Get ready for an eye-opening episode as we delve into the world of bodybuilding competitions. In this continuation of Hot Take Summer, we'll explore the motivations behind why people participate in these events and shed light on the lesser-known risks that come with this competitive realm. Join me as I share personal stories from my own fitness journey, working closely with bodybuilding competitors, and witnessing the profound impact these competitions can have on individuals' health and relationships.In this thought-provoking episode, we'll take a closer look at the allure of bodybuilding competitions and what drives individuals to push themselves to the limit.
While these competitions often showcase incredible physical transformations, there's more to the story than meets the eye. I'll delve into the hidden risks and challenges that participants face, including the toll it can take on their mental and emotional well-being.Drawing from my own experiences, I'll share personal accounts of witnessing the adverse effects of extreme training, restrictive diets, and the pressure to achieve the perfect physique. We'll explore how participation in bodybuilding competitions can sometimes lead to declining health and strained relationships, shining a light on the sacrifices individuals make in pursuit of their goals.
In today’s episode, we cover:
[00:00:01] Intro and what in for you in today's episode
[00:04:30] My experience with bodybuilding
[00:15:26] The pressure to conform to the winning aesthetics ideals
[00:24:16] Bigorexia or muscle dysmorphia; the obsession to increase muscles
[00:34:56] The emotional toll that comes with intense training and competition prep
[00:38:10] Justifying the struggle with eating disorders
[00:42:52] What competitors who post lean pictures do to stay stage lean
[00:45:05] Insecurities and identity crisis fueling female bodybuilding competitions
[00:51:13] What you need to know about performance-enhancing drugs
[00:55:30] Bodybuilding competition strain and pressure on relationships
[00:56:46] The things I want to see shift and change in the bodybuilding world
[00:58:03] Wrap up and how to share your experience or opinion with me
Notable Quotes
“Bodybuilding competitions are just about comparing yourself and your body against a bunch of other fantastically fit gorgeous women, and it can make you have an immense amount of pressure to the specific aesthetic that is ideal for winning the judges' votes.” [19:48]
“You can't pick and choose where to lose fat, so as women, when we become extremely lean, we lose our breast tissue, and this makes us less ideal to be chosen in a competition because we lose the feminine physics that they are looking for.” [20:59]
“One thing that happens with stress is that it can help your body unlock defective DNA; your genetics loads the gun and your lifestyle pulls the trigger.” [27:28]
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