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Author: Robyn Challands

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The Secret Life of a Bikini Competitor Podcast is a weekly show featuring unfiltered conversations with female bodybuilders. Speaking to both pros and amateurs from all different federations and categories, your host Robyn Challands goes behind the layers of tan and sparkly bikinis to find out what it’s really like to be a bikini competitor. No topic is off limits!
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This week’s episode is with the unreadily inspirational Daniella Murphy, who is a WBFF Fitness (soon to be IFBB!) competitor and personal trainer from Wollongong.Dani has been through a lot in her life and her story is one of survival and determination.  I am eternally grateful to Dani for sharing it with me (and you!) - it was incredibly inspiring to listen to and I will be surprised if anyone doesn’t feel inspired to go out and conquer their goals after this.TW: This episode touches on themes of domestic violence, sexual abuse and suicide so if you’re not in a place to listen to this now, please save it for another time 💕In this episode, Dani and I cover:⁠Prepping throughout COVID in 2020 and finally hitting the stage for the first time in 2021 Journaling and manifesting her way to a top 10 placing!Dani’s post show binging experience and concerns over developing disordered eating patternsWhat she’s doing differently the second time aroundPosing struggles!Childhood trauma and building a survivor mentality - Dani’s incredible journeyFinding bodybuilding as part of the healing and growth journeyFalling in love with discipline and structureIf you want to heal… you need to dealDoing everything with intention Feeling seen in other people’s journeysAdvice for first time competitorsAnd SOOO much more!⁠If you want to follow Dani’s journey and find out more about her personal training services you can do so at https://www.instagram.com/fitness_with_dani/ If you love the episode don’t forget to share to your stories and tag us both in so we can see and share too!⁠⁠Until next time…⁠⁠Love you!⁠R x#SLBC
This week’s episode was with the lovely Holly Ouwehand who is an NZIFBB Wellness competitor.I’ve been meaning to catch up with Holly for a while now and it was awesome to get a little insight into her journey and super competitive mindset!In this episode, Holly and I cover:⁠Holly’s prep 8 weeks out from her first Wellness compHow she manages prepping while being a flight attendantDoing photoshoots in prepMoving from bikini to wellness which suits her body betterDeciding to prep for WBFF with one week’s notice after her first comp with IFBB!COVID getting in the way of 2020 competing plans How Holly got into bodybuilding her background as a competitive swimming and netballerPutting on 30kg when on a student exchange to the USWhen we ‘noticed’ we’d gained weightWhy Holly loves competingHolly’s time management tipsAnd SOOO much more!⁠If you want to follow Holly's journey you can do so at https://www.instagram.com/hollyshaus/ If you love the episode don’t forget to share to your stories and tag us both in so we can see and share too!⁠Until next time…⁠Love you!⁠R x#SLBC
This week’s episode was with the legend that is Brooke Hoskin who is an ICN Bikini competitor from NSW.I’ve followed Brooke’s competing journey for a while so it was really awesome to sit down and get to know her! It was amazing hearing how she went from ‘never competing again’ to ‘never slowing down!’ She’s truly found her place in the sport and I’m so bloody excited/happy for her.Plus she’s just a hilarious legend!In this episode, Brooke and I cover:⁠Brooke’s recent comp wins and Nationals appearanceBack to back shows and applying judges feedbackAre you ready or even cut out for competing?How Brooke went from ‘never competing again’ to winning to coming 2nd at NationalsBlowing our after her first show and how she pulled herself out of a dark placeHow Brooke fits it all in (spoiler: it involves 3am wake ups)PCOS diagnoses + hormone managementNot being ready for her first show and the impact that had Being called ‘fat’ in her previous sport, which led her into fitnessBrooke’s competing plansAll about The I’m Sorry, What? PodcastAnd SOOO much more!⁠If you want to follow Brooke’s journey you can do so at @brookehoskin and check out her podcast at @theimsorrywhatpodcast If you love the episode don’t forget to share to your stories and tag us both in so we can see and share too!⁠⁠Until next time…⁠Love you!⁠R x#SLBC
