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Title: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: Matt C on April 17, 2007, 10:16:37 PM
Check it out on Bodybuilding Pro.com.
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: Chick on April 17, 2007, 10:25:20 PM
Is it me...or does Special Ed look like Nelson?

Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: pumpher on April 17, 2007, 10:26:34 PM
Is it me...or does Special Ed look like Nelson?



"HA-HA"
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: pobrecito on April 17, 2007, 10:34:25 PM
MattC, what was Shawn's cycle in thie DVD  ???
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: The_Iron_Disciple on April 17, 2007, 10:47:30 PM
Shawn will always be one of the best in my book ! Keep up the good work, Shawn.
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: Big N on April 17, 2007, 11:03:38 PM
Is it me...or does Special Ed look like Nelson?




bwahahahhha
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: Special Ed on April 18, 2007, 01:52:23 AM
haha.

Did Special Ed ever upload that interview with Shawn?  I caught two minutes of it but it was too big to upload to youtube.
Matt,

It's a two-part interview. Both clips are at MD under MDTV. Enjoy!

Special "Ha-Ha" Ed
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: MikeThaMachine on April 18, 2007, 02:42:00 AM
Is it me...or does Special Ed look like Nelson?





Yeah but he's about as tough as Milhouse ;D


(http://www.outsidetheboxsoftware.com/mailbag/images/milhouse.gif)
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: Bigger Business on April 18, 2007, 02:48:22 AM
shawn could easily win any masters competition in the werld with 3 months preparation



unless Kevin decided to also have a dig
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: Bluto on April 18, 2007, 04:24:37 AM
and i here i was thinking matt reviewed videos for the love of bodybuilding and it was only for the money!  :o
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: swilkins1984 on April 18, 2007, 11:54:43 AM
Nope.

I don't get the sense that Shawn is gassing again.  It's possible though, but I just never felt that he had a need to hold on to the past like that.  He is still holding a significant amount of muscle though, so I don't rule out the possibility.  Most pros get skinny when they go off gear, but if anything, Shawn got fat.  Although I wouldn't call him fat myself, he was closer to fat than skinny at the beginning of his transformation, so it looked like he had held on to all of his contest muscle, less about 20 pounds, plus added fat.  This also leads me to think that he was a light juicer or just a maintenance juicer.  I'm pretty certain he is only around 20 pounds of muscle less than his average Olympia size although I could be wrong.

No steroid. Goatwhey all the way ;D
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: The Squadfather on April 18, 2007, 12:54:59 PM
Is it me...or does Special Ed look like Nelson?


hahahahahaha, don't insult Nelson like that Chick, he's only a cartoon character. ;D
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: Bluto on April 18, 2007, 04:06:14 PM
Both, but my bases need to be covered first.  I need to make 40-50K, then I will do everything out of love, but it is imperative to me that I reach that mark.  For example, Ron runs getbig for free, but if tomorrow his situation changed and he was living out of a cardboard box, this website would go commercial in a heartbeat.  As it is now, with all bodybuilding videos being downloaded thanks to Rob1986 AKA Tech9 (same person), I will moving into more promotion of supplements and EBOOKS.

Resilient people are adaptive and recover though so I'm not worried.  Also, I will still review all DVDs that I want to watch myself and get a free review copy for.  So I still expect to be doing a fair share of reviews. :)

there's always g4p if you run out of ideas!  :)
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: KevinP85 on April 18, 2007, 04:08:38 PM
From the pics he's looking really good! I wonder if Shawn kept working out or he just did it for the video. How does he look currently?
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: sgt. d on April 18, 2007, 04:09:19 PM
Both, but my bases need to be covered first.  I need to make 40-50K, then I will do everything out of love, but it is imperative to me that I reach that mark.  For example, Ron runs getbig for free, but if tomorrow his situation changed and he was living out of a cardboard box, this website would go commercial in a heartbeat.  As it is now, with all bodybuilding videos being downloaded thanks to Rob1986 AKA Tech9 (same person), I will moving into more promotion of supplements and EBOOKS.

Resilient people are adaptive and recover though so I'm not worried.  Also, I will still review all DVDs that I want to watch myself and get a free review copy for.  So I still expect to be doing a fair share of reviews. :)

Broke?
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: sgt. d on April 18, 2007, 04:10:41 PM
Is it me...or does Special Ed look like Nelson?



