226: Journey from Figure to Bikini with Maria Sharp

Many women in this sport move up in categories to find the right fit. But have you ever thought of moving down a category and what that would look like?

Maria Sharp has been competing for sixteen years! Thirteen of them as a figure athlete and pro, and three of them as a bikini pro athlete. She went through many changes physically, mentally, and emotionally to transition. And what she believes to have been the best decision for her marriage and her family.

I am so excited for you to tune into her story!

What you'll hear in this episode:

[4:35] Bikini hack

[11:00] Perfectionism 

[13:30] Beginning of fitness journey and getting started in figure

[20:00] Training differences 

[21:00] Effects mentally and emotionally

[23:45] Deciding to switch to bikini

[29:15] Putting on the weight 

[33:20] Other transitions going into Bikini 

[42:00] What key factors allowed you to have such longevity in the sport?

[47:00] Words of encouragement 

[49:00] When competing became her entire life & balance

[57:00] Goals

[1:04:00} Lessons learned along the way

[1:05:40] Dear Diary

Find Maria on IG @mariasharp_ifbbpro

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