This week’s episode was the wonderful Sarah Collier, an IFBBNZ Bikini competitor from, you guessed it, New Zealand!Sarah and I have been Insta friends for over a year now and I was honoured to be one of the only people who knew she was prepping for her first ever comp last year! That’s right, she prepped in secret! Now the cat is out of the bag and she’s also prepping for her second show, I couldn’t wait to chat to her about her experience.In this episode, Sarah and I cover:⁠Why Sarah chose to prep in secret for her first show and all the challenges and benefits that came with itDealing with other people’s negative opinionsShould you post your prep on social mediaStage nervesIncorporating social exercise and different training focusses post show How her 2nd prep is going now she’s ‘out’ as a competitor and the differences this time aroundOvercoming binge eating and how she prevented it post showMindful vs. mindless eating and activitiesTechniques for mindful eatingDangers of ‘scarcity’ mindsetSarah’s ‘Queen of Cheat Meals’ Instagram and the importance of making food an enjoyable experienceAnd SOOO much more!⁠If you want to follow Sarah’s journey you can do so at https://www.instagram.com/sarahcollierpt/ and of course drool over her foodie page at https://www.instagram.com/queenofcheatmeals/ ⁠If you love the episode don’t forget to share to your stories and tag us both in so we can see and share too!⁠Until next time…⁠⁠Love you!⁠R x#SLBC
PICTURE THIS: you’ve decided to do a bodybuilding show. You’ve got a coach. You’ve nailed the diet. You’re training like a beast. Social life? Don’t know her. You’re kicking goals… but then you realise – shit… I’m about to be a onstage in a very small, very sparkly, barely there bikini… how the hell do I get started!?Well, fear not my friends. Because Claire Williamson, owner and designer of GlamFit Bikinis is here to save the day.In this episode, Claire and I literally cover off EVERYTHING you need to know how about to pick and design your bikini, including:⁠How GlamFit came to be + Claire’s journeyWhere to look for inspirationWhen you should plan and buy your bikiniHow to choose the right colour (for you and your federation)What to consider when choosing a cutBest tops for natural and enhanced boobsHow to design couture bikinis and themewearHow much will it all cost me?How to accessorise to perfection (shoes, jewellery etc)Caring for your bikini and show day tipsAnd SOOO much more!⁠There were also a heap of listener Q&As peppered throughout so if you asked a question on my stories the other week - we most likely answered it!!If you want to check out GlamFit Bikinis you can do so at @glamfitbikinis and https://glamfitbikinis.com/If you love the episode don’t forget to share to your stories and tag us both in so we can see and share too!⁠Until next time…⁠⁠Love you!⁠R x
This week’s episode is with the wonderful Sharnie Cocks who is an ICN Fitness Pro and now IFBB Bikini athlete. Sharnie is such a beautiful soul and we had a great chat about how our limiting beliefs can hold us back and it’s so great to hear about Sharnie was able to work through hers to truly step into her power! As always, we cover off all things competing, including:⁠Reminiscing about going into lockdown over a year ago!How Sharnie got into competing and trainingThe impact of what we internalise when we’re youngerPulling herself out of binge eating and purging behavioursHow educating herself on food, macros and energy balance helped with thisImportance of putting your body into a good position to prepCompeting in untested federations as a natural competitorChoosing a federation and categoryUnexpected pro cards and dealing with imposter syndromeNot prepping unless you’re 100% inHow Sharnie manages scoliosisSlip ups on stageAnd SOOO much more!⁠⁠If you want to follow Sharnie to learn more about her coaching services you can do so at @sharnie_louise_If you love the episode don’t forget to share to your stories and tag us both in so we can see and share too!⁠Until next time…⁠Love you!⁠R x
