Originally posted by gopro
Yes, the distension is due to enlarged viscera from GH, insulin, and steroids. Once you have it is is tough to ever reduce, but by cutting back on certain drugs there CAN be an improvement. Also, the gut distension can be "hidden" pretty well by controlling the stomach muscles, which some pros know how to do better than others. It is all about controlling your breathing and strengthening your transverse abdominals.
Also, Flex was only on small amounts of straight testosterone for his final Olympia...what he called a "therapeutic" dose. He did, however, go back to larger amounts earlier this year for the Ironman, where he placed third and started to look more like his former self. But, that is when the problems kicked back in and it was all over for Flex. He says his condition is genetic, as both of his parents have it, but in no way can you ignore his drug intake's effect on his kidneys.
As far as Ronnie goes...Chad Nichols, Ronnies nutritionist, and Tom Prince, IFBB pro, both say that Ronnie looks "ridiculous" right now and that they would be suprised if Ronnie got "one point scored off of him."