279: Body Dysmorphia & Taking Time Off with Shantal Barros

Shantal Barros is a business owner from Queens, New York City. She was determined to make something of herself and joined the military, but she had to lose weight. Her obsession with weight loss led her to unhealthy habits until she finally found a coach that helped her get into shape and find the motivation to compete. With the help of her coach, family, and favorite quote, 'Don't think, just do', Shantal was able to transform her body and mind in a HEALTHY way and become a professional bodybuilder. Despite her doubts, she reached her goals and proved to herself what she was capable of.

"Sometimes you have to keep telling yourself, don't think, just do. Because those ten minutes that you already wasted just thinking about it, it could have been ten minutes of your cardio or anything like that."

What you'll hear in this episode:

[4:00] Bikini Hack
[14:32] How did your fitness journey begin? 
[17:00] What about getting last place gave you the fire to push forward and to continue with bodybuilding?
[19:19] What is it that you love so much about cheat meals?
[20:06] Who were positive influences for you in the sport?
[22:35] Were there other times when it was tough to trust the process?
[29:32] Why don’t you weigh yourself during peak week?
[33:07] What made you want to take five years off from competing?
[37:52] Do you still deal with body dysmorphia or have those parts healed? 
[40:50] What made you want to come back to the sport of bodybuilding? 
[42:36] What changes did you notice when you came back to the sport? 
[49:37] What was your process for getting back on stage and continually doing better after each show? 
[53:11] What was it like placing second at the last show you just did?
[54:38] What are you planning to do next or currently working on?
[56:52] Bikini Dairies 

Connect

Check out Shantal on IG to follow her journey @chunkywonkymonkey

Resources

Free Bikini Diaries Posing Academy Preview: https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/iJznWDmN/checkout 

Free Introduction to Bikini Mini-Course: https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/offers/gCkCdsRz/checkout

Free Bikini Diaries Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464593417509682/

Mindset Membership Interest Form: https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/Mindset-Membership-TRIAL-Inquiry

Book a Free Discovery Call with Na'iyma: https://calendly.com/naiymafit/discovery-call?month=2023-01

Key Words

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