This week’s episode is with the incredible Courtney McConnell who is a WBFF Bikini athlete and online nutrition and training coach from the gorgeous Gold Coast!I absolutely love following Courtney on social media - not only does she put out super helpful macro friendly recipes and guidance all the time, but I really admire her style of training. She is one strong woman and we had a good chat on this episode about much we love compound lifting!In this episode we spoke about:⁠Finding fitness after coming back from a Contiki tourLearning to track macros before macro tracking was popular!Why Courtney waited until after 21st to competeTrying different federationsBest show momentsLearning the hard way to take a break between showsTrying out powerlifting compsWhy being strong is THE BEST!Should you squat and deadlift as a bikini competitor…?Courtney’s passion for helping others develop confidenceTips for building confidence and overcoming shynessCourtney’s competing plansAnd SOOO much more!⁠If you want to follow Courtney to learn more about her coaching services you can do so at @projectme_coaching and follow her journey to stage in October you can do so at @courtney_healthandfitness If you love the episode don’t forget to share to your stories and tag us both in so we can see and share too!⁠⁠Until next time…⁠Love you!⁠R x#SLBC
This week’s episode is with the amazing Jess Johnson - the newest Australian IFBB Bikini Pro!!We had originally slated this interview for the week after her state qualifier show, but decided to postponed until after nationals… and we’re so glad we did! Not only did she turn pro at Nationals, but straight away got to go up against some of Australia best pro athletes on minutes later, taking out 3rd place!!It was awesome to hear about all her experiences competing over six years, especially her epic come back to win her IFBB Pro card following a bit of a burnout after a year of back to back shows.In this episode we spoke about:⁠Her experience turning pro in March!How she got started competingJess’s collection of pro cards (IFBB, ANB, WNBF, INBA, AWNBS)Tips for competing overseas and interstateHow Jess managed prepping in the Air ForceTips for managing FOMO when competingHow to still socialise while in prepRebounding and burning out from a year of back to back shows Overcoming binge eating & understanding our ‘trigger’ foodsThe challenge of ‘decision fatigue’ Jess’ competing plans now as a PRO!And SOOO much more!⁠If you want to follow Jess to learn more about her coaching services and follow her journey to stage in November you can do so at @jessjohnsonfitnessIf you love the episode don’t forget to share to your stories and tag us both in so we can see and share too!⁠Until next time…⁠Love you!⁠R x
This week’s episode is with the amazing Jess Leech who I’ve known for a while now through the Melbourne competing circuit!Jess has been competing for a few years now and what I love about her journey is she’s tried a few different federations to see what both fits her body in its different stages but also to experience the different vibes.The main theme for our chat today however was to discuss Jess’ experience of grieving while prepping having lost her dear mum Sue when she was just just 8 weeks out from show.  Having lost my dad to cancer shortly after my last show too, Jess and I had spoken before about how we felt it was important to open up dialogue around our own grief to help others experiencing something similar. We do talk at length about the loss of our parents and experiences with loss and grief so if you’re not in a a space to listen to this right now maybe save it for another time. Otherwise, we hope it helps you feel less alone in your grief.In this episode we spoke about:⁠How Jess got started competingCompeting secretly interstate for her first showBringing friends on the journey and how to talk about prepTrying different federations The experience of three back to back showsImportance of competing with no expectationsLoosing her mum 8 weeks out from her last showHow Jess got through it and why she decided to finish her prepRemembering Sue, her funny quirks and how proud she was of Jess and her competingOur experiences with grief and how we manage itJess’s competing plans and how she makes her bikinis!And SOOO much more!⁠If you want to follow Jess to learn more about her coaching services and follow her journey to stage in July you can do so at @jessleech_If you love the episode don’t forget to share to your stories and tag us both in so we can see and share too!⁠⁠Until next time…⁠Love you!⁠R x
