Prepare for Mental Breakdowns While training had its tough points, it came with many positives. I felt good in my skin. I had more energy. I was getting better sleep. My body felt clean, I was becoming stronger every day in the gym. I felt powerful and confident -- until the competition drew near.
Suddenly, I was spending hours on Instagram comparing my body to other competitors' -- and when I looked in the mirror, I felt disgust. Despite my waist training efforts, my waist still looked boxy, my abs were invisible and my once full butt was now non-existent. I didn't feel show-ready nor did I think I was going to be ready in three weeks. That's when the panic began to set in.
My deep sleep was suddenly disturbed in the dead of night with sheer terror around not being stage-ready. I'd never experienced anxiety like that in my life. I didn't want to disappoint my coaches or myself. Soon, the worry and lack of sleep took its toll and I became sick.
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