National final : a big thought for Phidias !

[oldfella]

Phidias, 2nd place is a great effort. I know you looked amazing bro. Just know that in all our eyes you are a real champion, no matter the placing. You have one of the best physiques of this board. We have all suffered at the hands of judges at one stage or another in our endeavours to be the best we can be. Just not your turn. 2 nd place is a fantastic result at that level. Proud of you phidias, very proud of you!!

Go eat will ya!!

 

[Dangkolo]

Congrats.......

 

[buselmo]

CONGRATS PHIDIAS!!!

we're all proud of you, bro!
2nd place in the NATIONAL competition is really something big. I have no doubt in my mind that you looked the best on stage (and i'm sure pics will prove it), but in these contests, it's always the familiar face that gets a little boost.

GOOD JOB!!!

 

[mike1107]

our bro Phidias will be back later today, I"m sure he will chime in this thread as soon as he will be back

once again he deserved the 1st place, period

but the fact is, here judges just tend to forget what bodybuilding really means ...

 

[lynx]

Congrats Phidias!! We want PICS!!!!

 

[Sassy]

Congrats!!! Second at Nationals is something to be proud of... at least we are all proud of you!!

I'm with Lynx... where's the PICS!!!

 

[hotttsauce]

Congrats!!! Second at Nationals is something to be proud of... at least we are all proud of you!!

I'm with Lynx... where's the PICS!!!

Good Lord P, give these girls some eye candy!!!!!!

 

[rAJJIN]

Congrats Phidias!
1st, 2nd whatever.....your a Bad Mutha in my book!
Cant wait to hear some stories and see some pictures. Hope you had a good time.

 

[275bills]

Congratulations Phidias

 

[Phidias]

I also hope he is now kicking back on the Mediterranian Sea, having a nice meal with friends or some wonderful female. I myself would probably be heading straight for a hot shower just to rinse that tanning shit off!

Not too far from the truth, JT ... well... to my greatest despair except from the "wonderful female" part of the story... That tall Scandinavian hottie who seemed interested the few (very few...) minutes I was winning the roulette at the Monte Carlo Casino quickly turned on her heel when she realized my luck had faded away...

A cool rest day on the French Riviera actually... much needed after a very tiring week-end that began on Friday afternoon with the weight-ins.

230 lbs on the scale: that was 4 lbs less than two weeks prior.

Did I look better for all that? Not so sure... in fact I felt flat the whole time... but not leaner

Currently have no pics to allow an honest judging (have to wait for the official IFBB ones), but all I know is I wasn't too pleased with what I saw in the mirror when I looked at myself in the hotel room. I HATE FEELING SMALL

ANYWAY...

I still was one of the biggest on stage and what costed me the win in the SHW class, according to judges, was more a lack of deep cuts than size. The competitor who placed first (stand-up guy btw, I'm sincerely happy for him) displayed a totally different physique: older (close to 40), much taller than me (6'3'' when I'm 5'9'') and lighter... 227 lbs. As he even said to me, I "outmuscled" him big time BUT HE WAS SHARPER AND THAT WAS ALL THE JUDGES WERE AFTER

If needed, proof is the Overall went to the under 198 lbs class winner... my buddy Eric (congrats to u my friend, I know you often read PM ) weighed in at 185 lbs @ 5'8''.

Not a lot to add. You win, you lose, that's life. Up to me to be better (much better) next time.

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL OF YOU MY PM FRIENDS FOR UR KIND WORDS... MUCH APPRECIATED! ALL OF YOU TAKE GREAT CARE

 

[thebrick]

Phidias, you are a man of class and maturity. I am sure you looked fantastic. I am glad you had a good time afterwards on the Riviera too.

 

[mike1107]

I HATE FEELING SMALL

I guess we don't have the same meaning for "small" bro !

now it's time for "mi-cuit" isnt it ?

anyway, congrats bro, even after you doubt due to that bad organisation, u did it and it makes me happy (Nath was happy u went to finals too) .. now about the 2nd place, I know u deserved the 1st ... but what about a HUGE OFF SEASON and come back later to shut their mouth up for real ?

congrats for a well done job my friend

 

[rotty]

Congrats Phidias!!!! Second place is still great. I'm sure next you will be perfect. Were you really flat or are you just being hard on yourself? Sometimes it's difficult to really honestly judge yourself. You are usually always really lean, I can't imagine what the winner must have looked like if he had deeper cuts than you. What did you do differently this time, do you feel you peaked too early? Do you think you looked better 4 pounds heavier two weeks ago? Congrats again bro!! I'm betting you win your next show

 

[Phidias]

now it's time for "mi-cuit" isnt it ?

No it's time for cardio buddy ... and I'm serious. A long walk is waiting for me in a few minutes... and a few more weeks of dieting too...

I'm left with such a bitter taste due to that defeat that gorging myself from now on is absolutely out of the question...

Off-season won't start till I'm peeled "ala Andreas Munzer"... the show may be over, it's a personal challenge, a revenge on myself... I will be doing for the upcoming weeks what I should have done before the contest... they wanted shredded to the bones guys, I knew it beforehand, and I didn't give them what they were waiting for... my fault completely, I'M THE ONLY ONE TO BLAME

So no more chocolate "mi-cuits" before I'm 4% bf or lower. Will do what I have to in order to ease my mind...

