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I began my training career weighing 130 pounds at a height of 6'2" (picture #1). Unfortunately, I had no idea at the time how dramatic a physical transformation I would ultimately undergo, so I didn't shoot any shirtless photographs. The picture seen here was taken at the age of 15, just several months prior to setting out on my long, arduous attempt at producing a bodybuilder physique.
At 250 pounds (second picture) I was following conventional "bulk up" training and diet programs which helped me add weight quickly -- unfortunately, the LARGE majority was FAT, and I became a big ugly monster! People would always give me credit for being so large, which helped me overlook the fact that I had NO muscular definition (43 inch waist!). I went through two years of high school with a 38 inch waist, with this expanding to 43 inches during my initial years of college, believing that I somehow needed to weigh the magical 250-275 to be given credit for having a great body. In reality, I "showed off" my "body" by wearing tight short sleeve t-shirts (even during the dead of winter), as I was so fat (43" waist) that what lurked underneath would ruin the illusion of being a well-built bodybuilder. In addition to having a huge gut, I looked sloppy in tank tops, and my face was a balloon. Essentially, bulking up completely destroyed what I set out to accomplish, which was to possess a MUSCULAR body. I had MASS, but it was FAT mass, which was the very opposite of my initial intentions.
I didn't know how to gain muscle mass without adding body fat, so I continued training on these "bulk" routines with one additional variable -- supplements. I figured that adding these powders and pills to my routine would finally provide the long awaited answer to producing a muscular, defined physique. To my dismay, after trying a truckload of popular muscle building and fat burning supplements, I looked exactly the same! At this point, frustration set in, but luckily I continued to experiment with a wide variety of diet and training techniques, hoping that I would find an effective and reasonable solution. After many months of testing popular, and not so popular, bodybuilding theories, I was finally sufficiently educated in diet/exercise to produce a positive transformation -- picture #3! I can help you to avoid the MANY mistakes that I made along my lengthy bodybuilding voyage. Regardless of whether you are currently skinny or fat, I can show you how to reach your muscle building goals without wasted effort.
Francesco Castano
MuscleNOW® Author
Husband and Wife Transform With MuscleNOW!
We appreciate the help and great advice THAT WORKED I might add!
12 Weeks With MuscleNOW!
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Francesco,
It is obvious how much time and effort that you have dedicated to this amazing program. Your program was exactly what I was looking for when it came to weight training; a “step-by-step” approach to working out that didn’t leave you guessing.
In the past I have tried to do my own research to see what exactly needed to be done to maximize results. I had picked up a lot of things on my own, but after reading your book, all the bits and pieces that I had put together on my own had finally come together. In fact, I sometimes catch myself in conversations concerning weight training techniques with friends and they really seem to listen to what I have to say; all of which I learned after reading your book.
I had dedicated one summer to your program (approximately 12 weeks) and the results I saw were incomparable to any other weight training that I had done in the past. Bottom line, anyone looking to either start or modify there own weight training program will DEFINITELY benefit from MuscleNOW.
Todd Vazquez
Oak Ridge, NJ
JC Gains 55 Pounds Of Body Weight,
4.3 Inches On His Biceps and
10.2 Inches On His Chest
With MuscleNOW!
Picture #1 is just before starting.
Picture #5 is after gaining 35 pounds (15.9 kg) with MuscleNOW.
Updated Pictures #7 and #8 below are the most recent.
Pictures 2, 3 and 4 were taken throughout the process.
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Thank you so much for your kindness and patience that you have provided me with in the last 15 months. I started your program 15 months ago as a 5 foot 9, 147 pound 16 year old that loved the game of rugby. I had plenty of talent and promise, but problem was my size. Most backline rugby players these days weigh around 200 pounds, but I was about 53 pounds short of this. I spent hours in the gym each day, tried all kinds of supplements (including the ever popular creatine). But no matter how hard I tried I simply could not get over 147 pounds. But then one day when surfing the net for ideas on how I could reach my goal of 200 pounds I came across your website by either luck or the kindness of God. I was initially skeptical but decided to give it a go as I had nothing to lose. I did not have time to train more than 3 days per week due to school and other sporting commitments. So I closely followed your three day per week workout plan and every aspect of the course for 15 months and completely transformed my body and my life. I increased my biceps on either arm from 35 cm (13.75 inches) to 42 cm (16.5 inches), my chest from 89 cm (35 inches) to 105 cm (41.3 inches), transformed my legs from tooth picks into tree trunks and increased my weight from 147 pounds to 182 pounds. My body fat percentage has increased from 9 percent to 9.5 percent (negligible amount when considering I have gained 35 pounds).
I changed from being the enquirer in the gym asking all the big bulky guys questions to being the enquired (everyone wants to know how to do it). I achieved a quarter of my dream so far of being selected for the All Blacks one day. I was selected for the provincial under 18 Rugby team. I got the nod ahead of some of the other candidates at inside centre because of my immense strength and power (something that I never would have achieved without your help). I am currently in my summer holiday and have some spare time and decided to follow your five day plan for the next 8 weeks as I was tremendously excited about the potential effects that it could do if the three day routine could do so much. I am only 18 pounds away from my goal and wish to increase my biceps to 45 cm (17.75 inches) and my chest to 112 cm (44 inches). With your program I know that this is possible. Thanks again for changing my life and completely transforming my body.
I have included 5 photos (photo # 1 was just before I started and photo #5 is me at present). The pictures follow a systematic order from 1 to 5 as I engaged on my journey in the last 15 months.
Thank you again for all your help.
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I have now completed my muscle building phase while on higher calories until I can resume this in the future again. My left arm now measures at 44.5 cm, right arm at 44 cm and chest at 109 cm. I am delighted with the progress that I have made in the past 2 years on your course. I have increased my biceps from 35 cm (13.7 inches) to 44 cm (17.3 inches), my chest from 89 cm (35 inches) to 109 cm (42.9 inches), my weight from 67 kg (147 pounds) to 87 kg (191 pounds) end now leg press a 6 repetition max 880 pounds. What makes these results so amazing to me is that for a majority of the course I had only been following the 3 day per week program and the only advanced technique that I have applied is extending the 5 set week. Thank you so much for all your help.
Total results so far
My weight has increased from 67 kg to 89 kg
My arms from 35 cm to 45 cm
My chest from 89 cm to 109 cm
While still managing to decrease my fat percentage from 8 percent to 7.2 percent.
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Dear Francesco,
Just want to keep you updated on my progress. I initially began the Musclenow program in 5.5 years ago at age 16, height = 5'9" (176 cm), weight = 147 pounds (67 kg), chest circumference = 35 inches (89 cm), arm circumference = 13.8 inches (35 cm), and fat percentage of roughly 8.5 % (according to skinfold measurements and various equations, and taken by person accredited in the field).
5.5 years later my measurements are as follows: Weight = 202.4 pounds (92 kg), chest circumference = 45.3 inches (115 cm), arm circumference = 18.1 inches (46 cm), and fat percentage = 9 % (using the same equations and taken by the same accredites person as 5.5 years ago). At 21 years of age I have achieved a physique which I believe many guys aspire to, but never reach due to lack of knowledge regarding nutrition. I was one of those people at age 16, but thanks to the knowledge that I gained from Musclenow, i have achieved feats that I never thought were possible.
Of course, I strive to continue improving on my physique naturally, something which I know is possible if I continue to stay extremely dedicated and committed to musclenow. I think many people come across your website and read what you have to say, but never end up purchasing the program because they simply believe that you are a fraud, and that achieving a physique like yours is not possible without the use of anabolic steroids. I was one of those people several years ago when I first came accross this website, however I went with my instinct and ended up purcahsing the program mainly due to the 90 day money back guarantee. I know for sure that there is absolutely no way that people wont achieve great results from your program if they stay committed and follow it as they should.
In addition, I'd just like to say that I have experimented with several other programs as an experiment and interest sake over the years. However, if it's muscle size that you are after, I personally don't believe taht there is another program out there which is nearly as effective as Musclenow. Furthermore, it doesn't take that much time.... Since beginning the program, for a majority of the time I have been performing weight training only 3 days per week. I'd also like to add that I suffered 2 serious sports related injuries about 4 years ago which resulted in me being unable to train for about 9 months. Therefore, I really achieved these results in 4.5 years, all natural, and without the use of any supplements (except protein powder from time to time for convenience).
Thanks for this amazing program,
Brett Gains 30 Pounds With MuscleNOW!
