"I am Collection" myaffirmationfitwear.com Overcoming Competition Rebound  Getting comfortable in your own skin is something you should always embrace even as you progress towards your ideal weight. While this is the mindset we all should grasp, many women beat themselves up for not looking a certain way. This not only leaves them depressed but makes them feel futile instead of being positive and working towards their ideal weight. As long as you're in this sport, gaining or losing weight is something you will deal with at some point. It is therefore imperative to pay attention to your body so that you know how to navigate when such occasions call. To assist us with tips on the best way to get comfortable in our own skin is Shannon Perez. Shannon Perez is an IFBB Bikini Pro and Administrative Assistant for an aerospace company. The Boss Bodies pro earned her pro card within one year of competing at the 2018 NPC USA Championships. Overall, Shannon has only been competing for two years and has continued to record constant progress. She is passionate about inspiring people to unapologetically be who they are and love themselves. Her definitive goal for the sport is to contend in the Olympia. In this episode, we do a deep dive on the process of gaining and losing the weight in your offseason. Shannon also shares amazing tips on the best way to lose weight in your offseason and getting comfortable inside of your own skin through the entire process. We also chat in detail about her rebound and how she was able to overcome this process. Finally, she talks about her difficult upbringing and how she was able to prove people wrong and create a better life for herself.  Let's get right into it!   Takeaways Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person that you are Be authentically you Strive to be the best Learn to love yourself The scale mentally screws you, do away with it Your body needs to trust you again Without the struggles, there would never be triumphs Don't compare your life with other people's  Pay attention to anything going on in the national stage Don't rush to the national stage Stay humble Go into it with a game plan   Important Questions [00:09:01] How many years have you been competing? [00:09:24] When and where did you get your pro card?  [00:11:36] What keeps you motivated? [00:13:09] Why do you compete? [00:30:10] Why did you have fear of gaining the weight back? [00:32:39] In what ways do you think we can change our outlook about the whole weight thing? [00:37:26] What do you feel contributed to the rebound you had? [00:41:25] Do you feel like your fear of gaining the weight contributed to you gaining the weight? [00:47:09] How were you able to change your perception of weight gain?  [00:51:27] How long did it take for the weight to slowly start coming off? [01:01:08] Why do you think it's so hard for people to find motivation in their own lives now that social media is around? [01:07:16] Why did you join Team Boss Bodies? [01:12:00] What are your goals for 2020?  [01:15:40] What piece of advice would you give to someone wanting to become a professional in the sport?   Instagram: @shannonnperez   LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikin20 for 20% off your test!   ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links