Lex Ronin's Blog
Most of my Heroes are Dead
Visited the final resting place of Charles Atlas. I first sent off for his mail-order course back around 1984. Atlas was a skinny, bullied kid
Donald Pump!
We got a pump at the Trump! The gym at the Trump Hotel is legit—it’s the second-best gym in America! Interested in upping your fitness
Single Digit Bodyfat “Hack”
Tuna , Rice Cakes , Green Beans , Black Coffee and Water. You can have all the modern methods you want but If you want
This is a text Post cos SEO pirates
looks like I have a ton of issue with my site. Now i have to retrace my steps. so here is a day 3 progress
A sustainable “shred” diet???
I haven’t competed in years due to the EXTREME mental fog that comes with the pre-contest diet. However , I’ve spent the past 3 years
Did I mention that I’m a Ninja heh
Certificate of Completion: Ninjutsu Physical Conditioning / Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu (Kuroshigamae/Junan Taiso/Taigi) One of the best trainers I ever met had ZERO certifications. The hands-down
“actually , a pretty nice little Saturday”
Being fit means you can do things for fun that used to make you vomit. Want a mental edge? Then pick up some weights! Looking
Vietnamese Food is the Soul Food of Asia
Snackie Viet in Richardson, Texas, is a place Miss Ronin and I usually visit up to three or four times a week. Since I am
New Old Gear!
We were Old School before School was Old! Introducing the #Bullworker . This classic piece of equipment from the 60s is perfect for building Isometric
Your Mind is a Liar
Real Talk: This picture was taken in 2012. It is now 2024, and I am currently dieting to match that level of leanness. Also Real
New Interview with CanvasRebel Magazine
https://canvasrebel.com/meet-lex-ronin
Eating “clean” isn’t as hard as Carrol says it is
Clean Eating is Simpler Than You Think! “Clean” eating isn’t as restrictive as it sounds. In fact, it includes a wide variety of foods, with
How to ensure success on a 7 day Fast
It really helped on day 4! Attain Your Highest Physical Self with Lex Ronin, The Best Personal Trainer in Richardson, Plano, and Garland. No Tripods
12 Years in the Personal Training Game
“It is God who arms me with strengthand keeps my way secure.He makes my feet like the feet of a deer;he causes me to stand
Everyone was Kung Fu Fighting!!!
Nephews had their Yellow Belt test this weekend. Was so PROUD of them! This was in the walkway. Will never cease to amaze me how
Eating like a normal human being will get you lean and jacked!
I turned 48 this weekend and maintain a body fat percentage of just 10%. When I go to the pool, I usually find myself the
Refining my meal prep method
Meal prep is easy. Spending a few extra dollars on disposable Tupperware makes it easier. Spending a few extra minutes on Sunday to pull it
What Lex ate and why
Collagen Protein is the Game Changer. Turns out that Steve Reeves used to drink Gelatin Protein which is very similar. Old School Fitness for real!
Hello Kitty ruined my cutting cycle
Diet was near perfect with a good protein excess and plenty of cards to spare. Then the Hello Kitty caught me in the evening. She
What Lex ate (but why did he? ha)
This is fun. I relaxed a little on diet and deviated from my usual sugar-free breakfast. Had some extra toast and jam post-workout. Put me
Interview with ShoutoutDFW
https://shoutoutdfw.com/meet-lex-ronin-founder-ronin-fitness-of-richardson
BodySpec is coming to Ronin Fitness of Richardson May 9th!
