I am a pro, but I am a pro, who so far, gets their ass kicked onstage
i completely understand what you are saying, but I disagree with the thought process. Building something you're proud of is all that matters
9 judges at the table in front of me, or people around the pool, wont make me feel a certain way about what I look like. the judges determine my placing against competition, and I try to leave it at that
i think most of the benefits you speak of is the confidence and the pride that comes along with living this lifestyle and how you feel about yourself