After dropping 8KG on my foot last week, it’s fair to say that the mental and physical obstacles have been challenging. But it can happen to anyone.
So how do you overcome these setbacks during prep? What is the best mindset to adopt?
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Are you a competitor who is having doubts about competing anymore? This episode is a MUST listen for any competitor regardless what stage you are at in your competing journey. Why? because there will come a time when you will either take a break from bikini competitions or want to stop competing all together, so it’s important you look ahead and know that there is life without competing.
Dominique Binns talks openly for the first time about why she started competing in the first place, what happened during her competing days and why she decided competing was no longer for her.
Read MoreAre you starting to feel tired during prep?
Feeling like you have no time?
Productivity levels starting to slide?
In this episode I talk through some key things any competitor should be reviewing in order to improve their results on and off the stage.
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Are you having doubts about your prep coach? Their methods? Their approach?
Have you had a ‘bad’ experience with your last prep and unsure if competing is for you?
If you’ve answered yes to either of those questions then this episode is a must for you.
We chatted to the gorgeous Marnie Al-Saraf about the importance of trusting your timing as a bikini competitor and what it means to true own your journey to the stage! The good and the bad!
Covering areas such as: Marnie’s competing journey, her experiences with binge eating, bad coaching, bad bikinis, Being a student, time demands and commitments and much more!
Read MoreAre you spending too much time being unsure on what shows you should do this year?
I talk about how you could be going about choosing your shows differently.
Why it’s important to be fluid and agile as a bodybuilding competitor.
Flexible on the strategy, focused on the goal.
Read MoreThis episode was recorded inpromptu on May Bank Holiday the morning after my brothers wedding.
I talk about how family can impact you more than you know.
Why its good to be the odd one out.
Why you need to embrace who you are more.
Opinion of families.
Why I think I used to be a party animal.
Email the host: notjustabikinigirl@outlook.com
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Ever wanted to know more about the ins and outs of what goes into running your own show in the bodybuilding industry? We chat to PCA North East Promoter Leanne Woodford, a busy working and competing mum of 4 to find out what REALLY goes on behind closed doors.
A really interesting episode for those who want to be more prepared for their show day and understand how it can affect you on show day.
Read MoreDo you do something, on the instant, without even thinking about it on prep?
Do you have annoying or frustrating habits or actions you take during your contest prep, post show or off season that don't serve you?
Bikini brains is a series from the Not Just A Bikini Girl podcast which highlight what every bikini and figure competitor should be aware of. First topic is around habits and thinking systems that happen everyday.
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Which one is worse: CHILD BIRTH OR PREP?
How life has changed at home since she's started competing.
Reactions to her competing from friends, family, other parents!
Balancing family life, competing and being in a 'selfish' sport.
This interview was such a laugh! We chat to Janelle who competed at the UKBFF FInals last year and got chatting about what life is like when you are not just a bikini girl but also a mum!
Read MoreHow do you mentally cope with not getting the placing you wanted at your last bodybuilding competition?
Read MoreHow do you know if your results of lack of them are down to your coach or in fact you?
Take full responsibility and stop lying to yourself during your bodybuilding contest prep.
Listen to this episode for some perspective on things.
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Eugene Teo is a strength coach, educator and bodybuilder who knows 99% of everything you need to know when it comes to training, competing and the body. We go into so many areas in this episode that I feel every bikini, figure and physique competitor needs to be aware of so make sure you save this for your next cardio session.
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Designed to help the busy bodybuilding/fitness competitor, this epsiode is an exclusive insight into what KOMPAK is and the story behind it.
Read MoreA common thought and question bodybuilders ask themselves which can mess with their head during their contest prep.
In this episode, I talk through some of the possible reasons you might be having these thoughts. What to do about them. And some real harsh truths.
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Become a more confident and diligent bodybuilding competitor when dealing with negativity from those around you during the toughest times during prep.
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After a great competing season last year with the PCA, Dr Emilia Thompson PHD talks honestly about her experiences as a coach and competitor. This is a fantastic episode for any female competitor to really get their teeth into.
Read MoreI decided to record this while driving back home after what has been a crazy and breakthrough week for me in many areas of my life.
Content includes:
What I learnt this week: KOMPAK photoshoot & launch, Bodypower PR event for Muscle & Fitness HERS Magazine, PCA Posing Workshop at Emporium Gym Birmingham.
Embrace being the underdog.
Benefits of being uncomfortable.
Stop caring about what other people think.
Go through the fire.
How to learn at a faster rate.
Seeing your potential.
Staying true to who you are.
We’ve all at some point in our lives had negative experiences and/or relationships with men. But unknowingly these could be preventing you from reaching your goals in other areas of your life, such as competing. Warning: this is blunt, honest and raw.
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DO NOT order your next bikini for your next competition until you’ve listened to this podcast episode!
Get the full guide and insight into all things bikini and figure posing suits, including:
How to decide what colour bikini to have
What exactly the judges looking for in a bikini
What cut suits you
Should you have connectors
Matching your style and bikini to the federation
BOOB TALK: this is an important one!
Pros and cons of buying a second-hand bikini
Bikini suit trends for 2018
How Mandie started Black Ice Bikinis
Setting up a bikini company in the bodybuilding industry
Founded in 2015, Black Ice Bikinis is fastly becoming the Number 1 place for premium bikinis and figure suits for female competitors.
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