So there I was, sobbing in the parking lot..⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Well actually, let’s back it up, not many of you know this story. Early last year I completed in my first (and only) bodybuilding show.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ It was one of the most challenging things I have ever done and I don’t regret it a single bit! But I would’ve done so many things differently if I could..⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ With an extremely strict meal plan eating in a huge deficit, I was exhausted and starving 24/7. I developed kidney issues and my body felt like it was constantly on fire from the tightness in my skin and muscles..⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Show day was amazing and I loved every second of it, but the reason I say I won’t complete again comes from what happened next.⁣.⁣ ⁣⁣ My whole life I’ve loved food. I never had an issue eating and my metabolism blew through any “treat” meals that I wanted to have! Just prior to the show I had mastered flexible dieting and was feeling amazing about my relationship with all foods!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Now let’s go to post show where I hadn’t ha...