Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores

How to change your body without eating foods that suck and sticking to boring meals plans that you hate! Recap of last weeks homework in podcast #44 Where to calculate your own macros (Precision Nutrition or IIFYM websites) Steps NOT to skip when you want to get started Mishaps within tracking that we see often as coaches that will derail you How to just get started! SOME LINKS TO THINGS THAT I MA...

How to change your body without eating foods that you hate and sticking to boring meals plans that you hate! Meal plan vs. macro counting What does "I eat pretty good" even mean?! My back story of being over 200+ pounds What are "macros"? Why macro counting works How to eat your fave foods but still stay on track Diets that make you gain fat I describe the vicious diet cycle The elusive alcohol de...

Today's kinda of a fun pod on just some random thoughts some of you great peeps helped me with over on the Instagram. When you change up your lifestyle sometimes folks have things to say about it. So this is a collective of what NOT to say and how to handle some pushback on your new lifestyle. Hope you enjoy! Interested in competition coaching?  Check out my website HERE SOME LINKS TO THINGS THAT...

Have you just finished a show and struggle with post show blues? How about dieting? Struggling to not eat all the things? Today I'm going to talk about... My story on post show blues and bingeing  What to do when the hype wears off A list of "to-do's" to keep your head on straight A list of "to-don't's" so you avoid being suck into a downward spiral Hints, tips, tricks and strategies that I use an...

All the Peak Week nitty gritty! What's peak week? When you are a bodybuilder (for reference in this podcast I speak to bikini, wellness and figure athletes) it's the week prior to your competition day that helps you fine tune your physique for stage. What is peak week? When peak week strategies don't matter My story of my peak week shit show in 2018- what I did wrong What workouts & cardio look li...

Hey hey friends, Not your typical episode but it wouldn't be me without an episode keeping it as real as it gets. The 'Vid got me. Laid up in the hospital bed with Covid Pneumonia and just sharing how I got here, what's the latest and just keeping perspective. But I'm not letting it get me down! Here's to my Boss Bitch fans who keep me motivated to inspire and never give up.

In today's episode I was a guest on Chase Barron's Podcast and we talked about: My story of unhealthiness Habit stacking Intentional eating vs mindless snacking My single mom hustle and how I turned it around Giving up comfort for discomfort in order to grow My business story and how it all began from teaching pole to getting swole My breakdown that led to a breaththru The difference in coaching f...

One of the most frequently asked questions I get...How do I get my abs to show?? Today let's chat about the ways to see your abs: Calorie Deficit- I dive deep here on food Exercise to create a calorie deficit Stay in a calorie deficit Genetics and the role in abs being visible Train hard with intention Eat lower calorie foods Consistency Quit Fucking Quitting Blood work!! Being realistic yo! SOME...

When you diet, it's really hard to keep your body looking firm and toned and not like a melted candle. Today I'm going to talk about the top mistakes that you DON'T want to make when you start dieting. Training mistakes made when you diet/prep How much weight/body fat you should lose per week The importance of "diet cycling" or an off season Dirty Bulking mistakes The real-real on losing 1+ pound...

5 Things That Will Help You Maximize Your Training Results Struggling with seeing results from your training? Getting hurt and injured often? Let's make sure your work isn't going in VAIN. Use lighter weights Slow down! Pause at the top of lifts and squeeeeeeze Have a partner or trainer touch the muscles you should be focusing on FOCUS  SOME LINKS TO THINGS THAT I MAY HAVE MENTIONED: ►The absolute...

Do you feel like you are constantly battling internal resistance? Is it getting in your way? What's holding you back?  Sometimes our biggest enemy is staring us right in the face. Listen to my story about my daughter's resistance and how this applies to many life scenarios.   SOME LINKS TO THINGS THAT I MAY HAVE MENTIONED: ►The absolute BEST tasting protein bars on the planet: https://bit.ly/Built...

Are you struggling to drop body fat? Think you "eat pretty healthy" but nothing is changing? This is the podcast for you!!! I give you full on rants about the things I see most people do that keeps them from making progress with their diets and fat loss efforts. Take a listen! SOME LINKS TO THINGS THAT I MAY HAVE MENTIONED: ►The absolute BEST tasting protein bars on the planet: https://bit.ly/Buil...

Yoga teacher training lessons that forever changed me and how this may help you... 7 Most Common Mental Mistakes (in yoga) and How To Avoid Them. I talk about how these mistakes are also relative to LIFE Believing your doubts Despising the days of small beginnings Ignoring Intuition and instead embracing tradition  Not recognizing that the prize is in the process Falling into comparison and compet...

