On this week’s episode we are joined by IFBB Bikini Pro Simone Maman from Balance and Body Diagnostics!  Simone is a wife, a mom of 5 and is a Functional Health Practitioner, Holistic and Sports Nutritionist, and Eating Psychology Coach.  Simone earned her IFBB bikini pro card in 2013 at the Canadian Natural Pro Qualifier, and while Simone had previously decided to retire from competitive bodybuilding, she has plans to return to the stage in 2026 in the IFBB Fit Model Division!  Simone and her business partner Angelica founded Balance and Body Diagnostics after seeing the need for functional lab testing and wellness protocols for female athletes, specifically in the bodybuilding space.  They encourage athletes to “test not guess” and help female athletes all over the world thrive in their preps without sacrificing their health!

This episode touches on several key takeaways for athletes on their fitness journey including:

• The impact social media has on mental health and stress levels
• The role of cortisol and how this can become depleted and stall fat loss in times of chronic stress
• The impact of physical extremes in exercise and how these activities can exacerbate stress and slow the progression of fat loss.
• Breaks during contest prep are vital for hormonal balance and recovery and thus longevity in the sport
• Red flags to NOT ignore during your prep
• Gut health in prep
• Which lab tests are important for female competitors and how functional medicine looks for optimization, not just normal ranges

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Contact this week’s guest, Simone Maman FDN-P, EPC, IFBB Pro

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Website: https://www.balanceandbodydiagnostics.ca

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