Welcome to this bonus track! This is an episode you won’t want to miss. In this episode I will reveal 10 things I wish I knew before I started competing to help you on your journey to the stage and to avoid some of the hiccups on the way!   Key Takeaways You will make so many mistakes along your journey, however you are also going to overcome so many obstacles Be prepared, save and manage your money Purchase self tanner Sometimes the sport can feel lonely, however this isn’t because of competing Tackle and dominate post show Educating yourself about post show will help avoid rebound Find a coach with the same beliefs and values Find a coach that you can work with and be on the same page so you can work effectly towards your goals Communicating your struggles while competing is so important Competing is a part of your life, not your entire life Be obsessed with your goal to achieve your goal Pick shows that are geared towards helping you become an IFBB Professional   [04:05] I wish I knew how much it was going to cost me to compete. [06:25] Tanning ? I wish I knew more about tanning [07:45] I wish I knew how lonely I was going to feel [10:05] Post show, what do I do when I step off stage? [12:26] Finding the right coach [15:15] I wish I knew I didn’t have to do so much cardio [16:45] I wish I knew what competing would do to my relationships [18:31] Knowing the difference between competing being your life and competing being a part of your life [21:00] Picking the perfect suit [23:05] I wish I knew the process of how to turn pro   ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links