THis past weekend the long awaited event occured! I competed for the first time. And to all of you who have supported me from day one, U are the reason i did it! U all were my motivation and courage! Thank you!

 I competed weighing in at 175.3 lbs Middleweight division. I finished 1st, winning the weight class in my first competition.

 A big thank you to Terry(terry.graham), Ken(Kendafriend), and my boy J(grayhulk) for making my first experience a good one, with friends it makes everything easier and less stressful, i wasnt nervous at all, thanks!

I DID IT!!!

2009 INBF US Forces Europe Bodybuilding Championships Middleweight Champion

THis past weekend the long awaited event occured! I competed for the first time. And to all of you who have supported me from day one, U are the reason i did it! U all were my motivation and courage! Thank you!

 I competed weighing in at 175.3 lbs Middleweight division. I finished 1st, winning the weight class in my first competition.

 A big thank you to Terry(terry.graham), Ken(Kendafriend), and my boy J(grayhulk) for making my first experience a good one, with friends it makes everything easier and less stressful, i wasnt nervous at all, thanks!

I DID IT!!!

2009 INBF US Forces Europe Bodybuilding Championships Middleweight Champion

THis past weekend the long awaited event occured! I competed for the first time. And to all of you who have supported me from day one, U are the reason i did it! U all were my motivation and courage! Thank you!

 I competed weighing in at 175.3 lbs Middleweight division. I finished 1st, winning the weight class in my first competition.

 A big thank you to Terry(terry.graham), Ken(Kendafriend), and my boy J(grayhulk) for making my first experience a good one, with friends it makes everything easier and less stressful, i wasnt nervous at all, thanks!

I DID IT!!!

2009 UNBF US Forces Europe Bodybuilding Championships Middleweight Champion

Diet update!!!! 5 weeks out from comp. New diet, lets get that BF down to 3-4%

Current weight 191

Current BF - 5.8%

Goal Weight - 188

Goal BF - 4.0%

530 am - Kaizen Protein shake, multivitamin, 1 omega fish oil pill

0700 - 4 hard boiled eggs, 4 egg white omelet, potatoes

1000 - 6oz chicken breasts, mild seasoning 1 cup brown rice

1200 - 6oz chicken/white fish/turkey, cucumbers, 1 cup pasta(white)

1500 - 6oz chicken breast, 1 cup brown rice

1630 - Pre workout

1800 - 1 1/2 scoop Myofusion protien, 5g Sizeon creatine

2000 - chicken breast, 1 cup brown rice

2130 - bedtime, 1 scoop CNP Professional propeptide

hows it loook??? no fruits, no tomatoes

I was recently invited to the INBF Stuttgart bodybuilding competition AUGUST 22nd!!!! Im starting now and its crunch time! im stepping on the stage in less than 2 months and i couldnt be more excited! Im finally training for a purpose. I got my diet, my training all in check and its only up hill from here, time to get ripped! ABS HERE I COME! Now, this is my first comp and will be arranging a posing routine to my style! I got the song, the trunks. Everything is in place and now i just need to do it!

Day ONE!!!

Lets do this!!!!!!!!!!

I was recently invited to the INBF Stuttgart bodybuilding competition AUGUST 22nd!!!! Im starting now and its crunch time! im stepping on the stage in less than 2 months and i couldnt be more excited! Im finally training for a purpose. I got my diet, my training all in check and its only up hill from here, time to get ripped! ABS HERE I COME! Now, this is my first comp and will be arranging a posing routine to my style! I got the song, the trunks. Everything is in place and now i just need to do it!

Day ONE!!!

Lets do this!!!!!!!!!!

Well………Not sure what to think anymore. I just got back from my medical appointment…Was told i have high blood pressure. Im 25 years old. Not realy sure what to do or think right now. Is it a big deal or not? can i pursue this BBing thing? how will this effect my life? my training? i dont know…just shocked right now……

 May be taking a break from BBing……keep in touch though please!

Well Everyone today i was introduced to this new training designed by a Navy SEAL. Its called the TRX training. INSANE!! This training will set the marker for the next upcoming challenge.

