old me?

**romanaz** · 03-21-2007, 03:42 AM

WARNING THE FOLLOWING PICTURES MAY BE DEEMED GRAPHIC AND NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND/OR DF

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I found a few older pictures of myself back from before I started lifting. As my one friend Moe pointed out, I'm definitely not the same guy. For reference, I started lifting in October/November of 2005.

Old pictures:

New(er) Pictures

Gloating Pictures (side by side comparison June 05 to Nov 05)

I just thought this was all interesting, seeing how far I have come since 2004/2005, and how far I still have to go!

**NNTB** · 03-21-2007, 03:43 AM

damn bro... nice work, keep it up.

**Ikaika** · 03-21-2007, 03:45 AM

Dude thats pretty amazing; its easy to lose sight of how far you've come without pictures like that to look at and just go "wow!"

**romanaz** · 03-21-2007, 03:47 AM

theres another one from 2004 in the summer that I can't get to load on IM here, but it shows how fat I really was lol. But we get that much with the xmas shot :-D

and thanks guys, I really have taken for granted the last few months how much I've changed and it kinda makes this even worth more seeing what I started with.

**skelooth** · 03-21-2007, 04:12 AM

i love the faces in the befores!

Biggie · 03-21-2007, 04:12 AM

keep goin', wanna see another one of these threads next year!

**DarkFalcon** · 03-21-2007, 04:15 AM

Awesome change so far bro, I'm excited to see how far you can take it over the next few years.

**davtown** · 03-21-2007, 04:35 AM

Great progress, bro, you have really turned your life around and saved yourself from a life of obesity and slothiness.

**romanaz** · 03-21-2007, 04:56 AM

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Ikaika again.
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to DarkFalcon again.
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to davtown again.

thanks guys :-D skel, when I upload this other old one, you'll love that one to. lol.

DF, I had a friend (who is now interning at Extra the TV show so he ain't near me no more), who thinks in 5 years time I'll be hyooooooge. I intend to prove him right.

**DarkFalcon** · 03-21-2007, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by romanaz

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Ikaika again.
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to DarkFalcon again.
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to davtown again.

thanks guys :-D skel, when I upload this other old one, you'll love that one to. lol.

DF, I had a friend (who is now interning at Extra the TV show so he ain't near me no more), who thinks in 5 years time I'll be hyooooooge. I intend to prove him right.

5 years! Is he on drugs? I give it 2 and a bit.

**romanaz** · 03-21-2007, 05:01 AM

haha :-D

**romanaz** · 03-23-2007, 05:23 AM

first pic is really old, second is fairly new

**DarkFalcon** · 03-23-2007, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by romanaz

first pic is really old, second is fairly new

You kinda look like a young John Candy in that first one. He never got in shape, RIP John Candy.

**romanaz** · 03-23-2007, 05:30 AM

lmao so true. cool runnings, great film

**davtown** · 03-23-2007, 08:20 AM

You look so different (no homo)

Oldrookie · 03-23-2007, 02:48 PM

I really enjoy seeing people make progress like you have. When folks make significant changes in their lives it often has an impact on others. They are inspired and recognize the potential they have within themselves. I really think about Madman's transformation alot as motivation for myself.

The cool thing about bodybuilding and physical fitness in general is that we can always improve. I read a good story the other day about a bodybuilding show. This guy was devestated because he came in fourth despite the fact that he made tremendous gains that year and was in tremendous shape. It has helped me stay positive about my condition as I prepare for my contest. I may finish last, but that really is insignificant because I have gotten myself into the best shape of my life. (Don't get me wrong, I would love to win, but that is secondary).

I am glad that you have looked back and see the progress you have made. Often times people get too concerned with how they stack up against other people when they should be excited about the progress they have made against the "old you". Anyway, I know I rambled on, but awesome work and keep it up.

**NNTB** · 03-23-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by romanaz

first pic is really old, second is fairly new

whats that chick doin in the back in front of those trees... lol

03-21-2007, 03:43 AM	#2
NNTB rEVOLutionary Join Date: May 2005 Location: FL Posts: 2,451 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 161	damn bro... nice work, keep it up. __________________ "This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing government, they can exercise their constitutional right of amending it, or exercise their revolutionary right to overthrow it." Abraham Lincoln

03-21-2007, 03:45 AM	#3
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,806 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 215	Dude thats pretty amazing; its easy to lose sight of how far you've come without pictures like that to look at and just go "wow!" __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

03-21-2007, 04:12 AM	#5
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 8,042 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 162	i love the faces in the befores! __________________

03-21-2007, 04:12 AM	#6
Biggie Pro Stature Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 834 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 128	keep goin', wanna see another one of these threads next year! __________________ myspace.com/myspacerapist69 Sometimes I feel like that I'm cancerous in others lives Thats probably why I drink at night and sleep till 4 or 5

03-21-2007, 04:35 AM	#8
davtown OM NOM NOM NOM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,351 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 128	Great progress, bro, you have really turned your life around and saved yourself from a life of obesity and slothiness. __________________ --Training Journal-- current/goal D: 350/380 S: 280/300 B: 235/260

03-21-2007, 04:15 AM	#7
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 12,526 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 309	Awesome change so far bro, I'm excited to see how far you can take it over the next few years.

03-23-2007, 08:20 AM	#15
davtown OM NOM NOM NOM Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,351 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 128	You look so different (no homo) __________________ --Training Journal-- current/goal D: 350/380 S: 280/300 B: 235/260

03-23-2007, 02:48 PM	#16
Oldrookie IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 259 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 8	Awesome progress I really enjoy seeing people make progress like you have. When folks make significant changes in their lives it often has an impact on others. They are inspired and recognize the potential they have within themselves. I really think about Madman's transformation alot as motivation for myself. The cool thing about bodybuilding and physical fitness in general is that we can always improve. I read a good story the other day about a bodybuilding show. This guy was devestated because he came in fourth despite the fact that he made tremendous gains that year and was in tremendous shape. It has helped me stay positive about my condition as I prepare for my contest. I may finish last, but that really is insignificant because I have gotten myself into the best shape of my life. (Don't get me wrong, I would love to win, but that is secondary). I am glad that you have looked back and see the progress you have made. Often times people get too concerned with how they stack up against other people when they should be excited about the progress they have made against the "old you". Anyway, I know I rambled on, but awesome work and keep it up. __________________ "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." --Steve Prefontaine