Post body building-Show Blues, Food Noise & Avoiding the Binge Spiral

All 1:1 clients can find the workbook to this episode in the portalIf you’re prepping for a bodybuilding show…this episode might be the most important one you listen to all season.Because most competitors spend months preparing their physique…but almost no one prepares for what happens after the stage.The post-show phase is where a lot of athletes quietly lose the sport.Not because they lack discipline.But because no one taught them how to handle:The next-day bluesExtreme hungerFood noiseBody changesOr the all-or-nothing mindset that turns one meal into a binge.And here’s the truth most people don’t want to hear:If you wait until after your show to start working on your mindset around food…it’s already much harder.Because post-show you’re dealing with:Elevated hunger hormonesA dysregulated nervous systemMonths of restriction catching up with youAnd an identity that’s been tied to being stage lean.That’s not the moment to start learning emotional regulation.That’s the moment those skills are being tested.In this episode I talk about:• how to handle the day-after-show guilt and shame• how to deal with food urges without spiralling• why food noise happens after prep• how to enjoy off-plan food without the “I’ve blown it” mindsetBecause champions aren’t just the athletes who can suffer the most during prep.They’re the ones who can stay stable after the show.And that’s what creates longevity in the sport. Listen to the full episode now.My Instagram: elingranstrand & the.empoweredwomanJoin The Empowered Woman Program.I’ve put together this program for the woman who wants 1:1 support, but also wants to be a part of a group of women who are going through the same things as yourself - not feeling good enough, feeling stuck in fight/flight and being consumed with thoughts of food.⁠Book in a free call with me ⁠WATCH MY FREE WORKSHOPTake my "how much do you spend on binge eating?"-testRewire your subconscious mind in 10 min with my subconscious rewiring meditations HERE ⁠Remember to SHARE the episode on your story and TAG me so I can say thank you for listening!