When I look at my stage pics, I'm always feeling a little crummy about how my skin looks so muddy with that spray tan. I feel like it never looks like ME on stage. This year, I did not hire hair and makeup because I need to commit to creating my own look. I went... Continue Reading →
Prepping Not Starving: Tacos!!
Oh man.. who doesn't love TACO'S! I am 12 weeks out from my show and I am nailing my IIFYM prep. This one has been the most fun yet. Taco prep is going to be my new thing! Look what I found! LaTiara Low Carb Taco Shells. I got these at my local Schnucks store... Continue Reading →
Summer prep: More grilling
I am 21 weeks out from UFE Halloween Mayhem. I'm doing a slow cut and I'm 100 percent IIFYM. We are using the grill for prep this year!! Costco: The mister hit Costco yesterday. He literally walked the food from the car to the grill. The above pic is our charred chicken breasts. I like... Continue Reading →
Prep 101: Summer time grill
So this week a competitor was on a board talking about how she was going back to her Bro plan because she tried that "iifym thing" and it didn't work. I asked her what was it that didn't work and really had no answer. She said she " just needed to eat clean." Some people... Continue Reading →
Peak week as told though pictures and funny memes
This year I did 16 weeks of prep. Peak week is the last week before you compete. Basically.. you should be ready to go. You are dialing it in. Peak week is known to be it's own kind of fresh hell. You are tired, carb depleted and ready to be done. Tired isn't even accurate.... Continue Reading →
Poverty macros: window pane zucchini
I'm a huge fan of zucchini! I have used it during my prep quite a bit. This weird recipe is actually so good, I want to eat it 3x a day. I call it "Window Pane Zucchini" 2 medium zucchini. (about 99g when it's baked) 3/4 cup liquid egg whites Salt/pepper or spices of your choice... Continue Reading →
Boss workouts: Cruella
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAJZd5gI7Vs When you get your judges remarks back, they always seem to say "More glute". I mean, really? Who doesn't want a little more peachiness to their booty. This move is called CRUELLA The difference in the training technique is that using the box/bench allows for more range of motion than your normal back leg lift.... Continue Reading →
Smart girls guide to competition success: Bro-prep swaps
STOP GAGGING ON FOOD YOU DON'T LIKE. ok... Here's how I coach: IIFYM Jax top 10 in her first show, NPC. And Brittany.. IIFYM.. BTW.. She won 1st place in two NPC shows. ok.. here's another one for you. Karina is IIFYM. She took 2 NPC first place in 2016. This is one week into prep for... Continue Reading →
Prepping not starving: Peachy Birthday Cake Crepe
I love summer peaches! On my last Bro-preps I got zero fruit so I am excited to use peaches in my IIFYM/Flex/Macro counting prep. This reminds me of my favorite breakfast at Uncle Bills, Crepes Peachee. If you are in STL.. you know! This is my breakkie for today: M1 if you are counting. Recipe... Continue Reading →
Secrets to perfect check ins with your coach
If you have a coach, online or otherwise, you will do check ins. Every two weeks I check in with my clients. They upload pictures into our Trainerize app and send me a form answering questions about the last two weeks. I want to know of any slip ups, concerns, positives. I want to tell you... Continue Reading →
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