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I started working out my freshman year of high school. In the past I've been a fair-weather-lifter and I've never stuck to a comprehensive exercise and diet program for more then a few weeks.
My body composition has yo-yo'd drastically; since I've begun. I've been all over the scale. I started at 240 (14y/o), have been as low as 212, and high as 283.5 disgusting pounds @ 29% body fat.
I guess I rediscovered my desire to get back in shape when I got on the scale and saw a weight that’s heavier than I’ve ever been. I looked around and realized none of my clothes fit and my military uniform was bursting at the seems.
In July 2006 I volunteered for a mission with the National Guard on the US Mexico border. Not to long before I moved for the mission I made some horrible decisions that ended many of my personal relationships. Since I've left my friends and family back home, I’ve suffered some tragic events and been wrestling with overeating and depression.
I hit my lifetime high of 283.5lbs in July of 2007. Since then I've tackled some personal demons, built a body I can be proud of, kicked ass on the Air Force Fitness Test which allowed me to re-elist for six years rather than get discharged for being out of shape and rediscovered things I forgot about myself a long time ago.
Why I Love It:
The more I experience my 'coming of age' the more I realize, and am fascinated by the way that the body and the mind affect each other.
I believe it is possible to heal the soul by reconstructing the body.
How I Stay Motivated:
Reading great works & watching Hercules, Hercules Unchained & World Strongest Man competitions.
BB Accomplishments:
2007- Lost 65lbs in 16 weeks. I've earned a body I can be proud of and is a good starting point for future fitness goals.
Gearing up for another Transformation! New Log up Soon!
Goal (Long):
Ross, Reeves, and Grimek did it on weight training, whole foods and lots of milk, why should my plan stray far from the tried & true? I will bring a classic physique back! I want to look like the Farnese Bull, Michealangelo’s David or The Seated Zues at Olympia & be capable of moving Herculean Poundages.
More specific...
Weight ~ 235lbs -245lbs
Body Fat ~ 10% - 12%
Neck ~ 18"
Chest ~ 52"
Waist ~ 34"
Hips ~ 36"
Arms ~ 18"
Forearms ~ 15"
Thighs ~ 27"
Claves ~ 18"
be able to...
Squat 370 x 20
Romanian Dead Lift 370 x 12
Press Behind Neck 185 x 12
Bent-Over Row 310 x 12
Bench Press 310 x 12
Weight Goal:
I want to LOSE 26 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
12%
Upcoming Contest:
Last Updated: Jun 28, 2009 10:52am
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July 1st is a very personal date for me. It was July 1st, 2007 that I locked myself in my room at the Vacation Inn in El Centro, CA and made the most dramatic physical and emotional changes that I ever had in my life. I was stationed on the US / Mexico border with the Cal. Air Guard...
Hey big Ron, hows it goin? You moved out to cali yet? by the way, if you ever visit your aunt in Omaha, I found a pretty small but hardcore gym in town. Dude who owns it has a small supp store in front and a weight room in back. He's 50, but still jacked as hell
Dude, I just say some of your vids on Youtube. Amazing stuff. How much cardio were you doing to lose 65lbs in 16 weeks?
Rosaguest
Jun 14, 2009 1:51pm
Hi Ron this is Rosa. erickas freind. i was going thru your pictures and videos and i was wondering if i can do something like that. A 12 week diet and workout. But i will need your help with what to eat and what to work out. i know you are a busy guy but if you can help me call me. k. bye
Thanks bro! Sorry for the late response, I've been off an on since my car accident in january(drunk driver hit me head on). Been kinda depressing lifting again since I can't lift as much with my shoulder, but it's getting better.