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my name is brett and i am 21 years old. the body is such a unique thing. its amazing how much it can grow and become stronger in such a short time. but what does it need to do this? well i found out when i ordered the MuscleNow book. it tells you exactly what you need to have for your diet and what exercises to do. when combined the body explodes in muscle size and strength. and the best thing about it is no supplements what so ever, NONE! i never liked the idea of taking supplements and never have even before i started this program. i have worked out for about a year and a half and have never had gains in muscle size and mass compared to what this single book as given me. my strength in some exercies has trippled, not doubled, trippled! in just a matter of months. yes i read this website and was a little skeptical at first but theres a 90 day money back guarantee, so you have nothing to loose. hey im living proof of what this book can do for anyone. don't believe me? email me, look at my pictures. and im not done growing yet, this is just my progress so far,which is more then i hoped for in such little time, some people have spent years in the gym and have not achived the size/strength gains that i have. why haven't they?? because you have to have the right diet and exercise, not some advise some steriod body builder gives you. All your answers are here within this book. so if you wanna change how you look in the shortest amount of time and safely without steriods and or supplements heres your answer. in a matter of 3 months my arms grew about 2 inches. my chest grew 2 inches. and i packed on 20 pounds of solid muscle. not fat.... pure muscle. Leg press- 300 on a good day to 920lbs for a good 10 reps! bench press- has doubled in strength, 105 to 215 for a good 5 reps.shrugs- from 180 to 430lbs preacher curls- 80 to 145 all i got to to say is that there is no other program that comes close to what this program can do. i want to personally thank you Francesco, not only for all the time and effort that u put into this book but for answering all my questions that i had. thanks again and god bless
hey francesco its brett. i have new pics that i think you should put on the musclenow site under my old ones. i think you can definally tell that i have "thickened" up some from the last pics. since my old pics above i have gained another 10lbs of muscle. you can see that my back has grown alot, the muscles are bigger and more defined. my lifts have also increased a lot.
flat bench- 275x 4
shoulder press- 210x 3
weighted pullups- bw+ 105x 3
deadlift- 410x 4
weighted dips- bw+ 180x 2 (4 plates!!!)
im still amazed how well this program works, and the fact that im deadlifting 200+ lbs over my body weight is amazing. good dedication + musclenow = the body of your dreams
Brett Stilwell
Hamden, CT
Former Supplement User
Gains Muscle & Burns Fat
With MuscleNOW!
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Francesco,
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Thanks to your extremely well thought out MuscleNow system I am finally on the road to having the body I always wanted. It's everything you said it would be and more. No, It's more than that. It's everthing I need to know about eating right and working out to get the body I want and it will last me for the rest of my life.
The funny thing is, I am not working out any harder or dieting any more stricter than I was in the before picture. I am just following your system. On my path to develop an athletically functioning, strong, good looking body, I read a lot of muscle magizines and trained the way they said to train and ate the way they said to eat. All that happened was I got frustrated and burned out. Let me explain, after doing their "mass gain" diet and exercise routine I was at my fattest having put on almost no muscle (the only mass I gained was in my butt and belly!) Then after doing their "lean" routine (this is the before picture) you can see I have almost no muscle! ! My self esteem was in the dumps. I felt like I just had the wrong genes to look the way I wanted to look. I was really in the dumps.
After a friend pointed me to your site, I decided to invest the money in myself and get your course. I justified the price with the fact that you said I wouldn't have to buy any supplements and since I was already spending over 200/ month on creatine, protein, and stimulant drinks (amongst others) I figured it would pay for itself right away.
I started using the system the 1st day I got it. I started seeing results on the 5th day, and the results haven't quit yet! What a bunch of B.S. in those magizines! What a bunch of B.S. about those supplements! Those models in those magazines must be roiders, and those stupid routines and complicated exercises must be written to sell supplements. I think they give you bad routines then once you don't get any results, they tell you it's because you NEED these supplements! At least, that's what I fell for.
Conspiracy theory or not, you can't hide my results... my before picture is me at 172 pounds using stimulants. The after picture is me at 175 pounds using MuscleNow (and nothing else).
Now my self esteem is unshakeble because I know that the way I look doesn't have anything to do with my genetics or buying suppliments that somebody wants to sell me, it only has to do with me using the MuscleNow system.
If anybody ever wants to talk to any of your students because they are on the edge like I was, have them e-mail me at the address listed below my name. They can contact me anytime. I know what it's like to be at a crossroads in my life.
Thanks again,
Mike Chavez Jr.
Guatay, CA
20 Year Old Gains 6 Inches On His Chest, 3 Inches On His Arms, and 5 Inches On His Quads, While Losing Waist Size!
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first off let me say that i have been doin your workout without steroids and have done pretty much exactly what the muscle building book says for about 4 years now and thank you!!!!!!!!!! im 20 years old with the best body in my gyms and probably one of the best (non steroid) bodys in my city. thank you for the results i have acheived.
Before MuscleNOW at 17 years old
Chest 36 inches
Arms 13 inches
Legs 17 inches
Waist 31 3/4 inches
My current stats after MuscleNOW at 20 years old:
Chest 42 inches
Biceps 16 inches
Legs 22 inches
Waist 31 inches
After reading ur book i will never use steriods...because if i want to get bigger i can ...and if i want to get more ripped i can...so theres no need to as i already have the "success formula" and i thank u for that....ive been working out for 4 years with ur book at 5 days a week...i do the over head tricep press with 150 pound dumbell for 4-5 reps (my favorite exercise because it always makes heads turn!) i also curl 75 in each hand for 4-5 reps and leg press about 1100 pounds for 4-5 reps...its crazy to think this because i started out curling only 25 in each hand ....i started out using only 40 pounds for the over head tricep press and about 200 for leg press...my new stats are 16 1/4 in arms still a 42 chest but im more ripped with a 29 and 3/4 inch waist... ne ways thanks again for the abc success formula and i hope ur message gets across to the whole world of bodybuilders that u dont need steroids ...only consistency and determination!!...hey and by the way a modeling company saw me on ur website and want me to do a photo shoot...thanks again
Anyone with any questions about my results or the program can email me at the address below.
Errick Cervera
Houston, TX
Gains 30 Pounds and Doubles Strength
In Less Than 3 Months With MuscleNOW!
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Francesco,
I wasn't going to submit pictures or a testimonial but I changed my mind since there are so many false, fake, and fraudulent things on the internet.
Dedicated to the skinny from the poster boy of the skinny.
I virtually gave up weight lifting until I decided to enter the EAS Body For Life challenge. For the first month I followed the program in Bill Phillips' book "Body For Life" to the tee, plus using EAS supplements (supposed to be the best in the industry). I got lackluster results with a lot of water retention, not SOLID muscle. Long story short I stumbled across Francesco's "MuscleNOW" course, followed it precisely and VOILA! I grew like a monster gaining around 2+ inches in my arms, back, neck, legs and chest going from a slight 142 pounds to a rock solid 172 pounds ALL NATURAL (doubling strength/155 max to 300 lbs. max). That was in a little over two months of dedication. I received numerous compliments on my proportion. Even my mother (away in military), sister (away at school), and cousin (relocated) didn't recognize me after beef-n-up. The staff at Gold's Gym of Marietta, Georgia witnessed my WHOLE transformation. They were impressed and asked me to place my before/after pictures with testimonial in a book of "member transformations". I felt like a celebrity because guys and women came up to me with questions and were wondering what I did to develop SO much in such a short time. I'm only 5'9" but I feel like a giant. Look, get this book! It has everything you need so stop wasting your time and $$$. Forget everything else, this is it.
p.s. Even though I didn't place (no Corvette, EAS Contract, or $10,000 - $100,000), I surpassed achievements of 94% of the 700,000 plus competitors who entered the challenge. Maybe I should've took pictures professionally!? Anyway, I'm not kissing up, but Francesco proved his course, I proved it is "The Internet's Natural Steroid!" so go for it.
Francesco,
HEY WASSUP Man....It's one of your FEARLESS students.
Anyway, I was just dropping a line to say that I really appreciate what you have done in writing this MuscleNow manual. Eventhough it has changed since I first purchased it 8 or 9 years ago, the experience has been deeply integrated in the way I approach life itself and the pursuit of my personal goals. If anything, the journey alone, if FULLY engaged, will serve the individual for the rest of their days in a subtle sub-concious way.
The mind-set has permeated my life-style.
Hopefully things are still going well for you and I wish you much prosperity for this new year.
Kudos for being real in a climate where REALNESS is scarce.
Johnny "JAY" Walker IV
Shreveport, LA
Dejan Gains Muscle & Burns Fat With MuscleNOW!
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Dear Francesco!
Friend of mine showed me your MuscleNow book. I read it almost in one breath, transferred program in excel, filled up the fridge with healthy food and started to work out and eat as written in your MuscleNow program. I cannot describe how astonished I was about the results in next few weeks!! In first 10 weeks I lost around 4-5 Kilograms of FAT! I was on some training routines before, but it was only one failure after another, and results didn't want to come...and than I got even my back injured and quit weightlifting. Those were sad days, but they are OVER NOW!! ;D Your MuscleNow program works like magic for me!! All the fat is now gone and I am gaining new muscles almost every new month. I even quit my regular job at the police and started personal training. That's how good is your MuscleNow program!! ;D
And what's the best of it, I benefit from a lot of your advises also in other areas of my life! One can see very fast, that you worked real hard to put that material together into a wonderful working combination... I will keep you posted with new photos of mine!:D Thank you again for all motivating words in your email. I even got enlarged the part about consistency and stick it to the wall in my working studio.
With Kind Regards and outstanding respect from Slovenia!
Dejan Vukovic
Slovenia
Tormund Roenning Gains 2.4 Inches On His Arms and Chest While Gaining Strength With MuscleNOW!
