In this episode of the Fit Firm podcast, Taylor interviews Alyssa Chavez, a bodybuilder, model, former drill sergeant, and mom. They discuss Alyssa's fitness journey, including her experience with a hip fracture during basic training and her transition into bodybuilding. They also talk about the challenges and expenses of competing in bodybuilding competitions. Alyssa shares her positive and negative experiences from her last competition prep and her plans for future competitions. They also discuss Alyssa's experience as a drill sergeant and being one of the few female drill sergeants in a predominantly male environment. Alyssa discusses her experience as a drill sergeant and her transition out of the military into modeling. She talks about the challenges she faced with her hip injury and how it affected her ability to go active duty. Alyssa also shares her passion for teaching and training soldiers and the opportunities she had in the reserves. She then delves into her modeling career, how it started with bodybuilding, and the unique aspects of her physique that photographers appreciate. Alyssa emphasizes the importance of balance, adjusting goals based on the phase of life, and staying motivated. She also provides tips on nutrition and hydration. Finally, she shares her social media handles and where people can find her modeling work.

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