Post-comp blues are a real thing! For most people, the phase immediately after a show (or any major goal) can be a really challenging time and often it is a rollercoaster of emotions that we are not ready for.

It is incredibly normal to feel lost when a major goal or milestone is over. This experience is amplified when coming out of a bodybuilding comp and you also throw into the mix a reverse diet phase, gaining body weight and fat, a change in routine and a change in hormones and energy levels. There is a lot going on there for our mind and body!

However, with the right mindset and game plan it is also the best time! We are able to make amazing progress in the gym, we are eating more, we are feeling better and life returns to a more maintainable routine.

Having been through 14 shows over the last 8 years I have had my fair share of post-comp experiences, good and bad. 

In this week's episode, I share my tips, experiences and lessons: 

• How I manage my food post-comp 
• What to expect mentally 
• Why I get so frustrated when people tell me to eat ‘normally’ 
• Why it is so important to keep checking in with your coach 
• Ways to manage the post-show cravings 
• What to do if you do binge eat and go off plan 
• How to keep your motivation for the gym 
• How to use this time to optimise your growth season and smash your improvements 
• How to hold yourself accountable 

Post-comp and reverse dieting can definitely be the hardest part of prep and if you are having a tough time make sure you reach out for help. 

In saying that it can also be amazing if you choose it to be, it is all part of the bodybuilding process so as much as it is challenging try to embrace it!

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