In this episode of Girl Science, Abby shares her recent experience with competitive bodybuilding, highlighting the challenges she faced during her prep and competition day. Despite rigorous preparation, external stresses and sleep deprivation impacted her performance, leading to a less-than-ideal outcome. Abby reflects on the balance between accepting life's uncontrollable elements and managing self-imposed pressures. She opens up about the psychological aspect of competition, particularly the importance of recognizing one's achievements versus the need to win. Through her candid account, listeners are offered insight into the mental and emotional complexities of striving for physical excellence.