Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast

The Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast is the only place where IFBB bikini pros share their struggles, strategies, stories, insights, and advice in a real, raw, and vulnerable setting.

The goal of this podcast is to educate, inspire, and remind other competitors, athletes, or the every day gym goer that even the most elite professionals face hardships, health problems, mental obstacles, and other adversities.

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ADAIR LIBBRECHT; Amateur to Pro in 1 Weekend, Positive Mind, Teeth Whitening, Most Important Tool for Training

1/14/2022

Today, I speak with IFBB Pro Adair Libbrecht, a 26 year old who was born and raised in Winnipeg, Canada. She has an honors degree in psychology and just started a masters degree in counseling psychology! She is also a crisis counsellor for a 24/7 crisis and suicide line in Winnipeg. On top of that, she is a certified nutritionist and personal trainer who coaches online lifestyle clients and approaches fitness from a psychological perspective. Her goal is to not only help individuals achieve their fitness goals but work on their personal development and a develop a healthy mindset as well. She also runs her own business doing cosmetic teeth whitening.

Adair grew up very active playing a variety of sports but her true passion was dancing and aerial acrobatics in which she competed for 15 years. After she stopped competitive dancing, she got a membership at my local gym and fell in love with lifting weights and working out. She worked out consistently for about 5 years before deciding to compete. She competed in my first ever show September 2021 where she won the overall. That qualified her to compete the next day in the Canadian Nation Pro Qualifier where she won her IFBB Pro card!

Adair shares so much insight from her past and goals for her future. You don’t want to miss this episode!

Topics covered include:
-dealing with expectations
-deciding to work with a coach
-struggling with binge eating
-competing as a dancing and aerial acrobat
-struggling with feeling lost
-journaling for mental health
-getting into teeth whitening
-working as a coach
-the importance of psychology in bodybuilding
-traveling and competing

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TIME STAMPS
[1:00] introductions
[04:00] turning pro quickly
[07:30] shifting expectations with growing beliefs
[11:15] switching from a lifestyle client to a competitor
[14:30] working through binge eating
[17:05] dance background
[19:00] why prep is so rewarding
[26:25] routines for success
[28:00] day in the life
[29:01] teeth whitening
[34:57] working as a coach
[36:55] studying psychology
[42:02] Adair’s coaching style
[46:00] what preps are like
[49:30] judge’s feedback and changing mentality
[54:04] future goals
[55:04] advice for growth

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JAZMINE OSBORNE; Bodybuilding not Bodybuilt, Prioritizing Friendships and Time, Trusting New Approaches

1/7/2022

Today, I speak with IFBB Pro Jazmine Osborne, personal trainer, & posing coach who started competing in 2015 and turned pro in 2019 at her second national show. She made her Pro debut in 2020 at the NorCal show! She initially started competing when she was still in college and only wanted to compete once as a bucket list item. She immediately started looking forward to her next show! Jazmine speaks to the importance of finding pride in the process and not the placing. She talks about not feeling ready for her first National show and feeling discouraged after placing 15th. But that gave her perspective to know where she needed to improve.

Jazmine tells us about how she worked with her coach to fine tune her body for a balanced physique that meets the bikini criteria. She admits to feeling uncomfortable with the amount of food she had to eat in order to grow, but also noticed how her lifts improved. She learned to trust the process and trust her coach, which paid off!

We talk about how Jazmine navigated her relationships outside of bodybuilding and how things changed. With communication and understanding, she has been able to maintain friendships through prep even though other friends were not into bodybuilding.

Jazmine’s journey is really special. You won’t want to miss her story!

