Most non-bodybuilders would look at the picture below and say that the two pictures look exactly the same. Those who compete, however, should be able to recognize the differences in the physiques. I spent the better part of two years crafting out the minor differences seen here. In the natural bodybuilding world, changes are going to come VERY SLOWLY - especially if you are getting up there in age (like me!). These 1-week out shots from 2012 and 2010 hopefully show that improvements can be made even by lifetime natural competitors approaching 40!