In this episode, we meet Madi, a first time bikini competitor who is just four weeks away from her first bodybuilding competition (she's actually now only 1 week out!). Madi shares her experiences and journey, discussing the mental and physical challenges of preparing for such a competition. She opens up about the disconnect between what she sees and what she feels, highlighting the importance of perseverance and logical thinking in a weight loss journey. Tune in to hear Madi's incredible story and gain valuable insights into the world of bodybuilding.

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Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Intro.

[00:01:36] The impact of bodybuilding.

[00:05:54] Increasing cardio for competition.

[00:07:27] Changes in body transformation.

[00:10:08] Mindset and Challenges in Competing.

[00:15:21] The Minnesota starvation experiment.

[00:17:10] Body dysmorphia and eating disorders.

[00:22:16] Body size and self-worth.

[00:23:37] The cost of competition.