In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric athlete and bodybuilding competitor, Rob Rafanan, also known as @weightinginvain on IG. We discussed:

• Different bodybuilding competitions and divisions available
• Why Rob chose to get into bodybuilding and transformation competitions after bariatric surgery
• How Rob changed his lifting program to prepare for competitions
• The different nutrition phases Rob moved through to prep for bodybuilding shows
• Peak week nutrition
• How to transition back into real life both mentally and physically after a competition

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