If you've ever thought, "I'll be happy when I lose 10 pounds," this episode is for you.

As an IFBB Pro who competed in 16 bodybuilding shows, I reached my leanest at 128 pounds - and I was the most miserable I'd ever been. In this episode, I'm sharing the truth about body dysmorphia, extreme dieting, hormone health, and why losing weight didn't give me the happiness I thought it would.

We'll talk about why the scale isn't the best measure of health, how chasing the "perfect body" can steal your joy, and what truly matters if you want to feel strong, healthy, and confident.

If this episode speaks to you, share it with a woman who's been waiting to live her life until she loses the weight!

#BodyDysmorphia #WeightLossJourney #Bodybuilding

Key Takeaways:

00:43 If You're Waiting to Lose 10 Pounds...

01:56 What Being 128 Pounds Was Really Like

04:03 The Reality of Contest Prep

05:10 When the Compliments Start Rolling In

07:47 The Truth About Body Dysmorphia

11:35 What Happens After the Goal Is Over

14:49 Learning to Heal My Relationship with Food & My Body

18:16 Why I Stopped Comparing Myself Online

19:12 The Scale Isn't the Whole Story

23:33 Why I Don't Trust BMI

27:21 Would I Do Bodybuilding Again?

28:52 What I Hope You Take Away from This

32:53 If You're Struggling, Please Reach Out

34:09 One Last Thing Before You Go

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