Summary:   In this episode, Diane brings back one of her Bikini athletes and good friend, Tina Bauer. As a mature athlete in her 50s, Tina reminds you that it’s never too late to start your fitness journey. You’ll hear about her successes and struggles with hormones, how she balances her diet during prep and after, and how she has no plans on stopping any time soon. This conversation will leave you inspired to build a better you at any age!   Key Takeaways:   03:38 - Tina shares her history with exercise & what sparked her love of bodybuilding 10:01 - How to tackle the hard days when starting your fitness journey 12:29 - Getting back into competition after taking a pause 16:28 - Tina shares when she started competing 18:28 - Tina reveals her stats (height, weight pre- and post-show, etc.) 19:17 - Why you shouldn’t assume you’re supposed to weigh less by your next show 20:12 - Tina’s #1 struggle during her last prep  25:00 - Finding the balance between what your coach tells you vs. what your body wants 27:38 - Addressing the social media haters 29:20 - What it’s like to start bodybuilding in your 50s vs. in your 30s 33:26 - THIS kept Tina going when the weight training felt hard 36:21 - What the next 5 years look like for Tina 41:01 - How Tina creates balance in her diet in the off-season  52:33 - If you don’t use it, can you lose it? 54:29 - Tina’s skincare and treatments 57:08 - Balancing hormones 59:14 - What Tina’s training looks like during prep vs. what she’s doing now 01:03:47 - Advice for people in their 50s who don’t think they could ever compete  01:07:51 - Tina’s future goals & aspirations in fitness Resources Mentioned:   Episode 75 - Reverse aging, hormones, building muscle, and competing in your 50s with NPC Bikini Athlete, Tina Bauer Cured Nutrition Code: BossBitch saves 20% off first order   Connect with Tina:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insta_awe_some/    Connect with Diane:   GET ON MY E-MAIL NEWSLETTER HERE Instagram: dianeflores_IFBB_Pro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianeflores_ifbb_pro  Ask me anything! E-mail: diane@venusfitnessstudio.com    Work with Diane:   The Goddess Body Project 12 week program Check out the New Client Offer at Venus  Apply to be on our Competition Team HERE Ditch Deprivation 12 week Diet Coaching Program Join the Sensual Dance Movement and feel confident in your skin Get your FREE backstage packing list for competition here   Fuel Your Body with the Goods:   Try Meal Prep Delivery with FitKitchen Code: Diane10  Try this Energy Shot from Magic Mind - Code: BBRADIO for 20% off first order Visit Titan Nutrition for the exclusive offer for BossBitch listeners *Promo code BossBitch at check out Visit HiYo for 20% off non-alcoholic beverages HERE  Fave Boss Bitch Protein Bars - Built Bars *Use Promo Code: “Diane” at check out Nutrishop Supplement Shop - Code: BossBitch (free shipping)   Dress Up & Show Up Like a Boss Bitch:   For 15% off your purchase at Toxic Angels Bikinis use Code: Diane  Get $10 off Bombshell Sports Wear HERE For 15% off at Pseudo Force Studio Apparel, use Code: BossBitch Salty Savage Fitness Apparel Code: AmandaGlitters