For some reason I can't start a forum topic. So, until then, I'll post up, here... This will more than likely be re posted in a separate forum... Enjoy

You've all worked hard. Very fucking hard. Take a break... Pm's IMHO, are just that. Private! Some of you shit talkers are lucky that Pm's, are indeed private. Also that there are men with morals, working hard behind the scenes, making this thing & this whole fucking site run smoothly... You guys have all worked hard. Some harder than others of course, but I'm sure all gave it their all. So to speak. Some just didn't have the proper training, mindset, circumstances, etc, etc, etc... Some IMHO had a leg up, Like not listing certain compounds they actually or something... Just relax. Remember there can be only one winner. That being said, you ALL made it to the end. All while we had cookies, donuts, gummi bears. & a freshly brewed pot of coffee. Just calling your name the whole time... So Congrats. Seriously. We've done all we can do. I've voted. You hopefully have, as well. I see this Everyday. & I say this to You all, that feel Let down now. One of the most crucial, yet commonly neglected aspect of training is intensity. How hard people push themselves. Proper training IMHO, requires grit, & determination. So few people are ready to let go of their comfort occasionally. That's the real deal... Making Sacrifices, putting your GOAL ahead of your comfort. There's a huge huge diference in just going through the motions, & really putting maximum effort into a work session. Honestly, In my eyes only 3-4 guys & one girl did that. I voted accordingly. But I again commend each & every single one of you for competing. Thank You!!! It's up to each to be mindful of the human tendency towards comfort & not letting that stifle your progression. Those of the military mindset so to speak. Meaning, knowing that whatever you do in life reinforces your habits & patterns. Quitting or fighting, even if it's just you left. When it's time to push.forward, reinforces this behaviour & makes it more and more likely that you'll do it again, again & again, better the next time. Also Knowing of zombie mode bussiness time, & have honestly more than likely learned little tricks and such to help push through discomfort. For most all, it's something completely new... It's about resolve. Every Time you push on past your discomfort & put your goals before your comfort. Lot's probably feel guilty, maybe. & some now probably feel guilty that they didn't push beyond their own personal comfort a little more & kick it up a notch at the time. This is where the truly elite are separated from the majority. These are the select few that after they reach complete muscle failure, crank out a few half reps or maybe body weight exercises to really finish themselves off. Or even try to hold the fully extended or contracted position as long as they could have... Not everyone can be a winner every time. How you come back after a perceived loss. That is what makes you better. Everyone fails sometimes. It's up to you. Upon leaving the gym or a workout session feeling a little guilty, telling yourself you may have done more, maybe better; to resolve to get a few more reps/sets next time. Focus on progressing, keep moving forward. Don't you dare show up next time valuing your comfort more than your performance. If you do, you'll hear me screaming "Start over. Right fucking now! This continuation, continues until you give all, or quit". There are no losers here. There is however only 1 winner. Hell, you could always buy the new ab quadrangle extreme doohickey on TV

Congrats gentlemen & ladies to hard fought battle. Nice job, now have some cake...

Cheers & God Bless - Sarge

Here is my take on judging when it came to proportion; for me the rule of thumb for each contestant was to show both upper and lower body. To have a well balance physic that makes a complete package. Some did not post pics of that. Presentation; not only does lighting, color, quality of photos come in mind but also posing properly. These are some of the traits that I look for when it comes to casting my vote. Though there is something that I don't understand and that is why some got three stars on proportion when I can't see their wheels.