If you're struggling with food noise, rebound eating, or fear of "normal eating" after a bodybuilding show (or years of extreme dieting), this episode is your reset. We'll cover how to eat normally after prep, rebuild food trust, reduce binge urges, and transition away from tracking macros without losing control.

Welcome to Boss Bitch Radio. I'm Diane Flores, and I help retired bodybuilders, former competitors, and extreme dieters stop living like they're still in diet season - so they can stay athletic, hot, and healthy without food fear, food noise, or massive rebound chaos.

In this episode, we're diving into how to eat normally after a bodybuilding show, why post-show nutrition feels so damn hard, and what actually causes rebound eating after show (hint: it's not a lack of willpower). If you've ever gained weight rapidly after a show, struggled with binge eating after prep, or felt stuck tracking every bite because you're terrified to stop, this conversation will hit home.

Even if you've never stepped on stage, if you've dieted like you were prepping for one, this episode will resonate. This is about repairing your relationship with food, recovering from extreme dieting, and learning how to eat like a normal, confident human again - not someone still trapped in prep brain.

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Key Takeaways:

00:00 Why post-show life feels harder than prep

00:46 Welcome to Boss Bitch Radio

01:34 The reality of post-show weight gain (and why it happens)

03:44 Food noise, hunger cues, and why your brain feels loud AF

05:58 Unlearning diet culture after bodybuilding

11:05 Quick update: newsletter + what's coming up

12:23 Why fats and fiber actually matter post-show

15:20 My go-to strategies for a post-show reset

21:00 Wrapping up + how to work together

Links Mentioned:

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

Connect with Diane:

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Post-show depression is real. After a bodybuilding show, many women feel empty, sad, anxious, unmotivated, and disconnected - aka the post-show crash. In this episode we talk about post-show blues, identity loss, rebound eating, and how to recover mentally and emotionally after prep.

I share my own experience stepping off stage after winning my pro card and breaking down backstage. Relief, gratitude, grief, fear, and anxiety all at once. If you've ever felt lost in life after competing, you are not crazy and you are definitely not alone.

We get into why post competition depression happens, how extreme dieting recovery plays a role, what peak week mentality does to your brain, and why food noise after dieting can feel so loud. We also talk about reverse diet aftermath, hormones after prep, and why your body softening doesn't mean you "failed."

If you've been dealing with post show blues, anxiety after prep, rebound eating after show, or that quiet identity crisis after competing, this one's for you!

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Key Takeaways:

01:08 What post-show blues actually feel like

01:49 My own post-show emotions and identity stuff

03:28 The not-so-pretty reality after the stage lights turn off

08:00 Why having a post-show plan matters

08:48 Quick note on the newsletter and what's coming up

10:05 Learning how to rebuild life after bodybuilding

17:16 Tools that help you transition in a healthier way

19:22 Wrapping it up and how coaching can help

Links Mentioned:

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

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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

Coming out of a bodybuilding show can seriously mess with your head - and no one really prepares you for that part.

If you've ever dealt with post show blues, rebound eating, loud food noise, or felt like your brain was still stuck in peak week even though the show is over, this episode is for you!

I'm Diane - retired IFBB pro and longtime competitor coach and in this episode of Boss Bitch Radio, I'm breaking down what actually happens after a bodybuilding prep. Not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.

Most post-show plans focus on reverse macros, training, and cardio. What they miss is the identity crash, the control spiral, and the mental health fallout that so many women experience once the structure of prep disappears.

If this hits home and you're ready to unwind prep brain and calm the food noise, you'll find a link in the show notes to book a clarity call and see if one-on-one coaching makes sense for you.

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Key Takeaways:

00:32 Who I Am and Why I Care About This

01:52 The Bodybuilding Identity Crash

04:16 The Mental Health Piece Coaches Ignore

07:12 Prep Brain and Why It Doesn't Shut Off

10:01 Rethinking Training After the Show

11:23 Rebuilding Trust With Food

15:46 Why Meal Rhythm Matters Post Show

18:20 Hunger Hormones, Food Noise, and Emotional Eating

20:16 Final Thoughts on Post-Show Recovery

Links Mentioned:

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