Jul 1, 2009 8:11pm

yes, I was concerned about muscle loss but I realized you can only do one(gain) or the other(lose)and you can do both at the same time, so my choice was to reach a certain weight (155 lbs) then start protein (plant, powered then animal) and grad. begin to increase protein at every meal and the number of meals a day(5)with my metabolism working faster and greater amounts of protein in the diet I could gradually add muscle .

Jul 1, 2009 6:02am

yes,I went on a fruit and veggie only diet for nine months....hardest thing I ever did in my life and lost all the weight ,went down to 153 with no muscle., then started adding plant protein then animal and powered protein to gain muscle back(the little I lost and add some more) in the nine months the added benefit from the veggie diet was I didn't need any medications..today I take only one medication

Jun 27, 2009 4:29pm

Hi Randall, I hope everything is going well with you. Has the big 50 come yet? Take care, John

Jun 25, 2009 12:48pm

Hey Randall thanks! Excellent job with your weight loss. Stay strong and focused and keep up the excellent work! All the best!

May 27, 2009 11:25am

How's things been going for you? Nothing much new out here. I'm still trying to cut some fat, and have been doing quite a bit of ab work. Anyhow, take it easy, and have a great day.

May 19, 2009 12:33am

Hi Randall...how are you? hope all is well

May 11, 2009 7:29am

Hey bud! How you doing man? My BF is at 11.8% right now. It is getting harder and harder, but I will not quit until those freaking abs are showing!

Mar 31, 2009 5:36am

Good to hear from you. Hope you've gotten the health issues all taken care of. Training has been great, but the progress is slow. I'm kind of at the point where I'm lifting because I enjoy it, and will continue to try to improve myself, but I'm basically satisfied with my body the way it is,and with the exception of loosing a few extra pounds around my waist, any more muscle I put on from here on will just be a bonus. Hope things continue to go well for you, and have a great day.

Mar 29, 2009 8:43pm

Hi Randall, Good to hear from you. Thanks for the encouragement. I am looking forward to some warmer weather to go out and do some exercising outside. It's been a long cold one up here. I'll be waiting for your 50th. Take care, John

Mar 24, 2009 5:53am

I was just checking out a few of your body blogs, it sounds like you've had some real obstacles to overcome. Are you out of commission now until you get the bronchitis thing straightened out? Hang in there. Hope you have a great day.

Mar 15, 2009 12:13pm

not really supplements, its just knowing how my body worked before all my time off from the gym, if somthing stops working i change it.. diet is the largest key, i am consuming a large ammount of calories and my diets very clean

Mar 12, 2009 3:37am

Thnks for the note bro. Lifts are maintaining. Trying to cut now to compete this summer so the poundages will go down some, but try to keep it heavy to keep the muscle size.

Mar 6, 2009 11:28am

Hi Randall, Thanks for the birthday greeting and compliments. It was good to hear from you. I guess you're going to be a forty niner soon too? Keep working hard and take care. John

Mar 2, 2009 1:44pm

I'm holding steady. My weight it up slightly but it is mostly water retention as I've added some calories. I broke some parts which I guess is part of getting older. How is your progress?

Feb 27, 2009 2:13pm

Thanks for the note. Since that pic last summer, I bulked up to 292 with a 39 inch waist. I'm now down to 277, with a goal of about 260-265. I'd like to celebrate my 43 birthday with a 245lb seated barbell military. We'll see!

Feb 27, 2009 6:52am

Thanks for the compliment. I've stayed injury-free by NEVER compromising my form, just to add weight, and, most importantly, I deload (lift light weight) on a regular schedule. Can't train heavy ALL the time!

Feb 27, 2009 6:03am

Thanks for your comments. I appreciate the encouragement. I hope to be posting some new progress pics this weekend. Thanks again...

Feb 22, 2009 3:13pm

What bumps bro? Fill us all in on the bumps!

Feb 21, 2009 8:27pm

I will try and get that done tomorrow :)

Feb 21, 2009 8:10pm

men over 20 photo gallery, but I dont think it is there still. In my personal gallery though.