How I'm Transitioning OUT of the Competition Mindset (Checking in w/ Sue - Part 2) | PD Podcast 100
Channel: Physique Development
Date: 06/02/2023

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If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode, be sure to catch up on episode 99 where we dive into Sue’s post-show protocols being 30 weeks post-show. 

Today, we are talking specifically about what has helped post-show and how Sue is transitioning from continually having a show on the horizon to not having a show planned for the future. Listen in as Sue discusses how she is focusing on her mental health, recognizing what she wants from life, how she identifies herself as not just a competitor, and more.  

As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let’s get into today’s episode. 


Timestamps:
(0:00) Intro
(0:55) Having been there before
(2:01) Focusing on health (hormonal, physical, mental)
(7:34) Having a coach
(9:55) Having an honest conversation with myself & recognizing my new goals/what I want from my life
(16:28) Giving myself space & recognizing that I don't owe anything to anyone
(21:20) Recognizing that my body is going to change over time & I'm not meant to fit clothes, clothes are meant to fit me
(23:30) Surrounding myself with people who will be understanding & supportive of me
(24:53) Still posing & taking pictures, but NOT excessively body-checking
(26:18) Allowing myself to feel good & positive about how I look
(30:09) Filling my time & focusing on things outside of how my body looks
(31:42) Journaling
(32:36) Not solely identifying myself as a competitor
(34:41) An update on my hormones
(42:29) Final thoughts
(44:10) Wrap-up


Additional Resources:
1st Time Competitor Series:
Part 1 - https://youtu.be/4hjd1_T2_Oc
Part 2 - https://youtu.be/H9nnhiyV-rk
Part 3 (Show Day) - https://youtu.be/1stzhzy0blk
Part 4 (Post-Show) - https://pod.fo/e/10d875
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