Look at Blockhead holding the camera. That dude looks exactly like a woman with no hair.
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: Shawn Ray on April 19, 2007, 07:53:20 AM
It is impossible to Download the Contest of this DVD, hence pictures only! :-\
You can get the DVD at: www.shawnray.com

For the record, I had and have no need to cling to the past regarding SIZE, hence no need to "GAS" again.
It's been almost 6 yrs since my last show and 6 yrs since my last use.
That said, I have nothing to prove nor desire to use.
My two cents but trust me when I say, "I'm enjoying my retirement from the stage with no desire to return to it."

I train 2 to 3 times per week, as my interests are more business related and family oriented. I dont focus on my Mass, Size, Muscles that doesn't mean I wil become Fat like Lee Priest ;D
* Thanks for the review son!
Peace,
S. Ray
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: carvedoutofwood on April 19, 2007, 08:24:49 AM
shawn let me get this straight... are you saying it would take you 16 weeks to get into contest shape? ;D
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: arce377 on April 19, 2007, 08:51:41 AM
 PROPS Shawn...
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: Shawn Ray on April 19, 2007, 08:52:23 AM
More like 12 but it would never be for the stage! 8)

Bob, that was a great Look a Like Pic! ;D

D'oh!

S. Ray
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: Shawn Ray on April 19, 2007, 08:57:50 AM
I'm holding too much water at present 8)
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: YoungBlood on April 19, 2007, 08:59:02 AM
It is impossible to Download the Contest of this DVD, hence pictures only! :-\


Some of the tech geeks here will take that as a challenge. There is always a way around technology. ;D
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: benjamin pearson on April 19, 2007, 09:35:55 AM

Some of the tech geeks here will take that as a challenge. There is always a way around technology. ;D

haha exactly I hope I can download it soon
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: sgt. d on April 19, 2007, 10:07:38 AM
It is impossible to Download the Contest of this DVD, hence pictures only! :-\
You can get the DVD at: www.shawnray.com

For the record, I had and have no need to cling to the past regarding SIZE, hence no need to "GAS" again.
It's been almost 6 yrs since my last show and 6 yrs since my last use.
That said, I have nothing to prove nor desire to use.
My two cents but trust me when I say, "I'm enjoying my retirement from the stage with no desire to return to it."

I train 2 to 3 times per week, as my interests are more business related and family oriented. I dont focus on my Mass, Size, Muscles that doesn't mean I wil become Fat like Lee Priest ;D
* Thanks for the review son!
Peace,
S. Ray

Your not worried about a threat like tamali. He could finally start having a contest record better than you. Well thats what his trainer Disguted thinks ::)
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: Figo on April 19, 2007, 10:44:56 AM
For the record, I had and have no need to cling to the past regarding SIZE, hence no need to "GAS" again.

What did you use, when you did, Shawn?
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: will938 on April 19, 2007, 02:27:11 PM
Block(and any other men that do it) you really need to stop waxing those eyebrows! ::)
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: serpentine007 on April 19, 2007, 04:39:07 PM
It is impossible to Download the Contest of this DVD, hence pictures only! :-\
You can get the DVD at: www.shawnray.com

For the record, I had and have no need to cling to the past regarding SIZE, hence no need to "GAS" again.
It's been almost 6 yrs since my last show and 6 yrs since my last use.
That said, I have nothing to prove nor desire to use.
My two cents but trust me when I say, "I'm enjoying my retirement from the stage with no desire to return to it."

I train 2 to 3 times per week, as my interests are more business related and family oriented. I dont focus on my Mass, Size, Muscles that doesn't mean I wil become Fat like Lee Priest ;D
* Thanks for the review son!
Peace,
S. Ray


Shawn,

You ARE fat.

Hope this helps!
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: Shawn Ray on April 19, 2007, 07:31:17 PM
Thanks LEE ;D
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: knny187 on April 19, 2007, 07:43:29 PM
What did you use, when you did, Shawn?

Cybergenics
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: njflex on April 19, 2007, 07:46:55 PM
good for shawn he's still in bbing without participating in it,and has taken his new life seriously as family man,i don't think at the level he was at the time ,he could truly have been a "family man".too much money going out to be the best he was at his profession.now his focus is his wife and child.labrada at his peak was able to juggle it ,he was rare example.strydom is still great but all his sacrifice's for what,and all that is spent to be still a pro bber .
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: Figo on April 20, 2007, 09:03:03 AM

Also, you have to respect the fact that Shawn was able to turn a page in his life and move on and not come back.  Also, in 2001, he actually made an effort to REDUCE the size of his thighs.  How many pros are actually smart and confident enough to know that sometimes being smaller is better?Shawn takes all the stereotypes about bodybuilders and crushes them basically.