Topics covered include:
-friendships through bodybuilding
-competing on the National stage
-embracing discomfort to grow
-trusting the process
-finding balance
-using her exercise science degree in her own prep
-changing up training to grow muscle
-dealing with mental struggles
-managing time and finances
-struggling with food
-dealing with ADHD

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TIME STAMPS
[1:00] introductions
[3:05] journey to Pro
[11:39] section national show
[18:50] trusting the process
[21:35] finding balance
[26:12] maintaining relationships outside of bodybuilding
[31:50] studying exercise science
[34:05] gaining muscle
[40:20] pro debut
[46:00] mental struggles
[48:35] financial commitment
[53:00] struggles with food
[61:00] dealing with ADHD
[66:09] future goals
[69:20] advice for competitors

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Inner Health Series Ep 3: The Pro Method; Benefits of the Neufit Machine, Neuromuscular Reeducation, Nervous System Support, Recovery Methods

1/5/2022

In the final episode of the Inner Health Series, I speak with Shonte Turner and Dawn Nasta of The Pro Method, a physiological decompression method approach to recovery and optimizing training via advanced technology. Shonte and Dawn start off by sharing some background as to how they met, what influenced them to join forces, and how The Pro Method came about.

First, Shonte and Dawn discuss the Neufit machine and the role it plays in their practice. Dawn talks about the concept of a direct current e-stim machine and its benefits for training and recovery. Shonte and Dawn also dive into the concept of neuromuscular reeducation and the importance of recovery for both muscle building and fat loss phases.

Dawn also breaks down colon hydrotherapy and how it may be beneficial for athletes, especially those with IBS or experiencing any GI distress. Next, Shonte and Dawn explain how these different therapies help athletes in all aspects of training, even down to posing for bikini competitors.

I can’t wait for you all to hear about The Pro Method’s tactics and strategies to maximize ones recovery for optimal training results!

Topics Covered:
-Beginnings of The Pro Method
-What is the Neufit & how it works
-Muscular Reeducation
-Neufit for recovery and restructure
-Importance of recovery
-Colon hydrotherapy
-Neuromusclar training & posing

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Time Stamps:
[0:45] Celeste introduces Shonte Turner and Dawn Nasta of The Pro Method.
[5:40] Celeste asks Shonte what inspired her to work with Dawn.
[10:20] Shonte & Dawn explain how the Neufit works.
[14:10] Celeste asks how pad placement is determined & if a competitors division
matters.
[18:20] Shonte & Dawn expand on muscular re-education & how the Neufit promotes
longevity in bodybuilding.
[23:05] Dawn discusses direct currents & other current types in the body.
[26:35] Celeste asks of any examples of athletes who changed their structure from using the Neufit.
[31:10] Celeste asks why recovery is important for building muscle and burning fat.
[41:40] Dawn talks about colon hydrotherapy.
[47:25] Celeste asks how often one should have colon hydrotherapy.
[51:20] Shonte explains how neuromuscular training is incorporated in posing.
[60:15] Shonte & Dawn share how listeners can connect and work with them.

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Inner Health Series Ep 2: Liv Health; Can't Manage what You Don't Measure, Birth Control, Improve Metabolism, Supplement Timing

1/4/2022

In the second episode of the inner health series, I speak with Julia Bresner, the lead integrative health concierge, and Andrew Wax, the director of clinical care, from Liv Health. Andrew and Julia start the conversation by explaining to listeners what services are provided at Liv Health, the importance they have, and how they are beneficial to bodybuilders. They emphasize how their approach and methods differ from those of a typical primary care physician, and how they look to optimize their athletes health and performance.

Andrew shares his philosophy of “you can’t manage what you can’t measure,” which he references at several points during the conversation. We talk about the importance of lab work and how optimizing ones internal health can be beneficial during muscle building and fat loss phases. Julia mentions the role of birth control and bodybuilding, sharing experiences from many female clients she has worked with over the years. Both Andrew and Julia talk about the importance of supplement timing, giving specific examples and how it can affect one’s results when implemented correctly.

During this conversation, we openly discuss the topic of PEDs and bodybuilding. Andrew and Julia give valuable insight as to how athletes, especially those that are enhanced, need to consciously take care of their internal health and monitor certain markers via regular lab work, to ensure not only a successful contest prep but to help them prepare for life after competing.

You won’t want to miss all the valuable information and insights Julia and Andrew have to offer!

