The Revive Stronger Podcast 464: Bodybuilding Beyond Scale Weight - Chris Barakat
Apr 19, 2025
Chris Barakat, a bodybuilder and coach renowned for his intuitive training methods, shares his transformative journey through bodybuilding. He discusses the emotional challenges of competition amidst significant life changes and emphasizes self-trust. Chris also explores the new Classic division, the importance of body recomposition over scale weight, and his future competition plans. Listeners gain insights into balancing personal life with fitness ambitions and the necessity of intuitive eating in achieving sustainable results.
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Bodybuilding as Self-Discovery Tool
- Bodybuilding serves as a tool for deep self-discovery and clarity in life transitions.
- Contest prep often reflects the closing pages of life's chapters and helps define new directions.
Bodybuilding Grows More Complex Over Time
- Chris felt competing became more inconvenient with life changes but his spirit pulled him back.
- He likened bodybuilding to progressing from a 100-piece to a 2000-piece puzzle, signifying increased complexity.
Share Prep Only If It Helps
- Share your prep process if it feels energizing but avoid it if it causes stress or self-doubt.
- Consider your motivation carefully as publicly sharing can add pressure and vulnerability.