This week’s episode is with the incredible Tamara Meyer who is a WBFF Bikini Pro and online coach from Sydney. I absolutely LOVED chatting with Tamara this week - she has an incredibly inspiring story and is just so down to earth and genuine. We also share the same passion for mental health and the benefits of therapy, so prep your ears for plenty of us just chatting about how great therapy is haha. But also prep your ears for a really awesome, chilled out chat.In this episode we spoke about:⁠Tamara’s business goals for the year ahead and how she navigated 2020Having a theme or a mantra for a year or a goalTamara’s challenging childhood, including homelessness and a father struggling with a gambling addictionOvercoming a sleeping pill and antidepressants addiction and finding fitness Learning from bad preps and learning from failureBeing diagnosed with Complex PTSD 6 weeks before turning proAdvice for how to show up when ‘motivation’ is low / how to manage your ‘off days’Why therapy is GREAT!!!Her top tips for eating out in and out of prep; how to track and mentally manageTamara’s competing plans and goals for the year headAnd SOOO much more!⁠If you want to follow Tamara to learn more about her coaching services and follow her journey to stage in October you can do so at https://www.instagram.com/tamarameyerfitness/ If you love the episode don’t forget to share to your stories and tag us both in so we can see and share too!⁠Until next time…⁠Love you!⁠R x#SLBC 
Hey legends,Just me and a microphone today talking all things weight gain!In my listener Q&A the other week I received a very important question about how I feel about gaining weight to gain muscle and have been asked often about how to mentally deal with putting on weight. Gaining weight is a necessary (and awesome!) part of the whole bodybuilding process and should not be feared! So, I thought I’d spend a bit of time going into it on its very own dedicated podcast.In this episode I cover off:Why it’s important we talk about this phase of the bodybuilding journey moreHow and why I moved into a place of acceptance of my weight gainThe good the bad and the ugly of gaining weightMy top tips on how to manage your gaining phase The tips especially have been really instrumental in helping my manage my improvement season so I hope you find them helpful too!The blog post I mentioned can be found here: https://thesecretlifeofabikinicompetitor.com/blog/2019/3/24/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-bulking Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode and if you love the show feel free to leave a 5* review and/or share to your Instagram stories and tag me so I can see!You can find me and the show on Instagram @secretlifeofabikinicompetitor and @robynzimmy  As always, my DMs are open for you to slide on into with questions any time. Until next time…Love you,R x#SLBC
This week’s episode is with the amazing Belinda Croxford, who is a WBFF Figure Pro, online coach from Melbourne and owner/director of Bodies By Bel.Belinda’s work ethic and growth mindset is second to none - I love watching her progress and how hard she grinds towards her goals. There’s lots to learn in this episode!In this episode we spoke about:⁠How Belinda managed having her first international pro show cancelled due to COVID and what she took out of the experienceBel’s epic work ethic and ‘relentless’ mindsetHow Bel started competing and overview of her competing historyOvercoming anorexia with the help of bodybuildingLearning from each prep - what not to do and what worksHow can competitors empower themselves and get the best out their prepIt’s OK to pull out of a comp if you’re not ready!What it likes getting as lean as figure competitors have toCan you have balance as a high level athleteHow to involve your non-competing friends in prepHow to smash your goalsEating to grow and dealing with weight gain mentallyImportance of gut health and being more aware of what we put in our bodiesMisconceptions of prosBelinda’s competing goals and plansAnd SOOO much more!⁠If you want to follow Belinda learn more about her and  at her coaching service you can do so at https://www.instagram.com/belindaamarie___/ ⁠If you love the episode don’t forget to share to your stories and tag us both in so we can see and share too!⁠Until next time…⁠⁠Love you!⁠R x