Topics Covered:
-Optimal internal health & muscle building/fat loss
-“You can’t manage what you don’t measure”
-Birth control & bodybuilding
-Supplement timing
-PEDs and labs
-Supplements loft bodybuilding
-Sexual function & libido

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Time Stamps:
[0:45] Celeste introduces Liv Health and the representatives Julia Bresner and Andrew Wax.
[2:15] Celeste asks how bodybuilders use Liv Health and why they are important.
[3:40] Celeste has Julia & Andrew define what they mean by athletes becoming “superhuman.”
[5:00] Andrew describes how their approach varies from that of a typical primary care physician.
[9:40] Celeste asks how optimizing internal health can support someone with muscle building & fat loss phases.
[12:45] Andrew shares how one knows if they reverse diet too quickly.
[14:55] Celeste asks how one finds “maintenance” via lab work.
[17:12] Andrew & Julia share habits that negatively affect important blood markers.
[22:50] Celeste asks what habits competitors can implement to improve their health.
[27:20] Julia shares how to eliminate depletion symptoms without compromising a prep.
[31:10] Celeste asks about the importance of supplement timing.
[35:00] Celeste asks how HRT or peptides are chosen for a client.
[40:50] Andrew talks about special considerations made with enhanced athletes.
[43:30] Celeste asks Andrew to go over proper post cycle therapy with PEDs.
[45:20] Julia explains what clients can expect when signing up with Liv Health.
[48:30] Andrew & Julia talk about the Liv Health supplements & including those in an athlete’s protocol.
[54:00] Andrew discusses sexual function, libido, and supplementation.
[58:00] Julia talks about how they address clients with amenorrhea.
[62:40] Celeste shares how listeners can find & connect with Liv Health further.

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Inner Health Series Ep 1: Adam Atkinson; Labwork Review & Recommendation, Enhanced vs Natural Athlete Considerations, Focus on Supporting Your Body

1/3/2022

Kicking off the first ever Inner Health Series, Celeste speaks with Adam Atkinson, head coach & creator of See You Later Leaner. Aside from coaching, Adam takes on lab consult clients, such as Celeste, to look at an athletes bloodwork and see if and where things are off hormonally, and how they can be fixed.

First, Celeste discusses her personal experiences in working with Adam and how he has helped her improve her internal health and progress in her improvement season, starting with an in depth review of her bloodwork.

Adam discusses common results and red flags one should be aware of when going over labs and how different seasons of training an affect ones hormone levels. He also touches on the topic of enhanced athletes and supplementation, emphasizing what women especially should be aware of before going down that route.

Along with sharing success stories from both his natural and enhanced athletes, Adam shares strategies he thinks are important for competitors to obtain longevity in the sport. He also talks about hormone replacement therapy and the role it plays for athletes of various age groups.

You won’t want to miss the valuable insight and experience Adam has to offer and the reasoning why he values bloodwork and labs so highly for longevity in bodybuilding and overall health!

Topics Covered:
-Importance of bloodwork
-Training seasons & hormonal impacts
-Women becoming enhanced athletes
-Coach-client communication
-How to optimize longevity in bodybuilding
-HRT therapy and bodybuilding

Time Stamps:
[0:50] Celeste introduces the new inner health series & first guest, Adam Atkinson.

[2:20] Adam shares the importance of and why he prioritizes bloodwork.

[4:40] Celeste asks Adam to elaborate on why he recommended her specific tests.

[9:45] Adam summarizes starting and progress points from Celeste’s labs.

[14:50] Adam shares what one should consider a red flag vs normal results on bloodwork.

[21:20] Celeste asks how various training seasons affect certain hormone levels.

[24:40] Celeste asks how Adam treats athletes who have low energy levels yet “normal” lab numbers shortly after a show.

[26:10] Adam shares how optimal hormone levels attribute to physique development.

[28:15] Adam discusses what women should be aware of when choosing to become an “enhanced athlete.”

[30:50] Adam shares the importance of communicating with your coach about enhanced supplementation.

[34:50] Celeste asks what may be optimal for competitors to maintain longevity in the sport.

