Are these before and after photos real??

**Ronnie Rowland** · 03-24-2009, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by TheJuicer

How about some leg shots? Whats your weight at now and what do you think you'll weigh on stage...look awesome by the way!

I am weighing around 200 when carb depleted at 5'9 and about 208 after carb loading. I gained 8 pounds in roughly 8 hours last saturday by simplying eating 500 grams of carbs. I over did it and it took half the next day to get back in ketosis-so it seemed.

Will probably hit the stage in the upper 180's to lower 190's area after carb loading. Weight is not my concern so much as getting down to 4% body fat. I've watched guys try and come in too big only to be smoked by a lighter guy who was ripped to shreds.

**Ronnie Rowland** · 03-24-2009, 01:32 PM

The day after eating some carbs. I am in ketosis so fats and salt are the only thing giving me some pump on most days.

**Ronnie Rowland** · 03-24-2009, 01:33 PM

Starting to show some quad vascularity. My quads use to be a strong point before my lower back injury. Due to nerve damage they will never be the same.

**Ronnie Rowland** · 03-24-2009, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by FireGuy1

Looking solid Mr Rowland, way to represent the over 40 club.

Thank you..It certainly gets tougher as we age..

**mperk** · 03-23-2009, 11:40 PM

Nice job dude!

**_Dave_** · 03-29-2009, 02:14 PM

I couldn't care less whether or not it's marketing or not. Whether the program works, or not. I would just like to see more before pictures of the same dude. Those are INSANE results and good for you.

So shut the nay sayers up!

**Ronnie Rowland** · 04-01-2009, 07:01 AM

Originally Posted by _Dave_

I couldn't care less whether or not it's marketing or not. Whether the program works, or not. I would just like to see more before pictures of the same dude. Those are INSANE results and good for you.

So shut the nay sayers up!

I should probably dig up some before pics and scan them. They are hard for me to look at...

**Ronnie Rowland** · 04-05-2009, 09:01 PM

Ab shot taken yesterday..The keto diet is tough at times but works well when enough fat is consumed...

**Ronnie Rowland** · 04-05-2009, 09:04 PM

I have 6 more weeks to hit 5% body fat...

I'm really proud of my wife (Kathy). She's doing better on this no carb diet than the males I am helping prep for this show!!!

**_Dave_** · 03-29-2009, 02:19 PM

WTF? Sorry guys - wrong thread. I've got a bunch of windows up all on this site. My bad...

**GGallin** · 04-06-2009, 12:20 AM

Thats crazy lean

**xnotoriousx** · 04-06-2009, 02:02 AM

damn ronnie, I wish you would hurry up with that book. i'm ready to try this stuff out.

**VASCULAR VINCE** · 04-06-2009, 08:56 AM

quite obvious why ronnie and kathy..... are known as the poster-children for golds gym..dang you are shredded.....

**mperk** · 04-07-2009, 12:35 AM

Dude - lookin awsome - you really leaned out without loosing thickness! awsome work. BTW how old are you? (I'm 49) great motivation for me!

Way to go, bro!

**Ronnie Rowland** · 04-11-2009, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by mperk

Dude - lookin awsome - you really leaned out without loosing thickness! awsome work. BTW how old are you? (I'm 49) great motivation for me!

Way to go, bro!

I am 43 mperk. Don't let your age stop you! We older guys still have something left in the tank..

**thebigguyy1** · 04-17-2009, 07:26 AM

Originally Posted by Ronnie Rowland

I am 43 mperk. Don't let your age stop you! We older guys still have something left in the tank..

Being 49, I agree totally!

And congrats on the transformation! Always good to see another 40 something serious lifter out there.

I'm still going for more muscle mass and loving every second of it! (currently 250 at 6' in avatar)

keep pumpin and growin!

Ron

**Ronnie Rowland** · 04-20-2009, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by thebigguyy1

being 49, i agree totally!

And congrats on the transformation! Always good to see another 40 something serious lifter out there.

I'm still going for more muscle mass and loving every second of it! (currently 250 at 6' in avatar)

keep pumpin and growin!

Ron

wow!!! What a transformation bigguy!!! Nice job!!

**Ronnie Rowland** · 04-20-2009, 07:29 PM

4 WEEKS OUT!!! WISH ME LUCK EVERYONE!!!

Ronnie

**xnotoriousx** · 04-20-2009, 08:21 PM

looking freaky

**mperk** · 04-23-2009, 03:38 PM

Hey Ronnie;

Looking awsome for 4 weeks out!!! - really tight and way vascular - great size! you will be impressive to say the least. What show is it and what catagory are you in?

**VASCULAR VINCE** · 04-25-2009, 01:47 PM

for an older dude with so-so genes...you are looking diced!!! inspirational is the word that best describes what i be seeing........

**Ronnie Rowland** · 04-28-2009, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by mperk

Hey Ronnie;

Looking awsome for 4 weeks out!!! - really tight and way vascular - great size! you will be impressive to say the least. What show is it and what catagory are you in?

