Fit Model Over 50: Three Weeks to Competition Day, How to Handle Stress, Fatigue & Feelings During Prep [Ep 59]

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Host Lisa DuPree opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of preparing for her first physique competition at 59. Just three weeks away from stepping on stage, Lisa shares what’s been happening behind the scenes with unexpected emotional triggers and how the pressure of prep and daily life collide.

She dives into how overwhelm shows up, old coping mechanisms, and the simple but transformative strategy she calls “the pause.” This candid conversation will resonate with anyone juggling goals, change, and self-care in midlife.

Key Moments

[00:40] Emotional triggers hitting unexpectedly during prep

[02:00] Fatigue, monotony, and pressure from all directions

[03:00] Old coping strategies: food, wine, and emotional soothing

[05:35] “Pause Strategy” - Why this tiny check-in makes a big difference

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