These are my transformation pictures from being very over-weight and un-happy to adding lean muscle mass and dieting down to actually obtain my goal of competing in a bodybuilding competition once again. These initial pictures were taken before starting any sort of diet, sometime in late November (as you can tell). I began eating healthier and practicing what I had always preached because I couldn't stand where I had let myself go. I started dieting on my own in December with some progress, but decided if I was ever going to obtain my goals of competing that I'd need some guidance. This is where PJ Braun came in. He contacted me as he had seen my search and need for someone to help me with my diet to get into contest shape. He volunteered his time and effort each week, adjusting my diet and cardio to get me in shape come contest time. I couldn't have done much of this without his help. He was honest and kept me motivated each week we talked. For his efforts, I owe him a great deal of gratitude. Thank you, PJ. He's helped me rediscover my love for bodybuilding and take it upon myself to strive towards my goal, tooth and nail, of placing in the top 3. Even though I didn't place within the top three in my two competitions this year, it has lit a fire under my ass to strive for nothing less come next year.

I would just like to share what I have accomplished this past year with a lot of hard work, determination, perseverance and PJ Braun's guidance.

I'm 6'2'' and weighed in at both competitions (Branch Warren Classic & Europa Super Show: Dallas) 217.6 and 217.4lbs. I'm currently in my off-season and am currently 235lbs... and still have abs.

Amazing. Great Work!!

Originally Posted by ColtsFan77

Amazing. Great Work!!

Thanks broseph. Those starting pics were around 280lbs.

Good god bro, that's incredible. Maybe there is a chance for me after all.

Jeezus, still in awe.

I don't see much difference.......maybe better luck next year??

Too bad I am not still at OSU I might have to get after competeing with you. For now just cutting down slowly with a nice little diet used in the past, nothing drastic just because I can have ZERO mental impairment haha
I am rocking my white coat all over the place, I just try to ignore there is no S along with the O and th U

Originally Posted by rob415

damn you were a big boy before the contest prep. incredible transformation, what are your current goals now that you cut down?

Yes serious, what is the plan for the next year?? I am alwas around to help as well with what expertise I have IRL situations. I have all the summer off too hell ya.

Originally Posted by ellemmemm

Good god bro, that's incredible. Maybe there is a chance for me after all.

Jeezus, still in awe.

Haha. Thanks buddy. You can do anything ya want to. Just set your mind to it and stay determined. Hell, I'll do whatever I can to help you, if ya want.

Originally Posted by rob415

damn you were a big boy before the contest prep. incredible transformation, what are your current goals now that you cut down?

Yeah, I was pretty damn fat. Well, now that I cut down and competed I'm going to "lean bulk" my way up making necessary improvements to my physique and then compete and make a mark in an NPC show. I'd like to do the Branch Warren again or maybe the Oklahoma show. Really, it depends on how this years semesters pan out.

Originally Posted by Grambo

I don't see much difference.......maybe better luck next year??

Too bad I am not still at OSU I might have to get after competeing with you. For now just cutting down slowly with a nice little diet used in the past, nothing drastic just because I can have ZERO mental impairment haha
I am rocking my white coat all over the place, I just try to ignore there is no S along with the O and th U






Yes serious, what is the plan for the next year?? I am alwas around to help as well with what expertise I have IRL situations. I have all the summer off too hell ya.

Hahaha! Thanks man. Summers off FTW!!! I'm sure I'll make some trips down to Tulsa for some training sessions.

I've got some big plans for next year... some of which you know and I'll try and compete again, coming in bigger and in better condition! TERMINATE!!! lol.

Pharmacy school's no joke. I'm gonna have to give you a call so we all can go out for some dinner.

Fa-nominal work Jud!

Originally Posted by rippednmichigan

Fa-nominal work Jud!

Thanks, ripped-bro! This whole transformation has changed me for the better and allowed me to really find out what really works for me in diet and training.

I'll post some more pics since I started bulking.... I've still got abs, which I'm extremely happy with. haha.

Sick job Jud!!!

Just for progress sakes.

Beasty bro, workout looked intense!

biceps & traps looking jacked

Originally Posted by weave

nice vid. jud plus I like the song in that 2nd video.

Norma Jean! They're an amazing band. Thanks.