My definition of cruelty to animals: cruelly depriving animals like me from devouring steaks, chicken, eggs and whey products.

But seriously, I don’t judge the vegans too harshly. And in fact, they do inspire me.

I came across an article that took me aback. This topic of vegan diets comes up from time to time. I honestly don’t get it – why someone would avoid all animal products? But just like years ago with the Finger Man, I have to respect their resolve.

This New York Times article outlines some of the approaches about how they get protein from non-animal sources. It sounds nuts to me – no pun intended. The length these guys go to hold onto their values. Sometimes vegans become bodybuilders, and even win, like Kenneth Williams.

Whether you go vegan, or you just get caught up in life and find yourself losing your monster mass, you have to figure out how to live life with a lesser physique. Which is why, while I personally don’t get the vegan lifestyle, I loved this quote by Kenneth Williams, who now at 44 is a raw vegan:

“I’m no longer an athlete,” he said. “I’m a warrior now. There’s a big difference. The athletes are just out to get paid. Warriors stand for something.”

Whatever you stand for, you have to see wisdom in that statement.

I believe it’s within all our destinies to become warriors. It’s important to remain open and flexible on what that battle will be. It may be in the gym, maybe not. It could be anywhere. It will find you. When it does, it’s not about money or who’s watching. It’s about you, and your ability to stand up for your values. Vegans got that part right. What will YOU get right?

OK, gotta go get a steak.

Peace,

Kevin

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Category: Motivation

Squat till you drop – a phrase that best represents what this following video entails. Squats is one of the best ways to increase upper body strength, plain and simple. Rob, who had fallen slightly short of his 405 bench press, knows this to be the case. Taking him through this kind of leg training will only ensure that he will meet and surpass his quest for 405.

peace fellas

Category: Training

Another year has passed, a new year is upon us. In this life, we can control many things. Time is one of those elements which we cannot control. It keeps moving forward relentlessly with no cognition or care of how you live your life. However, what you do with your time can make all the difference in the world, literally.

Study the video below. The Bulldog has already set certain milestones in a relatively short amount of time. The personal goals he has set forth for himself takes a great deal of discipline. Putting yourself out there in full world view also takes a great deal of courage. Rob has done both with great determination.

2012 is here. What will you now do with your time?

peace TLR

Category: Training

Rob has committed himself diligently to face this challenge head on, pushing his physique, mind and soul to the utmost limits.  It’s a huge burden to bear, especially during these times when most have forfeited past year resolutions.

No one ever said this would be easy.

To those of you who have stuck to the gameplan and sacrificed along the way, TLR salutes you.  To those of you who have offered support to those who need it most whether it’s in or out of the gym, TLR salutes you.  To those of you out there who need that extra push/drive just remember, sometimes all it takes is that single spark and the rest will fall into place.

Happy Holidays TLR

Category: Training

Archived Levrone Report post discovered in the Internet Archive. The full body was not recoverable from the available capture.

Original archive URL: http://levronereport.com/2011/11/28/bulldog-rob-leg-workout/

Category: Training