Over the past few years she has put in hard work to get to where she is now and has learned so much along the way. She is on a mission to help other women show up for themselves and overcome fears and obstacles like she has! As we walk through her journey you’ll see what makes Mary Ann Parks such a strong athlete. In this episode we geek out on recovery methods that are going to help make you a better athlete, overcoming and working through serious injuries, ways to overcome symmetry imbalances, and ways to keep yourself looking young and beautiful.   Here's what you’ll hear: [5:00] Bikini hack  [10:00] Competing for yourself [11:00] How the sport gave her a resilience mindset [14:00] Life growing up [15:00] Getting started in the sport and overcoming doubts [18:30] Her first show and learning about the importance of food [23:30] The benefits of working with a bikini coach [24:30] Scoliosis and working on symmetry  [30:30] Recovery methods [38:00] The importance of diet in aging well [45:00] Injury and Recovery before pro debut [48:00] Her first pro year [49:30] Confidence on stage [51:00] feedback and goals for 2022 [54:00] Dear diary   Find Mary Ann on Instagram @maryann_ifbbpro   Get your PCOS test here: trylgc.com/bikinidiaries Don't forget to use code BIKINI30 to get 30% off your next test!   ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links