#251 - The Reality of Becoming a Bodybuilder | Interview by Tina Haupert, FDN-P

Summary:   I recently was a guest on the health and fitness podcast, Carrots N Cake hosted by Tina Haupert where I spoke about my personal fitness and health journey. Tina is a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner who helps women with perimenopause health and fat loss. In this episode, we talk about the ins and outs of bodybuilding, what to expect if you want to compete, and the major misconceptions about bodybuilding, I share the raw and real of bodybuilding.    Key Takeaways:   01:33 - My back story and how I got started in the fitness and health world  08:50 - The moment in time that changed my life forever 11:50 - First steps I took towards a better lifestyle 15:10 - How I got into bodybuilding and bikini competitions 16:55 - This is key if you want to start bodybuilding 17:39 - Ins & outs of bodybuilding (ie. prep, timing, changes, etc.) 22:22 - What type of person do you need to be to become a bodybuilder? 28:45 - What do the first steps look like for someone starting their bodybuilding journey? 29:30 - Advice for someone who has never competed and wants to 31:14 - Listen to this if you’re worried you may get “too bulky” 34:30 - What to expect after a bikini competition 40:55 - Major misconceptions about bodybuilding 47:43 - Thoughts on Creatine  Connect with Tina:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrotsncake  Website: https://carrotsncake.com/  Connect with Diane:   GET ON MY E-MAIL NEWSLETTER HERE Website: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeflores_ifbb_pro  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaglitters  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianeflores_ifbb_pro  Join the Boss Bitch Besties Fitness Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianefloresifbbpro      Freebies:   Plateau-Buster Guide: https://dianeflores.lpages.co/plateau-buster-guide/  Boss Bitch Empowerment Tools: https://bit.ly/BossBitchDownload5EasyThings Protein Snack List: https://bit.ly/ProteinSnackListDownload Sleep Hacks: https://bit.ly/FreebieDownloadForSleepHacks Full Body Training Program: https://bit.ly/FreeFullBodyTrainingProgramPDFDownload Supplement Guide: https://bit.ly/BossBitchSupplementGuide Work with Diane:   Get your personalized physique assessment here The Goddess Body Project 12 week program Get your FREE backstage packing list for competition here Fuel Your Body with the Goods:   Try Meal Prep Delivery with FitKitchen Code: Diane10  Try this Energy Shot from Magic Mind - Code: BBRadio Fave Boss Bitch Protein Bars - Built Bars *Use Promo Code: “Diane” at check out Cured Nutrition Code: BossBitch saves 20% off first order Nutrishop Supplement Shop - Code: BossBitch (free shipping)   Dress Up & Show Up Like a Boss Bitch:   For 15% off your purchase at Toxic Angels Bikinis use Code: Diane  Get $10 off Bombshell Sports Wear HERE For 15% off at Pseudo Force Studio Apparel, use Code: BossBitch Salty Savage Fitness Apparel Code: AmandaGlitters