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Dear Mr. Castano,
I want to thank you for a great program. It has given me amazing muscle and strength gain in a short period of time. As you promised, I have seen weekly improvements, especially in the beginning. I had some traning experience before I started, but the program teached me how to both eat and train properly, and the results speak for itselves. It WORKS. What made me buy the MuscleNOW program? I thought your testemonial seemed sincere and honest, and it made sense, and all the other testemonials comfirmed it. Then I gave it a try, and here are some results:
MY PROGRESS SO FAR: February to July
Strength Gains
Bench press: From 5 reps*85 (187 pounds) to 8*105 kilos (231 pounds)
Deadlift: From about 5*95 (209 pounds) to 6*150 kilos (330 pounds)
Shoulder press: From 5*40 (88 pounds) to 6*65 kilos (143 pounds)
Seated Row: From 5*50 (110 pounds) to 9*90 kilos (198 pounds)
Measurements
(Right) arm: (flexed) from about 35 cm (13.8 inches) to 41 cm (16.1 inches)
Chest: (flexed) from about 106 cm (41.7 inches) to 112 cm (44.1 inches)
I have enclosed a before and an after picture. (The "before" picture is not good, but at least it shows some arm development.)
Thank you!
Hi Francesco
Here's an update from rainy Norway.
I have more or less stayed on your program since I started 13 months ago, but for the past 7 months, I have only eaten at maintenance level. I am not sure how much bigger I want to be, if I should do another dedicated cycle of MuscleNOW, with more eating. Somehow I am satisfied, somehow I want to get bigger and more ripped.
I'm amazed by getting e-mails from around the world from people who have read my testimony at your homepage, and want some tips from me. I respond to them that buying and following the MuscleNOW program is the best tips I can give. The program alone is the reason behind my success.
I send you some update pictures to you. I am not huge at all, but as you know, I was thinner before. Could certainly have been better if I had been more dedicated, I have to decide what I really want. More mass, more definition, more strength or maintainance.
Thank you.
Best regards and God Bless,
Tormund Roenning
Lyngdal, Norway
Josh Golden Loses 39.5 Pounds In 4 Months
and Films His Weight Loss Documentary
With MuscleNOW!
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I had MuscleNow for a couple of years sitting up on a shelf and collecting dust for most of that time. I'll admit that I pulled it down off the shelf and put it to use on a few sporadic occasions with fantastic short term results, but then got tired of being disciplined and put it back for another day. It finally took my deciding to make a documentary about health and fitness to really put MuscleNow to the test, and let me tell you, IT IS FANTASTIC!
The name of my documentary is Fitness Captured (web site is www.FitnessCaptured.com). It is the story of an average guy with a wife, kids, job, taking his obese and way out of shape body and turning it into that of a greek god, or at least as close as he can get in 4 months time. This was all done in the midst of the holidays, 2 weeks of downtime from illness, many more cheat days than what MuscleNow allows and yet, I was able to shed a total of 39 1/2 pounds in 4 months time by following the workouts and diet, even though I cheated and had to stay out of the gym from time to time! I am now on a path of fitness that will get me to that perfect vision of fitness that we all want to have!
The results I have experienced really have proven to me the total effectiveness of the MuscleNow product! Take some time to check out the website for the Fitness Captured movie. I am currently working out a deal for all new MuscleNow customers to receive a FREE preview DVD of my movie if they buy MuscleNow from my website. I hope you get a chance to see my results so that they can inspire you to do what I did, which was to get off the couch and get to work!
40 Year Old Gains 30 Pounds Of Muscle Mass, 5 Inches On His Chest, and 2.5 Inches On His Arms With MuscleNOW!
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Francesco,
This is my story for those who are fortunate enough to be reading it, I hope it can inspire some of you....
Typically I began lifting weights when I was around 18 and after 7 yrs or so of your tradition 3 sets of 8 rep I manage to gained 10 or 15lbs, not a great deal and I stayed like this until about age 28. Due to the nature of my office job I piled on pounds of fat..I went from a lean 145lb to a fat 183lb and remained like this until I was 32, when I embarked on huge amounts of aerobics to lose it..yes within a yr and a half, sure I lost all the fat and guess what all muscle that I had built up previously too..by now I was about 135lbs!!! I stayed like this up to age 38 (before pic), but during those yrs from 25 to 38 I had tried all types weight training programs including HIT,some periodization method, high volume and also consumed creatine. None of which worked on me, sure I got a bit stronger with HIT..but didn't gain any size. So here I was thinking that maybe I'll never gain any muscular size, when I came across this website. I thought 'I've got nothing to lose'..The before pic was taken 4 months before I began using this program..within the first wk my body began to feel different as if it were charged and pumped up, another week passed and my arms had grown half an inch from 13.5 to 14...I was shocked but excited. 3 months later my arms were 15 inches, my weight had gone from 135lbs to 150lbs I had gained in 3 months what took me 7 yrs previously!!!...sure muscle memory, but now came new ground!! After another 9 months of hard work my arms were 16 inches, chest was now 42 from 37 inches and my weight was 165lbs.(pic 2)..Just 1 yr of Francesco's program..totally transformed my physique..and I'm 40 yrs old..I took a break from training but will be back with an update.
This program gives you all the knowledge you need to grow...but only you can put in the hard work...I used to train at home, but now train in the gym. I see the same guys doing the same thing for 6 months with no progress...stop wasting time and start growing.
Alex Lam
Bangkok, Thailand
Matt Gains Total Of 33 Pounds and
3.5 Inches On His Arms With MuscleNOW!
I have just finished my 1st cycle, that’s 6 weeks of training so far. I've gone up from a weight of 182 to 191, with my waist remaining at a constant 31 inches. My arms have gone from 14.25" to 15.125", so almost one inch. My strength has increased as well. I went from doing 315x1 on squat to 315x5 the other day. This book is the real deal.
First, I would like to say thanks once again for the book. My brother from college who hasn't seen me in a few weeks was very impressed with my new size. It's so great to know you're gaining muscle so fast.
I would like to update you on my progress as well as my roommate Tom's progress. We have consistently been on the MN program since January 18th. I believe the deal we made was by mid-May I would send you my pictures as well as Tom's so you could post them on you website. The results will be dramatic for both of us, as you will see in about one month from now.
In three months, I have gained 3" on my chest, 1.5" on the arms, and added a good 20 lbs. And this is saying A LOT since I was in an advanced stage of bodybuilding. I am on target for my goal in May, which is a 44-45" chest and 18" arms. I have 1/2" on arms to grow and 1" on my chest to grow, and I will hit them at the rate I'm progressing now.
Tom has gained about 15-20 lbs. as well, and nearly 2" on his arms and 4" on his chest. He's getting stronger each time we workout because of his beginning stage. He's hooked on MuscleNow, and we complement each other perfectly. If one of us is tired or lazy, we get the other one going.
At the gym we train at, I am now probably the largest guy and strongest in there. I have found that even with advanced stages, your strength can go up slightly. I bench pressed 315 lbs. for the first time in my life the other day actually, which only fuels the muscle growth fire.
MuscleNow is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Tom and I get questions all the time..."how do you do this..", "man how are ur arms so big" and so much more.
I'll email you in one month with your progress and the pictures. I'll write a testimonial along with it as well. Tom owns his own copy of MN, so I'll have him do the same as well.
I have been on MuscleNow for the past three years, but unfortunately due to other areas of my life I have not been able to be on the program consistently. I finally decided to get serious and I devoted four entire months to MuscleNow. The results? I got bigger and stronger than I ever was...much bigger. In those four months, I gained 1.5" on my arms and 3.5" on my chest, and also gained 25lbs. or so, all muscle. These gains are exceptional cosidering I am an advanced lifter!
I think MuscleNow is the perfect fast gain program that beginners seek for and advanced trainers dream of. The results are quite amazing when done correctly...you will be growing by the week. The program is layed out step-by-step and Francesco did a great job answering all of my questions that I could come up with, which weren't many because the book really explains it all. The overall knowledge in this book is worth the price itself! I am so glad I finally stuck with the program. In the future I plan on sticking with MuscleNow and gaining more size until I finally feel ready to shred up, so these pictures are just preliminaries!
In these pictures I weigh 215 with a 44" chest, 17.75" arms, 28" thighs. I have a 345 bench press, a 505 squat, and a 615 deadlift. I do not have a before picture available currently (perhaps in the future) so just to give an idea of what this program can do for you, here are my before stats--182 lbs., 38" chest, 14.25" arms, 23" thighs, 230 bench press, 315 squat, and 295 deadlift. By the way, this is done with nothing but food, lifting, and MuscleNow!
I have tried many routines. Max-OT, Don Lemmon's nutriton and training, HIT training, training twice per day, training all day on a certain body part, EDT training, Vince Gironda techniques...the list goes on and on. I can safely say that if it's size you're after, MuscleNOW is the way to go.
