This past weekend really opened my eyes to some things I have commented on in the past. I have made a lot of comments about the judging in fitness and figure and I truly felt that if you were not backed by certain groups or companies that you were not allowed to place well in competition. My wife won the overall in the fitness category this weekend at Jr. Nationals. She is not sponsored and not affiliated with any group or company. I have bashed certain people in the past, and made comments that were based on gossip, and rumors that I had heard. A lot of my comments were directed towards J.M. and his management company. J.M. was one of the first people to congratulate me on my placing (4th in my first national show) as well as my wifes victory this weekend. He is actually one of the nicest people that I have met in this industry. I have taken shots at him in the past on this board even though I had never met him. The only reason that I am writing this is that I want other people to take the chance to meet people in the industry and give them a chance before you judge them based off the rumors that you read on these boards. If you work hard then you will be rewarded, regardless of who you are or are not affiliated with!