[40:00] Adam shares how supplementation based off his bloodwork review has helped natural athletes achieve success.

[46:30] Celeste asks if clients using HRT can leverage that to better their physique.

[53:15] Celeste asks Adam about athletes that want to transition back to being natural.

[54:50] Adam shares why he works with lab consult clients.

[56:00] Adam shares how potential clients can connect & work with him.

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VANIA AUGUSTE; Stage Walk Tips, High School Teacher Life, Improve & Show Up

12/31/2021

Today I speak with IFBB Pro and 2021 Olympian Vania Auguste. Vania started competing back in 2015 and won her pro card at Jr Nationals in 2019. Vania works as a posing coach alongside her teaching career, leading girls to the stage with a powerful stage presence and confidence in their routines.

Vania shares what inspired her move from her native country of Haiti to the US, sharing how she ended up in Nashville and chose her career as a high school teacher. Vania also discusses what inspired her to explore her love for posing, offering her time to competitors as a posing coach. She talks about how she balances both her teaching schedule and traveling for competitions and how she approaches the topic of bodybuilding with her students.

This year Vania was able to qualify for the Olympia after 10 shows and she shares her journey to the stage and what inspired her decision to become an IFBB Pro. We also discuss how Vania changed both her physical and mental training to gain the success she’s had in the sport, and how she prioritizes her health at all points in her prep.

You won’t want to miss Vania’s insight to both competing and work-life balance in this episode!

Topics Covered:
-Tips for improving your stage walk
-Mistakes at National level shows
-Decision to become a posing coach
-Balancing teacher life & competing
-Olympia experiences
-Mentality switch to earn the O qualification
-Prioritizing health during prep
-Future plans & advice for competitors

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Time Stamps:
[0:50] Celeste introduces Vania.
[1:50] Vania shares her pre stage ritual.
[3:00] Vania shares tips for the best stage walk.
[4:20] Celeste asks Vania how she helps posing clients control their arms.
[5:45] Vania talks about what’s helped her confidence on stage.
[11:10] Celeste asks Vania about mistakes she sees girls make at the national level.
[13:50] Vania shares how and when she started posing coaching.
[15:35] Celeste asks Vania how she came to America & what influenced her decision to pursue teaching.
[20:05] Celeste asks Vania about time management with her teaching schedule and competing.
[22:55] Vania talks about life in prep vs in improvement season.
[26:10] Celeste asks Vania to share her Olympia experience.
[30:15] Vania discusses her journey to becoming a pro & the inspiration behind competing in figure along the way.
[33:00] Celeste asks Vania what specifically made her “feel like a bikini girl.”
[39:20] Vania shares what attributed to her progression her rookie season, leaving her just one point shy of her Olympia qualification.
[44:50] Celeste asks how that first season affected Vania’s mentality going into her next, where she earned her O qualification.
[47:15] Celeste asks Vania how her training changed once she switched coaches.
[55:20] Vania discusses how she manages her body’s health & needs during long competition seasons.
[60:30] Celeste asks Vania about her Olympia feedback and current plans.
[66:25] Vania gives her best advice for novice competitors and for girls on their road to pro.
[70:50] Vania shares how and where listeners can further connect with her.

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JONELLE WARNER; Dialing in Details, Wigs on Stage, Addicted to Growth, Mental Gains

12/24/2021

Today, I speak with IFBB Pro Jonelle Warner. She turned pro this year at NPC Junior Nationals Jonelle has been in the industry and competing since 2016 and is a full time coach for Team Boss Bodies, where she also handles athlete and staff relations. She has a fluffy maincoon cat named Prince James and currently reside in Pittsburgh, PA. She firmly believes in the importance of focusing on the mental aspect of the sport and aims to help her clients with that.

She talks about the importance of training differently to break through thresholds to get to that next level. Going into Junior Nationals, she really focused on the detail in her workouts and mind-muscle connection. That attention to detail and working to shape her muscles really helped her work go farther.

