Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Melanie Albino, a 40-year-old natural competitor, who is a wife & mom, and an Elite coach for Team Elite Physique. She has been a prep coach since 2016 and a personal trainer for almost 20 years! Melanie first competed in 2012 and won her Pro card in 2019 after competing in 7 national shows. She has been self-coached since her second show.

TOPICS COVERED

-progression of bikini

-competing as a natural athlete

-balancing family with competing

-being self-coached

-long road to Pro

-words we use around food

-managing an autoimmune disease

-dealing with social media

-working as a coach

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TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

5:00 bodybuilding as a lifestyle

9:57 impact of bodybuilding on her family

19:55 having an autoimmune disease

25:30 showing your body it’s safe

32:38 having a husband who is also fit

38:01 tips for dealing with unsupportive family

43:51 competing and social media

57:18 working with Team Elite Physique

61:32 being self-coached

73:19 natural IFBB shows

77:15 choosing to stay natural

84:25 advice for competitors

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