Sable Smith • Natural IFBB WPD Pro 🌐 on Instagram: "Physique update ✨ Almost 3 weeks post-show and my strength is finally coming back. Sitting about 8–10 lbs above stage weight as carbs + fats come back in. Cortisol is still high from prep — which is super normal after months of low calories, peak week, and intense training. When cortisol stays elevated, it can show up as extra waistline fluff, water retention, stalled fat loss, poor sleep, higher cravings, and slower recovery. For many women,