). My training parter then was a master's national champion in the light weight and middle weight divisions. I always thought he looked better as a light weight becasue he was so ripped and grainy, all the best ,great job!

ps I use to compete at my best from 187 - 195, I never have done any cardio, what type do you do and how long do you do it? thanks again

I am flattered, your comment really encourages me to work harder. My back is not thick enough though, a lower back injury pushes me away from bb row and deadlift. My diet was quiet simple. First, I avoided any simple carbs at night and ate only veg, meat, and protein shake. I chose high quality sustained released protein powder and spread about at least 4 shakes a day. Meanwhile, I started my cardio on elliptical for a minimum 25mins. When I am stuck, I would either increase the time of cardio, or cut off the simple carbs of a ealier meal. For my size, height,and metabolism, I don't need so much carbs, so it is a pain in ass to watch others digging in pizza while I am dieting.

 

[LardLad]

brother I don't see a thing wrong with those back shots, the double bicep looks particularly great! I think while deadlifts, ect. are great for strenght and stimulating overall size, I never have seen many powerlifters who were also bodybuilders and did not fare well in the judges circle (at least not in the circle I judged in) because of thick obliques, and lower back muscles which imo can make symmetry suffer. We judged equally on symmetry, muscularity, and definition. One time I thought I was going to be jumped on by a 240 lb competor when I told him he needed to lose about 20 lbs of muscle that he had in the wrong places. I don't think he ever won a constest, his ego got in the way, bigger is not always better, class not mass. keep going you look great!

 

[LardLad]

hey I ment to say I have seen many powerlifters that did not fare well due to overmuscled obliques and lower back muscles. and I agree it does Pi.. you off to see some guy eating pizza and getting cut, oh well different metabolisms.

 

[Disturbed]

Sick legs dude.

 

[ticco]

really great from 210 to 175

 

[tattoopierced1]

you got some massive legs man.

 

[BamaGuy1024]

Fantastic progress. Keep up the great work!!!

 

[Roguetrader]

Awesome pics, how tall are you if you don't mind me asking?

 

[metroba]

wow very impressive

 

[diezel]

Congrats on the hard work. Was the end of the day the only time took out carbs? Sorry if I missed this in an earlier post.

 

[Salem]

Congrats on the hard work. Was the end of the day the only time took out carbs? Sorry if I missed this in an earlier post.

depend on ur metabolism, the slower urs needs earlier of the carbs cut off....for me it's best to cut off carbs around 6 pm

 

[Salem]

Awesome pics, how tall are you if you don't mind me asking?

i am a short 5'7

 

[rab71]

You and I are the same height. You have a build I am really working for. Being 38 and just getting back into it, this may take a bit extra time. How often do you work your legs? I have lower back issues as well but I just work through it. I enjoy deadlifts even though I suffer the next day terribly. Great job, you look awsome.

 

[statik]

impressive.

 

[xink]

Sick work man, really impressive! I agree, your back looks ridiculous, especially in that second shot; your back has a six pack!

You have a build I am really working for.

He has a build most people are looking for.

 

[RedneckDB]

Thats awesome!

 

[Svgeman]

nice quads man .

 

[Generallee]

great legs!