Nick Molds His Physique With MuscleNOW
Francesco,
I have decided to write a testimonial for your program to hopefully encourage others to buy your course. I remember a while ago when I purchased was thinking about purchasing the course and wasnt sure if it was worth the money. I was only a part time employer and the money I was making wasnt that much. I decided that ever since I picked up weights I wanted to have a "Big" Body. I always went to the gym and worked out with intesity, but unfortunately was oblivious to the diet routine. I had no idea with the calorie intake and such and also the cycling of reps and sets to failure! The first time around I was so impatient to begin the program that I did not read the full book and just gained fat. I tried the fat loss phase without reading the book fully and it worked like magic! then this summer I became really serious and re-read the book until I can tell you everything that you have to do from the book with my eyes closed. And the results speak for themeselves. My measurements are no where near where I want to be and I get compliments all the time. But when I tell people the price of your course they balk! All I can say is it is mind boggling to me that they would spend $100 in two nights at bars with friends drinking away, and then spend the same amount or more on supplements that do absolutely nothing. Your course works if you put in the effort but unfortunately most people dont have the dedication. Take my advice, buy the book--it is a 3 month money back gaurantee. First read the WHOLE book front to cover and if you dont understand it re-read, then you can ask Fransesco ANYTHING and ANY TIME. Trust me, I must have emailed him 2 million times many of which was even questioning the success of his program. His replies are extremely quick. If you dont believe me write to him now and ask him a question you have about lifting. You will get a response within the next couple of days if not the next day! The support alone is worth the cost of the program. The course has it all and works like he promises. I am living proof of that and plan to reach my genetic potential in the future and have Fransescos body! It is possible if you believe in yourself, I do and it shows. The course shows you how to cycle reps, why going to failure works, how and when to switch the reps with the sets, when to eat, how much to eat, what exercises to do, how to avoid injuries, best equipment options, how to know when to decrease or increase calories so you achieve results every week and your efforts no go wasted. If your looking for a beach body or bodybuilder look you get what you want--period. I use to come to this site for motivation by others success, and it does help. If you want to start getting muscle right away, MUSCLENOW is the way to go! Trust me, you wont be dissapointed.
Stephen Drops From 18% to 7% Body Fat With MuscleNOW!
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My name is Stephen and I began using MuscleNow in order to shed fat and gain muscle. My sister bought the book and asked me to try it out. I had been lifting and doing minor cardio prior to starting the program. I am 6'4" and weighed 240 pounds and had an approximate body fat of 18%.
I picked a few friends to do MuscleNow with me. One friend had very little fat and was very skinny. The others had quite a bit of fat to lose and little muscle. We followed the nutrition and training program to the letter. Within six months, I was weighing 198 pounds and my body fat was down to 7%. I could not get my body fat this low even when I was a Marine. I am also lifting 25% more weight than when I began the program.
The skinny friend who needed to gain muscle did and the others who needed to lose fat have dropped down to 9% body fat from approximately 22% body fat. MuscleNow has given me the body and strength I have always desired and I finally feel great about myself. I am now going to introduce this to my father who is now retired and back in the gym. I look forward to sending you his before and after shots.
The incredible thing about it is he did all of this while living abroad and didn't have a lot of access to weights so he improvised with his body weight and filling up bags with water, etc. He followed your nutrition suggestions to the letter, which helped him a lot. He ended up having about 8 guys following him every day doing this stuff. Some were very over weight and needed to drop fat, and others were very skinny and needed muscle. Your program worked for them all.
Pro Wrestler Molds His Physique With MuscleNOW!
Francesco,
I am sending you an update on my training, and hopefully you will use this for your testimonial page. I have recently completed your six week program and I am starting it all over next week. The first cycle has been nothing short of magical. I gained about 7 lbs and had increases in all of my measurements. I will be the first to admit that I was skeptical when I first started. I always thought it was a prerequisite to take supplements in order to gain muscle, but your program has taught me the total opposite. It is amazing what food and proper exercise can do for you. I will NEVER touch a supplement again as long as a live.
When I first started your program, I neglected some of your recommendations. Finally, I realized what you said about every principle working together. I used the program EXACTLY like you put it, and my results have been amazing. I am stronger than I ever was, I have veins everywhere in my body, including my neck, chest, shoulders, arms, and even my legs!!! People are always asking me what supplements I use. I tell them that I don't take anything. I have even been labeled a steroid user. Well, I admit to them that I am; I use the internet's natural steroid. I know some people question me being natural, but I know the hard work I have put in and that's all that matters.
I now weigh 205 lbs with about 7% body fat. My goal is 215 lbs, which I know is achievable with this program. I am an independent professional wrestler and at one point I thought to myself that I would never be big enough to make it in the big time. Well, now I know that the future is in my hands because your program ensures success and results. I just want to thank you for putting out such a remarkable product. You are making it a lot easier for me to follow my dream. This program is definitely "all you need to succeed." Thanks for everything and take care of yourself.
I now weigh 215 pounds with about 7 percent body fat. I still see improvements constantly and live and breath the MuscleNOW program. Thanks again and take care.
I have been using your program for 9 months and the results are incredible. Your program worked for me and everyone I see I tell them that I use MuscleNOW to keep myself fit and in shape. I am now pursuing a modeling career and I thank you for helping me by writing this book. I can't say enough positive things about it, my results speak for itself.
I thought I'd share something with you that happened to me today that I have to admit I was not really prepared for - I was in the locker room at the local community college I'm attending and had just gotten out of the shower after a workout. I overheard two guys from the weight room talking about diet and protein, creatine and stuff of that nature when I heard one of them say "yeah I want to look like that guy. Hey what do you do to get so cut?" I looked up to find them approaching me!! A recommendation to your MuscleNOW web site soon followed. It's interesting how you can look in the mirror and not really give yourself credit for what you've accomplished but getting a complement of that magnitude was quite a reward.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge,
Francesco,
This is my seventh week on your program and I am seeing awesome results. One body part that I've noticed really getting big is my biceps. Before they didn't have that much height, but now they look really awesome. The preacher curls have made a huge difference along with the other exercises.
Hey, I just wanted to say thanks for providing me with your help. I truly would have never made the gains I've been making without your help. I've tried all the pro bodybuilding training programs and diet programs, but have all failed. I've made more gains in this past 8 weeks than I have in 1 1/2 years. If anybody is reading this, I really suggest you invest in this program.
Thanks and God Bless,
Francesco,
Hey, I'm now the national lightweight subchampion. I just won second at the National Independence Pro Cup (last Sunday) right next to Felipe Diaz (national champ) who also has 4 consecutive years winning the overall in this competition. I just want you to know that the nutritional knowledge you provided was a GREAT HELP, THANKS! I've been comparing my before pictures with the ones of this competition and the difference in size and hardness are obvious.
Francesco,
I've followed the MuscleNOW system for the full 90 day trial, in which I was able to test what it was like at putting on muscle AND stripping fat for a bodybuilding competition. The results where quite surprising, I found I easily did both.
During the first 35 days I gained strength, mass, and only slightly elevated my body fat levels. I started with a 31 inch waist, and as the program outlined, only gained 2 inches around the waist before I started dieting. During this time, my strength increased consistently, and I gained 3 inches around my chest (and back), and 1 ½ inches on my arms, on the shoulders and the legs. As I ventured on with this program, following the diet DID get easier. The amount of food, and consuming the natural sugars around my workout was something I was not accustomed to, but the results speak for themselves.
After 1 week of dieting I lost 1 1/12 inches from my waist, so I was nearly back to my starting waist measurement, the fat just melted away. You don't realize how much you have, until you lose it. It starts from you extremities, revealing the separation and vascularity of you forearms, and works its way up. Immediately my abs became clearer, veins started to run up my legs up to my knees. My quads split right down the center. What took me 10 weeks to look like last year took me 4 using this system, and I still had 2 weeks to go!!
I would recommend this system to any recreational bodybuilder, as it is efficient, easy to follow, AND healthy. Following this system, you will not put the fat on like common bulking diets have you do, you will not be cutting out any food group as all groups are equally important, and most importantly, you will remain healthy through a system of exercise, diet and rest.
Today I have started back after a week off, and I am excited about what changes will occurs in the next 6 weeks. I will keep you posted on my results.
Wins Mr. Idaho With Help From MuscleNOW!
Francesco, I would like to thank you for your awesome course! Everything is laid out plain and simple. I followed the program for a solid 9 months in preparation for the Mr. Idaho State Natural contest. When the day was over, I walked away with the overall title of Mr. Idaho. I couldn't have accomplished this without the course (and your email support). I would recommend this course to anyone who is looking to improve their physique. I have tried a lot of other programs out there, but nothing compares to this one.
Also, I would like to inform you that my wife has been training with your program and is achieving phenomenal results. She plans to compete next year so plan on adding another testimonial. Thanks for your awesome program!
I've had your program for about 2 months now and my results have been dramatic. Especially because I haven't really been able to follow your program to a "tee" because of time restictions and injuries. However, I was at 6'1 206lbs when I started and as good as I looked then, I look even better now. My abs are starting to show, my muscles are more defined and I even look bigger. It is such a relief to know that I know longer need to take supplements to look the way I want to. Francesco's program is accurate, honest, and very affordable. He has spent alot of time talking to me on email, sometimes about nothing that has to do with weight training. He delivers everything he offers on his website, and then some!!!!! Good people usually deliver good things, and MuscleNow is nothing short of that.
54 Year Old Loses 117 Pounds In 7 Months and Trims 18 Inches Of Stomach Fat With MuscleNOW!
I'm 54 years old so it ain't easy, but I'm motivated! Thank you for all you've done for me so far, I'm so plesed with the results. I've lost 117 pounds in 7 months now, I've lost at least 18" off my waist, I'm back to sleeping in a bed (before your program, I was sleeping in a recliner because my lower back won't let me lay in a bed). Yesterday I did 315 on the dead lift for the first time in probably thirty years, what a great feeling. Shrugs are up to 375. I just got home from the gym and I caught myself running up and down the stairs.
