271: The Ups and Downs of a Bikini Competitor with Marissa Willmott

IFBB Bikini Professional Marissa Willmott is a mother, wife, and full-time lifestyle and competition prep coach. Her competitive nature was cultivated at a young age from racing motocross to holding the title of watermelon-eating champion of Shasta for multiple years in a row. As an extremist, Marissa shares the struggles she has with finding the balance between real life and prep routine. Our conversation gives an unfiltered, candid look at things like post-show weight gain, the ugly side of competing, body dysmorphia, finding confidence on stage, and the highs and lows of the sport.

Here's what you'll hear:

[5:02] Bikini Hack

[11:12] How did your fitness journey begin?

[13:59] Why did you start competing in NGA?

[15:37] What is your favorite part about competing?

[16:31] Negative components of never being satisfied

[18:14] Sacrifices that come with prep season

[19:44] What leads you to become a "shell of a person"

[21:29] Why did you want to turn pro?

[24:06] How did it feel when Sandy told you to go to the Amateur Olympia?

[28:35] What is different about competing as a pro?

[31:05] Why do you have to work harder as a pro?

[38:54] How do you navigate body dysmorphia?

[41:40] How did you go from low placements to the top?

[43:31] How did it feel breaking the top 5 this year?

[45:34] How did you feel going into Rising Phoenix?

[47:42] How did you know it was time to take a break from competing?

[50:20] What are your plans for 2023?

[54:00] Dear Diary

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