Re-alignment and re-evaluating who you are, and where you're heading is essential for long term growth, happiness and sustainability, both inside and outside competing and your fitness goals.
My perspective might rub some people up the wrong way, but I explain why and how you find your formula, starting with Pinterest.
It's not always a bad thing to want to take some time away from competing/fitness related content. Remember we're more than just bikini girls! But how do you take control of your feed and your algorithm? This episode talks through some key points that many are failing to see and what the reality really is.
I know I've briefly touched on this a while back, but through my own personal experiences with this, I thought it was worth re-touching and expanding on the topic of friends. Especially the ones who you have in your life who might not completely get the competing side of your life.
Everyone, not just competitors struggle with self-doubt, limiting beliefs, lack of confidence and overcoming obstacles. We spoke with Chris Zaino is an IFBB Pro, Keynote Speaker and Mindset Coach about these issues and how he got to where is he today through the power of the mind and self-awareness.
I spoke to the lovely Vicky Merceta (Tiny Titan) about prep, stress management and what she has learned along the years with competing and balancing life being a mum. Vicky Merceta is a powerlifter, coach and an athletic bodybuilding champion too!
Prepping for a competition can be testing on ANY relationship. It can test you in more ways than what you might first think. This episode gives some thoughts and considerations you should internally make when it comes to relationships and prep (this goes for partners, friends and family!):
An honest and open discussion about competing and eating disorders featuring UKBFF Bikini Competitor and Online Coach Hayley Irwin. A must listen episode for all bodybuilding competitors.
Are you letting the opinions of others stop you from reaching your goals?
Opinions are anywhere, you can find them online, in the office, on stage and off stage. But the question is do you know how to overcome the opinions of others or does it get inside your head?
Not sure what to go for this year when it comes to your bikini? Me and Mandie talk about what sort of trends we predict will be appearing this year in the bodybuilding/competing world including colours, connectors, cuts and federations.
We also talk about why Mandie has decided to prep after 3 years of being away from the stage and some KOMPAK event insights for those of you who are attending!
IFBB Bikini Athlete Charlotte Pickstock talks about off season advice, her experience having undergone breast surgery and augmentation and general mindset hacks every competitor can implement regardless of what stage of the competing cycle you are at.
IFBB Bikini Competitor Jade Joselyn chats to us about a lot of important topics that we believe every competitor can either relate to or learn from. Including confidence, pushing through fear, federation ramblings, taking judges feedback and much more.
Weight 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?
The hardest time for any competitor is post show. You might feel anxious, isolated, lost, confused. This episode will help you if you are looking for support, help & advice after your bikini, bodybuilding or fitness competition.
Listen to this inspiring interview with bikini competitor and breast cancer survivor Christina Bray. A perfect example of how to overcome any obstacle, stay grounded, remember what's really important, and the power of the mind, your attitude and your approach to life and competing.