Now im going to adding this into my training for my competition. THis TRX Training hits itty bitty tiny stabolizing muscles i didnt know i had. Lets see what i can make with this TRX.

Here is the link to the trainnig as well as a small write up about it.

IF you are military and have not alot of room or time to hit the gym, BUY THIS!!!!!!!! I stand by this product 100% This is your portable gym. COmes with DVD instructions and workouts. If you do not have alot of time or money or gym availability, this is for you!!

 www.fitnessanywhere.com

Benefits:

Make your body your machine

TRX® Suspension Training® harnesses your own bodyweight to create resistance as you train. That’s all you need - the TRX and your own body. No additional weights required.

Unlimited Versatility

We’re all unique. Not only is each individual’s body built a little differently, but we each fill our lives with a mix of physical activities that can require specific training. TRX Suspension Training allows you to instantly adjust not only the level of difficulty for each exercise, but you can easily customize any workout on the fly.

Maximize your training time

You can easily switch from exercise to exercise in less than 15 seconds. This allows you to maximize your training time and enables circuit style workouts.

Build core strength

Killer abs are great, but more importantly, having a strong core will prevent injuries, improve posture and increase overall strength. This is because all of our movements are powered by the torso - the abs and back work together to support the spine during everyday activities and exercise. Suspension Training builds core strength with every exercise by creating an element of instability that calls on your core to provide balance and coordination.

Life doesn’t happen sitting down

In real life, our bodies move to the side, backwards, forwards and diagonally. Shouldn’t we train the same way? Unlike traditional weight training that tends to be linear and follow one plane of movement (sagittal), Suspension Training encourages multiplanar training (frontal, sagittal, transverse) which integrates all your motions and mimics real life movement. This will bring a muscular balance to your body, increasing performance and preventing injuries.]

Let me know how you all feel about this training.!!

-Elijah

Well Everyone today i was introduced to this new training designed by a Navy SEAL. Its called the TRX training. INSANE!! This training will set the marker for the next upcoming challenge.

Well today was chest and back and good god did i hit them hard!!

STarted out with some abs, took my pre workout and hit the abs. 3 sets of weighted (8kg medicine ball) swiss ball situps followed directly by  Swiss ball V ups and swiss ball kneee to chests. 20/15/15

Next i moved on to chest:

Flat Dumbbell Press - 8 sets of 110-12, 110-10, 110-10, 110-10, 110-10, 110-10, 110-8, 110-7

Flat Barbell Bench press - 6 sets of 225-15, 225-15, 225-15, 225-15, 225-15, 225-15

Inlcine Barbell Press - 2 sets of 225-10, 225-10

Cable flyes - 5 sets of 30,30,30,30,30

 WOW is my chest pumped! 4 months and 14 days out lets do this!!!

I have a confession to make……Ok well this weekend i decided to go out and have about two mosterous size plates of pasta….god it was delicious but i have to keep in mind my competition is 4 months and 16 days away!!!

 COuntdown is now and i need to get my head focused and back into action. TOnights workout is Legs, im going to start hitting the gym twice a day, small muscle groups or cardio in the am and larger ones int he PM. Tonight is Legs to i did calves this morning….

 It has begun, contest prep starts now!!

4 months and 16 days…..walking on stage in Rota, reppin musclepharm, the Navy, the Seabees, and fellow bodyspacers who have helped me along the way! thank you!

Well yesterday i did Legs and WOW today im in soooooooooooo much pain. Figured id add in something new to my routine and added in some walking barbell lunges around my basketball court..OMG AMAZING. I have never felt my legs this sore in my life!!!

Squat - 225 x 20, 225 x 15, 255 x 12, 275 x 10, 225 x 10

Walking Barbell lunge - 4 laps around basketball court w/ 115

Leg extensions - 4 sets of 20 reps with 2 second pause on top….

IM DEAD!

