Summary:
In this episode, Diane brings back one of her Bikini athletes and good friend, Tina Bauer. As a mature athlete in her 50s, Tina reminds you that it's never too late to start your fitness journey. You'll hear about her successes and struggles with hormones, how she balances her diet during prep and after, and how she has no plans on stopping any time soon. This conversation will leave you inspired to build a better you at any age!
Key Takeaways:
- 03:38 - Tina shares her history with exercise & what sparked her love of bodybuilding
- 10:01 - How to tackle the hard days when starting your fitness journey
- 12:29 - Getting back into competition after taking a pause
- 16:28 - Tina shares when she started competing
- 18:28 - Tina reveals her stats (height, weight pre- and post-show, etc.)
- 19:17 - Why you shouldn't assume you're supposed to weigh less by your next show
- 20:12 - Tina's #1 struggle during her last prep
- 25:00 - Finding the balance between what your coach tells you vs. what your body wants
- 27:38 - Addressing the social media haters
- 29:20 - What it's like to start bodybuilding in your 50s vs. in your 30s
- 33:26 - THIS kept Tina going when the weight training felt hard
- 36:21 - What the next 5 years look like for Tina
- 41:01 - How Tina creates balance in her diet in the off-season
- 52:33 - If you don't use it, can you lose it?
- 54:29 - Tina's skincare and treatments
- 57:08 - Balancing hormones
- 59:14 - What Tina's training looks like during prep vs. what she's doing now
- 01:03:47 - Advice for people in their 50s who don't think they could ever compete
- 01:07:51 - Tina's future goals & aspirations in fitness
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