Why You Are Failing At Your Reverse Diet  Reverse dieting basically means adding back calories into your calories restricted diet that was done with the objective of getting into shape for the contest. Sounds easy, right? It is however not as easy as it sounds.  Many people tend to wonder why they are the only ones messing up after every competition every single time they step offstage. But you are not alone. In fact, I have personally been through this struggle so I totally understand what it feels like.  Trying to adjust your body to accept back the calories it has been deprived over a period of time is not easy. The fact that our bodies respond differently to calories may lead us to feel like we are all alone in this process. But I already figured you need help on how to handle the dilemma, so I got you covered.  No one better placed to address this topic than The Ab Chick. Yeah, you heard me right. But just in case you’re still wondering who I am talking about, I am talking about Stephanie Sequeira. Sounds familiar? Stay tuned to find out how she got the name The Ab chick.   Stephanie is an established IFBB Bikini Professional and a Competitor. Since 2014, she has constantly hit the stage, an attribute that has made her a very strong and skilled athlete. Stephanie is equally a fantastic, talented all-round woman. She owns a fitness coaching company where she trains and instructs people to achieve a heightened level of health and fitness.  Being extremely passionate about fitness, nutrition, and competing, Stephanie trains both Bikini Competitors and Non-competitors to help them do what they care about. She also has an exceptional social media presence where she influences positivity.   In this episode, Stephanie talks about reverse dieting and share tips on how to achieve it. This is a topic that most athletes struggle with and therefore I encourage you to listen till the end. That's not all. She will also share her thought on being a sponsored athlete and exactly what that really means. This is an extremely important aspect especially when you've built and grown your social media following. This is because many companies will approach you as a result, hence you need to be in the know. This episode is full of valuable content and lessons that you will take home with you. Stick around to the end for a very special gift.    Takeaways Push yourself towards your own limits Nobody knows your body better than you Change your mentality towards things People fail because they lack consistency  Don't rush, take your time  Things happen for a reason Whenever you're seeking a sponsorship, analyze who will benefit before making a decision Everyone is different, don't try to be someone you are not Always figure out what works for you and what doesn't  Don't give up on yourself, it might not have been your time If this is what you want, go for it and work hard   Figure out what you need to work on and keep working for it Be truthful to yourself Be nitpick eventually   Important Questions [00:09:08] How many years have you been competing? [00:15:45] What keeps you motivated? [00:16:30] Why exactly do you compete? [00:24:18] How did you get into competing? [00:27:11] Do you think turning pro within a year was a good thing or would you say that was more of a negative thing?  [00:32:32] If you knew all the things that you know now, how would you have done things differently? [00:34:49] Exactly what did you do to keep the cardio in? [00:36:31] What do you think is a proper way to go about doing a reverse diet?  [00:43:41] Can you briefly tell us about your accident? [00:47:40] Do you feel like if you're doing a reverse diet that that guarantees an easier prep for the next go round? [00:57:30] What do you think is the ideal bikini look and do you feel like this is obtainable for everyone? [00:59:34] What's your perspective on being a pro athlete and then having a sponsorship? [01:07:34] What are your goals for this sport?  [01:13:14] What a