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Oct 4
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Ep. 191: Bodybuilding and Bingeing: Nata...

KATHRYN HANSEN
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Kathryn talks with Natasha Kostalas, author of Beyond the Barbell: Confessions of a Female Fitness Competitor, about her journey of overcoming binge eating that was fueled by competing in bodybuilding. Natasha shares how the intense restriction of competition prep led to a loss of control around food, and how binge eating often becomes a hidden aftermath in extreme fitness. She speaks openly about the harm this caused and how she eventually found a healthier relationship with food, her body, and training. This conversation is relevant not only for the bodybuilding community but for anyone struggling with bingeing.


Learn more about Natasha Kostalas:

Beyond the Barbell: Confessions of a Female Fitness Competitor

Instagram: Natasha Kostalas


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