Slowing Down to Speed Up: Amber’s Journey Through Grief, Binge Eating & Bikini Competing

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In this episode, I sit down with Amber, a bikini competitor who shares her raw and real journey through five competitions. After earning 5thplace in her debut show, she faced the harsh reality of binge eating, grief, and a reverse diet gone wrong. Amber opens up about canceling a prep she wasn’t ready for, why slowing down was the best decision, and how she found clarity by refusing to quit—even when it meant stepping back. This one’s for every athlete who’s ever felt lost after the stage.

🔹 Topics we cover:

• Competing in 5 shows and placing 5th on 1st show
• Struggles with binge eating post-show
• Canceling a prep and honoring her mental health
• Navigating grief and post-show blues
• Why "getting your sh*t together" doesn't mean pushing harder

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