Feeling like you are literally losing the plot and don't know how to handle these big arse emotions on prep? Give this episode a listen.
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Glifting Girls is a federation that has been in the bodybuilding industry for 8 years! So, it was great to chat to Natalia to find out more about her and the federation ahead of their next show on the 13th August.
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The history of KOMPAK posing shoes!
Including why posing shoes can be difficult to get hold of, answers to all your posing shoe FAQs, and things you can learn from our mistakes.
Read MoreThe full low down of KOMPAK’s Black Friday sale! Make sure you don’t miss this girls it is BIG!
19.11.2021
For feedback, guests suggestions or just to say hi! You can contact us at hello@notjustabikinigirl.com
In collaboration with KOMPAK / #1 competing store www.kompak.store
Read MoreSurprise! with show day weekend looming I thought it was about time I spilled the beans!
Content includes
the back story, telling Joe and covid
business and prep, carrying on
managing demands, not telling my team
why I decided to prep
Why prep on the downlow and the benefits
prep worries/meltdowns
deciding on categories, shows & feds
the plan / current situation
not being scared to pull the plug
In collaboration with KOMPAK / #1 competing store www.kompak.store
Read MoreBBC Coverage For The Industry!
Massive pinch me moment to be asked to be interviewed on air to talk about all things bodybuilding and competing!
As we all know there are still some misconceptions around our community and what we love so much to do.
So hoping that I did our industry and sport proud today!
Massive thank you to Tim Wheeler from @bbcnorthampton for having me on!
Not sure on the do’s and don’ts with posing coaches? Well here is the episode for you! I cover off how to ensure you nail the basics as well as answering the frequently asked, should I change posing coaches?
Content includes
Learning the fundamentals
When to change posing coaches
Learning different things from different people
My posing coaches
For feedback, guests suggestions or just to say hi! You can contact us at hello@notjustabikinigirl.com
In collaboration with KOMPAK / #1 competing store www.kompak.store
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We all have that one pro that we have been following for years, and for me that is Casey.
It was great to have Casey on to talk about being your own coach, staying true to yourself and achieving longevity in this sport. Plus much much more. This was a great episode and I am sure you will take a lot away from it.
Read MoreCompeting can be expensive but do not fear I am here to help you budget for your next season. As well as give you some of the tricks of the trade in terms of when and where to save money and where you really shouldn’t scrimp.
Content includes
When to save and not save with competing
Purchases - bikini, shoes, jewellery, tan, make-up, hair etc.
Easiest way not to waste money
Importance of the competing budget planner
Read MoreGet a helpful insight into the biggest event in the bodybuilding calendar. I talk shoes, bikini colours and the direction of the bikini category.
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The post show period can be a challenging time for competitors. Joe joins me to talk about how to approach the post show period in terms of diet, recovery, hormones and food relationships. If you are currently transitioning into your offseason then this is the episode for you!
If you tune in for the whole episode you can also get some fantastic insights into Joe's knowledge of the bikini category....thank me later!
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Meet the man behind FITXPO and FIT X Federation!
Darren joins us to talk about this exciting new expo and federation launching in 2021. Watch this space as it is set to be a big year for FIT X next year.
I am really excited to be involved with this brand. What is even better is the KOMPAK classic has been born. If you are looking to compete next year tune in to this episode to find out why you should be signing up to a FIT X show.
Read MoreHere is the inside scoop of what it is really like running your own business. Whilst I am in the car on the way back from the launch shoot I will give you the down low on how I am feeling leading up to the launch of my first KOMPAK branded product.
I touch on why you cannot wait for perfect, what the business me is really like and what I have learnt along the way.
Make sure to keep your eyes peeled on the KOMPAK instagram for more details on the launch. I cannot wait to hear what you guys think of it.
For feedback, guests suggestions or just to say hi! You can contact us at hello@notjustabikinigirl.com
In collaboration with KOMPAK / #1 competing store www.kompak.store
Read MoreEver wondered what companies look for in a sponsored athlete? Well look no further! In this episode you can listen to some of the UK's top bodybuilding brands talk all things sponsorships. Get and insight into the ins and outs of how they approach sponsorship’s and the do's and don'ts as an athlete.
Read More100 episodes - wow! Where has the time gone?!
Huge thank you to all of you who tune in to Not Just a Bikini Girl, we wouldn't have made it this far without all you incredible people. Honestly the feedback, support and messages is what makes this so worthwhile.
I have dedicated episode 100 to answering all your questions.
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Danni Bosworth is not only a long-standing friend of mine, but she is also part of the KOMPAK Team as a sponsored athlete. Considering a lot of us are staying at home, we decided to make the most of the extra time and FINALLY get her on the podcast! We chatted about her competing journey, her posing shoe journey, her advice to competitors who are coming out of prep, and those who are thinking about changing coaches. We also touched on how she goes about working from home, as I know for a lot of you this is a completely new thing to be doing!
Read MoreThis episode I talk about the fine line between setting high standards while also setting yourself as a bodybuilding competitor up to failure and negative thought patterns. Including an insight into how I am currently balancing a business, marriage plans, a podcast, contest prep and other commitments. Remember, your mindset and your approach are KEY.
Read MoreHow much do you let the numbers didact how you feel in this sport on a daily basis? Whether it’s from the numbers on the scales, the placing you get, the likes you get on your latest photo.
In this episode, I talk about topics such as: How to stop letting the numbers control your life. What bikini competitors aren’t doing enough of. How to look for the bigger picture. The importance of context.
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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.
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