CANADIAN PHYSIQUE ALLIANCE CPA NOVEMBER ISSUE | Page 62

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Another thing to ask yourself is, am I ready
to jeopardize the relationship I have with
food and my body image? As we know,
the way we view ourselves is crucial to our
mental health. Competing can skew this
image you have of your own body as you
are now searching for the perfect
physique. Oftentimes you can look in the
mirror and instead of feeling confident in
yourself, you will start picking your flaws
apart and become frustrated with your
physique. Along with this, comes the fear
of eating the “wrong” types of food. You
will become obsessive over what you put
in your mouth, and if you happen to eat
something off the meal plan you are trying
to follow, you can beat yourself up about
it. This obsession with food naturally
comes with wanting to do well at your
competition and doing what is necessary
to look your best. 
The problem can really get worse when
this unhealthy relationship with food now
controls your life and continues with you
post-show. Developing an eating disorder
or a skewed negative self-image of yourself
is no joke. You can view the topic of
disordered eating more in-depth in the
video above.
With this article, I am not trying to
dissuade you from trying out a physique
competition. I think bodybuilding is one of
the most beautiful sports in the world that
combines art, athleticism, and a lifestyle all
in one. It can make you grow as a person
physically and emotionally as it is a self-
journey that teaches you so much about
yourself - if you allow it to. It will give you
confidence and show you that anything in
life is possible as long as you set your mind
to it. That success comes to those who
work extremely hard and effectively.