Overcoming Injury + How to Return to Training with Confidence w/ Alexa Mina

In this episode of the Wellness Diaries podcast, I chat with Alexa Mina, an international Olympic weightlifting medalist and coach. Alexa shares her journey from competitive cheerleading to weightlifting, detailing her struggles with nutrition and cutting weight. She recounts her challenging path to represent Lebanon in weightlifting, culminating in winning a bronze medal. We talk about her severe elbow injury, recovery process, and the mental aspects of dealing with injuries. Alexa emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition, mindset, and professional support in rehabilitation. She also shares impactful life lessons and advice for those facing similar challenges.   Things we touch on: Alexa Mina's journey into weightlifting and transition from competitive cheerleading Struggles with nutrition and weight cutting in sports Obtaining Lebanese citizenship to represent Lebanon in weightlifting Training, competition success, and injury leading to a mindset shift Recovery process and mental aspect of dealing with injuries Nutrition during the recovery phase Physical aspects of recovery and rehabilitation Work with a sports psychologist and mental preparation for competitions Impactful book recommendation and advice for athletes going through injury   ALEXA IG: https://www.instagram.com/alexamariemina/ JOIN OUR FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/821409229816960   Learn about 1:1 coaching: https://www.ahubnutrition.com/services Simple Meal Ideas Freebie: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/626c82f91e8046b220253e1b Join the email list: https://ahubnutrition.myflodesk.com/x8208kqszl FIND ME ON IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashleighmariehubbard/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/ahubnutrition/  IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessdiariespodcast/