Posts tagged bodybuilding
What To Do If You Have: Stretch Marks, Cellulite and/or Loose Skin as a Competitor

We all have hang ups on and off stage, but when we are standing there in just a bikini it can feel like you are exposing all of them. So what do you do if you are a competitor with loose skin, cellulite and/or stretch marks?!

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Backstage: Bikini Bite vs Bikini Bum Tape

Bikini Bite or Bikini Bum Tape…How do you know which one to use? How do you apply it? and where should you and shouldn’t you use it? Don’t worry we have got all these questions covered in this week’s short episode.

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Peak Week - Show Day Logistics

Your future self will thank you for listening to this one!

Peak week can be stressful enough without leaving things to the last minute. In this episode we cover the things you can do to ease that peak week fluster.

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Skin Prep: Get Buffed vs Tough Stuff

Just grab any old exfoliator right?! …. wrong! If you want to make sure your tan goes on smoothly come show day you want to be using tried and tested products. In this short episode I explain the difference between Get Buffed and Tough Stuff as well as what to do with back to back shows.

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Life After Competing Part 1 Feat Danni Bosworth & Charly Pickstock

Ever wondered what happens when you decide to hang up your heels? We talk a lot about the mindset required to be a competitor but the transition into ‘normal’ life after competing is often neglected. I am joined by Danni and Charly to talk about their journeys out of being a competitive athlete and how they are supporting others too through The Flourishing Competitor.

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Behind The Judges Table Feat Mike & Leica Gelsei

Mike and Leica are both experienced competitors and judges, and now FitX head judges. It was great to have them on to talk about what judges are really looking for, what is really important and what really isn’t and where some people get it wrong.

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Don't Aim For Perfection Feat Matt Strong

We spend so much time investing in our physique and diet but do we spend enough time investing in our mindset? After all would we truly get anywhere without the mindset to do so. Matt has always been a voice of reason for me and massively shaped my positive mindset on my last prep. So he joins me to talk through some of the things that have resonated with me the most.

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Off Season FOMO & The Right Time to Compete

Answers to some of your recent Q&A’s, including how to deal with the fear of missing out in off season as well as determining when is the right time to do a show.

Content includes

Do’s and don’ts of starting a business

Dealing with FOMO in off season

Is there a right time to compete?

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Managing The Post Show Period Feat Will Basnett

A lot of people talk about struggles with overeating post show however the topic of undereating and attachment to condition isn’t always spoken about as much. Will joins me to talk about his post show experience after his first competing season as well as how he prepped with a busy corporate job and his plans for the future.

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How to Budget For Your Next Season

Competing 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

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The Lean Obsession & Mental Health Feat Katt Snelson @deadliftsarebae

Katt is one inspirational and strong women to be reckoned with! Winning best legs in UKUP back in 2016, this started her competing journey where she then took 2nd place at the PCA British Finals. In this podcast she opens up about her own mental health struggles, the lean obsession in the competing and Instagram world and why it is so important to have a positive relationship with your body before you start competing.

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