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Membership Info
Member Since: Jun 13, 2007
BodyBlog Started: Jun 14, 2007
BodySpace Profile Visits:
  • Last 24 Hours: 2
  • Last 7 Days: 14
  • Overall: 1,839
Forum Posts: 17
BodyBlog Entries: 1
Comments to Others: 31
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Activity
Last Visit: Today, 9:47am
Last Forum Post: Never
Last Photo Upload: Jul 8, 2008 9:15am
Last Profile Update: Nov 5, 2009 9:23am
Last Blog Post: Apr 8, 2008 9:40am

Friends Stats
Fan Club (?) : 1
Mutual Friends (?) : 9
Stalking (?) : 4
Inspiring (?) : 0

Ben_the_builder

Overall Goal:  I want to win the Natural Mr.Olympia

Fit Status:  7 months and 2 weeks until my first show, new pics coming soon

Motivation Level: 10/10


Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Ben
Sex:
Male
Age:
25
Location:
Citrus Heights, California, United States
Occupation:
Student
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
24 Hour Fitness
6633 Auburn Blvd
Citrus Heights, CA
United States
College:
Institute Of Technology
Attended 2009 to Present
California
United States
High School:
When I Started:
Feb, 2006
How I Started:
To get into better shape,and soon realized i want to be a bodybuilder
Why I Love It:
It makes me feel/look great.I get better everyday
How I Stay Motivated:
Seeing my continued progress in the mirror.
BB Accomplishments:
I'm lucky enough to have spent a year working out with bodybuilding legend Bill Pearl.
Forum Signature:
Live Long,Live Strong!
Last Updated: Jul 15, 2009 11:35am

What Ben_the_builder Is Up To:
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Track your friends' progress at my.bodybuilding.com

Progress Pictures:
Jul 16, 2007 Mar 4, 2008
July 07 Apr 08
July 07, more than a year after i started working out,and 30 pounds lighter than my heaviest
Apr 08
Last Updated: Apr 3, 2008 11:55am

Body Stats:
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Height: Waist:
Weight:
Thighs:
Bodyfat:
Calves:
Chest:
Forearms:
Arms:
Shoulders:
Hips:
Neck:
Last Updated: Nov 5, 2009 9:23am

Lifting Stats:
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(Estimated One Rep Max)
Bench:
Bicep Curl:
Squat:
Barbell Rows:
Deadlift:
Overhead Press:
Last Updated: Oct 24, 2009 8:08am

Goals:
Main Goal:
Compete
Goal (Overall):
I want to win the Natural Mr.Olympia
Goal (Long):
To win the Natural Mr.Olympia,nothing less will do! To be remembered as one of the great bodybuilders of the newer era.Doing magazine shoots and interviews,press confrences.Basically anything that has to do with bodybuilding.I want to be 230+ pounds of lean muscle mass!
Weight Goal:
I want to LOSE 15 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
8%
Upcoming Contest:
NGA Natural Mr. California
Last Updated: Sep 21, 2009 8:58am

Members That Inspire Ben_the_builder:
dmitch [ BodySpace ]
A great natural physique, more proof that you dont have to have "pharmaceutical help" to look good.
thenaturalone [ BodySpace ]
You dont have to have "help" to build a quality physique and thenaturalone is living proof of that. I myself am an aspiring natural bodybuilder who hopes to inspire others in the future.
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BodyAnswers
Ben_the_builder has answered 66 of 67 total questions.
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How has bodybuilding and fitness helped and/or changed your family life?
It has given me a goal and hobby in life and raised my confidence immensly
- Updated Feb 24, 2009 7:29pm

Are you a parent?
No
- Updated Feb 24, 2009 7:29pm

How has bodybuilding and fitness helped you in your career?
I'm not afraid to take what i want and work hard to get it
- Updated Feb 24, 2009 7:29pm

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Contest History:
No Contests
Last Updated: Sep 21, 2009 8:58am

Videos of Ben_the_builder
This Member has not entered any Videos yet.
Last Updated: Jul 15, 2009 1:52pm

Favorite Bodybuilding And Fitness Videos
Legends of Bodybuilding
Legends of Bodybuilding
Play this video Played: 27
Why I like this video: These are truly great Bodybuilders. Including the best of all time, Bill Pearl
BILL PEARL  - The Greatest BodyBuilder
BILL PEARL - The Greatest BodyBuilder
Play this video Played: 15
Why I like this video: The title of the video says it all
Modern Bodybuilding
Modern Bodybuilding
Play this video Played: 28
Why I like this video: Two of the all time greats
Last Updated: Jul 15, 2009 1:52pm

Latest BodyBlog Entry (1 Posts Total)
Category: Training on Apr 8, 2008 9:40am

In the two years i have been working out i've had probably 4 or 5 training partners.After a couple of weeks (or less) things seem to not work out.The main reason it's hard to find/keep one for me is work schedules (there's and mine).Also i live in a small town and i dont think there are many...


