#182 - The Journey to IFBB Pro Status in Bodybuilding | Interview by Dr. Sarah Zaldivar

*Trigger warning - this conversation briefly discusses disordered eating.   Summary:   In this episode, the spotlight is on Diane as she's interviewed by licensed dietitian and certified personal trainer, Dr. Sarah Zaldivar. Get ready to dive deep into Diane's incredible journey from being a teen mom to achieving the IFBB Pro Bodybuilder title. From the challenges of teen motherhood to the world of bodybuilding competitions, Diane gets candid on all things dieting, specific exercises, physique-enhancing drugs (PEDs), and more!  Key Takeaways:   02:32 - Diane gives a brief overview of her competing journey 05:39 - Diane talks about her childhood; what it was like, how she became a teen mom, etc. 10:00 - How Diane's parents reacted to her teen pregnancy 12:50 - The shocking way Diane found out she was pregnant 16:23 - From pole dancing to bodybuilding: Diane shares the start of her competing journey 22:48 - How Diane found her first coach  27:53 - Managing cravings and dieting during your first prep 33:30 - Diane shares her struggles with disordered eating 36:30 - Why Diane chooses not to compete anymore 40:05 - Reverse dieting post-show 43:00 - Getting your mind right when doing cardio  47:54 - The dark side of competing 55:40 - Why Diane loves the WBFF division 58:59 - Keto or carnivore diet for competition prep? 1:06:00 - Reverse dieting vs. recovery dieting 1:12:39 - Where Diane sees herself in the next 5-10 years Connect with Dr. Sarah Zaldivar:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sarah.zaldivar/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.sarah.zaldivar    Connect with Diane:   GET ON MY E-MAIL NEWSLETTER HERE Instagram: dianeflores_IFBB_Pro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianeflores_ifbb_pro  Ask me anything! E-mail: [email protected]    Work with Diane:   The Goddess Body Project 12 week program Check out the New Client Offer at Venus  Apply to be on our Competition Team HERE Ditch Deprivation 12 week Diet Coaching Program Join the Sensual Dance Movement and feel confident in your skin 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 Visit Titan Nutrition for the exclusive offer for BossBitch listeners *Promo code BossBitch at check out Visit HiYo for 20% off non-alcoholic beverages HERE  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