Xcel is Finally Exposed!

xcelbeyond · Aug 29, 2002

Well I'm posting this only because I said I would. The pictures I took were the worse pictures that I've ever had taken, bodybuilding or regular shots

. I was a VERY SMALL part of the picture - the gal said she had me "filled" in the viewfinder (borrowed my daughter's camera) but what it actually shot was MUCH MORE landscape! The flash failed on several shots. She had a BAD ANGLE on the "front" shots - it looked like I only had ONE LAT - hahahaha. Because I was so small in the pictures, they didn't show ANY DEFINITION that I have - and my back is relatively ripped. I was able to salvage a couple shots so that you could at least get an idea (including one where I was clowing around, using up film), by using my skills (what little I have) with Photoshop.

And - I've been clean for nearly 16 weeks.

So - if you're ready for a laugh, here you go: **broken link removed**

xcel

wolverine · Aug 29, 2002

Props to you, it takes big balls to post pics.

xcelbeyond · Aug 29, 2002

More Info

I'm 49 years better (you're either gettin' older or better), 5' 6", about 173 in the pictures. I wanted to try and shed water "naturally" for pictures (using Taraxatone) - was holding a lot in abs/lower back area and hams. My aldactone (that I wanted to experiment with) arrived on the day I took pictures!

Since my previous cycle, I lost a lot of muscle in my chest and legs (about 16 lbs muscle - 25 lbs overall) - from dieting down too quickly (and no 'roids); not taking in enough calories. I managed to retain arm size, which needs size added, but have that figured out - they are about 17" cold/flexed. My biceps are dominated by my triceps.

I think with that leg pose, where my foot was "pointed," doesn't show sweep at all - in fact it may make it go away. Not to say I have a great sweep that doesn't need work, just that pose doen't really show sweep at all. Sorry I couldn't salvage any of the front poses.

xcel

Big A · Aug 29, 2002

you look good old man

canino · Aug 29, 2002

Hoping

I give props to ya bro. It takes alot for a person of your age to train with the intensity it takes for this sport. I hope I still have the drive for it later on. Probably not though.

amenselah · Aug 29, 2002

Buddy, you look excellent.
look like we have discover the fountain of youth...BODYBUILDING..

Jimbo · Aug 29, 2002

Do you have a bad sunburn or was that just the flash on the camera. I must say, nice bulk and definition/seperation. Here is a smily face just for you

Ivan · Aug 29, 2002

HEY

X-------looking good man! I bet you still get 20 year olds in the sack!

drgoodbody · Aug 29, 2002

well done!

Good job old timer ! Keep up the good work!

DrG

xcelbeyond · Aug 29, 2002

Jimbo said:
Do you have a bad sunburn or was that just the flash on the camera. I must say, nice bulk and definition/seperation. Here is a smily face just for you

My gal talked me into putting on some Dream Tan - great stuff. The only problem is I put on #2, which is red/bronze. I should have got #1, which is bronze/bronze. I've got a decent tan now, but not that dark! When I got home that evening the ol' lady said "I didn't marry a black man!"

xcel

xcelbeyond · Aug 29, 2002

Re: HEY

Ivan said:
X-------looking good man! I bet you still get 20 year olds in the sack!

xcel

w8's · Aug 29, 2002

Dream tan RULES i love #2

slide · Aug 29, 2002

Hey bro...Looking good! Be proud...you give us "young guns" something to shoot for! Take care!

---slide---

mike man · Aug 29, 2002

So Excel....

When you said "my gal" and then later "the ol' lady", I'm guessing that they aren't the same woman????!
Wait until I tell your wife! lol.
Almost forgot. You look great man! Don't see very many guys who try to stay even close to that condition at your age. Most of them are thinking about retiring soon! lol.