Only once I've achieved that "deeper cuts" look will I be satisfied and begin A LONG OFF-SEASON... but not before.


Rotty, buddy, I think I answered your question here... sometimes what you consider "lean" is still not enough for extremely demanding judges whose ONLY CRITERIA IS CONDITIONNING.

Sad but here they don't care a single second for size... you have to be the most peeled, that's all that matters in their eyes...

 

[Potimus]

No it's time for cardio buddy ... and I'm serious. A long walk is waiting for me in a few minutes... and a few more weeks of dieting too...

I'm left with such a bitter taste due to that defeat that gorging myself from now on is absolutely out of the question...

Off-season won't start till I'm peeled "ala Andreas Munzer"... the show may be over, it's a personal challenge, a revenge on myself... I will be doing for the upcoming weeks what I should have done before the contest... they wanted shredded to the bones guys, I knew it beforehand, and I didn't give them what they were waiting for... my fault completely, I'M THE ONLY ONE TO BLAME

So no more chocolate "mi-cuits" before I'm 4% bf or lower. Will do what I have to in order to ease my mind...

Only once I've achieved that "deeper cuts" look will I be satisfied and begin A LONG OFF-SEASON... but not before.


Rotty, buddy, I think I answered your question here... sometimes what you consider "lean" is still not enough for extremely demanding judges whose ONLY CRITERIA IS CONDITIONNING.

Sad but here they don't care a single second for size... you have to be the most peeled, that's all that matters in their eyes...

Post of the year nominee

 

[bulldog21]

No it's time for cardio buddy ... and I'm serious. A long walk is waiting for me in a few minutes... and a few more weeks of dieting too...

I'm left with such a bitter taste due to that defeat that gorging myself from now on is absolutely out of the question...

Off-season won't start till I'm peeled "ala Andreas Munzer"... the show may be over, it's a personal challenge, a revenge on myself... I will be doing for the upcoming weeks what I should have done before the contest... they wanted shredded to the bones guys, I knew it beforehand, and I didn't give them what they were waiting for... my fault completely, I'M THE ONLY ONE TO BLAME

So no more chocolate "mi-cuits" before I'm 4% bf or lower. Will do what I have to in order to ease my mind...

Only once I've achieved that "deeper cuts" look will I be satisfied and begin A LONG OFF-SEASON... but not before.


Rotty, buddy, I think I answered your question here... sometimes what you consider "lean" is still not enough for extremely demanding judges whose ONLY CRITERIA IS CONDITIONNING.

Sad but here they don't care a single second for size... you have to be the most peeled, that's all that matters in their eyes...

You still should be proud of your accomplishments this year Phidias.....For what its worth I thought you looked really good........

You do what makes you happy then take some time off and come back with a vengance......This defeat might be just what you needed for motivation to take it to yet another level......Again you looked awesome bro..

 

[fsm]

Congratulations on 2nd place. In liife there is not much difference between first and second place, usually it's just the way the wind blows. Great job!

 

[mike1107]

No it's time for cardio buddy ... and I'm serious. A long walk is waiting for me in a few minutes... and a few more weeks of dieting too...

I'm left with such a bitter taste due to that defeat that gorging myself from now on is absolutely out of the question...

Off-season won't start till I'm peeled "ala Andreas Munzer"... the show may be over, it's a personal challenge, a revenge on myself... I will be doing for the upcoming weeks what I should have done before the contest... they wanted shredded to the bones guys, I knew it beforehand, and I didn't give them what they were waiting for... my fault completely, I'M THE ONLY ONE TO BLAME

So no more chocolate "mi-cuits" before I'm 4% bf or lower. Will do what I have to in order to ease my mind...

Only once I've achieved that "deeper cuts" look will I be satisfied and begin A LONG OFF-SEASON... but not before.


Rotty, buddy, I think I answered your question here... sometimes what you consider "lean" is still not enough for extremely demanding judges whose ONLY CRITERIA IS CONDITIONNING.

Sad but here they don't care a single second for size... you have to be the most peeled, that's all that matters in their eyes...

I am 100% with you bro, just don't push it too far !!

 

[bigshadow]

CONGRATS BUDDY! I'm not sure how I missed this till' now...sorry man. Great job man! I'm always aspiring to be just as...........kewl as you my friend!
I know your physique was nothing short of amazing...but the question remains... How was your Hair? Good Hair Day or Bad?
Seriously, its really awesome to see you doing so well in this sport. Your physique is always inspiring for us....little guys...

You must come to the States one day! Seriously! Contrary to popular belief...there are still a lot of Americans who like the French...well...a few of us anyway...

So Happy For You My Friend!

"Flying Frogs....Unite!!!!"

 

[MAINEVENT]

I am 100% with you bro, just don't push it too far !!

I agree with Mike here. Dont push it to the point where you get injured and thus set yourself back even further.

You have a great physique and more importantly a great character Phidias. We are all hard on ourselves, thats why we do what we do....amoung other reasons...lol.

Just use this as fuel (I know you will) to bring an unbeatable package back next year.