Took some pictures this weekend thought you'd like. Now you can see the improvements I've been telling you about. As you can see from the one picture, I'm half the man I used to be, thank you Francesco.
Before purchasing your program, my back was so bad that I became dangerously obese. Listening to doctors who wanted to give me pain pills and then operate on my spine was pretty detrimental to my health. I read your web page and decided to go back to lifting weights, I hadn't lifted in at least twenty five years, but knew it was worth a try instead of surgery. Before your program, it required both of my hands to pick up a gallon of milk. Now I do deadlifts with over three hundred pounds. How's that for progress?
This is a lifestyle not a "muscle building or fat trimming program." It's a lifestyle change that will add many useful years to my life, I feel like I'm 34 instead of 54 and there's plenty of 34 year olds down at the gym who can't even pick up the bar I do my deadlifts with, or my shrugs, all 375 pounds of them. Imagine what I'll be lifting next summer! I hope I can inspire someone to do it. It's not easy and you have to do it for yourself from yourself, no one can give you the motivation it's got to come from you. You provide the plan that saves a lot of heartache and pain trying to find something that works. I thought I knew what I was doing when it came to weight lifting, but you put it all together with a diet and detailed plans that work if I just put it into practice. Your workout routines and diet have made this possible for me in such a short period of time. I can't thank you enough for your personal correspondence. That has made this all work, you've answered everything I've asked and it's pointed me in the right direction. I hope we can meet some day when I've gotten to the maintenance level and I can show you just how much your program has done for me. Maybe put up a few reps together sometime. I can already see it in my minds eye, now it's just a matter of staying consistent till it's in the flesh.
Thank you so much Francesco, I feel like a new man and a new man that's getting younger and stronger by the day, what a great program You have really made a big difference in my training and I'm seeing the results quicker than I would have ever thought possible for someone 54 years old. I feel twenty years younger than that.
All I have to provide is the body and the time and effort, the program is flawless, your money back gaurantee is safe, anyone who works the plan will get the results. If they ask for their money back it's their personal failure not your programs failure, you've done just what you promised, provided the needed diet and exercise program. I am more than happy with the results so far and can hardly wait to see my next set of pictures.
Life's Short, Get Big Now!
Hi Francesco,
After several years of enjoying the wonderful gain I had made in my physical health and in particular, the loss of all that weight and the great gains I had made on the MuscleNow program. A couple of years ago I had a pretty serious health problem that required some pretty strong medications that really depleted my body in some very unpleasant ways. I lost muscle at an alarming rate, my strength and endurance was gone. I could no longer even cut firewood to heat our home. I was on "chemo" for six months and wondered if I would survive the cure. The problem was that after the chemo I started feeling better, but I was as weak as a baby and it was a slow road to get back to the point that I could even think about returning to the program, I was playing catch up with all the things I had to let go for the two years I was so ill.
I had come to the point that I couldn't fit my clothes any longer due to the lack of structured eating and workout. I asked my wife if she would try working out with me and eating the right way as Francesco had taught me to do. She was hesitant at first but said she would certainly "try it". Much to my great pleasure she not only tried it but she tried it with such vigor that I had to contact Francesco about SLOWING her muscle gain. My wife took the the program with such determination that she was doing her > sets to failure and fast reps, eating exactly what we were supposed to and making changes so fast I was amazed. This is a woman who has never lifted a weight in her entire life. My wife, Donna, has lost five inches from her waist in just four incredible weeks! She began to ask about the muscle mass gain she was experiencing. That is when I contacted Francesco for more personal help for my wife and I. The lifetime support I get from MuscleNow has been invaluable.
I will be sending progress reports periodically to update our progress. We are starting our second cycle this week. I tripled my strength during the first cycle and my wife had the most amazing gains I have ever seen in ANYONE, man or woman. Needless to say I am very proud of her. I can not tell you how wonderful it is to have your mate sending the time and energy with you to improve yourselves and literally increase the years we will have to spend together.
Thank you again Francesco. Just as I told years ago, you have changed my life forever, and now that includes my wife's life as well. We both thank you.
I am adding my email address here so that anyone even thinking about improving their life through better health, more vigor, and just plain looking better. I would love to share my experiences.
Jim Roberts
Grants Pass, OR
Man With Muscular Dystrophy and Diabetes Loses 99 Pounds and Trims Over 13 Inches Of Stomach Fat With MuscleNOW!
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Hi Francesco,
No questions today, just some great news which you deserve to hear. Today is my first weigh in and measurement day (my 2 week anniversary of beginning the program), and in 2 weeks, I've lost 15 lbs, as well as 3/4 of an inch around my middle!!! I am motivated! You can imagine how happy I am. What's more amazing is that I'm partially disabled with Muscular Dystrophy and diabetes, and your program has helped me to achieve amazing results despite my condition. Thanks to you, Francesco, I am on my way. This is the greatest!
I have more excellent news for you! I just broke through the 200 lb. barrier! I now weigh 199 lbs., which means I've lost 70 lbs. since I began your program, and I've lost 13 inches off my waist! I feel so confident ~ like nothing can stop me. Also, a little experience which you deserve to hear about. Today, I went to my doctor, and he asked me about my weight, and I told him that I've lost 70 lbs. and that I'm working out. He looked startled, and said, "You have Muscular Dystrophy, and you're working out? Are your muscles responding to working out?" I said, "Oh yes. Just look," and I flexed my right bicep muscle. His eyes bulged, and he said "Never before have I seen such an impressive biceps muscle on a Muscular Dystrophy Patient! This is really remarkable, and I have been a doctor for many years!" I was so gratified, and I immediately thought to myself, "I MUST e-mail Francesco today to tell him about this, because he's the one responsible for my muscle growth." So, once again, I'm giving you my sincere thanks. This kind of experience is priceless!
My biceps are bulging nicely, and even have a bit of a peak to them. My weight is now 170 lbs., for a total weight loss of 130 lbs!! I'm ecstatic, Francesco!
I've attached my muscle photo for you. This past Thursday night, a friend of mine came over, and brought his digital camera with him, and took this biceps shot of me. My muscle is getting bigger, and I'm so thrilled with my progress, that I wanted to share this with you. Keep in mind that I have neuro-muscular disease (Muscular Dystrophy).
Alen Loses 75 Pounds With MuscleNOW!
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Hi Francesco,
My full name is Alen Esmaelian and I live in Southern California in the city of Reseda, and I am 23 years old. I would first like to start off by saying that your book has made a huge difference in my life this past year. I originally purchased your book three years ago and after so many failed attempts, I was finally able to put all of your principles to use this past year. I started off at 240lbs. and a 43 inch waist.
I was the type of person that looked kind of muscular and big with my shirt on, but off, I just looked plain fat and sloppy. So I decided to go on your fat loss program, and as a result of the rapid results I stayed on it until this day. I am currently 165 lbs. and have a 27 inch waist. Hopefully my testimonial will motivate people to get on your program and stick with it. I have told many people about your program and even swear by it.
I think I will stick with the fat loss program just a while longer so that I can achieve more definition, especially in the abdomen region. Then I will switch to the muscle building phase.
Gains 23 Pounds Of Muscle & Burns 23 Pounds Of Fat
At 50 Years Of Age With MuscleNOW!
I wanted to thank you for your advice and interest during our email interchange. I learned a great deal from your input. I took a picture on my 50th birthday -- my semicentennial (five decades, two score and ten, or half a century). Compare against where I was just 18 months before.
Thanks again, and best wishes with MuscleNOW.
Member Of The U.S. Military Gains Muscle
While Losing Fat With MuscleNOW!
First of all, an extension of thanks. I was overseas to support Enduring Freedom as well as to deter North Korea. Due to manpower configuration, most of the time we had descent shifts. While there I made a commitment to your program. I have always been in great shape as I grew up on the beach. Never was I serious into bodybuilding. I read your book page to page, and after the first seven weeks, I became curious as to measure my progress. With in a two week period I loss an inch in my waist, gained half an inch in each arm, gained an inch and a half across my chest, and gained almost a pound. I took measures five consecutive times, with assistance in disbelief. Strength took me by surprise as well. I kept a well disciplined diet and took NO SUPPLEMENTS. Upon my returning home, family members and loved ones immediately noticed. Below is a photo posted in a classified location (I am the individual on the far left). I would just like to commend you on your program and again thanks.
Take care as I know you will and God Bless you.
Loses 43 Pounds and 5 Inches Of Stomach Fat With MuscleNOW!
This is a great book I would recomend it to anyone! I have seen awesome reults i went from 207 to 164 in weight my waist from 36 to 31 in about 2 - 3 months. In a few more months I am going to compete in a bodybuilding competion, its great, I am so happy.
In my opinion Francesco has discovered all the principles needed to do natural bodybuilding, or to have natural muscle growth, by using an intelligent planning, smart training and food. The strange thing is that if you neglect only one of these principles, you won’t have growth or success. Most of us are confused by fake knowledge spread by Gyms, magazines and supplement sellers. It still seems like a strange world to me, where I think about 90% of the bodybuilders are using steroids in which case bodybuilding is not an art at all.
