How to Manage Prep Brain

Prep brain, we all get it! However there are ways to manage it to make sure it does not take over. Here are my top tips for managing your prep brain.

Content includes

getting good at saying no

protecting yourself, energy and space on prep/while dieting

checking in with yourself

how being self aware can help manage the prep brain

getting ahead + organised

how 8 weeks out can look vs 3 weeks out

distraction, procrastination

high/low energy and focus metrics

Resources

Show day packing list

Competing budget planner

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

FitX & FitXpo 2022 Feat Darren Nally

Back back back again! Darren is back to talk about FitX and FitXpo having now completed a successful run of shows as well as the first FitXpo. We also chat about what is next for FitX and FitXpo, including some very exciting exclusives!

Contents includes

FitXpo – 2 years in the making

FitX – female category breakdown

What is next for FitX?

Lessons learnt from year 1

Considerations for athlete safety

Backstage tips

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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The Secret Prep

Surprise! 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

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.

Overthinking on Peak Week

Things normally quieten down on peak week and with all extra time to think sometimes your mind plays tricks on you! Here is my survival guide for peak week to stop that self-sabotaging mindset creeping in.

content includes

Adapting to a change in routine and more down time

Planning your show day and logistics

Giving guests details ahead of time

Mindset tips

How self-love plays into peak week as a competitor and it’s importance

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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Self-Love & The IFBB Pro Wellness Journey Feat Lisa Meiswinkel

IFBB Pro Wellness competitor Lisa Meiswinkel joins me to talk about her experience of the wellness class and gaining her pro card. We go into detail about the wellness look as well as the importance of self-love in presenting your best self on stage.

Journey to Pro, IIFYM & Injuries on Prep Feat Becky Dean

The newly crowned IFBB Bikini Pro, Becky Dean joins me to talk about her journey to pro status as well as finding out a bit more about who Becky is away from stage as well as a competitor.

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Photoshoot 101 Feat Laura Skye Photography and Photographerthatlifts

Laura Skye and Sam Lee join me to talk all things photoshoots, to hopefully demystify the process and encourage you to all just go for it and book that photoshoot.

WNBF UK Feat Steff Noble

The WNBF will be coming to the UK for the first time this October. Steff Noble joins me to talk all things WNBF, women’s categories and drug tested bodybuilding.

Competitor's Mindset Feat Coach Rob Latti

How often do you think your mindset holds you back?

Harnessing a good mindset can help you in every aspect of your life, something I have learnt. I have been working closely with Coach Rob for a number of years and wanted to share not only some of the things I have learnt but also some things that you can start doing now to help you strengthen your mindset.

Judging, Posing and Shoe Talk Feat Phoebe Goodwin

Fellow FitX Judge, dog mum and tall girl, Phoebe Goodwin joins me this week to talk all things judging, posing and shoes. We of course also had to talk about our staffy’s too!

BBC Radio Northampton - Tim Wheeler & Jasmin Jeffery - Bodybuilding Perceptions

BBC 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!

Topics and Update

Finishing off the rest of the topics you guys submitted as well as providing a bit of an update of where I am at.

Content includes

How to get rid of loose skin

Sex drive on prep

Skin care advise for ache

Update on me

In collaboration with KOMPAK / #1 competing store www.kompak.store

Reacting to Placings

Whether you come first or last the work is never done in bodybuilding and every time you step on that stage you have achieved something amazing.

Attending a lot of shows I always find people's reactions to placings very interesting. I always think there is room to be humble and considerate of the people around you . It is a choice how you conduct yourself.

Content includes

Being considerate of others

Perspective

Staying humble

Lessons from not placing

The work is never done

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

Getting COVID & Your Topics

Well…..your girl got covid! It has really knocked me for six so I thought I would do and update on what has been going on behind the scenes for the last 5/6 weeks personally and with the business. I also cover off some of your topics.

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Choosing Federations

Picking which federation to do can be a mind field. In this episode I talk through frequently asked questions around feds such as which one to choose and can you swap between them.

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Social Media Posting

Should you be posting on social media or not as a competitor?

I was speaking to someone in the KOMPAK dm’s about whether posting your competing journey on social media was the done thing, which got me thinking.

FitX Insight & Judging

After my first experience sitting behind the judging table I wanted to share the insights that I gained to help you

Bringing Different Looks to the Stage & Long Preps Feat Chloé Margraitner

IFBB Pro and KOMPAK athlete Chloé Margraitner joins me to talk about her competitive journey, finding your look for stage and being transparent on social media.

Journey to Pro & Balancing Family Life Feat Ryan John-Baptiste

Ryan is a seasoned competitor and has been competing since 2009. It was great to gain an insight into his journey, particularly learning about his journey to his pro card, in a time when you only got the opportunity once a year.