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226: Journey from Figure to Bikini with Maria Sharp
FromBikini Diaries
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Length:
70 minutes
Released:
Jun 7, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Many women in this sport move up in categories to find the right fit. But have you ever thought of moving down a category and what that would look like? Maria Sharp has been competing for sixteen years! Thirteen of them as a figure athlete and pro, and three of them as a bikini pro athlete. She went through many changes physically, mentally, and emotionally to transition. And what she believes to have been the best decision for her marriage and her family. I am so excited for you to tune into her story! What you'll hear in this episode: [4:35] Bikini hack [11:00] Perfectionism [13:30] Beginning of fitness journey and getting started in figure [20:00] Training differences [21:00] Effects mentally and emotionally [23:45] Deciding to switch to bikini [29:15] Putting on the weight [33:20] Other transitions going into Bikini [42:00] What key factors allowed you to have such longevity in the sport? [47:00] Words of encouragement [49:00] When competing became her entire life & balance [57:00] Goals [1:04:00} Lessons learned along the way [1:05:40] Dear Diary Find Maria on IG @mariasharp_ifbbpro ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links
Released:
Jun 7, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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BONUS: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Competing: 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... by Bikini Diaries