Hey legends,This week’s episode is with the wonderful Dani Antonellos, who is a WBFF Bikini Pro, co-host of the Level Up Podcast, Dr. of Osteopathy and on a mission to teach people that movement is medicine - for both the mind and body.I absolutely LOVED this episode - it was really cool to dig into some really important topics around injury management and prevention as well as correct training protocols - including warm up and activation to help YOU get the most out of your training! Selfishly, I basically got to quiz her for an hour on my own injuries! Dani is one smart cookie and I was so grateful she shared her knowledge and expertise with me! Dani is also running a series of workshops round the country over the next few months around everyone’s favourite muscle group to train - the glutes! So if you’re interested in knowing more don’t forget to check out the links below to do so!In this episode we spoke about:⁠Why Dani and Sharelle started the Level Up PodcastLife as a pro after winner her card at her last showImportance of taking time of between showsHow to ensure longevity in this sportWhy Dani is so passionate about spreading her ‘movement is medicine’ message and what it meansWhy digital/tele health is such a powerful toolHow often should competitors see allied health professionals (physio/osteos etc.)Why identify an injury isn’t as simple as pointing to the bit that hurts!How bad movement patterns cause injuriesWhat Dani’’s seminars; Beyond the hipthrust are all aboutThe fundamentals of glute training - how to properly and effectively train your glutesHow Dani manages a workout if she isn’t feeling itHer top tip for new competitorsAnd SOOO much more!⁠If you want to follow Dani learn more about her and  at her work you can do so at https://www.instagram.com/daniantonellos/ and her work with Andrew Lock at https://www.instagram.com/united.health.education/Don't forge to also listen to the amazing https://www.instagram.com/levelup_podcast_/ which you can find on all major streaming platforms!If you love the episode don’t forget to share to your stories and tag us both in so we can see and share too!⁠Until next time…⁠⁠Love you!⁠R x
This week’s episode is with the beautiful Latoya Caruso who I’m sure many WBFF competitors will be familiar with! Latoya had the most incredible journey in 2019 with her comp preps and it was amazing to watch her go from bikini to fitness and ultimately taking out 2nd place figure in her first year of competing! In this episode we dig into how she managed it and the things she learned along the way.She’s such a beautiful soul and certainly a competitor to keep an eye on for her next show! We spoke about:⁠Dealing with cancelled shows last year due to COVIDBikini to fitness to 2nd place figure in a yearUsing social media to fuel her competitive natureWhat drives Latoya to competeSwitching to a new coach 9 weeks outWhy its vital to be 100% open and honest with our coachesThe sacrifices she had to make to get the result of her last compHow she stays motivated when things get hardDifficulties dealing with reverse dieting snd binge eatingEmbracing growth season and dealing with weight gainingThe one thing that changed the game for Latoya’s trainingDealing with online bullies and negative commentsImportance of your support networkCrazy prep brain momentsLatoya’s competing plans and goalsHer one piece of advice for new competitors And SOOO much more!⁠If you want to follow Latoya, learn more about her journey you can do so at https://www.instagram.com/latoyacaruso_/ If you love the episode don’t forget to share to your stories and tag us both in so we can see and share too!⁠Until next time…⁠Love you!⁠R x
Naomi is an online coach, accredited sport nutritionist, certified women’s specialist personal trainer, podcast host and ‘attempted’ YouTuber (her words not mine, haha!). So great to get to know this lovely gal a bit more after knowing each other through social media for so long. We both get pretty real and honest about some of the struggles of some of our preps in this episode and there are plenty of learnings/take aways for new competitors. Naomi is highly motivated through her the ups and downs of her own experiences and her ultimate goal in life is to help as many women as possible become the best version of themselves while healing their relationship with food and their bodies.We spoke about:⁠Naomi’s podcast - Let’s Be Real - and what it’s all about!Why Naomi started competingWhy competing won’t necessarily ‘fix’ your issuesWeird and unnecessary prep ‘hacks’Learning valuable lessons through prepReverse diet rollercoasters & binge eatingWhy she chose to get breast implants (and also why she later chose to remove them)Changing coaches mid-prepAn obsession with winning which led her to going against her values How and why she got into mindset work, such as gratitude, meditating and journalingWill Naomi compete again?Setting goals for competitors Her one piece of advice to her younger selfAnd SOOO much more!⁠If you want to follow Naomi, learn more about her journey and her coaching services you can do so at https://www.instagram.com/naomi_zeemckillop/ and check out her podcast at https://www.instagram.com/letsbereal.podcast/ ⁠If you love the episode don’t forget to share to your stories and tag us both in so we can see and share too!⁠Until next time…⁠⁠Love you!⁠R x
