"I workout at home. I am not buying any more equipment. How do I make the workout harder?" "The workout my coach gave me is too easy." So let's dig right in and talk about your workout and the effort you need to apply to it. For amazing results, it should be intense. That means... Continue Reading →
WEIGHT LOSS HACK: STOP LABELING YOUR EATING STYLE
The culture of diets is as hostile as the cult of fitness. There is a mentality that says "My way or the highway" . "Keto is the only way to go. Low carb means you lose weight." "Eat clean to lose weight." "I only eat Paleo." "I don't eat any sugar, ever. It will kill... Continue Reading →
How I stay motivated on my plan
Motivation! Do you ever start your fitness plan only to find yourself 'lacking the motivation' to continue? Do you ever see the hard core motivation quotes that basically tell you "Just Freaking DO IT" "YOU NEED DISCIPLINE". What do you do when motivation fades? Because it does! Here's what we do.. we go with what... Continue Reading →
IIFYM : Secrets to Staying on Plan While You Travel
Guest Blogger today is Sleek Body Coach Tracy Collins. When it comes to sticking to your macros while traveling—it doesn’t have to be a struggle... it is what you make it! Don’t let “ but..I travel” be an excuse! Plan ahead Before you leave, make the decision made about what foods you are not willing... Continue Reading →
Mindset hacks to master your diet without punishment.
The internet is filled with garbage like the above meme. It drives people to shame eat, to self punish and creates disordered eating. I'm here to set this straight for you so you can rise above this nonsense like smart people should. Sadly, many of us have been used to self punishing for transgressions related... Continue Reading →
Secrets to Successful Travels for Athletes
Ok, so listen there are a few things we hear from new athletes when they are in prep/offseason. "I don't know what to do, I'm traveling" "I can't travel or do anything with my family while I'm in prep." Traveling is super overwhelming simply because most of our preps are 12-16 weeks long! It's nearly... Continue Reading →
The Brutal Truth About Your Competition and your Expectations
THIS BLOG IS ABOUT PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION! ❤ As a coach, I have lots and lots of brand new athletes who begin their journey on my team. As their shows grow closer and closer ,it's common for them to tell me.. "I thought I'd 1. be showing more muscle 2. look just like the Instagram... Continue Reading →
How to Pick a Competition Bikini
Bikini Competitions are the "new wedding"!! I spent more time selecting all my suits than I actually did selecting my wedding gown 20 years ago. If you are new to competing, it might seem overwhelming. Have no fear!! This is the fun part! What kind of suit do I need for my bikini competition? If... Continue Reading →
Moving from IIFYM into Intuitive Dieting part 1:
Progressions through my journey. I'm getting better every year. It's been a while since I posted an update on my training/dieting. I finished my show season in June and have reversed dieted back up to over 2000 calories a day. I will not have another bikini competition until I take the stage at UFE... Continue Reading →
What does it cost to compete in a bikini competition?
If you are contemplating a journey to the stage, my goal here today is help you navigate the cost of competing! First of all, I believe that if you are reading this, you have been in the process of searching. You've been looking at Instagram and seeing all the gorgeous competitors. You've thought about bikinis... Continue Reading →
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