Competitive Bodybuilding Truths You Need To Hear

I spent nearly 15 years in bodybuilding, competed almost 20 times, became an IFBB Pro, and coached other women through contest prep. So why did I eventually walk away?

In this episode, I'm getting brutally honest about the side of women's bodybuilding that nobody really talks about - steroids and performance-enhancing drugs, post-show rebound, body image, genetics, the insane cost of competing, judging, coaching, posing, and what happens when bodybuilding becomes your entire identity.

I'm sharing what I wish someone had told me before I stepped on that first stage, including the reality of contest prep, what happens to your body after a show, and why "just stick to the plan" isn't always enough.

And this is only Part 1. Next week, we're getting into perimenopause, your cycle, fat burners, GLP-1s, and how bodybuilding can affect your relationships.

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Key Takeaways:

00:13 Why I Stayed for So Long

01:45 What Happened After My First Show

03:39 How Bodybuilding Became My Identity

06:07 Becoming the Go-To Bodybuilding Girl

10:15 When I Started Seeing the Cracks

12:14 My Biggest Backstage Wake-Up Call