Why do people question your system? Strange, it works very well, and I think it’s almost the only way to do natural bodybuilding (of all the other systems you will get sick and demotivated). You must be a person with the capability of introspection otherwise you would have never discovered all of these principles.
Thank you Francesco for sharing your knowledge. I am finally able to realize my life as a bodybuilder, which before seemed impossible.
the system is really great, seems like one can get bigger and bigger, really addictive and freaky even,
Gains One Inch On Chest and Biceps While Losing 7 Inches Of Stomach Fat In 6 Weeks With MuscleNOW!
I want to write you to thank you for designing this wonderful program. I had just finished six weeks of the fat loss phase and have begun a new cycle of the muscle building phase. The result has been both physically and mentally rewarding. I am 5'6" tall. My weight was 155 lb and my waist was 35" when I first started. By the time I had completed the first cycle, my weight had dropped to 147 lb and my waist to 28". My chest and biceps, however, have grown an inch respectively, looking firmer and bigger as the fat level assuaged.
I worked out with three trainers before and had tried many different theories, methods, and supplements. Last year, I had even given in to steroid precursors, which bulked me up to 180 lb. While my chest, arms and legs became massive and solid, I ended up with a 37" stomach. From a holistic medical standpoint, I also experienced side effects that were related to toxication of liver and kidney, and had a compromised immune system. I found that a lot of steroid users who recommended ways to administer these products and workout programs were highly uneducated and misinformed. The result was that my body would entail an increasing dosage of these products and supplements, whereas the accompanying training was often so strenuous that attending a gym had gradually become a burden. I did quit training for half a year after a minor work-related injury. Needless to say, the cost of purchasing these supplements made one wonder if bodybuilding was equivalent to creating debts.
Your book is a gift of which everybody who is interested in training would dream. It has answered every question that has been puzzling me for the past seven years. After reading the material, I have been feeling that you, a sagacious and earnest trainer, have been always with me to motivate my workout. The program has not only changed my physique, and has encouraged me to keep attaining an increasingly higher and practical goal with patience and perseverance. It has truly maximized my physical and mental potential. It has certainly boosted up my immune system, and I would not hesitate to admit that it has even increased my hormonal level in a positive, constructive, and natural way. I have also noticed a very affirmative energy within me that helps my life and creative work in general. In other words, what I have gained from your program is beyond a physical transformation.
Once again, I would like to thank you again for your work, and I am grateful to have the opportunity to learn from you. I am sure that this is only the beginning and I will experience something similarly or even more amazing as I progress by following your program.
Dear Francesco,
I would just like to give you an updated photo and a quick note of my progress. I have not stopped using your program ever since I have purchased it seven months ago. My body fat level kept lowering and I have finally achieved a level of definition, especially on my abs and arms, of which I have never dreamt before. My chest and arm measures maintain the same from the last time I wrote you, and my waist is now about 27 1/2 inches.
Once again, this is a truly amazing program. I am now trying to focus on bulking from this week on. Hope that everything is going well with you.
Gains 15 Pounds Of Solid Muscle!
I have to say that the MuscleNOW book is the best book out there on the market. I had started working out at age 18 at 115 lbs standing 6 foot tall. When i got to 21 I weighed 160 and hit a plateau for about a year. I did not gain an ounce for a year until I ordered this book. Within the first two 6 week cycles I gained 15 pounds of solid muscle and I am on my quest to tip the scale at 200 pounds. I live by the truth and the MuscleNOW book is the best!!!!!
Thank you, Francesco Castano for a life changing way of natural bodybuilding!!!!
Here is an update of some cool progress. I have sent a lot of business your way, I love your program. It is nice to have the truth about bodybuilding available and not have to rely on the muscle magazine adds for advice.
thanks again...changed my life!!!
Muscular At 42 Years Of Age With MuscleNOW!
I bought your book three years ago and today that I have a lot of training books and I have also an ISSA certificate of personal trainer, I consider your book the best!!! I start to train again at the age of 38 years old, after 20 years of "bad life”. During these years I was a jazz trombone player so I live on drinking and smoking a lot. Then after an operation of gall bladder that make me only 59 kg of body weight on height of mt. 1.75, I consider to change my life and I transform my cellar into a home gym.
Due to my "glorious past" I hurt often because I used too much weight or exercises too intense, I don't know nothing about frequency, diet, etc. so I spent two years train hard but with no results, I don't transform my body, no muscles gained and no fat loosed. I also read a lot of training books and visit all the web's sites about body building and fitness. Finally I find "MuscleNOW" of Mr. Castano and all the things about training and nutrition became clear and effective. After one years I change completely my body at 42 years old as showed on photos!! Today I am a personal trainer ISSA certified: well "MuscleNOW" remain a little great gem in the stone! For who like to deep the knowledge, there are thousands of books to study, but for who want only change his body, the "few pages" of "MuscleNOW" are all the necessary.
Whatever book, method, course, web site, instructor, personal trainer, if good he has to do the same things written by Mr. Castano, otherwise is complete rubbish!
Best Regards,
Six Weeks With MuscleNOW!
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Hello Francesco,
I just wanted to send you a note after completing my first 6 week cycle on your program. I followed all instructions carefully and really want to thank-you for your e-mail support.
Your book is easy to follow and very educational. In the first 6 weeks I gained 1 inch on each arm as well as just over an inch on my chest. My weight went from 180lbs to 186lbs.
I am looking forward to more gains in the next 6 week cycle.
Thanks again for all your help.
Trims 4.5 Inches Of Stomach Fat With MuscleNOW!
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Hi Francesco,
My name is Abhinav Gupta . I live in New Delhi, India.
I bought Musclenow years back.. but could start it seriously only this April. I started out at 90 kgs, and have been 12 weeks on the program. My pics show a dramatic transformation. I must admit that due to the fact that i had loads of fat( and bad genetics.. everyone in the family really fat) .. i gave the fat loss phase a bit long.. so all the previous 12 weeks i was on fat loss cycle. I have lost all the fat i wanted. And as i write this mail i have started the muscle building portion. I will mail you the next set of photos when i think i have gained the muscle i want. I am sure impressed by the fact that my waist ( on the navel ) has gone from 36 to 31.5 ( i have a wide hip bone) .. cant go any smaller.. but there is hardly any fat.. any fat that might be apparent in the above pic is more due to my hip bone rather than nething else...I have become quite defined and my abs are beginning to show.. I am still half in amazement that someone like me could show abs.. Hats off to you. I have not gained in chest/biceps ( as wud be expected since I focused on fat loss.. but havent lost anything also) .. but they have become solid hard ..while earlier they were quite soft(spongy, if u may).. the measurements hae remained the same.. but as wud be obvious from the pics.. the fat has been replaced by muscle..Now i am looking forward to putting amazing muscle and do you proud..
Just for reference in future these were my initial measurements :
Initially before Fat loss: APRIL 4 (week 0)
Waist: 36 ( On Navel): 34 ( Pant line)
Chest: 38
Biceps: 13 1/8
I didnt have fat calipers at this time.But the pic itself can tell u it wud be somewhre around 20%
After Fat loss : JUNE 27 (week 12)
Waist 31.5 Navel: 29.5 pant Line
Chest: 37 3/4 ( guess .. must be fat loss.. or i measure incorrctly before ;) )
Biceps: 13 2/8
Fat Calipers Reading : 7% ( average of both sides.)
As i gain muscle.. i'll update the stats.
Anthony Rinaldo Gains 30 Pounds With MuscleNOW!
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I started at 145 lbs. (the before pic was taken around april, if you notice im getting ready for graduation, look at the hat) in the second picture i weighed 155 (august of the same year). so from may to august i ended up gaining ten pounds. then i went to mass since i can see my abs. so from september to december i put on another 25 lbs. so in picture 3 i wiegh about 175/180. all the muscle i gained was put on using your system. i could never gain wieght before i tried musclenow. by the way my brother who dosent workout still wieghs 145. so its in my genes to be skinny. following your program i put on about 2.5 inches on my arms and about 5 on my chest. your program is the best i have ever used. very straight foward and no guess work. also the diet is very simple to follow. bench press went form 155 max to 230. curl went from 40 lbs to 105 lbs. people actually accused me of being on steroids. including my mom and grandma. who knew i was on your program. i would reccomend this program to anyone who wants to go to the gym and actually be productive. i appreciate everything you and your program has done for me. thanks again!!!
Chiropractic Physician Loses 58 Pounds and 12.5 Inches Of Waist Fat In 4 Months With MuscleNOW!
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Francesco,
I just want to thank you; I am a Doctor of Chiropractic and found myself grossly overweight. I was gaining weight slowly over the last several years, and my busy practice seemed to have distracted my attention. One day I found myself getting very tired after playing with my 5 year old boy. I knew then I couldn’t put off losing the excess weight any longer.
Now as a doctor, I have some training in physiology and nutrition. However, I had very little experience in practical application of that knowledge. I began a search for information regarding application of nutrition and exercise to loose weight, and I came across your website www.musclenow.com. After reading the information at the website and pondering for several days, I realized that what you had fit very well with my concepts and philosophy as a Chiropractor. I quickly ordered your book MuscleNow, and waited patiently for it too arrive.
I choose the MuscleNow instead of Fat Vanish because it is my intention to not only loose the weight, but to also sculpt a new body.