Ok Well yesterday i did chest for the first time in 3 days and i have to say WOW, there is nothing like training your chest after a short break. ALSO nothing is like training for a competition, when your looking in the mirror and you can literally see and visualize your chest on comp day!!! It was an amazing feeling.

decline bench - 225 x 20, 275 x 10, 275 x 10, 295 x 8, 275 x 10

Flat Bench - 225 x 15, 255 x 8, 255 x 8, 245 x 10

Incline DB - 80 x 15, 95 x 12, 100 x 10, 75 x 16

Weighted Dips - 100lb db x 15×15x15×12x10

Cable Flyes - 4 sets of 25.

AMAZING day and today i feel amazing!!!!!

Well i recieved my first email about the rules for the competition and so far its looking good! Right now im contemplating on what i want to enter as, whether i should SHRED up at 185 or so or stay cut at 190. Im not sure but i will be adding in cardio now to my routine…

 about cardio, im not a huge fan at all and NEVER do it! although i think im going to start to see the results!!! Well this is going to be a continuation for me, so try and track me as i start my contest prep!!!

 thank you all for your support!!

 -ELijah

Well everyone i just got an email from a friend in Rota Spain and i have been invited to an Armed Forces Bodybuilding/Figure competition in Rota Spain on October 17th, 2009!

Its an honor to be invited to such an event! Thank you everyone for supporting me and today i start my training for this competition, i want to show up in the best shape possible. Here are my stats now and what i would like to be by OCt. Wish me luck. The countdown begins now!!!!

 150 days to competition!

 Weight: 197 Goal: 189

 BF%: 9%     Goal: 4%

Starting pic 150 days out:

Front flexed chest and abs

Back Double Bicep

Rear Lat spread

Quads

Well as most of you know, my new personal one on one training website launched this past week and it has had many hits thanks to all of you!!! As of right now i have some special clients i would like to share a special thanks to. In trusting me in getting them the results they want/need! together we will get results and achieve goals!!! i would like to thank all of you!

 And to those of you who are my future clients! i am looking forward to training you! My website offers ONE on ONE personal training with me, detailed workouts and descriptions. Day to day contact via email answering any questions asked. Tailored routines for your individual needs.

Special thanks to my loyal committed Clients:

 Karen Moreno - karen.ym

Shera Karasiak - Sherak12

Erika Downey - US Army

John Holscher - US Navy

John Sales- 13Warrior13

Andrew Schaffer

Thank you to my loyal clients and to my future clients…..are you ready?????

 -ELijah

Hey everyone i wanted to let everyone know what my website is about. Im launching my new online personal training website for the sole purpose of providing people with there own personalized routine. Whether its basic, intermediate or advanced. I also offer ONE on ONE personal training sessions, available for purchase in session segments. The purpose of this is to give YOU the client the opportunity to chose which body part you need help with. If you decide to purchase a 10 session training. You decide which 10 days you want help with. If its once a week or 5 times a week for 2 weeks, it is totally up to you! I am also looking for long term committed clients right now, clients i can train for a long period of time to see the changes that MY workouts alone have made them achieve. Anyone is welcome, you get a tailored training routine for YOU and YOU only! Not a mass produced workout! You get online ONE on ONE time with me as your trainer. We can talk on the phone and have your workouts described and explained over the phone as well. So please just stop by the website when its up and running! Looking forward to seeing lots of you!! Take care, and have a great day!

 -Elijah J Maine

Well today i did Legs and WOW this workout killed me with the Lunges…..

 Legs

Leg Extensions - 4 sets - 110/15, 140/12, 160/8, 160/8

Barbell Squats - 4 sets - 245/12, 255/10, 255/10, 275/8

Leg Press - 3 sets - 8 plates/12, 10 plates/9, 12 plates/7

Long Stride Lunges - 4 sets - 40/15, 50/12, 60/12, 60/10, 70/8

Stiff Legged Deadlift - 3 sets - 205/12, 225/10, 225/10

Lying Leg Curls - 3 sets - 90/15, 110/12, 110/8

WOW

Well my second was as tough, neve trained all three parts together, shoulders/bis/tris, wow this was a tough one!!!!!

