028 - HER STORY - Former Bikini Competitor & FFM Client, Arielle & Her Hubby Dennis Tell All

There are so many women that are former bikini competitors who can’t seem to shake their struggles with food and body. Between competition prep, counting macros and continually trying to keep up with their post-show appearance, it can cause a lot of food and body image issues. Today Jessi chats with former bikini competitor Arielle and her hubby Dennis to hear their experience in the fitness industry and Arielle’s experience of being apart of the FFM. She shares her experience of how she began struggling with food and body and how this led her to become a bikini competitor. Arielle discusses why she decided to make a change and what impact competing had on her relationship with Dennis. They discuss the changes that they’ve made and how Arielle’s relationships with friends and family have improved since beginning to heal her relationship with food.    In this episode: How Jessi met Arielle and Dennis Arielle’s story of how she began struggling with food and body Knowing she needed to make a change after she and Dennis wanted to start a family Dennis’ experience as a competitor  Putting too much value into your exterior appearance  What struggles with food and body can do to your relationship dynamic The realization that Arielle had at her last competition What kept Arielle and Dennis motivated to keep competing Changes that they’ve had to make to heal and transition out of competing How men can struggle with body issues too Dennis’ perspective on seeing Arielle as she struggled with food and body  How Arielle found Jessi’s program and why it resonated with her Arielle’s main intentions with getting started and what she struggled with the most when she started How essential it is to have spousal support  What’s happened with Arielle’s relationship with food since she started her healing process How Arielle’s relationships with friends and family have changed Arielle’s advice for those struggling with food freedom   Join me for The Food Freedom Breakthrough Masterclass. This class is for those who know they want to improve their relationship with food and their body, but are afraid of spiraling out-of-control and want a proven, step-by-step system to go from feeling crazy around food to normal again!   You can either live your life at war with your mind or learn to work in sync with it. If you’re ready to work in sync with your mind and evolve your life, welcome to The Dear Body Podcast! Our mission is to help driven women have an easy and effortless relationship with food and unshakeable self-confidence in their own body. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode & learn more about us here!