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Maintaining fat loss goals over the long-term requires a combination of strategies. Here are some tips to help you avoid blow outs post dieting phases: Understanding your maintenance calories: Knowing your maintenance calories is crucial to maintaining results. This number represents roughly the number of calories you need to consume to maintain your current weight. Once you know this number, you...

"The Sunk Cost Fallacy" is a common cognitive bias that can lead to poor decision-making and wasted resources. The misconception that we must persist with our current endeavour simply due to the guilt we hold for the time and effort already invested. Here are some tips on avoiding falling for this fallacy: ✅ Reframe your perspective: Instead of focusing on what you've already inves...

Stu shares his insights on how NBA supports and encourages athletes to pursue bodybuilding as a lifestyle and how the NBA is changing and shaping the natural bodybuilding scene for the better. . . . . . #natural #naturalbodybuildingassociation #naturalbodybuilding #bodybuilder #bodybuildingposing #womenbodybuilding #womenbodybuilder Support the show

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Stu O'Brien, the founder and head judge of the National Bodybuilding Australia (NBA), to discuss the intersection of bodybuilding and NBA as a federation which is very quickly gaining popularity.  Stu O'Brien has been involved in the fitness industry and is a well respected professional in the world of natural bodybuilding.  His expertise and...

In my latest podcast on "delayed gratification", we provide practical tips and strategies for daily practice and seeking out long term gratification. Including, how to identify short-term temptations and develop habits that align with your long-term goals and values. Discussing the importance of setting clear goals and creating a plan of action to achieve them. Plus, tips on how to stay...

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Avoiding eating out or deviating from your usual healthy eating plan can be challenging, but it's not impossible. One way to avoid temptation is to plan ahead and prepare your meals in advance. Having macro friendly and balanced, pre-made meals on hand makes it easier to stick to your eating plan and avoid impulsive decisions. Another way to stay on track is to practice portion control. Be mi...

Testosterone plays a key role in regulating the body's insulin sensitivity, which is important for maintaining stable blood sugar levels. When insulin sensitivity is impaired, it can lead to insulin resistance, which can cause a range of health problems, including fatigue and decreased energy levels. In addition to regulating energy metabolism, testosterone also plays a role in promoting the...

How do we overcome FOMO? The first step is to understand that it's normal to feel this way at some point in time in your life. FOMO is a natural part of the human experience. The key is to learn how to manage our feelings of FOMO and not allow these intense feelings to control our lives. One of the best ways to push past FOMO is to focus on the present moment - where you are right here and no...

During the menstrual phase, women may experience lower energy levels and decreased strength due to hormonal fluctuations. Fluid retention may induce weight increases or plateaus during this phase.  To counteract this process, it's important to prioritise recovery, adequate micronutrient uptake and balanced nutrition, plus a strong focus on hydration, as well as lower intensity or lessor effor...

ur latest podcast is out now -----> tips for breaking the cycle of comparison... Practice self-awareness & self-reflection: Take time to reflect on your own thoughts & feelings. Work to identify & challenge negative thought patterns. Surround yourself with kindness: Surround yourself with people who are supportive, encouraging & positive. Limit your exposure to negative influenc...

Welcome back to part 2 of our interview with Jason Woodforth, the @icnqld president and vice president of the @icnaustralia In this second part of our interview, Jason delves deeper into the importance of community and support within the natural fitness industry and how the ICN provides a platform for competitors to connect and inspire one another. He also shares some personal insights on his own...

Welcome to our latest interview with Jason Woodforth, the president of the ICN Qld and vice president of the Australian ICN. In this interview, we have the opportunity to hear from Jason about his passion for natural bodybuilding and ICN's mission to promote the beauty and diversity of the human form.  Jason shares the ethos of ICN QLD/GLOBAL, provides some crucial tips and pointers for athle...

Ever wondered what our relationship actually looks like, outside of social media? Or how we survived my comp prep together?  Or what drives us to train and eat the way we do every single day? How we remain disciplined as a couple and individuals. What we do to support one another in our goals. And the reality of maintaining a healthy relationship through challenges. How we navigate balancing our h...

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If you find yourself restricting food groups such as chocolate, lollies, bread or sugar/wheat/dairy/carbs in general - you may need to reasses your justification for doing so. Did you start restricting these food groups with the intention to have a more dramatic effect on your fat loss goals? Did you assume that these changes would deliver a direct pay off in correlation to losing MORE body fat? A...

We can fall back on a number of excuses and justifcations as to why we procrastinate.  We have all been there, done that.  Admittedly even I have fallen to the wrath of my own self inflicted procastination. Cementing terrible habits whereby we seem to avoid following through with what simply needs to be done.  Our recent vlog and podcast focuses on explaining  why we procastinate and how to preven...

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Building resilience during times of adversity can be an effective tool to help you build or maintain a positive outlook on life. Resilience is about having the ability to bounce back from challenges, even after experiencing a setback. It’s about finding positives in what life throws at you, which can ulltimately become your saviour in times you may feel like giving up on your goals. While allowing...

Eliminating distractions and remaining focused are key skills to master for achieving literally any goal you may have. A distraction can derive from many sources, including: emails, phone calls, street noise or even other people in your close vicinity. And if you’re a serial procrastinator or someone who often gets distracted, you'll also be aware that when it comes to getting things done, ti...

What does it mean to accept yourself for who you truly are?  It means being honest with yourself, authentic and true to who you are – at least when that is possible.  It’s about allowing what is happening in your life to simply be exactly what it is, without trying to morph, mold or manipulate it into something else.  When you practice drastic acceptance, life becomes more seamless, open and relax...

So you want to build a decent amount of muscle? 🤔💪 Here’s your reality check-list: ✅️Eat in calorie maintenance/surplus for a prolonged period of time ✅️Stop trying to lose body fat at the same time ✅️The longest amount of time you can spend dieting is the shortest amount of time you should spend building ✅️6 months is the MAXIMUM time to spend cutting with plenty of diet breaks ✅️Whereas 6...