In 1999, after 20 years of training and competing off and on in power lifting, I decided to try a bodybuilding show. My first attempt was an embarrassment! I had no idea what I was doing and any advice I got was sketchy at best.

Fortunately for me, I managed to make third in the Masters and qualify for the nationals in Edmonton. Also, fortunately for me, that's when I met Ron.

With only 10 weeks to go he managed to help me look like a totally different person at the same bodyweight as in my first show. Although I was just hoping to look respectable and redeem myself, I ended up second in the masters... This, of course, inspired me to try again the next year. In 2000, with Ron running my diet, I came in ripped to shreds and won a national championship. In 2001 and 2002 with Ron's help, I made the top 5 in the heavyweight class, both in Halifax and Toronto. Keep in mind the fact that I turned 47 in October 2002. I would not think of competing without Ron's advice. In regard to my bodybuilding success, I owe Ron all the credit for showing me the way.

Rob Churchill