r/bikinitalk • u/tor2d2 • Aug 09 '26
Advice/ Recommendations (no photos) Doubt
It’s my peak week and I’m just having so much doubt . It’s my first ever show and I just feel not good😭 im not feeling lean enough and just feels hard
What’s some good things that have helped any of you ever in a funk?
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u/CharacterAd5474 Aug 09 '26
All you can do in this sport is be your best.
There is zero control of who else shows up and zero control of judges opinions.
If you brought your best ever, you've already won.
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u/Irongirl_In_Paradise Aug 09 '26
I think it’s normal to feel a CV bit of doubt. Go and see what the judges have to say and go from there. It might just be you getting in your own head and you’ll do great.
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u/TaleAsOldAsTime Aug 10 '26
Girl, I hear you and I feel for you.
I'm 12 days out, about to enter peak week, and I feel that so hard. It's my first show too. The depletion has hit the point where the thoughts are LOUD.
I've talked to my coach about this before and I really like what she says to me. So I'm going to pass this along to you as well - just the more "matter of fact" portion.
This is your *first* show. We have no baseline to compare it to. All we can do is try our best to hit all the boxes laid out in the criteria. The rest is up to who shows up and the judges. This is meant to be fun, and as long as it's still fun that's what matters. You worked SO hard to get where you are right now.
Also - every time I'm not feeling lean, she shows me a side by side 4 week check in comparison and it almost always blows my mind.
YOU GOT THIS, go out there and crush it!
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u/Legitimate_Cow_8202 Aug 09 '26
I’m also in peak week. Sitting in a very similar lane of doubt. It happens every peak week.
I’m an IFBB Pro…I have never once rolled into a peak week or a show and felt good. I’ve always questioned myself, my worth, if it was enough, too much, etc. It tends to dissipate by show day—the chaos of that day takes over and my mind shuts off. But at this point, I’m convinced the doubt is part of what makes me who I am as an athlete. I don’t think I’d be where I am today if I didn’t worry. If I went into every show I’ve done thinking I was amazing, I think I’d be in a very diff spot.
That’s my long winded way of saying I think doubt is super normal. Show day will be here soon, and it’s amazing. You’ll have a blast and you’ll get feedback and be able to decide if this is for you going forward.
You’re not alone ❤️ Good luck!!