NPC Palmetto Cup in Columbia SC.

1) The novice class since I am a first time competitor. After 10 weeks of ketosis it's clear as to why I also enjoyed helping others with their contest- pre instead of competing...lol... I would not have done this show if it had not been for my wife.The guys at the gym begged her to do this thing because her genetics are very good. I knew this thing would be hard on her if I was slurping down carbs so I dieted down with her for support. Aftr a couple of weeks dieting I decided to do the show as well. Aferall, if I am going to diet down this hard I want to show it off. Now i am glad I did. It's been quite a journey and still have almost 3 weeks to go. I love it so far! I may compete again if things go well.

2) Masters class in 35-50 age group.

3) Lgt/Hvy class unless I can get some more weight off without losing too much muscle.

thank you!

Ronnie

**Ronnie Rowland** · 04-28-2009, 01:17 PM

Holding some water but bicep/tricep vascularity showing on sunday after saturday's carb-up..

**mperk** · 04-28-2009, 06:52 PM

Man - you look fantastic - bi pic is great w/ awsome vascularity! Wish I could hit the comp to see you in person - but I'm on the "left" coast! Gotta say - gets me energized to see your dedication & success - Go for it dude!

**Ronnie Rowland** · 05-03-2009, 09:15 PM

Originally Posted by mperk

Man - you look fantastic - bi pic is great w/ awsome vascularity! Wish I could hit the comp to see you in person - but I'm on the "left" coast! Gotta say - gets me energized to see your dedication & success - Go for it dude!

Thank you! Much appreciated.

**xnotoriousx** · 04-28-2009, 08:30 PM

For sure, it's fun watch someone go 120% on this.

It's like watching the unbelievable. Nice job Ronnie!

**Ronnie Rowland** · 05-03-2009, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by xnotoriousx

For sure, it's fun watch someone go 120% on this.

It's like watching the unbelievable. Nice job Ronnie!

Thank you! I have put in some effort for sure.

**bigbody1!!** · 05-02-2009, 12:52 PM

Skeptical....

**Ronnie Rowland** · 05-03-2009, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by bigbody1!!

Skeptical....

Too me that's a compliment. I am proof that a very hard gainer can make gains when things are done properly.

**Ronnie Rowland** · 05-06-2009, 07:22 PM

2 weeks out!

**Ronnie Rowland** · 05-06-2009, 07:24 PM

2 weeks out!

**Ronnie Rowland** · 05-06-2009, 07:28 PM

Intercostals -2 weeks out!

**thebigguyy1** · 05-07-2009, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by Ronnie Rowland

2 weeks out!

Wow! Great shot and looking solid! Looks like you hit it dead on target come comp day.

Looks like you are ready to take 'em all on! Do keep us up to speed, and good luck!

***FireGuy*** · 05-06-2009, 07:57 PM

Looking solid my man. If you are open for advice I put in my two cents. Doing 3 classes (especially for your 1st show) is crazy. I did 2 classes for the first time ever last year and NEVER again. I was so drained by the 2 class that going into the 3rd round of comparisons I could barely hold my poses. I have a couple other friends who did 2 classes at the same show and they all say the same thing, never again. If you get lucky and have very small classes they might not work you too hard but if you go 3-4 rounds of comparisons at prejudging you are going to be worthless (and flat) in the last class. More power to you if you can make it happen but I think it's a bit much to try and pull off. Good luck in whatever you choose to do!

**Ronnie Rowland** · 05-07-2009, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by FireGuy1

Looking solid my man. If you are open for advice I put in my two cents. Doing 3 classes (especially for your 1st show) is crazy. I did 2 classes for the first time ever last year and NEVER again. I was so drained by the 2 class that going into the 3rd round of comparisons I could barely hold my poses. I have a couple other friends who did 2 classes at the same show and they all say the same thing, never again. If you get lucky and have very small classes they might not work you too hard but if you go 3-4 rounds of comparisons at prejudging you are going to be worthless (and flat) in the last class. More power to you if you can make it happen but I think it's a bit much to try and pull off. Good luck in whatever you choose to do!

I think you are giving me some good advice and it's truly appreciated. I am always open to suggestions. I will probably wait and do the open in my next show. I just found out that my wife is wanting to do the state show 4 weeks from now while she is still cut. This was a shocker! I may have created a monster I cannot tame.

**xnotoriousx** · 05-07-2009, 01:30 AM

very solid, good luck at the comp!

**mperk** · 05-07-2009, 01:08 PM

Yo bro - you are looking very solid - nicely cut up with great definition. Good luck buddy!

**jbm** · 05-07-2009, 10:20 PM

Nice and solid... Wish I could also be freaking huge!

**xnotoriousx** · 05-08-2009, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by jbm

Nice and solid... Wish I could also be freaking huge!

join the club my man.....

**jbm** · 05-09-2009, 01:53 AM

Originally Posted by xnotoriousx

join the club my man.....

Slingshot club?

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