This incredible lady surely needs no introduction but incase you are not familiar with Holly, she is a WBFF Fitness pro, evidence based coach and Ms. Dietetics, Director of Team Biolayne, and co-founder of diet coaching app Carbon Diet Coach. (Among MANY other things!).Holly brings an enormous amount of expertise to this episode and we really only just scratched the surface of all her knowledge and experiences on all things training, nutrition and comp prep - one hour just isn’t enough some times! We spoke about:⁠Importance of diet breaks (physically and psychologically)Holly’s competing background and how she got into the sportFinding her federation and categoryWhy Holly is taking a break from competing (for now!) to focus on other areas of her lifeHolly’s tips for letting go of a stage physique Why you should be planning your reverseGetting a head start on your mindset before prepThe honest truths of prepSocial life sacrifices and how to still weave in time with friendsUnderstanding negative metabolic adaptationWhat is evidence based nutrition and exercise?The individuality of dietsHolly’s number one piece of advice to new competitorsAnd SOOO much more!⁠If you want to follow Holly, learn more about her journey and her coaching services you can do so at  @hollytbaxter and check out her new coaching platform you can do so at @carbondietcoach⁠If you love the episode don’t forget to share to your stories and tag us both in so we can see and share too!⁠You can find me and the podcast on Instagram @secretlifeofabikinicompetitor and @robynzimmyUntil next time…⁠Love you!⁠R x
WE ARE BACK PEOPLE! Hope you all had an amazing Christmas and New Year, despite the circumstances and were able to connect with those you love. Also I got a JAZZY new intro - do you love it?First episode back for the year and it’s a great one! This week I sat down with the wonderful Na’iyma Chew who is an IFBB Bikini Pro as well as bikini prep and mindset coach all the way from Florida, USA. She is also the owner of her own active wear line called My Affirmation Fitwear.I love Na’iyma’s outlook on pretty much everything. She has an incredible positive and generous outlook on life and a passion for this sport that shines through in everything she does. She has some great tips for truly believing in your power and also finding your purpose as a competitor, which ultimately led her to creatine the Stage Ready Blueprint.We spoke about:⁠Approaching goal setting with abundance mindsetHow Na’iyma got started in competing and her journeyDifferent types of support from different peopleFour years to turn pro and her mindset around turning proInternal validation over external validationBelieving in herself as a pro and showing up as a pro for a year before getting her cardTaking time off to build a familyAdvice for prioritising as a competitorBecoming a bikini prep and mindset coachThe importance of mindset coaching for competitorsHer Stage Ready Blueprint and how feeling lost as a competitor inspired her to create itWhy you need to understand your whyWhy Na’iyma started The Bikini Diaries Podcast And SOOO much more!⁠I also have a new final questions for 2021…. Let me know what you think!If you want to follow Na’iyma, learn more about her journey and her coaching services you can do so at https://www.instagram.com/naiymafit/ You can also check out The Bikini Diaries Podcast on Apple, Spotify and wherever you like to listen to your podcasts!If you love the episode don’t forget to share to your stories and tag us both in so we can see and share too!⁠SOOOO GOOD to be back! Until next time…⁠Love you!⁠R x
Hey legends,Just a short episode from me today. This is the final episode of the year and I just wanted to take the opportunity to say a massive thank you to listeners and guests alike, as well as leave a small pearl of wisdom as we round out the shit storm that has been 2020.Feel the fear and do it anyway is one of my favourite phrases and I wanted to dig into just why that is as well as why it’s a great mantra to have heading into 2021. Next year is going to a be a big one for SLBC. Stay tuned for plenty of announcements and, of course, AMAZING guests in the new year.But for now, wishing you all the best for the holidays. I hope you manage to connect with your loved ones and just relax after what has been one hell of a ride (to say the least).Stay safe!Love you,R x#SLBC
