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Member Since: Nov 6, 2006
BodyBlog Started: Feb 13, 2007
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The_Real_XN

Overall Goal:  An Athlete should never go to a contest to win a prize. An Athlete should only ever go to a contest in order to display one.

Fit Status:  Currently coaching a couple bodybuilding teams (Boston), and a few athletes remotely (via internet). Hit me up if interested.

Motivation Level: 9/10


Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Christian (aka XN)
Sex:
Male
Age:
38
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Graphic Artist, Head Bodybuilder Coach for The Next Level: Team-Based Competitive Bodybuilding program, head coordinator for the PhysiQulture Collaborative
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When I Started:
Nov, 1992
How I Started:
When I was young, back before 1992, I was living my life "for the neck up." There was only one reason my body was important to me: it was a way to bring pleasure to my brain. By the time I turned 21, my life was hitting a horrible, depressing, self-destructive and addictive low point. It was either look at things honestly, or end it. With help from several very profound mentors, I began transforming my sense of self-care. Soon, with that change in attitude, I began learning that the body has a will and intention of it's own. Regardless of what my brain wanted, my body had needs beyond just "feeling good". My body was my responsibility, and what I did with it would be the difference between living a joyful life, or just running around trying to always have "a good time". Joy is permanent, pleasure is temporary -- I needed to start living with a joy for my body. Through this learning process, I soon realized that exploring my body's abilities was going to be vital for maintaining my self of self-respect, self-appreciation, and dignity. I needed to look beyond mere health and fitness; I also needed to look at abilities like my sense of personal strength, growth, healing, power, and so on. Looking at these aspects of who i am helped me not slide back into my old, crazy, destructive ways. And looking soon turned into action -- and I was led into the gym . . . In the end, you could say that what got me started in bodybuilding was a change of heart. If I didn't take the path of difficult, rigorous honesty and self-care, I probably wouldn't be here to take any path at all.
Why I Love It:
Look, I always hated all you muscle guys. I had nothing but insults to sling at you muscleheads, gym jocks, cocky bastards, nightclub prettyboys, gym rats and all the rest . . . all I knew how to do was mock that which was foreign to me. yeah -- I was a real little bitch. But that resentment I had was (is?) actually all about something else. It is not the bodybuilders and athletes who I get angry with -- it is something in ME that needs adjusting. Working my body helps me explore what those resentments, jealousies, and my impatience for others might all be about. So, I love the surface results, but it is the self-discoveries I keep making on the journey that really hold the most joy for me. Seriously. No joke.
How I Stay Motivated:
if I was poor-sighted, I would need glasses to see clearly. And it would HAVE to be EVERY day -- I couldn't just pick and choose which days I "felt like'" wearing my glasses. I would need to put them on every day to see my world clearly. Self-care is the same way. And seeing how bodybuilding has so many self-care tools within it, I would be a fool to not pick them up EVERY day. It is simple.
BB Accomplishments:
Using my work to help others reduce suffering in their life. Period. It would cheapen the accomplishment to boast about the details. Ask those around me for details.
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Last Updated: Dec 13, 2007 6:38am

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Oct 16, 1999 Jan 19, 2008
1998, 196 lbs. 242 lbs., OFF SEASON WINTER '07/'08
Taken 1 week prior to my second contest ever
Sorry about the cell phone pic, but I HAD to document the moment I BROKE THE 240 lbs. MARK NATURALLY! At 5'10.5", that's a BIG DEAL for me personally. And remember, it was done WITHOUT drugs or methyls of andros . . . never done them, never will -- just dedication, discipline, a sense of humor, LO ...
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Goal (Overall):
An Athlete should never go to a contest to win a prize. An Athlete should only ever go to a contest in order to display one.
Goal (Long):
To use my work in the sport to help reduce chaos and eliminate suffering in my fellows. To see growth and change in individuals and communities that's motivated by excitement, betterment and joy, rather than motivated by fear, greed, conceit and inadequacy. To keep on my game so long as it is of service to others. To be a vital member of the revitalization and recreation of the sport of bodybuilding by helping create cooperation among and between the athletes and the organizations, rather than by forcing policy with bullying tactics or regarding an athlete's worth in terms of financial revenue. To be an essential role in physique sports, helping them operate with more equanimity and within more meaningful parameters, by encouraging understanding rather than placing demand.
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Last Updated: Dec 23, 2007 8:53am