After receiving your book, I sat down and read it immediately. I was very impressed with the depth on knowledge and with the ease of understanding. Once finished I began to apply the information for the Fat Loss phase, which I am currently working on. The results have been amazing. See for yourself in the pictures above.
I began my Fat Loss phase a little before I received your book, and I had a 46 inch waist, 35% body fat, and weighed 250 pounds at a height of 5'11 1/2 ". After following the program for fat loss for a little under 4 months, I have lost a total of 58 lbs (current weight of 192 pounds), 12 1/2 inches from the waist (now 33 1/2 inches), and 19 1/2 percentage points from my body fat (currently 15 1/2 %). I still have a few pounds to go before I reach my goal weight of 175lbs, at which time I will start to sculpt the lean mass using the muscle building phase from Francesco’s book.
51 Year Old Improving His Body With MuscleNOW!
At the time of the first picture, I had been away from working out for four years and had been back for about a month or two I think. I liked the idea of not wasting any more money on supplements that don't work, but most of all was Francesco's sincerity and personal guarantee that the program would work, so I bought the MN course. I haven't been completely perfect in the diet due to medical reasons, so I attribute most of the improvements to the workout (plan A) itself. I had quit bodybuilding due to joint pains from the old "3 sets of eight" routine, always heavy, never growing. The musclenow program allows for my joints to cycle, using both heavy and light weights, but always with full intensity.
I would undoubtable have even more gains by taking the diet more seriously. I'm 51 and 200lbs. I've had two major heart attacks seven years ago, and have a pacemaker. That little lump under the scar isn't a muscle. My OTHER heart, the original is working better than ever! AND...my taste buds have come to crave the simple healthy foods. If I can do it, you can do it.
Scott Macco Gains 20 Pounds While Losing Body Fat With MuscleNOW!
Hows it going? It has been about a year now since I started your program. I must admit that I havent been 100% consistent, if I were to estimate, out of the whole year I lifted and ate right about 60-70% of the time. The hardest part was when I went to college, just dont have the time to workout and I cant eat exaclty what I want, but I am trying to work with what I have. I can definatly see a difference from a year ago, although I dont think I have any before pictures, all my friends say that Ive gotten much bigger. I think I started at 120lbs and now I am at 140lbs, with less fat. Both biceps have grown well over an inch, as well as all other parts of my body. I am not a genetically gifted person either, my mucsles grow slowly no matter how much protien I eat or how much I lift. It has been a lot of hard work, almost more mentally challenging, but its all worth it when you get a good complement, and now I can beat my dad in arm wrestling!
Thanks for the help and support,
Peter Wang Loses Over 50 Pounds
and 8 Inches Of Waist Fat
With MuscleNOW!
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Francesco,
I purchased your book about five years ago. When I first got your book I was a whopping 216lbs. at 5ft 7in. My waist was around 44 to 45 in. With your program I was able to drop from 216lbs to 165lbs. in a matter of 3 ½ months. Once I got to 165 my lack patience got the better of me and prevented me from achieving more success. Instead, I got frustrated and went back to my old ways. By that I mean pizza, cake, milkshakes, and eating at fast food restaurants on a daily basis. After about 6 months I had gotten back to the 200's. I made a big mistake by jumping off the musclenow course. I stayed this way for much of the last few years. I finally realized that the fat was not going to come off and stay off unless I made a lifestyle change. I said to myself “this belly has got to go” I immediately got off the couch and headed for the gym. I was determined to change my life around for the better. This time it was going to be different. I was not going to allow myself to fail. I reread portions of the musclenow program and set out on a journey. After following the plan for only 4 months I have able to match my all time low of 165lbs. with a waist of 35.75in. I even have a videotape proclamation saying that i would drop 30 pounds between 3/21/05 and 6/15/05. I’m happy to say that I met the initial goal 11 days early. My plan is to keep on using the muscle now program to a bodybuilding physique. I expect to reach my goal by sept of 07'. Afterwards I will maintaining this physique for the rest of my life by continuing to eat right and exercise using musclenow. Please check this website often. I will be send the author updates on a monthly basis.
Peter Wang
Shippensburg, PA
Mohammad Is Losing Stomach Fat With MuscleNOW!
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I started of with muscle now, made a purchase of a decent all round leverage system, after doing all the theory using MuscleNow, it was time to burn fat and build muscle. After 1 cycle and a half, I lost 1 stone and a quarter, from 12 and a quarter to 11 stones, which is a good for a 6ft1inch lad, I've included photographs of my before and after, didn't get a chance to do a makeover :-) so I used my phone and my web camera.
Also I was only training 2 days a week, I couldn't be bothered training 3+ a week, too much work :-( hey I'm human, and yes I admit I ate chips and pizzas occasionally.
I was surprised I gained muscle, and lost bodyfat, however after getting down to 11stone, I started to add a quarter on since continuing weight training, this is where I added more musclemass, however my bodyfat levels remain the same, I can eat chips all day and I don't gain it on, I eat alot every day, small meals, salads, fruits, i consider fruits and salads as "snacks" also the odd packet of crisp here or there,
After reaching an attractive physique, I kind of stopped training, it has been over 3 months and I sitll have the physique I want with no loss of muscle, however I am going to start training again as I am joining the police force shortly.
I'd like to say MuscleNow has changed my life, after spending two years trying to find the best ways to train, MuscleNow has it all. I recommend this to anyone with "low metabolism" or "bad genetics"
Here are some pictures of my before and after, before when I woke up and took a pic with my stomach empty, and 2nd one with my stomach medium full and more prepared. the goal was for results, fat loss, a bit of extra muscle mass, and toning up.
Thanks Francesco.
Francesco,
I just wanted to write you and tell you how amazing your program is! I have been using your program for around 3 years now and I have to say that I owe you a lot more than the money i paid for your program! Before using your program, I had a thorough knowledge of bodybuilding and nutrition. I had worked at a couple gyms, and various supplement shops. I also had a bodybuilding show under my belt (which I placed 2nd in the northwest natural comp). Your program has basically brought everything I knew into perspective while helping me see a couple new techniques and how to incorporate them into my lifestyle. Your program also helped me with my nutrition. I have had a couple different training partners in the last 3 years and both have made very impressive gains as well! My friend Jason started lifting with me weighing 300 + lbs. and is now at present, 230 lbs with approx. 15 % body fat. The pictures in of myself in the red trunks are from the competition you helped me with (then, I was 163 lbs with around 3% bf). I had some questions that you helped me with thru email, along with information I used from your program.
I just want to say to anyone reading this; Francesco has truly made an easy to use program that can help anyone achieve his or her goals whether it is to compete or to get in shape. I don't care if you are 50 years old and think its too late to get in shape. This program will truly help you!
Ps. I am currently 5'10, 185 lbs with 7 % bf. I plan to do many more competitions, but with this program, I truly stay in shape ALL YEAR LONG. I never get above 8 percent body fat. And that is because, like Francesco, I have chose to make this program a lifestyle rather than just a summer program. Thanks again F! I will send you updates on any further progress!
Sincerely,
Gains 45 Pounds With MuscleNOW!
Francesco,
I just wanted to say thank you for a great program. I have been following your MuscleNow "formula" for roughly two years now, and I have been in the best shape of my life. Before I started your program, I only weighed 137 pounds and was as skinny as a pencil. Once I began your program I began seeing immediate results. I now weigh 182 pounds and my arms, chest and legs have all seen muscle growth. My chest went from 36 inches to 44, and my arms are at 15. I even went from bench pressing 210 pounds to 320. Even with my busy schedule I am able to implement your program. It's easy to follow and I have recommended it to my friends.
When I buy a product, I am usually skeptical, but with your product, I have no reservations with recommending it to anyone. I plan on continuing this program and I thank you for helping me to reach my goals.
Francesco,
I purchased your program because I was tired of being the 120 pound weakling I had been for the first 36 years of my life. After searching the web for different programs that I thought would fit my desire of adding a little "beef" to me I stumbled on your site. After reading it and the other testimonials I thought this would be the one for me. I had no desire to be a body builder or gain the bulking abouts of muscle most mags and others sites show, I just wanted to add a little meat to by body. I also had no desire to start taking all of the supliments and junk the other places want you to use. I had used weight gainer at one point in time and gained about 10 pounds. As soon as I stopped taking it I lost all of it. So anyway I ordered your book and read it cover to cover like you said and when I was done thought "Wow this guy really makes sence." And so I started. I saw results almost immediatly. I started at 123 pounds, a 27 inch waist and about 10 inch bicepts. I am now 38 years old at 137 lbs, a 30 inch waist and 13 inch bicepts.
I know the slower results are of my own fault. I started lifting at home and due to my schedule I could only start lifting at about 9 or 9:30 in the evening. I also was lifting in my basement which got pretty cold in the winter. Living in northwest Pennsylvania. With these factors it was often hard to get the motivation to go and lift. I have since joined a gym, which I really enjoy, and making myseft get up in the mornning and go in. I have found it gives me a lot more energy for the day after a good work out in the morning.
The muscle now program is truly great for "natural weight lifting" and I would recommend it to anyone.
Please feel free to use this on your site if you want, I just wanted to let you know how I was doing with the program.
Thanks for everything, maybe more pictures later.
