The Launch Edition of the Scavenger Hunt is officially complete, and I have to say — this was a lot of fun to watch unfold. Over the past few weeks, answers came in steadily, and it was clear people were digging through old posts, connecting ideas, and paying attention to the details.
Thank you to everyone who took part.
Congratulations go to Bryant Perez, who answered all questions correctly. A number of other individuals submitted correct answers, but chose to submit their answers anonymously.
Special recognition also goes to John T., who was the very first to submit answers in the challenge.
Below are the questions from the quiz, followed by the correct answers and a bit of added context for each one.
(1) There are three weekly photo series on my blog. What are their names?
Correct answer: Motivation Monday, Throwback Thursday, Friday Flex
Bodybuilding has always lived in photos. Long before reels and highlight clips, physiques were built slowly and shown in still frames — evidence of patience, repetition, and years of decisions stacking up. A good photo captures something pure words can’t: proportion, detail, presence. It’s a way of showing the work without over-explaining it.
That’s why these three weekly photo series exist. Motivation Monday carries the tone of the week — mindset, intention, and the internal standard that drives me forward. Throwback Thursday adds context, because progress makes more sense when you can see the road behind you — the phases, the places, the moments in time that shaped the athlete. Friday Flex is a check-in: a way to look at the physique honestly and keep refining the details.
These three series are the backbone of the blog because bodybuilding is inherently visual.
(2) In late December, 2025, I shared the recipe for my Magic Morning Elixir – a concoction I’ve found helps with my digestive health. What are the four ingredients in my elixir?
Correct answer: Apple Cider Vinegar, Turmeric, Ginger, and Fresh Lemon Juice
This isn’t a miracle drink. It’s a consistent habit that supports digestion and inflammation control, especially when training volume is high. Digestive health doesn’t get much attention until it becomes a problem — and by then, it’s already affecting performance.
Read the full post: My Magic Morning Elixir: The Digestive Kickstart I Swear By
(3) In a January, 2026 post, I argued that the biggest lie in fitness is that you need more motivation. What did I say matters more than motivation?
Correct answer: Having a Standard You Can Follow Consistently
Motivation is unreliable. Standards aren’t. A clear standard tells you what “good enough” looks like on days you feel great and on days you don’t. Long-term progress comes from repeating behaviors you can sustain, not chasing emotional highs.
Read the full post: The Biggest Lie in Fitness is that You Need More Motivation.
(4) I recently pondered whether human coaches (like me) are still necessary in the age of AI. What did I describe as one of the greatest strengths of a human coach?
Correct answer: Interacting in Real Time – Asking You Questions, Watching You Train, Making Continuous Plan Adjustments
Information is easy to get now. Coaching isn’t about information — it’s about context. A human coach sees how you move, hears how you breathe, notices when something feels off, and adjusts immediately. That real-time feedback loop is still hard to replace.
Read the full post: Man Vs. Machine: Can AI Replace a Human Fitness Coach, Like Me?
(5) In early January, 2026, I wrote a post describing how Competitive Bodybuilding works, explaining my journey from my first competition to the Olympia stage. What division do I currently compete in?
Correct answer: Men’s Physique
This division emphasizes upper-body structure, balance, and presentation. Choosing the right division matters, because it shapes how you train, what you prioritize, and how you evaluate progress. Knowing your goal determines everything downstream.
Read the full post: Competitive Bodybuilding Explained: From My First Show to the Olympia
(6) In late December, 2025, I described some of the challenges of eating clean while traveling, and offered some tips. What did I list as my #1 travel carb?
Correct answer: Oats
Oats are reliable, easy to transport, and easy to digest. When you travel frequently, consistency becomes more important than variety. Boring foods that work are often the best tools you have.
Read the full post: How I Eat Clean While Traveling (Even Without a Kitchen)
(7) In my first “Ask Alessandro” Q&A, I provided my official height. What is it?
Correct answer: 190 cm (~ 6’3″)
This might be the question I get more than any other. People see photos and videos and try to “estimate” it, then they meet me in person and it catches them off guard. I’m 190 cm (about 6’3”), which isn’t basketball-player-level-tall, but still pretty tall for this sport, especially in the Men’s Physique division.
And for the record, yes, the air up here is fine.
Read the full post: Ask Alessandro: The Greatest Hits
(8) What was the location of my Throwback Thursday photo I shared on December 4, 2025?
Correct answer: Venice Beach
Venice Beach isn’t just a backdrop — it’s a piece of bodybuilding history. Training there reminds you that this sport was built in public, under the sun, without filters or excuses. That lineage still matters.
Later in February, I’ll be featuring Venice Beach in a Tuesday Travelogue, so keep an eye out for that.
Read the full post: Throwback Thursday: Venice Beach
(9) In a recent Sculpting Sunday, I listed some benefits of using a shoulder press machine to develop delts instead of free weights. What were those benefits?
Correct answer: Machines Keep the Path Fixed and Allow You to Focus Exclusively on the Delts
Machines reduce variables. That’s exactly why they’re useful. When the goal is targeted hypertrophy, removing balance and stabilization demands can improve muscle activation and execution. Tool choice should serve the goal, not ego.
Read the full post: Sculpting Sunday: Why Machine Shoulder Press Isn’t the “Easy” Option
(10) What is my favorite flavor of gelato?
Correct answer: All of The Flavors
Anyone who’s spent time in Italy understands this answer. Gelato isn’t about choosing one flavor forever — it’s about quality, timing, and enjoyment when it fits. Which is just a scientific excuse for trying all of the flavors. (How else would you ever determine your favorite?)
Read the full post: Ask Alessandro: The Greatest Hits
Final Thoughts
This challenge wasn’t about trivia. It was about attention.
Training rewards people who notice patterns, remember details, and connect ideas over time. If you scored a perfect 10, well done — you earned it. If you missed a few, consider it an invitation to revisit the posts and keep engaging.
This was the first hunt.
It won’t be the last.