Jonelle wants to bring classic, vintage glam to the stage. She refined her look to a point but decided to wear a wig on stage this year. This way she can stay true to her style and still meet the criteria for the stage. She says this is the first year she feels like she has nailed her look.

Jonelle has such a great perspective on competing and coaching. You won’t want to miss her interview!

Topics covered include:
-Feeling like you’re bringing your best
-Prepping to go pro
-The importance of time under tension
-Rocking a wig on stage
-Staying true to yourself
-Saving money in the improvement season
-Creating habits for a successful prep
-Being prepared for the next level
-Working with Boss Bodies
-Body following mindset

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TIME STAMPS
[1:00] introductions
[2:00] affirmations
[4:58] turning pro
[9:20] prepping to go pro
[18:45] competing at Junior Nationals
[22:05] having red hair and wearing a wig
[32:10] taking time off to grow and save money
[43:24] evolving perspectives in bodybuilding
[46:30] loving vintage style
[49:30] becoming a coach with Boss Bodies
[54:40] athletes leaving to work with other coaches
[59:20] what makes a champion
[65:20] being open to advice from your coach
[68:50] competitor advice

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LAURA MOORE-SHAY; Building Muscle on a Tall Physique, Time Management Skills, No Quick Fix

12/17/2021

Today, I speak with IFBB Pro Laura Moore-Shay, a full time project manager in engineering. She is also a prep & lifestyle coach, homeowner, and pug mom. She also is the host of the podcast Bikini Things! She first competed in 2017 and turned Pro in 2020 at NPC USAs.

Laura speaks in depth about her road to Pro and highs and lows. Being 6 feet tall, Laura has to be careful not looking too thin when she diets down for a show. She decided to start working with Kim Odo and take a long off season to put on more muscle. Laura tells us how she knew she wanted to be a Pro even before she started competing! She kept it to herself until she thought she thought the goal was in her reach.

We hear about how Laura plans her improvement seasons and what that means in regards to “old school” bulking. Because of her height and natural body type, it’s harder for her to keep on weight. She firmly believes you have to be happy with your body regardless of the stage you’re in. She has learned to appreciate her offseason body as much as her prep body.

In her work as a prep and lifestyle coach, she makes it a priority to foster healthy food relationships. She also believes in being honest with her clients. She does not like extreme cardio or extreme low calorie diets for her prep clients and would rather push a show date than be too extreme. She likes to shift clients immediately into a reverse diet post-show to allow for more flexibility and healthy maintenance of hormones.

“If you can manage your time, you can do whatever you want.”

This is such an informative conversation, you don’t want to miss it!

Topics covered include:
-Bikini Things Podcast
-Having confidence and knowing when it’s your time
-Shifting into prep mentality
-Purchasing her first home
-Prepping with a sprained ankle
-Planning for improvements
-Embracing your body in all seasons
-Working as a coach
-Work-life balance
-Putting in work to increase your confidence
-No short cuts to success

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Bikini Things Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/bikini_things/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LauraMooreShay

TIME STAMPS
[1:00] introductions
[2:35] journey to Pro card
[10:13] what kept her going
[16:45] the feeling of going Pro
[19:20] Pro debut
[25:30] planning for improvements
[35:15] working as a coach
[44:08] the importance of positive reinforcement
[47:08] working in industrial automation
[50:00] time management
[58:10] lessons learned
[61:00] no short cuts to success
[66:55} advice for competitors

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DR. JACQUELINE DUKE; Clinical Psychologist, Adapting to Life's Changes, Benefits of Bodybuilding

12/10/2021

Today, I speak with IFBB Pro Dr. Jaqueline Duke, a doctor of clinical psychology who has ran a thriving practice while raising her young daughter with her also-competing, chiropractic physician, IFBB Pro husband. She earned her pro card with a first place finish at NPC TCM Nationals and received two fourth place finishes 24 hours later at her pro debut in the IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Masters Championships. Her success in Pittsburgh took place only 13 months after her very first bikini competition, a goal she decided to pursue with her husband in celebration of their 40th birthdays.