 Shoulders/Bis/Tris

DB Shoulder Press - 3 sets - 75/12, 85/10, 95/8

Lateral Raises - 4 sets - 30/15, 35/12, 40/10, 40/10

Bent Over Laterals - 3 sets - 30/12, 30/12, 35/10

Behind Back barbell shrugs - 4 sets - 205/12, 225/10, 225/8, 245/8

Close Grip Bench Press - 4 sets - 185/12, 205/10, 225/8, 225/6

Tricep Pressdown - 4 sets - 160/12, 160/12, 160/10, 160/8

Seated DB curl - 4 sets - 40/12, 45/10, 45/10, 50/6

Standing Barbell Curl - 3 sets - 95/12, 95/10, 95/8

WOW this one was a good one!!!!

Well this week i started Dave’s (Brett123) training routine. He put me on a 2-1 split and its something im not used to at all so my body is going to be shocked into new growth…..lets do this!

 Chect/Back

Barbell Bench Press - 4 sets - 235/12, 245/10, 255/8, 255/8

Incline DB Press(45 degree angle) - 4 sets - 80/15, 85/12, 90/10, 90/10

Incline DB Flyes - 4 sets - 45/15, 50/12, 55/10, 55/10

Pullups to failure, wide grip - 4 sets  - 26, 21, 17, 15

Barbell Bent Over Rows - 4 sets - 185/15, 205/12, 225/8, 245/6

Underhand Lat pulldowns - 4 sets - 140/15, 150/12, 160/10, 160/8

Hyperextensions - 3 sets - 25lb weight - 15,12,12

This workout kicked my butt and took about 1 hour total, minimum break in between sets. Amazing feeling!!!

Ok everybody, Its a new month, a new 10 people. After another month and careful review. These next 10 astonishing sets of abs are amazing!!!! This next month Im bringing out some new faces, as well as some recognized ones…..well not faces, but ABS, you can tell whos abs they are just by looking at them without a face! I would also like to intoduce a few new guys, they are somewhat new to the site so please welcome them!!! Again Please send me a PM if you would like your abs in the next months ABS OF BODYSPACE!!!!First up we have MisterJC, which is actually my inspiration when it comes to abs! this mans abdominals are so crazy shredded…..well…they speak for themselves. At 30 years old he is a Fitness Model and an engineer! Just go check him out at his pagehttp://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/MisterJC/

Well after about 1 year of thinking and thinking and going back and forth with the decision. I have finally decided to compete. Im nervous but confident at the same time. Im confident because i know what i can achieve with my body. But nervous because im scared of rejection/losing. I dont want to lose, i never do (Except at snowboarding and WII Golf). But im nervous to step on the stage, with so many thoughts running through my mind, concentrating on each muscle flexing and holding the pose, what routine should i do? should i incooperate dancing? i can dance so should i do that? would i look stupid? is that what they look for? i dont know!!!!!! I digress, im nervous but confident is what i boils down to, any suggestions or comments???

Ok everybody, Its a new month, a new 10 people. After another month and careful review. These next 10 astonishing sets of abs are amazing!!!! This next month Im bringing out some new faces, as well as some recognized ones…..well not faces, but ABS, you can tell whos abs they are just by looking at them without a face! I would also like to intoduce a few new guys, they are somewhat new to the site so please welcome them!!!Again Please send me a PM if you would like your abs in the next months ABS OF BODYSPACE!!!!These 10 have been through alot and each and everyone has a different story but with the same result………ABS!!!!!!!!are you ready for…….

These 10 have been through alot and each and everyone has a different story but with the same result………ABS!!!!!!!!are you ready for……. 

here they are!!!

First up we have a familiar face. His name is MUSCLEZ99, This ISSA certified Personal trainer from TExas has, i believe, one of the best sets of abs on this site!!! WOW, look at that midsection!! CHeck him out at http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/Musclez99/ 

Next up we have a newer face. JAKESPEPTALK, this 27 year old Personal Trainer/fitness model from denver colorado has a tight midsection and weighs in over 200 lbs, Please stop by his page and make him welcome!! http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/jakespeptalk/

This is going to  be a monthly thing i will continue to do!! I have reviewed carefully EVERYONEs bodyspace and came up with the top abs of bodyspace!!! There were 100’s of outstanding abs, toned midsections, shredded obliques!!! It was very difficult to chose! This will ocntinue every month! If you would like to apply and be a part of the ABS OF BODYSPACE! Feel free to contact me and submit a photo. Because these members were chosen this month is not me saying they are better than anyone else! THere were a few rules to my judging, here are a few…..RULES: 

Member must be an active member! if I looked at their last sign on and it was over 30 days ago, not elegible.

