Are fitness, bikini or bodybuilding competitions healthy? How do they affect your body image, mental and physical health? Do they create an unrealistic fitness view for others? In this episode of The Chalene Show, Chalene Johnson gives her honest and possibly controversial opinion on the world of fitness, bikini and bodybuilding competitions. She gives her thoughts on the mental and physical pitfalls, including hormone imbalances, metabolism, stress, and body dysmorphia. Chalene also reflects about her moments in the spotlight during her time when she starred in countless consumer fitness programs, like TurboJam, TurboFire and PiYo, she admits to playing a role in certain unhealthy fitness ideals, and her own battles with body image. But before she dives into the world of fitness competitions, Chalene gives a Life Update, now back from her over six months of travel. She shares the ups and the downs and the effects extensive travel has on sleep and a regular daily routine. Watch this episode on YouTube!   Links and related episodes to today’s episode: My Battle With Orthorexia | Navigating My Addiction to Exercise YouTube Listen Did I Leave Beachbody and The Fitness Industry? Checkout Chalene on MindPump    Join me on Patreon 7 Days for FREE!! THE ULTIMATE show for Lifers who want insider-girlfriend-relatable content. In other words, lots more tea! Go to http://chalene.com/more   Thank you to our Sponsor!!! Organifi!!! Go to Organifi.com/chalene  and Use the Code CHALENE for 20% off all products!   Treat yourself to the best shape-wear on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/CHALENE   To get the exclusive offer for my listeners go to magbreakthrough.com/chalene and enter code CHALENE to get 10% off any order plus a special gift   We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE   To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show   Join our awesome PodSquad on Facebook here!    Sign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     Links You May Want to Check out: Subscribe to Subscribe to Build Your Tribe!!!  Check out Bret’s Course Money Matters 101 at Chalene.com/moneymatters Be sure to check out the Push Journals and Notebooks!! Go to PushJournal.com Join Phase it Up and start creating healthier habits, it isn’t like other diets or programs! PhaseItUp.com Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com Check out all the Discounts and some of Chalene’s favorite things at Chalene.com/Deals Send Chalene a text message at  (619) 500-4819   Connect with me on your fav social platform: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson    Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial Twitter: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson   Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!    Get episode show notes here: www.chalenejohnson.com/podcast    Hey! Send me a tweet & tell me what you think about the show! (Use the Hashtag) #The Chalene Show so I know you’re a homie! XOXO Chalene