I've never been a big fan of the judges and the big name fbbs I've spoken with in the past always seemed uncertain of the judges too. The rule changes really changed the sport...especially the 20% thing.
Michaela looks tremendous regardless of 1st place or 2nd.
I'm not sure of the culture towards fbbs in Germany vs the US. Fbbs have lost sponsors in the US for mostly political reasons, tho some could be the sport itself b/c the men have lost status too. No more Arnolds or Lou Ferrigno's. Most people would not know Mr Loympia if he was standing next to them. I have no idea who he is. I barely keep up the Ms Olympia any longer.
I hope the sport can transform itself back into the semi mainstream in some form. Crossfit is hot here now. There is sponsorship and it is on TV.
@uberbabesrule Agree with what you said except for one thing. Michalea does not have to stay looking this good to be a winner. She's a winner regardless. I hope she desires to stay in great shape and strong, but she's a winner either way. I'm a fan of her regardless. I liked her facial expressions in a video I saw. She seems real cool. I liked how she interviews too.
You get a 1st place here, Michaela. What division is 71kg considered? Are you a heavyweight or something under? I've always felt they need to increase the weight of the heavyweights since some girls are far over what used to be the top weight.
You love the bodybuilding....no matter what they call it. :) Cool! The name change was just re branding it to me. It started to get a bad name in some areas due to the over abuse of certain PEDS and some of the things around the sport. I was a kid when the sport was born, but have seen the whole thing from Cory on. I'm still young tho. I was born into the time where it was all just about to begin. Arnold kind of started the men up when I was in my crib and then the women came a bit later.
I'm all for whatever they call it if they can get some nice sponsorship and make the sport better for you and the other women who love it. Peace!
Yes...Michaela! :) Love off season and big! Bulking up is good.
Your comment was great. I was just asking one of the guys to go back and re-read your 3/11/15 post. You had answered what he asked. FBB for life comment means for life...whatever they want to call an fbb. I prefer bodybuilding to "physique." ;)
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