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Contest History:
Jun 28, 2008:
BLNPA Rhode Island Super Natural Bodybuilding Fitn - Placing: 1
Jun 16, 2007:
INBF Fulton's Fitness INBF Connecticut Championships - Placing: 1
Apr 28, 2007:
MuscleMania Fitness Atlantic Championship - Placing: 5
Apr 21, 2007:
OCB OCB Spirit of America - Placing: 4
Apr 14, 2007:
BLNPA New England Natural Bodybuilding Fitness &am - Placing: 2
Oct 22, 2006:
2006 BNLPA Northeast - Placing: 2
Jun 18, 2006:
INBF 2006 INBF Fulton\'s Fitness Connecticut Championsh - Placing: 1
Jun 04, 2006:
INBF 2006 INBF Hercules - Placing: 2
May 14, 2006:
2006 MuscleMania Atlantic - Placing: 3
Apr 29, 2006:
OCB 2006 OCB Spirit oF America - Placing: 4
Apr 23, 2006:
2006 BNLPA Massachusetts - Placing: 2
Nov 26, 2005:
NPC 2005 NPC CT Natural - Placing: 1
Oct 22, 2005:
USBF 2005 USBF Northeast - Placing: 2
May 08, 2004:
INBF 2004 INBF Northeast Classic - Placing: 4
Oct 04, 2003:
ANBC 2003 ANBC Cape Cod - Placing: 5
May 24, 2003:
2003 Musclemania Northeast - Placing: 2
May 25, 2002:
INBF 2002 Northeast Classic - Placing: 2
Oct 06, 2001:
ANBC 2001 ANBC Cape Cod - Placing: 3
Oct 29, 2000:
ANBC 2000 ANBC Plymouth - Placing: 2
Oct 07, 2000:
ANBC 2000 ANBC Cape Cod - Placing: 4
Nov 13, 1999:
ANBC 1999 ANBC Nationals - Placing: 13
Nov 03, 1999:
NGA 1999 NGA New Englands - Placing: 2
Oct 30, 1999:
ANBC 1999 ANBC Cape Cod - Placing: 1
Apr 17, 1999:
USBF 1999 USBF Northeast - Placing: 3
Oct 24, 1998:
ANBC 1998 ANBC Cape Cod - Placing: 2
Jun 14, 1998:
ANBC ANBC Massachusetts - Placing: 1
May 23, 1998:
NGA 1998 NGA Northeast Classic - Placing: 1
Last Updated: Sep 3, 2008 3:47pm

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2007 MuscleMania Fitness atlantic Interview with X
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Description: Here I am being "interviewed" backstage at the 2007 MuscleMania Fitness Atlantic. Most competitors were interviewed, and here I was asked to explain a little bit about my work. And, yes, I am really that goofy in real life.
Last Updated: Jul 25, 2007 9:20pm

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Last Updated: Jul 11, 2007 7:38am

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Category: The XN Files on Feb 19, 2008 6:26am

Have I ever mentioned to you that you are ready to begin prepping for a contest?

Seriously, you are ready. In spite of what you may believe, you are ready. If I have mentioned it to you, then TRUST MY JUDGEMENT; it's time to step up.

See, I have a "good eye" for recruitment. ...


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Twisting Bi Rob Anderson [ View Profile ]
Jul 22, 2009 10:20am
hey my friend - gearing up for a contest one year from now. finally going to do it! would love to talk.
eros64 [ View Profile ]
Jul 21, 2009 6:58am
I wish I was a quarter of what you have.congrats on your awesome 37 man
eros64 [ View Profile ]
Jun 14, 2009 11:23pm
awesome size and defintion man
MM DannyboySC [ View Profile ]
May 27, 2009 8:30pm
hey man are you a WNBF pro?
zoza14 [ View Profile ]
May 27, 2009 5:48pm
u rock man any tips 4 da abs
Front Shot will76 [ View Profile ]
May 21, 2009 7:18pm
hope all is well on your end... it's been awhile since i've stopped by so just checkin' in to see what's new.
back est1986 [ View Profile ]
May 14, 2009 10:24am
Thanks man that is pretty true giving that not everyone knows what they're doing. Any help you can give would be great! Ive been in a slump this past week and a half. But just got some new supps. yesterday so I hope to start a new this monday! My only drawback is planning a new workout schedule. I think I'm going to try 2a days mixing back/bi's, chest/tri's, legs/shoulders. Do you have any insight? Thnks again -Donnie
Enjoying time off smariejohnson [ View Profile ]
May 14, 2009 8:59am
Amazing photos. You look great!
Alternate curls canarinho [ View Profile ]
May 13, 2009 7:44pm
cheers mate...we'll keep in touch
175lbs tennguy [ View Profile ]
May 13, 2009 11:20am
hows the training coming along?
Biceps at 212lbs Unique_weed [ View Profile ]
May 13, 2009 6:28am
Great profile man. Very good reasons to bodybuild. I'm learning and only really been serious for about 2months. Oh yeah magnificent body my man.
Post-workout GI_Cho [ View Profile ]
May 13, 2009 3:12am
The podcast is great! I just started downloading them on itunes and it's great edutainment! :)
Alternate curls canarinho [ View Profile ]
May 11, 2009 3:11am
Hey how much you charge for a good nutrition plan and coaching ?
momma of six fitnessmomma [ View Profile ]
May 7, 2009 6:57pm
Hi there. Cool avi
Photo Shoot Front Lat spread 2009 BigStew [ View Profile ]
May 1, 2009 8:35pm
Roid fess never competing in that fed ever again way to many guys that were or have been using roids. Best posing had such bad gyno looked like utters from a cow
back est1986 [ View Profile ]
Apr 28, 2009 7:27am
Hey The Real XN how's it going?? I have a friend that's going to do a show and he's sparked and interest for me to show hopefully next year. do you have any tips that you wouldn't mind revealing?
175lbs tennguy [ View Profile ]
Apr 28, 2009 7:20am
is the BIG INSIDE ever coming back? It was a great show!
Vacation and Stll Hot chadryan [ View Profile ]
Apr 21, 2009 8:46am
Yes bro I do compete...
sayf [ View Profile ]
Apr 14, 2009 11:09am
one of the most impressive "v-shape" physiques I've ever seen. What kind of shoulder workout do you do? And can you give me any tips for really accentuating the v-shape? keep up the good work..extremely inspirational!
Side chest 262 - Offseason MoreMsclXXL [ View Profile ]
Apr 9, 2009 10:59pm
Hey Christian.. How have you been doing? Long time no talk. How's training going? Any shows for this year?
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