The down and dirty on what it takes to compete: Breakdown of all the women's categories (bikini, wellness, figure, physique and women's bodybuilding) How genetics come into play The 10,000 hour rule theory The type of training you need to do What is your WHY The mental fortitude and traits needed to succeed Interested in joining my team? E-mail me at diane@venusfitnessstudio.com or visit www.venus...

Life's hard. Work is hard. The hand we were dealt is hard.  You have a choice. Pick your hard. Put your big girl panties on and let's conquer some shit. SOME LINKS TO THINGS THAT I MAY HAVE MENTIONED: ►The absolute BEST tasting protein bars on the planet: https://bit.ly/BuiltBar   INTERESTED IN DIET AND MACRO COACHING? https://www.venusfitnessstudio.com/programs JOIN ME ON INSTAGRAM: @dianeflores_...

In today's episode I discuss: Lack of sleep affecting hormones "Sleep Smarter"- by Shawn Stevenson The importance of a caffeine curfew Ideal room temp for sleep Plus TONS of tips to help you get your fkin beauty sleep yo!!! SOME LINKS TO THINGS THAT I MAY HAVE MENTIONED: ►The absolute BEST tasting protein bars on the planet: https://bit.ly/BuiltBar   INTERESTED IN DIET AND MACRO COACHING? https://...

In today's episode: Why this episode made me nervous Remarrying thoughts Having your "shit together" standards What's your mental peace worth? Is it time to make some changes in your life? Is it more painful to stay or to leave? Future being held hostage by your current self limiting beliefs? Why resistance training gives you mental super powers What are you settling for? Are you tired of feeling...

Supplements I talked about in this podcast: Protein- Whey, isolate and the most important amino acid Creatine Monohydrate- why it's great to use Caffeine as a performance enhancer/pre-workout BCAA's vs. EAA's- timing, which to use when Omega 3 fatty acids and what you NEED to know HMB- muscle preservation supplement Vitamin D and why you need that shit Multivitamin 5HTP Melatonin  My go-to source...

In today's episode I discuss: "How do you not murder people when you are in prep?" A perspective shift on the day I earned my pro card "Is it possible to compete all natural and place at all?" "Tiny female who wants to gain muscle. How?" "Time frame for someone to compete?" SOME LINKS TO THINGS THAT I MAY HAVE MENTIONED: ►The absolute BEST tasting protein bars on the planet: https://bit.ly/BuiltBa...

In today's episode we discuss: My birthday promo BITCHES!!! You can snag my bday promotion here Visit our studio for my bday promo as well www.venusfitnessstudio.com   My stretch of #singledom  Moving on at your own pace is ok There are no "rules" on getting over shit My 9 months of celibacy :) Let's say more YES to opportunity You can stand alone and be ok My fave book "Single On Purpose" By John...

In today's episode we discuss: My birthday promo BITCHES!!! You can snag my bday promotion here Visit our studio for my bday promo as well www.venusfitnessstudio.com   You don't need to be "in-shape" to come train with us DOH! Thanks to my awesome sponsors Bottoms Up Espresso and Liquid Sun Rayz My coffee drink go-tos  My updates from my coach and my new prep plan Cardio for this week How I droppe...

In today's episode: How we can achieve fat loss and continue weight training New mindset with training and not just "working out" Intensity is predicated largely on your nutrition Dieting and keeping muscle Mistakes most people make The truth on "toning exercises" What a good trainer can do for you The reality check on what you need to STOP doing in fat loss mode The myth that obese folks shouldn'...

In todays RANTY ASS episode I cover: Being addicted to the calorie burn on your watch Cardio machine calorie burn counts Weekend eating is keeping you stuck Just "loving food" is not an excuse to overeat  Guesstimating your portions Peanut butter is NOT protein. Measure that SHIT Alcohol isn't OFF limits when you are dieting and how to do it Just because your over 40 doesn't mean you can't lose fa...

In today's episode let's go over some fun shit! Current life updates #SingleLifeAgain My background with competing Transitioning from figure to bikini back to figure My perspective on placing The Nationals Story My current plan 20-21 weeks out Cardio Schmardio My current macros AND SO MUCH MORE SOME LINKS TO THINGS THAT I MAY HAVE MENTIONED: INTERESTED IN DIET AND MACRO COACHING? https://www.venus...

In today's SPECIAL episode I chat with my business mentor, Brad Jensen and we chat: My podcast start up and his 2 cents Fitness myths Macros My backstory Habit stacking Competition prep macros vs. meal plans Yo Yo dieting The controversy around the all fat diet...aka KETO How media brainwashes you into unsustainable diets The reality on how long it takes to get results Habit stacking and what that...