Member must NOT be a professional Bodybuilder or competeitor. THE ONLY reason this is, is because i started this with the intent of getting those out there who are EVERYDAY people. WHo do not do this for a living. These are your average men and women. To reach out and show these people that they are recognized!!! they are noticed! Lots of these people you have seen on here, very famous and popular on Bodyspace. Some you may never have seen. But they all have one thing in common……….

PHENOMINAL ABS!!!!!!!!!

so i present to you the top 10 men and women…….ABS OF BODYSPACE!

First up we have the much underrated Mr.Symmetry. This 22 year old personal trainer out of Boise Idaho. CHeck out his profile!! http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/mrsymmetry/

 Next up is the extremely vascular Infamous25. Currently stationed in Iraq deployed with the Army. Stop by his page and give this soldier some props!! http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/infamous25/

 THE OH-SO Famous XNickEdgeX. Known for his Extremely impressive low bodyfat and shredded abdominals! Just started his new site WWW.NICKEDGEFITNESS.COM . If you havent already stop by his page and show some Luv. http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/XNickEdgeX/

 Next up is Rolsey. This Mans Abs are so perfect. in perfect lines, very popular for his Bodyblog the SUperHumans, Stop by his Profile.  http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/rolsey/

 Next up and last for the Men is Liquid_diet . This 27 year old personal trainer has about ZERO % Bodyfat!!! Insane midsection!!! Stop by his page at http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/Liquid_diet/

Now for the WOMEN!!!

Lady Mcmike. This 21 year old shredded female from NY has abs that can put most men to shame…..including me! http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/LadyMcMike/

 Next up is Msfitness. Who does NOT know this woman??? if you do not….you need to check her out!! FAB @ 40!!! http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/MsFitness/

Next up is the Most popular woman on Bodyspace, viewed over 1,000,000 times. Chicken tuna!!! No neeed for an introduction with her! check her out yourself!! http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/ChickenTuna/

Next up is Xercisegrl. This 38 year old personal trainer knows what an 8 pack is!!! check her out at  http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/Xercisegrl/

Last but not least is Romantic1983. This 25 year old trainer from Florida knows how to train her abs! It shows!! stop by and check her out! http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/Romantic1983/

 Well Everyone there is this months top 10 ABS of BODYSPACE!!! Stay tuned for next months!! Please feel free to send your ab shots to super_maine3215@yahoo.com next month could be you!!!! Thank you for stopping by!

-SUpermaine

I am writing this blog because i have been asked why i do not like supps and why i do not like testosterone boosters. With that being said this is MY OWN PERSONAL OPINION and i have NO PROOF that this product caused this. Was it just a coincidence??/ hmmmmmm I DOUBT IT but hey ya never know…

 In 2004 i decided to take a supplement called 4AD…ever heard of it??? well i took this supplement for about 5 months, got big, strong and ripped, it had twice the testosterone and twice the ephedra as any other drug on the market. I took it for 5 months and then stopped…..

 About 4 weeks after i stopped taking 4AD i noticed something in my chest, it was around my nipple and it started feeling sensetive and hurt to the touch….eventually about 1 month later it was hard as a rock and hurt like hell….

I went to the doctor and they THOUGHt it was Breast cancer, but seeing as how breast cancer in men is highly unlikely in BOTH of the breasts they decided to do more research and asked if i took any supps….and of coarse i said YES…

 Turns out i had a disease called GYNACAMASTIA, which is a muscle tissue build up in the nipple. Caused by an increase testosterone levels. I had to have Surgery to remove the tissue from my nipple, drain tubes inserted into the side of my pec and drained the fluids that returned…..

THey pulled out two grape size chunks of muscle tissue build up…….gross huh??

 well thats why im not a big fan of supps…..take this as you will, again this is MY OPINION and MY STORY…..and i have the scars to prove it :) take care thanks for stopping by