True, the fragile egos of bbers dont allow for rationalizing like that. No doubt about it, intellectually and as a pro S.Ray was/is miles ahead of his peers. That smartness and confidence probably also reflected in his aas use.

Although it would be interesting to hear from him what he took, he has nothing to lose/hide.
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: Shawn Ray on April 20, 2007, 02:31:15 PM
Just trust me when I say, doing 1 show a year for the better part of my career had it's advantages. When not training for a show, I had no need to use.
I prepared basically 10 months out of the year for the Olympia Jan to Oct. But Contest Prep was 12 weeks.
That said, my weight never fluctuated much over 235 and I competed at 215lbs
No injuries and no regrets.
Yes I used but never Abused. Right or wrong, BBing aint what it used to be.
Peace,
S. Ray
Oh by the way, my weight is steady at 215lbs after not competing for 5 1/2 years now.
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: ManBearPig... on April 20, 2007, 03:36:48 PM
All Vyotech.  ;D

So do you have time for a brief 20 question interview?  8)

depends, who's wearing the briefs??

depends, briefs, get it?  oh man... ::)
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: ribonucleic on April 20, 2007, 03:51:28 PM
Right or wrong, BBing aint what it used to be.

 :-\
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: Shawn Ray on April 20, 2007, 04:56:40 PM
Puff Puff PASS Foo! 8)
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: ManBearPig... on April 20, 2007, 04:57:46 PM
shawn , when you were younger, did anyone ever call you Shawn Gay?  I probably would've.  I'm older and wiser now, so i won't call you Shawn Gay.  He he, you're gay.
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: Shawn Ray on April 20, 2007, 05:02:19 PM
I guess since "Gay" is another word for "Happy" I should say, thank you glad you noticed! ;D
With a handle like "Power Rod"  we know what team you're batting for say Hi to Bob Paris for me.
Schools out, who's next!? :-*
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: ribonucleic on April 20, 2007, 05:09:24 PM
With a handle like "Power Rod"  we know what team you're batting for say Hi to Bob Paris for me.
Schools out, who's next!? :-*

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: swilkins1984 on April 20, 2007, 05:12:26 PM
Shawn, if Jay or Ronnie wasn't Mr. Olympia and a guy with a physique like Dexter or Phil was the present Mr. Olympia and the top 5 similar to them in structure....would you compete at the Olympia again?
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: Shawn Ray on April 20, 2007, 05:34:36 PM
I'm retired, so it doesn't matter :-\
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: SteelePegasus on April 20, 2007, 05:36:12 PM
I'm retired, so it doesn't matter :-\

Mr. Ray..how much ECA\Clen\T3 did you use for the video?

don't lie to us

At least Lee tells the truth...major respect
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: Shawn Ray on April 20, 2007, 05:38:54 PM
In that dvd, none :-*
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: ManBearPig... on April 20, 2007, 05:46:36 PM
I guess since "Gay" is another word for "Happy" I should say, thank you glad you noticed! ;D
With a handle like "Power Rod"  we know what team you're batting for say Hi to Bob Paris for me.
Schools out, who's next!? :-*

but Shawn, i'm not the one who's had sexual relations with a man in drag and makeup.  can you say the same for yourself?
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: Slintowin on April 20, 2007, 06:34:07 PM
Yeah shawn but you can stil eat more then me But after the classic breakfast will never be the same again my friend you just keep that book open.......
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: OneMoreRep on April 20, 2007, 06:49:42 PM
but Shawn, i'm not the one who's had sexual relations with a man in drag and makeup.  can you say the same for yourself?

What are you implying, that Shawn discriminates?  I'll have you know that while I don't tend to dress up and throw on a pair of stilettos, I'm sure Shawn wouldn't mind giving me a ride on his express train...

1
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: SteelePegasus on April 20, 2007, 08:10:17 PM
but Shawn, i'm not the one who's had sexual relations with a man in drag and makeup.  can you say the same for yourself?

hey, it doesn't count unless he paid for it. Otherwise he gets a mulligan..right shawn?
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: Shawn Ray on April 21, 2007, 09:08:22 AM
Can't we all get a long :-*
Momma told me there'd be days like this :-\
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: alexxx on April 21, 2007, 10:33:39 AM
Can't we all get a long :-*
Momma told me there'd be days like this :-\

Shawn I hope you mean get along..

Cause in the context you put it it makes it seem like the white boys want to get a long something from the black boys.
Title: Re: Shawn Ray - Fitness After 40 DVD Review + Pics.
Post by: Shawn Ray on April 21, 2007, 04:14:30 PM
I wanted to leave something for POWER ROD to think about :-*