Christopher Stephens Loses 80 Pounds, Burns 14.5 Inches Of Fat From His Stomach, and Improves His Cholesterol Levels
With MuscleNOW!
Mr. Castano,
Before starting to follow MuscleNOW I weighed 245lbs with a 44in waist; My cholesterol, blood pressure, and heart rate were abnormally high for someone twenty-one years old. It was that August that I was finally fed up with the way I looked and felt. I picked up your book, which I had ordered years earlier but never followed, hoping my health could be restored to "normal". I saw it as my only way out of the unhealthy situation I had gotten myself into, and I decided to dedicate a full month to strict adherence to the program to see if all the claims made were valid.
One month turned into seven and 44in turned into 29.5in. 245 turned into 165 which I have easily maintained since. My blood pressure is phenomenal (average 103/63), my heart-rate is under 60bpm, and I have never felt healthier in my life! Also, my cholesterol has dropped 35 points in the last three months. It's still creeping down from the mountain top it was on. My doctor was amazed that it went down so much in such a short time.
Now I look forward to building up muscle mass, knowing the results will come rapidly. I can't thank you enough for putting all the time and effort into not only developing the program but also answering every little question I've had along the way. Hopefully many more can see how quickly and easily they can accomplish their fitness goals.
God Bless,
Philip Bugeja Gains 46 Pounds (21 KG) With MuscleNOW!
Hello Francesco,
hey i am philip
I am doing somthing i never dreamt to do its a testimonal of something that changed my life and that week after week continues to do. The musclenow book a short desciption it works more than that it does miracles. I never belived and if fact its the first thing i ever bought over the internet its a complete guide thought your career of body building from the day you start till the day you decide to stop. Well i have seen a great amount of gains the first time i saw the musclenow i felt that this book had something specail if fact i decided to send a e-mail to Francesco Castano and that very same day i recieved an answer i was amazed.
As many of you might know not getting answers or getting 100 different types of answers will only lead to frustration. well i used to be frustrated before but since i started the musclenow i never got frustrated again because knowing that i can e-mail the author himself and get a reply that very same day will solve the problem that automatically keeps me going on stress free.
Important notice : I AM WRITING THIS TESTIMONIAL OUT OF MY OWN WILL I THINK A PERSON LIKE CASTANO DISERVES IT BECAUSE HE PUTS A LOT OF EFFORT IN KEEPING EVERYONE HAPPY AND ALSO KNOWING THAT HIS MAIN OBJECTIVE IS THAT THE CLIENT WILL CONTINUE TO SEE GAINS.
well if you have any qustions about the book or any of my experience pls e-mail me. personally it started for me just e-mailing castano for some problems i encountered as i had an accident and needed some help with the injuries i had he is no more the author for me he has become one of my best friends someone i admire and look up to. i started wieghing at 135 kiloes went down to 76 skinny so you can imagine how i changed with the muscle now i am 97 kiloes now so immagine the amount of muscle i gained.
arms where 13.5 now are 16 inches
chest was 43 now is 46.6 inches
calf was 14 now it is 17 inches
if you want any more measurment just ask ( i have fun giving my measurements now )
i followed the book work by word and the results where amazing belive me i could not belive how much i have grown and yes i am suppliment free i just use a protein shake if i will be outside and cannot eat and that happens rarely. i have heard comments like you are on steriods you are growing to fast but it is a problem for me showing people that i am only doing as you tell me. my mum even had suspicions that i was using steriods and she did a blood test and it resulted negative. thanks for your amazing program ( seriously i was also amazed i never saw my arm this big).
i will be posting pics in the future as i will soon compete and i would like all you people to be amazed with my results. People family members that i have not seen for some time did not recognize me so belive me its good it makes me feel proud that I live and the musclenow life.
Well i have a motto that I say to people who have or do not have the musclenow i do not just train by the musclenow but i breathe and live the musclenow day by day hour by hower and every step and meal and workout i do i keep the musclenow in mind. In short its a life style
i will send updates in the future thanks F castano.
after 11 months with muscle now i placed 7 th in a powerlifting competition as i gaing an amount of strenght and muscle mass
Philip Bugeja
Republic of Malta
Andrew Cunningham Develops Ripped Abs With MuscleNOW!
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It’s just absolutely amazing how fast my body’s changed since starting with musclenow. I have just started on my 3rd cycle so that means I’ve been doing it now for around 13 weeks. If you look at my pictures which were taken right before I started and now, you can see the difference. I’ve been working out off and on (more off though) for about 8-10 years. Ever since starting lifting weights, I’ve always been told that I just should eat healthy food and eat more than usual so that way it sustains muscle so then I can build more muscle. Also, I’ve been under the misconception that there’s no real need to worry about fat much as long as I work hard in the gym because that’ll burn it off and PLUS..muscle eats fat so that will be taken care of with time. Well, learning and using this program sure changed all of that thinking! I’ve realized just how important it is to eat the right things, when, and how much. All of these factors play important roles. Francesco’s book has taught me how to do it all. Mind you, I NEVER knew anything about looking at food labels and measuring my meals or any of that before starting this program. It’s taken time and practice. Now, I’ve gotten much better. Francesco has been there every step of the way for me. Most every time I email him for something, I get a reply the next day. Not only has he helped me in the muscle building and fat loss areas which is his job, he’s gone further to explain how I should avoid lots of different food that I would have never known to avoid for reasons such as it’s cancer causing. He hasn’t had to do that seeing as there are quite a lot of things out there to eat and it will help build muscle however, it’s not good for health. I was working out pretty hard core for about 8 months before getting this program. I did increase in my strength on my workouts but I also got fat and you couldn’t really see any of my muscle. Using this program, I’ve changed all that. I see guys in the gym working out pushing an enormous amount of weight but they look like fat couch potatoes! If I saw them outside of the gym I would never imagine in a million years that they’ve ever even seen a gym. I used to wonder when I saw them why they don’t look better than they do. Well, now I know. They’re not using a program like this to change the way they look. This program will transform you!!
Dear Francesco,
I hope you're doing well lately. I would like to tell you that life has taken me to start my own business as a publisher of a health newspaper here in Hong Kong. I bought the franchise from California and am operating here now. I would have never done any of this without your MuscleNOW program! I've gotten my brother in Florida onto the program and it seems that he really likes it as well.
P.S. - I have enclosed my best muscle pic taken in Boracay, Philippines. Feel free to throw it on the site if you want.
Andrew Cunningham
Hong Kong
Amazing Muscle Building & Fat Loss Story That Will Inspire You!
Hi Francesco, I just wanted to thank you...
About three and a half years ago, I had nothing going for me, I failed out of a nationally ranked and renowned college, loved drinking, and ate whatever and whenever I wanted, and took up smoking to relieve stress...I was 5'6", and a very sloppy 210 lbs...unhappy and depressed from my current situtation, I knew I needed something to help boost my self esteem and my life, because if not, I was going to hit rock bottom, and it woudn't have been pretty...it was then that I accidently stumbled your MuscleNow website, and immediately orderer your book...it provided the backbone, information, and motivation I needed to lose just about 50 lbs of unwanted fat in about 7 months...I started looking better, feeling amazing, and surprisingly the way people treated me even changed drastically (its sad that people base so much on looks, but its true)...I went from a sloppy 210, to a decently toned 162...
Now, I have incorporated your basic bodybuilding principles to my life, and I am actually on my way up...I'm working toward my bachelors degree in communications, and I am a certified personal trainer at a local health center (a very respected one in the area at that) and love what I do...After I lost that weight, I went from a slim and slender 162 lbs. to a presently solid 225 lbs (still at 5'6")...and this was done naturally, which is the best part...I've been putting on weight so fast that people accuse me of being a "user" all the time...
I just wanted to let you know that you have changed my life, and im very greatful that there are people out there like you...
Thank you again.
Hey Francesco, its Chris from Jersey. I hope all is well with you. I just wanted you to know that I finally did that Bodybuilding show that I was telling you about. Here are a few pictures. It's funny...you don't realize how much blood, sweat, and tears go into contest prep until you actually compete in a show. I placed 4th in my weight class, and had a blast. I'm definitely going to do it again.
As for an update on the rest of my life...I managed to get my Associates Degree in Television Production, and I have recently been offered a Fulltime position working for a television and feature film post production facility in Midtown Manhattan (NYC). I owe my dedication to reaching goals in my life to the simple principles I learned from Bodybuilding. And I owe my interest in Bodybuilding to you and your book.
Thanks again.
Hows it going? I'm doing well myself. I just wanted to give you a shout and an update on whats been going on with me. I decided a few months back to do another show, so I dieted and trained for 12 weeks, and dropped about 40 lbs. I Started at 215, and weighed in on November 1, 2008 at 174.5 (just made middle weight!) I placed 5th of 7 competitors in my weight class (although I feel like I should have placed higher.) But I was happy with how I looked, because I know that I did all I could to reach that condition. I didn't cheat on my diet once, and didn't miss a workout. To me, if you do that, the rest is out of you hands.
I'll have you know that I still get emails from potential clients of yours asking what I think about your program. And I always speak very highly of it seeing how I owe my personal bodybuilding success to you and your program, and I also know that the bodybuilding mentality that was sparked from reading MuscleNow contributed to my personal success in life!
Hope all is well, an