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From The Secrets of The Strength of Samson …
To our 21st century Modern-day Muscular Giants
	Who were the true originators of bodybuilding? From where did the sport arise, and how did it struggle and fight for its own identity? What outside forces altered the direction of the bodybuilder's diet? What growing philanthropic power flexed its political muscle to foster their corporate agenda , compromising human health internationally? Who were the sport's early nutritional pioneers? Who was "Sealtest Dan, The Muscle Man"? Learn of his enduring battles with Hoffman, York and the Weiders for his place in bodybuilding history. Did science ever really enter bodybuilding, or simply invade physical culture? When did supplements arrive and how did they change bodybuilding nutrition? Vince Gironda & Rheo Blair, legend, myth, or hype? When did steroids actually first enter on the scene? Who were the REAL MASTERS of the DRUGS?   The answer may  surprise many!  And how did this chemical insurgence impact and change the sport FOREVER? What chemistry was at work to morph the human body into the top physiques we see today? What the New York and L.A. Times eagerly sought, but couldn't obtain! The true story behind the steroid smackdown of the WWF and WBF in the early 1990s. Finally, how  the merger of technology and politics culminated in the  industrialization, commercialization, nationalization and sterilization of a nation's food supply, rendering it suspect not only to the general public; but also to the most elite of athletes.
All these questions and more are answered in what is truly the untold story of: "Muscle, Smoke & Mirrors". Whether you are a novice or an elite bodybuilder, or simply sports-nutrition  minded, learn how the industry evolved along with its emerging forces who grew powerful, manipulated, and fought over control of the game. Experience the 100-YEAR roller-coaster ride FOR FOOD IN ITS STRUGGLE FOR IMPORTANCE with the men of muscle. It took the running of several parallel histories on bodybuilding, nutrition, supplements and the role of drugs to offer a complete, first-time unraveling of the web of confusion that still permeates the sport today!  This is "Bodybuilding's Amazing Nutritional Origins." It's all here in this easy-to-follow chronological narrative of the industry, bound in two high quality laminated hard cover volumes.

Interview with Bodybuilding.com March 10, 2006

NEW - Radio Interviews:

June 17, 2006 with Carl Lanore of Superhumanradio out of Louisville Kentuckey (coming soon)

June 27, 2006 with Ellen Kamhi, The natural Nurse out of Long Island New York

August 11, 2006 with Ellen Kamhi (coming soon)

August 19, 2006 with Carl Lanore (coming soon)

August 26, 2006 with Carl Lanore (coming soon)

Splendid Specimens, The History of Nutrition in Bodybuilding , was written for the Weston A. Price Foundation's quarterly magazine, "Wise Traditions", and published in 2004. The article  is a condensed extract from an early draft of "Muscle, Smoke & Mirrors". The narrowed scope and content was aimed at the Foundations'  international audience, which is extremely nutritionally - oriented . With "Muscle, Smoke & Mirrors" approaching 400,000 words and requiring two volumes, the context is expanded tremendously, offering much more depth and breadth in terms of the birth of the Iron Game, the rise and fall of pro bodybuilding, and the spectrum of forces that shaped both public and sport's nutrition.

Dr. Mauro Di Pasquale says….   For a fascinating and comprehensive look at Muscle, Smoke & Mirrors (with a lot more information on low carb dieting) make sure you buy Muscle, Smoke & Mirrors by Randy Roach. I've seen an early draft and was blown away by the scope and content of the book. Not only does it put the last few centuries in perspective, but it provides all the details.   Randy literally spent thousands of hours interviewing the greats in bodybuilding as well as pouring over all the books, magazines and documents he could find to put together a book that's informative, intricate, has all the main players of the last few centuries, and is loaded with references to almost anything that's been written in the field.   Muscle, Smoke & Mirrors should be available early in the New Year. Keep your eye posted on http://www.metabolicdiet.com/. Given the scope and excellence of the book I'm sure that as soon as it's generally available, you'll hear about it.   Ron Kosloff N/C-P/T of NSP Research Nutrition (Natural Source Products) says…   The research and work involved in this monumental book is outstanding and my perspective is that the history is factual to the nth degree.  Randy Roach is extremely talented and will surely be overwhelmingly respected by most everyone in Bodybuilding.   Jim Bryan of Bryan Strength says …   As long as I've known Randy Roach, he's been involved in researching the subject of nutrition. Since he's also one of the top Strength and Bodybuilding Trainers around, it is just natural he would be very interested in the connection between weight training and diet.   Randy has conducted countless interviews for this book. He has rubbed up against several of the "Myths" of diet and training. Randy has uncovered a wealth of knowledge that can be put to use today. Very few things were taboo when it came to discussions about the subject of training and eating.   You, the reader, will benefit from Randy's painstaking adherence to detail -- details that will enlighten you as well as entertain you. This was an enormous task for anyone, but it took Randy Roach to do it. I am honored to be even mentioned in the book.

Special Thanks to those who interviewed and/or contributed:

Aaron Bauer	Eddie Tabash	Mike Acre
Alan Palmieri	Frank Zane	Mike Bondurant
Andy Bostinto	Fred Fornicola	Mike Brown
Anna Grossman	Greg Sushinsky	Mike Buckley
Anthony Almada	Greg Zulak	Mike Katz
Armand Tanny	Harold Zinkin	Mike Westerdal
Bill Grant	Harry Smith	Neil Beltran
Bill Pearl	Jack Klamer	Nelson Montana
Bill Seno	Jay Robb	Norm Komich
Bob Adams	Jerry Brainum	R. Christian Anderson
Bob Gajda	Jim Bennett	Ric "The Equalizer" Drasin
Bob Green	Jim Bryan	Rich Newell
Bob Euler	Jim Carlin	Richard Winnett
Bob Fritz	Jim Morris	Robert Currie
Bob MacNeil	Jim Shiblom	Roger Schwab
Brian Haycock	Joe Roark	Ron Kosloff
Brian Horton	John Balik	Ron Russell
Bruce Hart	John D. Fair	Shelley Hominuk
Casey Viator	John Figarelli	Stephen Downs
Charles Welling	John "Osmo" Kiiha	Steve Davis
Chuck Hasse	John Parrillo	Steve Downs
Dan Gallapoo	Kellie "Rasa" Everts	Steve Michalik
Dan Lurie	Ken Sprague	Steve Speyrer
Dan Mackey	Kim Wood	Randall Strossen
David L. Chapman	Larry Scott	Roger Riedinger
Dave & Laree Draper	Laura Stockton (Daughter)	Tamas Acs
Denie	Leo Stern	Ted Nellis
Dennis Weis	Leroy Colbert	Terry Robinson
Dick Tyler	Leo Stern	Terry Strand
Don Howorth	Leroy Colbert	Tim Fogarty
Dr. Kaayla Daniels	Lou Mezzanotte	Todd Swinney
Dr. Ken Leistner	Luke Bucci	Vic Boff
Dr. Mauro Di Pasquale	Lyle MacDonald	Vince Andrich
Dr. Peter Lemon	Mario Strong	Wayne Demilia
Ed Spielman	Marty Hodgson	William Hinbern