The Dark Side of Physique Competition Prep

This isn’t a willpower problem. It’s your body fighting for you. I’m Abbey Sharp, no BS dietitian, and let’s talk about post-physique competition “binges” because this is a very common and very predictable response. Extreme leanness requires prolonged under-eating and over-exercising. Your body doesn’t like that. Glycogen is depleted, metabolic rate slows, hunger hormones surge, satiety hormones