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Michael Elias · August 26th, 2008, 11:22 AM

While many women at the State, National, and Pro level in Fitness and Figure do use performance enhancing drugs, these drugs aren't necessary to be successful if you have good genetics, and the determination and will necessary to achieve contest shape naturally.

My wife, Kendra Elias, a lifetime drug free IFBB Pro Fitness competitor.

Kendra has never used any prescription or OTC hormones, nor has she ever used any prescrition fat burning aids, ( clenbuterol, etc ), or any prescription diuretics.

She won both physique rounds at the 2004 NPC Nationals, with 1st place votes from every single judge in both rounds... naturally, with no drugs.

Since then, she has placed in the top 8 in all 9 of her IFBB Pro Shows, including three top 5 finishes, and she has won the 2 Minute Routine round in 3 shows, including the Best Routine award at the Europa SuperShow twice.

I say this not to brag at all, but to show that it is possible for a drug free competitor to succeed, even in the Non Tested organizations, with hard work and dedication.

I also want to say that I don't have any bad feelings toward those who choose to go the "enhanced" route, provided they aren't attempting to compete in drug free competitions, and provided they have made educated decisions about what they choose to do. It's a personal choice, and I respect people's right to make their own choices.

I often see women who could have succeeded naturally, who made the choice to compete enhanced, simply because they thought they had to. They often believe other's advice that drugs are the only way to go.

Hopefully, Kendra's example can show the women who want to stay natural that it can be done!

Good luck with whatever decision you make, and please let me know if you have any additional questions.

- Michael

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August 26th, 2008, 11:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
Michael Elias Junior Member offline Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3 Thanks given: 2 6 thanks in 3 posts Rep Power: 0	While many women at the State, National, and Pro level in Fitness and Figure do use performance enhancing drugs, these drugs aren't necessary to be successful if you have good genetics, and the determination and will necessary to achieve contest shape naturally. My wife, Kendra Elias, a lifetime drug free IFBB Pro Fitness competitor. Kendra has never used any prescription or OTC hormones, nor has she ever used any prescrition fat burning aids, ( clenbuterol, etc ), or any prescription diuretics. She won both physique rounds at the 2004 NPC Nationals, with 1st place votes from every single judge in both rounds... naturally, with no drugs. Since then, she has placed in the top 8 in all 9 of her IFBB Pro Shows, including three top 5 finishes, and she has won the 2 Minute Routine round in 3 shows, including the Best Routine award at the Europa SuperShow twice. I say this not to brag at all, but to show that it is possible for a drug free competitor to succeed, even in the Non Tested organizations, with hard work and dedication. I also want to say that I don't have any bad feelings toward those who choose to go the "enhanced" route, provided they aren't attempting to compete in drug free competitions, and provided they have made educated decisions about what they choose to do. It's a personal choice, and I respect people's right to make their own choices. I often see women who could have succeeded naturally, who made the choice to compete enhanced, simply because they thought they had to. They often believe other's advice that drugs are the only way to go. Hopefully, Kendra's example can show the women who want to stay natural that it can be done! Good luck with whatever decision you make, and please let me know if you have any additional questions. - Michael MichaelandKendra.com Last edited by Michael Elias; August 26th, 2008 at 01:47 PM.