Today I speak with IFBB Pro Abigail (Abi) Medina, a 19-year-old from Laredo, Texas. A soon-to-be college graduate, she will be earning her bachelor’s in science with a concentration in Physical/ Occupational Therapy. She competed in her first show at the Republic of Texas in July 2024 and placed 2nd in true novice, 2nd in Novice, and 2nd in Open. After only one more NPC show, where she won the overall, she competed at NPC Nationals 2024 where she earned my pro card!
TOPICS COVERED
-overcoming disordered eating habits
-differences in preps
-juggling school, gym, and meals.
-starting with only 2 dumbbells and YouTube
-becoming a coach
-different types of training
-showing what’s possible
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TIME STAMPS
1:00 introduction
5:16 turning Pro at a young age
8:04 becoming concerned with health at 14
18:40 deciding to work with a coach
21:08 prepping while in school
32:29 different types of peaks into shows
34:36 changing views on food as a competitor
37:45 studying physical and occupational therapy
42:30 the vision for her career
46:31 heavy lifting for training
50:44 working on feedback
53:15 setting an example
56:41 advice for competitors
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