Current Supplements:
MRI Pro-NOS, 3 Lbs., Wild Berry Cream
Started: Sep 20, 2009
Reason: A decent protein,tastes great but a little high in sugar.
Last Updated: Oct 20, 2009 9:09am

Supplement Reviews
Gaspari Nutrition Cytolean V2, 90 CytoTABS
Review:  So far this product is great (this is only my first day on it).I have energy but am not...
Overall Rating:  10/10
Taste Rating:  N/A
All American EFX Kre-Alkalyn EFX, 120 Capsules
Review:  Best creatine i have ever used.No loading or bloating.It helps with my endurance in the gym,and...
Overall Rating:  10/10
Taste Rating:  N/A
Last Updated: Aug 19, 2009 10:43am

Forum Activity:
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Number Of Posts: 17 View All Posts
Posts Per Day: 0.02
Last Activity: Oct 2, 2009 10:22am
Recent Threads:


Workout Program:
Day 1 - Chest (12 sets),Back (12 sets),Traps (4 sets),Lower Back (4 sets),Neck (4 sets)
Day 2 - Triceps (15 sets),Biceps (15 sets) Forearms (6 sets)
Day 3 - Deltoids (12 sets),Thighs (16 sets),Calves (12 sets)
Day 4 - Off, then repeat
Abdominals are done every training day
110 minutes of cardio...
Last Updated: Sep 21, 2009 9:26am

Favorites
Bodyparts:
Hobbies:
  • Spending time with my wife (my biggest supporter)
Magazines:
  • Flex
  • Muscular Development
Healthy Foods:
  • Oatmeal
  • Veggie Burgers
  • Eggs
Cheat Foods:
  • Pizza
Fitness Books:
  • The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding
  • Getting Stronger
  • Keys to the Inner Universe
Workout Music:
  • Everything from Six Feet Under to Al Green
Supplements:
Last Updated: Sep 24, 2009 11:24am

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Last Updated: Oct 2, 2009 10:26am

Visitor Comments (11)
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veganator [ View Profile ]
Oct 23, 2009 1:56pm
way to go on the lowering your bodyfat, keep up the hard work
Smooth dmitch [ View Profile ]
Jul 30, 2009 5:25pm
Thanks Ben. It's an honor to serve and a pleasure to motivate.
thenaturalone [ View Profile ]
Sep 1, 2008 7:35pm
Thanks alot man, I appreciate that!
160lbs jbsuprman73 [ View Profile ]
May 16, 2008 7:43pm
thanks man i took 2nd out of 7 will do it next year takeing time to put on anouther 15lbs of muscle
ford4reek [ View Profile ]
Apr 8, 2008 7:44pm
Training is going but not where it needs to be. I have stretched my time to thin. I am realizing the error and am making changes to get more gym time. How you doing?
Guest Jon guest
Mar 2, 2008 12:56pm
Take some additive. Just check b3slabs.com Do not hesitate to ask any questions from contact us.
fastdraw [ View Profile ]
Jul 11, 2007 4:51am
Thanks for visiting my profile. Stay strong and god luck with your goals.
Pre contest photo shoot KVNJames [ View Profile ]
Jul 2, 2007 11:57am
Looking good. Good luck with your upcoming show.
Me now. AKA: 'Before' Pic. Benjamin Beard [ View Profile ]
Jun 28, 2007 11:07pm
Thanks! looks like your doing pretty good, keep it up!
Happy & Relaxed Captain Ahab [ View Profile ]
Jun 22, 2007 11:48am
I have only stayed in Grants Pass when on my way to California and have never had a chance to work out there but I see that you are making great progress and should be very proud. Keep gettin' after it!
Upload your profile picture! andreb [ View Profile ]
Jun 16, 2007 5:35am
Broad shoulders, good arms and solid work on lats already. With those goals,(NEVER LOSE THAT DREAM) guess we'll be commenting here for quite a while yet. Stay motivated and keep updating site. Andre
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