Struggles of Extreme Dieting in Competitive Bodybuilding

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The chapter explores the speaker's journey as a competitive bodybuilder, detailing extreme measures taken for competition prep, post-competition struggles with body image and health, and the unsustainable nature of the diet. It delves into the negative impacts on health and energy levels due to the demanding lifestyle of a competitor, highlighting the dangerous cycle of extreme weight fluctuations and societal pressure for validation. The discussion emphasizes the importance of realistic body fat levels, genetic differences in maintaining low percentages, and the necessity of essential body fat for overall health and well-being.

Do you have a "dream body" that you want to acheive?

Do you see people online and think "I wish I could look like that"?

Well today on the podcast we are going to talk about the side of things that you don't see...

I have my friend Dr. Ashley Dwyer on the show is a fitness competitor and pharmacist turned health coach who is going to share her own story of chasing her dream body and how it damaged her health and her relationship with her body and food and how that has impacted her mindset and approach towars her health and fitness moving forward.

This is a really insightful episode that will provide a lot of value for many of you.

You can find more information about Ashley through her Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dr.dwyer/

Or on her website here: https://teambdncoaching.com/

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