The Dark Side of Physique Competition Prep

This isn’t a willpower problem. It’s your body fighting for you. I’m Abbey Sharp, no BS dietitian, and let’s talk about post-physique competition “binges” because this is a very common and very predictable response. Extreme leanness requires prolonged under-eating and over-exercising. Your body doesn’t like that. Glycogen is depleted, metabolic rate slows, hunger hormones surge, satiety hormones drop, and your reward system becomes hypersensitive to high-calorie foods. So when the show ends and structure disappears, the floodgates open. That’s not weakness. It’s physiology. Rapid weight regain often follows, partly water weight, but also the result of a suppressed metabolism meeting a calorie overshoot. The problem isn’t post-show eating. It’s the unsustainable system that led there. Your worth is not your stage weight. Your hunger is not a moral failure. Stay kind. #abbeyskitchen #fitnessculture #dietculture #womenshealth #metabolichealth #gentlenutrition #bodyrespect #anti dietculture #physiquecompetition 📚 Grab my book, THE HUNGER CRUSHING COMBO METHOD ⤵️ Learn how to find your healthiest weight and meet your health goals without dieting with this evidence-based guide to nutrition truths. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0306836793?tag=hacboogrosit-20 More purchase options: https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 🎙 Click the link to listen to my new podcast, Bite Back with Abbey Sharp! https://lnk.to/Bite-Back?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social ✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTERS ⤵️ Neue Theory newsletter: https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=R6Cuzr&g=V5Tcct Abbey's Kitchen newsletter: https://abbeyskitchen.myflodesk.com/kd6ijl0y3e 🥞 FREE HUNGER CRUSHING COMBO™ E-BOOK! ⤵️ https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo/ 💪🏼 FREE PROTEIN 101 E-BOOK! ⤵️ https://www.abbeyskitchen.com/protein-intake-recommendations/ A FEW DISCLAIMERS 1) The information in this video is for education and entertainment purposes only, so you should always speak to a health care provider about your unique health needs. 2) Please use this video (as with all of my review videos) as educational, not as unique recommendations. 3) Please be kind in the comments. 4) Trigger warning to those with disordered eating tendencies. 5) Don’t forget to subscribe to this channel and ring the little bell so you never miss out! 👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS 📱 Follow me on Instagram and TikTok! @abbeyskitchen https://www.instagram.com/abbeyskitchen https://www.tiktok.com/@abbeyskitchen Anorexia & Restrictive Dieting Freedom E-Course (Use promo code Abbey20 for 20% off) https://grace-s-school-b818.thinkific.com/courses/anorexia-restrictive-dieting-freedom-course?ref=b86f01 My book, The Mindful Glow Cookbook affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2nev0lf​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​ Check out my blog for healthy recipes, parenting tips and tricks and busting nutrition myths and diets: www.abbeyskitchen.com If you liked this video, please leave me a comment below with your thoughts and let me know who you want me to review next! https://neuetheory.com/products/plant-based-probiotic-protein-powder?variant=43567616950412 https://neuetheory.com/products/the-essential-shaker With Science & Sass, Xoxo Abbey 🌸