The doctors' first prep began just prior to the March 2020 shut down, which presented its own obstacles in addition to drastic career changes, struggles in parenting a young daughter, and events that lead to their current preparation to move across the country. Amidst the chaos and tragic loss that 2020 presented to the Duke family, Jacqueline found bodybuilding to be the anchor that provided stability in life while also connecting her with like-minded individuals. She grew to find a passion and deeper connection to the meaning of her goals within the sport. She attributes these emotional experiences to be what created her relentless drive and fast, consistent success.
Credentials: B.A., M.A., Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, Illinois-licensed, Post-doctoral M.S. Psychopharmacology
Appearances on national and local television news media
Expert print & online literary contributor
District-approved independent consultant for educational neuropsychological assessment

This is such an important conversation, you don’t want to miss it!

Topics covered include:
-Competing along side a spouse/partner
-The world of parenting as a competitor
-The mindset of a professional (doctor and athlete)
-The evolution of body image through the 80’s, 90’s through today
-Letting go of what no longer serves you
-Coping with intangible loss, grief and anger
-Relating her bodybuilding journey to her daughter’s journey of visual development
-The exciting journey from amateur to pro (J.M. interview, NPC gym)
-Future plans for 2021 pro shows and a move from Chicago to Florida

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TIME STAMPS
[1:00] introductions
[3:04] journey to pro
[6:30] prepping as a parent
[13:05] a day in the life
[20:00] moving to Florida
[22:45] working as a doctor of clinical psychology
[28:10] deciding to go into psychology
[35:20] contributions through psychology
[38:30] falling in love with competing
[40:50] taking a proper off-season
[44:50] choosing a coach
[48:50] finding her why
[55:00] pros and cons of bodybuilding
[59:20] future of competing
[63:00] advice for competitors

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CHRISTY BROWN; Normalize Foods, Managing IBS and Chron's, Will I Ever Win Again?, Family Support

12/3/2021

Today, I speak with IFBB Pro Christy Brown. Sh earned her pro card in her rookie year of competing in the NPC. She achieved this at the Teen, Collegiate & Masters National Championship in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in July of 2021. This was her 5th ever competition! She has a bachelors in Business Management and is a practicing Dental Hygienist, while growing her online coaching business on the side. Her dream is to eventually become a full time online fitness and posing coach where she can help lifestyle clients and new girls coming into the competition world with their journeys and posing.

She love macros and flexible dieting and is quite a wizard in the kitchen, creating new recipes. She is releasing a cookbook very soon! She live in Burleson, Texas with her amazing husband E, her daughter Kennedy, and two fur babies Charmin and Shelby.

Christy explains why she believes it’s important to work with a coach and how her struggles with depression have made her an empathetic coach herself. Celeste and Christy go deep in speaking about the importance of having knowledgable fitness professionals to to work with eating disorders. She also shares her experience dealing with food sensitivities and how she deals with them for prep.

We also get to hear some of Christy’s favorite strategies to hit macros with fun recipes that she has created! She shares how important her husband is to her success and mental-well being.

This is such an important conversation, you don’t want to miss it!

Topics covered include:
-Working as an online coach
-Creating a positive experience for competitors
-Working with a coach
-Struggles with depression and eating disorders
-Macros and eating disorders
-Competing with Crohn’s disease and IBS
-Dealing with food sensitivities
-Food prep with a family and busy schedule
-The importance of a support system
-How competing affects her relationships
-Starting in fitness later in life
-Power of manifestation

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TIME STAMPS
[1:00] introductions
[5:19] pump up routines
[8:40] working as an online coach
[13:45] struggles with depression and eating disorders
[26:10] pros dealing with the same problems as amateurs
[27:50] Crohn’s disease and IBS and food sensitivities
[37:50] eating mostly whole foods
[39:34] planning ahead
[46:45] stress management
[53:40] Impact of competing on relationships
[60:00] family dynamics around food
[68:55] background in fitness and becoming a pro
[80:00] believing in yourself
[81:55] future plans
[84:06] advice for competitors

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