Today's episode is part four in what to know as a first time competitor. Check out episodes 33, 44, and 45 for the first three parts. After the prep is over and all of the competitions are finished, post-show can be a fragile and vulnerable time—both physically and mentally—for competitors, and it can be hard to navigate the freedom. Alex, Austin, and Sue discuss what happens after your competitions are over, post-show metrics, how to deal with gaining weight, and more.
As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let’s get into today's episode.

Timestamps:
(0:00) Intro
(2:10) What are the first things competitors need to focus on post-show?
(8:31) What are some of the things to be aware of in the immediate weeks following the show?
(12:31) What metrics should we be focusing on coming out of the show?
(15:17) How to deal with gaining weight post-show
(22:59) Real-life reverse examples
(31:17) More tips on how to deal with post-show weight gain
(42:21) What rate of weight gain should I have & how long should my improvement season last?
(47:31) The post-show fire has been lit—now what?
(49:32) Wrap-up
(51:17) A super special bonus exclusively for podcast listeners?

Additional Resources:
What To Know As A First Time Competitor (Part 1) - https://pod.fo/e/eef9c
What To Know As A First Time Competitor (Part 2) - https://pod.fo/e/10a3bf
What To Know As A First Time Competitor (Part 3) - https://pod.fo/e/10bd81
Why You Can't Progress (Even If You've Tried Everything) - https://pod.fo/e/103ef8

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