Eva Dunbar is offering up a post-show update in her exercise clothes. In a new social media post the bodybuilder gives her followers some insight into her diet and training regiment post competition, while showing off her famously strong body in a two-piece workout set. “Diet is going well 5 weeks post show. Eating all the food, training hard, doing the cardio and managing stress. I got the best advice from my first real coach in bodybuilding who was Greg Doucette @gregdoucetteifbbpro I had no idea how valuable it was at the time. ‘The real diet starts the day after the show.’ I decided after competing this year I wasn’t just going to do an offseason. I mean what does that actually even mean. I’m training and eating, cardio, everything just like I’m going to compete. It’s all in the details and I’m taking each day and checking those boxes. Every. Damn. Day,” she writes in the Instagram caption. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.
1. Support System
Eva stresses the importance of having workout buddies and a strong support system. “Nobody does this alone, we each have our support systems and it’s always important to recognize them for their expertise, professionalism and contributions to the most important aspect and that’s the mental game. I am proud of my team, and I am proud of my tenacity to overcome my injury and all the things the universe threw at me since I last competed. Thank you coach @fakhrimubarak_forever_ifbb_pro for all that you do for me, and to my love @derikfarnsworth for always giving me perspective and believing in my abilities when I question them. We comin’ 🔥,” she captioned a post.
2. An “Attitude of Gratitude”
Eva has a “Attitude of Gratitude,” which she claims helps her stay focused. “That’s been one of 2 mantras on repeat daily inside my head preparing for this competition. I can honestly say I have enjoyed EVERY. DAMN. DAY. I’ve always enjoyed the process, but this one has brought me through loss, injury and another level of personal growth I can authentically say I embraced wholeheartedly,” she writes. “I have experienced so much love and support. I feel so grateful. To all my friends, my family, my clients, my love and my coach: Thank you for all your words of encouragement, time, support, truth, love and kindness.”
3. Embracing Changes
Eva allows herself to embrace changes. “There are pivotal points in our journey where a change occurs. Something changes from within. This shift in energy can lead to personal growth, greater self-confidence, and a stronger connection to what truly matters to you. It often feels empowering, as if you’re stepping into a new phase of your life where challenges seem more like opportunities, and you’re more aligned with your ambitions. I’ve entered a new era in my life, and I can feel the momentum,” she wrote in another post.
4. Posing
Eva also discusses the importance of posing. “Wanted to make a post about posing. It’s easy to show the finish product, but it’s in the details of the journey that to me are important to show. Full transparency I have always been more robotic in my movements. I never felt like the artistry I envisioned on the inside translated well on stage. This was the first year that I finally felt I was more aligned and that I moved more gracefully. A lot less thinking and more feeling. I’m already adjusting my posing and working on how to make it better. You have to practice. If you don’t it shows, not just in the poses themselves but in the energy that you emit on stage. Don’t give away points to someone else because you didn’t put the effort in to make it look effortless. Confidence is the best outfit a woman can wear and this year I felt I made a lot of positive strides that I am proud of. Here’s my final posing routine that I ended up showcasing on stage at the Titan Pro,” she writes.
5. Strength Training
Eva’s main form of fitness is lifting weights. According to the Mayo Clinic, strength and weight training help reduce body fat, preserve and increase lean muscle mass, and burn calories more efficiently. Strength training may also help you:
- Develop strong bones
- Manage your weight
- Enhance your quality of life
- Manage chronic conditions
- Sharpen your thinking skills
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