This week’s guest is the wonderful Celeste Rains-Turk who you may recognise as the host of Confessions of a Bikini Pro podcast.As well as being an NPC bikini competitor, Celeste is a mindset mentor specialising in helping people make peace with food, their body and their goals and is the author of the number one best selling self help book ‘Believe Your Way to Badass.’ Combining her passion for the sport, her experiences with disordered eating plus her qualifications and passion for psychology, personal development, mindfulness, Celeste works closely with competitors to help them develop healthier relationships with food. In this episode, we dig into a bit more about what that entails, some tips and tricks and we answer a LOAD of listener questions too. Competitors of ALL levels will get so much out of this episode!We spoke about:⁠Her current prepWhy she started her podcastCeleste’s competing historyTaking a long time off between shows to build her body and repair her mindsetGetting her period backBattling with how we identify and speak to our selvesHow and why Celeste got into the work that she does helping people repair their relationship with food and their bodiesCommon struggles for competitors (change, post show, food focus)Differences in pros/amateurs, age differencesWriting a best selling book - ‘Believe Your Way to Badass’Listener Q&As!! How do I stop binging post show/shoot? What protocol to implement post show to not fall into the binge/restrict cycle How do you break from the all or nothing mentality? How to find the line between reversing and getting your life back? How to improve body image & self love/acceptance, while always working to change your body? Common mistakes you see athletes make post show Tips to manage the festive season (especially while in prep) And SOOO much more!⁠If you want to follow Celeste, learn more about her journey and her food relationship coaching services you can do so at https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ and http://www.celestial.fit. You can check out her podcast on Apple, Spotify and wherever you like to listen to your podcasts!If you love the episode don’t forget to share to your stories and tag us both in so we can see and share too!⁠Until next time…⁠Love you!⁠R x
This week’s guest is the awesome Nadine Dekleva who is an ICN competitor from Melbourne who took out Rookie of the Year at her first show earlier this year!Nadine has completely turned her life around after escaping the binge drinking culture so prevalent in her rural town. She admits he’s lost a few friends along the way in her pursuit for a healthy and happy lifestyle and that its been hard when people don’t understand, but she’s found something she’s so passionate about.She’s such an awesome persona and it was amazing to get to know her a little bit after following her journey on social media! (Please note: This episode touches on the topic of suicide.)We spoke about:Nadine’s awesome result at her first ever showPrepping through the Australian bushfires and COVIDReversing during COVIDHow her and her partner worked together to release food control post compDealing family and friends when they don’t understandOutgrowing unhealthy patterns and friendship groupsNadine’s past life of partying, binge drinking and eating takeawayA suicide attempt that led to her turning her life aroundStarting by making small changes and falling in love with trainingNadine’s advice for other people starting out with health and fitnessGetting ready for prep and enjoying the processLearning from first prep and why next time will be betterThe things people don’t tell you about prep (the bad and the ugly!)Nadine’s next competing goals/plansOn the road becoming a PT and online coach!And SOOO much more!If you want to follow Nadine, learn more about her journey and her online coaching services when she launches them you can do so at https://www.instagram.com/nadine.is.fit To follow me and the podcast on socials you can do so at:https://www.instagram.com/secretlifeofabikinicompetitor https://www.instagram.com/robynzimmyhttps://www.facebook.com/secretlifeofabikinicompetitor If you love the episode don’t forget to share to your stories and tag us both in so we can see and share too!Until next time…Love you!R x
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