If you've competed, dieted hard, or built your identity around being lean and shredded - this episode is for you.

Post-show body acceptance is not about "letting yourself go." And it's definitely not about giving up on being hot, athletic, or strong. It's about stopping the punishment cycle and rebuilding trust with yourself.

In this episode, I'm breaking down what body acceptance actually means (and what it doesn't), why your brain fights softness after a show or extreme diet, and the post-show spiral that no one really talks about. I share my experience from nearly 20 bodybuilding shows and how chasing the shredded version of myself impacted my mental health, food relationship, and identity.

If you're tired of chasing the last 10 pounds, if you don't trust yourself around food, or if you feel like your value is tied to how lean you are, this conversation will hit home.

You can rebuild food trust. You can respect your body. And you can stop living like you're only worthy when you're shredded.

👉 Click here to get your FREE Post-Show Report Card and take a quick 5-minute check-in to see what "prep brain" is still running the show: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/post-show-report-card

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#PostShow #BodyAcceptance #FoodTrust

Key Takeaways:

00:05 Quick rundown of how coaching works

01:54 What we're getting into today

03:08 My real post-show spiral story

05:34 Body respect vs. body love (they're not the same)

11:36 Why your brain freaks out about softness

15:15 How to stop punishing yourself

15:29 Maybe it's time to break up with the scale

18:16 Wear the damn clothes that fit

21:24 Better things to track than your weight

23:44 Let's recap this whole thing

27:34 If you're ready, here's how we work together

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Research shows over 50% of competitive bodybuilders report body dissatisfaction - and it's strongly linked to disordered eating symptoms.

So yeah… we're starting there.

In this episode of Boss Bitch Radio, I'm breaking down the real truth about reverse dieting - what it actually is, when it works, when it absolutely does NOT work, and the mistakes I see coaches making over and over again.

I'm a retired competitor, an IFBB Pro, and I've been in this world since 2010. I've hired coaches. I've coached competitors. I've watched women completely lose themselves post-show. And I've also BEEN that girl trying to figure out who the hell I was without a competition on the calendar.

Because listen… bodybuilding is not real life. And you can still feel hot, strong, and confident without being stage lean.

👉 Click here to get your FREE Post-Show Report Card and take a quick 5-minute check-in to see what "prep brain" is still running the show: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/post-show-report-card

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#ReverseDie #ReverseDieting #ReverseDietAfterShow

Key Takeaways:

02:05 My story: competitor life → post-show coach.

04:00 Diet brain, food noise, and losing your identity after prep.

05:02 Grab the Post-Show Report Card (quick self-check).

07:04 Reverse Diet 101 - what it is and why we use it.

07:34 Reverse dieting into a show (yes, really).

12:25 Post-show weight gain, water, glycogen, and the fear spiral.

14:58 The biggest post-show mistakes.

16:51 Meal plans vs macros - what actually works.

20:05 Why competitors "fall off" after the stage.

23:33 Where coaches miss the mark.

25:51 Diuretics + dangerous post-show habits.

26:19 What real metabolic recovery should focus on.

29:13 Regulating appetite + getting strong again.

32:01 How long should you reverse?

34:36 Identity shifts + post-show body dysmorphia.

39:37 Reverse dieting myths (slow increases vs maintenance).

43:35 A practical post-show reset.

46:24 Mindset + social media cleanup.

50:58 Final thoughts + Post-Show Report Card reminder.

Links Mentioned:

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If you've been tracking macros for years and still don't trust yourself around food… this episode is for you!

In this Boss Bitch Radio episode, I'm talking to the competitors, the ex-competitors, the MyFitnessPal queens, the women who live and die by their macro numbers. If you feel like the only way you can stay "on track" is by weighing every gram and logging every bite, we need to have a real conversation.

I'm not here to bash macro tracking. It can be a powerful tool. I've used it for over a decade. I competed almost 20 times as an IFBB Pro. I know what it takes to get shredded. But I also know what it costs.

If you're a competitor, former competitor, chronic dieter, or woman trying to heal your relationship with food after years of macro tracking, this episode will hit.

👉 Join the Post-Show Reset Event on Feb 24 to learn how to reset your mindset, rebuild consistency, and move forward without extremes. https://www.bossbitchradio.com/reset

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#macrotracking #countingmacros #bodybuildingwomen

Key Takeaways:

01:09 Hey, I'm Diane + Why I Help Women Get Out of Diet Mode

02:50 What We're Getting Into: When Tracking Helps… and When It Starts Messing With You

04:38 Quick Plug: The Post-Show Report Card (You'll Want This)

06:09 Why I Walked Away From Competing: Prep Brain, Food Noise, and Rebound Fear

12:44 When Tracking Gets Obsessive: Weighing Everything + Social Life Tetris

15:33 First Show Energy vs. The Long Game Mind Games

18:16 Low Fat, Low Brain Power: When Dieting Starts Wrecking You

21:40 You're Not Clueless - You Already Know How to Eat

23:48 You Don't Need Another Meal Plan (You Need Trust)

24:54 Signs Macro Tracking Is Low-Key Hurting Your Life

26:22 The Off-Ramp: Choosing Freedom Over Control (Start With One Week)

29:00 Step 1: Just Track Protein - Give Yourself a Range

30:04 Step 2: One Meal a Day, No Tracking - Be a Normal Human

33:30 Step 3: Keep Your Meals Predictable So You're Not Ravished

35:36 Step 4: Build Around Protein and Let the Rest Chill

38:59 Recap + Grab the Post-Show Report Card + Pep Talk

40:03 Why Fat Isn't the Enemy: The Peanut Butter Wake-Up Call

Links Mentioned:

Click here to get your FREE Post-Show Report Card and take a quick 5-minute check-in to see what "prep brain" is still running the show ➡️https://www.bossbitchradio.com/post-show-report-card

Let's cut through the noise - book your Reset Clarity Call here: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/book-a-free-call

Connect with Diane:

Website: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeflores_ifbb_pro

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianeflores_ifbb_pro

Join the Boss Bitch Besties Fitness Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dianefloresifbbpro

Freebies:

Lower Body Blueprint: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/lower-body-blueprint

Protein Snack List: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/protein-snack-guide

Full Body Training Program: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/full-body-gym-program

Fit Girl Gift Guide: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/fit-girl-gift-guide

My Favorite Supplements: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/myfavoritesupplements