BODYSPEC is coming to Ronin Fitness of Richardson. Scan the code to set up or call for details.#personaltrainer #dexa #Bodyspec #weightloss #Oldschoolbodybuilding #richardsontx
Weight loss is equal parts Math / Hormones / Witchcraft
Weight Loss is a weird thing. As much as we want it to be math , it is also a third hormones and the rest
Ate like a pig yesterday and still had calories to spare. Went over on sugar and ,if you look , you will see that it
NIXIE Sparkling Water makes “Cheat Days” less stupid
Found an even better soda alternative. NIXIE! Has a very similar “bite” to cola and pairs well with “cheat” foods or even regular meals. It
Full Interview with Lex Ronin from Soon to be Published article. Will link when it posts
Turns out that Journalists only use parts of an interview. Thought Id post the whole thing since I worked on it and Google seems to
How to eat cookies and still drop weight
Still dropping a little more weight and diet is still very relaxed! Don’t let the fitness industry lie to you! This is easy! Attain Your
4 pounds in 9 days (ANYONE here can do this)
Decided to trim down to my first fighting weight so I don’t have to fight 6 foot monsters in the Light Heavyweight class. Whenever I
What Lex Ate (Ice Cream Sammies will eff up your Macros edition)
For this quarter, all I am really focusing on is base Calorie count but WOW even with a solid diet for the day , the
Finally found a decent Cola alternative that doesn’t taste like Cancer
Real Talk: Cola drinks are pretty much Meth. Really delicious Meth. Meth that pairs great with every meal. Meth that you can buy at every
My love/hate relationship with Kettlebells is now entirely Love
Squats are King , Dead Lifts are Queen , Bench is for Show and Overhead Press is for Go but the Kettlebell is the “trapped
What Lex Ate 02-28-2024
Even meatheads love Jollibee chicken and burgers! Looks like extra roadwork today to sweat out some of this sodium under my skin. I look like
Wise Words from Lao Tzu
One of the dumbest things I have ever heard was “I prefer to develop my mind” as an excuse to not train. You have to
What Lex Ate 02-26-2024
Even ate a hunk of congealed Pigs Blood (its really good with soy sauce!) and still came in a little low on protein. Just goes
“What Lex Might Have Eaten” (photo experiment)
nothing to see here folks. Just learning cutting edge screen capture techniques. Turns out that I don’t have to take a picture of my screen
Train as you Fight / Fight as you Train.
I learned the hard way during my SWAT-Medic training days that, despite correctly identifying the “he is only gym strong” sentiment as a cope used
What Lex Ate 11-12-2023
Your Food Diary For: Sunday, November 12, 2023 Breakfast Calorieskcal Carbsg Fatg Proteing Sodiummg Sugarg Generic – Lethicin Granules, 1 Tbsp 35 0 3 0
introducing the “Deck of Doom” workout
Fitness cards are very popular these days and I am a fan of most of them. Anything to incorporate and element of controlled randomness is
DREAMS 12-28-2023
Attain Your Highest Physical Self with Lex Ronin, The Best Personal Trainer in Richardson, Plano, and Garland. No Tripods Allowed – Let’s Get Loud! Visit
What Lex ate today: Saturday August 15th, 2023
Kept it tight today. Ankle still injured. Worked on the Speed Bag mostly. Food Diary For Saturday, Aug 15th BreakfastCoffee, black, 1 cupmolasses, sorghumOatmeal –
What Lex Ate 11-13-2023
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What Lex Ate 10-17-2023
Breakfast Calorieskcal Carbsg Fatg Proteing Sodiummg Sugarg Chai’s Tumeric Tea – Tumeric & Green Tea, 1 Mug 0 0 0 0 0 0 Belin –
What Lex Eats 10-12-2024
Attain Your Highest Physical Self with Lex Ronin, The Best Personal Trainer in Richardson, Plano, and Garland. No Tripods Allowed – Let’s Get Loud! Visit
The Workout Saved My Life (Texas Gym method)
One day I’ll get into the details…. will def be part of the movie. Easy. The “Heavy” days are in the 80% 1rm range. The
What Lex Ate: 10-05-2023
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What Lex Ate 9-29-23
Didn’t eat my best but at least stayed under calories and got a lot of boring work done . Success in business means learning to
What Lex Ate Today: 9-27-2024
Kept it tight in the kitchen and got a killer pump in the gym. Feel badass today! Breakfast Calorieskcal Carbsg Fatg Proteing Sodiummg Sugarg Oatmeal,
What Lex Eats 9-23-23
Staying in calorie deficit is a road to nowhere. On the weekends, simply set your calorie counter to “maintenance” and eat whatever you want under
Bruce Lee was a Bodybuilder.
Honestly, I’m just playing with my new site and learning how to replace images. Today’s blog attempt is about the greatest unsung pre-golden age Bodybuilder
What Lex Eats 9-21-23
Breakfast Calorieskcal Carbsg Fatg Proteing Sodiummg Sugarg Coffee, black, 1 cup 2 0 0 0 5 0 Oatmeal – 1 Cup Oatmeal, 1 cup 150
Iron and the Soul
I have a love/hate relationship with Henry Rollins. That said , “the end of silence” got me through my first real heartbreak as a teenager
What Lex ate today 9-19-23
Miss Ronin and I really love the holidays and we are excited for another great holiday season together. However , unlike Miss Ronin , I
What Lex ate today: Saturday August 15th, 2023
Kept it tight today. Ankle still injured. Worked on the Speed Bag mostly. Food Diary For Saturday, Aug 15th Breakfast Coffee, black, 1 cupmolasses, sorghum