In this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed bariatric athlete and bodybuilding competitor, Rob Rafanan, also known as @weightinginvain on IG. We discussed:
- Different bodybuilding competitions and divisions available
- Why Rob chose to get into bodybuilding and transformation competitions after bariatric surgery
- How Rob changed his lifting program to prepare for competitions
- The different nutrition phases Rob moved through to prep for bodybuilding shows
- Peak week nutrition
- How to transition back into real life both mentally and physically after a competition
How to follow Rob:
Instagram: @weightinginvain
The Weighting Table Podcast Instagram: @theweightingtable
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