Abou Konate | The Locker Room – Episode 2

Putting yourself in a position where people are judging your physical appearance can take its toll. In this candid interview, IFBB bodybuilder, Abou Konate, shares his experience of how striving for perfection began to affect every single area of his life — to the point where he actually broke down. We created The Locker Room series to acknowledge and address the highs and lows of life. At Myprotein we truly believe that taking care of your mind is every bit as important as taking care of your physical fitness, and we recognise how important it is to keep the conversations around mental health going. In every week of October, we’ll be releasing a new episode of The Locker Room to give a range of our ambassadors and athletes a platform to share their stories. Because we are #StrongerTogether. We have also partnered with Mental Health UK (registered charity number: 1170815) to donate £2.50 from every Stronger Together Shaker sold. Get yours now: https://bit.ly/2HRvVCr ** If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this video, the following organisations may be able to provide help and advice: Mental Health UK: https://mentalhealth-uk.org/information-and-support/ CALM: https://www.thecalmzone.net/ Samaritans: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline) Shout (a 24/7 crisis text line): text SHOUT to 85258 **