Using Food as a Coping Mechanism
from Gimme More Gingy Hosted by The Gingy
When I was younger I didn't understand portion sizes, and I ate a lot of fast food along with processed food. I ate whenever I got the feeling of hunger and also when I was bored. Eating food turned into a coping mechanism. Because of this I didn't like the reflection I saw when I stood in front of a mirror. I was tired of always trying extreme diets that never worked. I wanted change! That's when I got into bodybuilding and went on an EXTREME journey to understand my relationship with food. Let's just say things got dark before I could see the light at the end. Listen in as I share my upbringing around food, the struggles I faced from not liking my appearance, the extreme adjustments I had to make from signing up for a Bikini Bodybuilding competition, the dark side of competing, and so much more…
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