Approaching Christmas and Off Season can provoke anxiety in a lot of competitors. In this episode I cover my thoughts about how I approach it, how to think about the longevity of your competing career, intuitive eating as well as tackling you food fears/food relationship head on.
I really hope you all have an amazing festive season. Thank you as always for all your support this year as always. Every listen, like, share really does mean the world and is what keeps this podcast going.
Read MoreThis week’s episode covers the answers to the questions you submitted all around the topic of offseason.
Read MoreOff season can be tough, even tougher than prep sometimes. Here is an update on how I have been feeling in off season and some of the things I have been struggling with.
Read MoreThe little things really do matter when you get on stage. In this episode I talk through why things like tan, skin prep and jewellery can make a big difference.
Read MorePrep can be testing on ANY relationship. It can test you in more ways than what you might first think. This episode from 2019 gives some thoughts and considerations you should internally make when it comes to relationships and prep (this goes for partners, friends and family!)
Read MoreEver 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.
Read MoreFind yourself wondering why some people seem to be on higher calories and less cardio than you? Here is why you should never compare your prep to someone else’s and why calories and cardio isn’t a measure of success. We all need that reminder sometimes that IG is a highlight reel and we never get a full picture.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreDoesn't matter how you're feeling and what is going on, listen and get my thoughts on how to NOT let seeing 'competition' get in your head, whether you're at work, in business or on stage.
Read MorePrep meltdown? Brain feels like it's going 100 miles an hour? In this episode from 2018, I break down the key strategies any competitor can take when their prep brain is going into overdrive.
Read MoreAnswering your questions from a recent Q&A. Including how to separate yourself from the crowd in both business and bodybuilding. As well as ways that you can look after your health from all perspectives in prep.
Read MoreA long overdue life update. I have been doing some reflecting and evaluating what is important and where my time is best spent. There are also some exciting things on the horizon….
Read MoreA lot of us cringe at the term balance, however each person has a level of it it is just different for everyone. Dr Stephanie Hill talks about weighing up life as a bodybuilder alongside her career as a Doctor. Including where she places importance, how to stay organised and how she navigates life and relationships outside of the two.
Read MoreAnswers 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?
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 MoreHave you been setting your goals for 2021?
In this episode I talk about why I am not jumping in head first and setting my goals for 2021 just yet.
Read MoreThinking about Christmas driving you crazy yet? Well here is an episode all about how I think Christmas should be approached.
Content includes
Training, cardio etc
Prep
Off season
Switching to macros?
Long term relationship with food
What you feel most comfortable in
Little smart choices
Rationalisation & perspective of days
Stop thinking you’re not dedicated
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 MoreWeight gain is naturally the next phrase after show day. But why do we find this hard to accept, deal and cope with? How do you mentally deal with this realisation that weight gain is next?
Here is a repost of an episode from November 2018 where I talk about the strategies I use, the importance of real acceptance, and of course your approach to post-show weight gain from a mindset perspective.
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 MoreThere are so many options and ways to do post show and there really is no right or wrong way. There are pros and cons to each method and every post show is different and may require a different method. Where you are in terms of mindset and health will determine which route to take.
Please note that I am not an nutritionist, GP or psychiatrist, consult your doctors if you are facing any particular issues.
Read MoreAs a lot of you entering or already deep in an off season here is a repost from November 2020….
Trying to find your groove in off season, particularly with your perceptions of your body? Well, I feel you!
In this episode I share my experience of building a better relationship with my off season body and practical things you can try.
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