Not Just A Bikini Girl

Glifting Girls is a federation that has been in the industry for 8 years! So, it was great to chat to Natalia to find out more about her and the federation ahead of their next show on the 13th August. Content includes Meet Owner & Founder Natalia Aisha Ethos & Values of Glifting Girls  Categories T walk Style of posing  Shoe rules How judging works at Glifting Girls  Female...

Off season can be tough, even tougher than prep sometimes. Here is an update on how I have been feeling in off season and some of the things I have been struggling with, Content includes Scale weights creating mental blocks Associating weight to periods of time Seeking a different perspective Losing focus and restoring a sense of urgency Having an offseason support network For feedback, guests sug...

The little things really do matter when you get on stage. In this episode I talk through why things like tan, skin prep and jewellery can make a big difference. Content includes The right shade of tan Jewellery to suit your frame and overall look Exfoliate early and correctly Follow your gut Saying yes and no at the right time For feedback, guests suggestions or just to say hi! You can contact us...

KOMPAK athlete and 2 Bros Overall Bikini Champ Zoe McIntosh joins me to talk us through her competing journey so far and her plans for this year. As well as how and why holidays on prep are a vibe and her advice for people struggling with reversing out of a show. Content Includes What got her into competing Perception vs reality when starting bodybuilding Shift work and bodybuilding First season F...

Prep can be testing on ANY relationship. It can test you in more ways than what you might first think. This episode from 2019 gives some thoughts and considerations you should internally make when it comes to relationships and prep (this goes for partners, friends and family!). Content includes who has it the hardest? my own experiences with my husband why you got to keep it together sometimes pre...

Ever wondered what happens when you decide to hang up your heels? We talk a lot about the mindset required to be a competitor but the transition into ‘normal’ life after competing is often neglected. I am joined by Danni and Charly to talk about their journeys out of being a competitive athlete and how they are supporting others too through The Flourishing Competitor. Content includes What is The...

Plan your next competing season smarter with this 2018 episode. Advice for both first time and seasoned competitors who are looking for advice on how to plan their next (or first) move into the world of competing. The most important thing is doing what is right for you AND making the calendar work for you, not the other way around! 2022 UK Bodybuilding Calendar - https://www.kompak.store/blog/uk-b...

Mike and Leica are both experienced competitors and judges, and now FitX head judges. It was great to have them on to talk about what judges are really looking for, what is really important and what really isn’t and where some people get it wrong. Content includes Intro to Mike & Leica When they started judging The fundamentals judges are looking for What do most people fail at? Differences be...

Find yourself wondering why some people seem to be on higher calories and less cardio than you? Here is why you should never compare your prep to someone else’s and why calories and cardio isn’t a measure of success. We all need that reminder sometimes that IG is a highlight reel and we never get a full picture. For feedback, guests suggestions or just to say hi! You can contact us at hello@notjus...

The last reposted episode including details of my future vision for KOMPAK….and it happened to coincide with those plans/dreams becoming a reality. In this episode I reflect on the good, the bad and the ugly parts of owning a business as well as what it feels like to hit a big milestones. For feedback, guests suggestions or just to say hi! You can contact us at hello@notjustabikinigirl.com In coll...

We spend so much time investing in our physique and diet but do we spend enough time investing in our mindset? After all would we truly get anywhere without the mindset to do so. Matt has always been a voice of reason for me and massively shaped my positive mindset on my last prep. So he joins me to talk through some of the things that have resonated with me the most. Content includes Why perfecti...

Doesn't matter how you're feeling and what is going on, listen and get my thoughts on how to NOT let seeing 'competition' get in your head, whether you're at work, in business or on stage. Content includes: - how to deal with competition in life, business and competing - how I personally deal with this with KOMPAK - is looking at competition worth it? - why you should AND shouldn't look at competi...

Prep meltdown? Brain feels like it's going 100 miles an hour? In this episode from 2018, I break down the key strategies any competitor can take when their prep brain is going into overdrive, their emotions are taking over and their mind might not be in the best place mentally. For feedback, guests suggestions or just to say hi! You can contact us at hello@notjustabikinigirl.com In collaboration w...

Answering your questions from a recent Q&A. Including how to separate yourself from the crowd in both business and bodybuilding. As well as ways that you can look after your health from all perspectives in prep. Content includes -          Favourite post show treat -          Will loose skin / stretch mar...

I haven’t done a wrap of my 2021 shows yet and this was the perfect opportunity to do that with the insight of Audrey. We talk about why it is so important to listen to and trust the professionals you enlist as well as to never stop learning. Content includes - The importance of trusting the process - The importance of starting as a beginner regardless of the level & my own experience - Insecu...

How do you maximise the use of your Instagram? And is it possible to do alongside a lot of other commitments? Well Katie Da Silva joins us to talk about her business Initial Influencers which helps people grow their Instagram and gain collaborations. Content includes - How she got into competing and the business side of Instagram/being an influencer - How she works with different types of business...

A long overdue life update. I have been doing some reflecting and evaluating what is important and where my time is best spent. There are also some exciting things on the horizon…. For feedback, guests suggestions or just to say hi! You can contact us at hello@notjustabikinigirl.com In collaboration with KOMPAK / #1 competing store www.kompak.store

A lot of us cringe at the term balance, however each person has a level of it it is just different for everyone. Dr Stephanie Hill talks about weighing up life as a bodybuilder alongside her career as a Doctor. Including where she places importance, how to stay organised and how she navigates life and relationships outside of the two. Content includes Competing history Finding your version of bala...

The history of KOMPAK posing shoes! Including why posing shoes can be difficult to get hold of, answers to all your posing shoe FAQs, and things you can learn from our mistakes. Content includes Why shoes are so difficult to get in and stay in for brands My own experience with heels Sizing advice Wide, narrow, standard feet Heel height dilemmas Prep vs off season Tough plastic Considerations for f...

The lovely Mel Wikinson aka #MugModelMel joins me to talk about her recent decision to have her boobs done, what that has meant for her training and competing as well as how she is recovering. Content includes Types of implants Deciding to have a boob job Was competing a factor Timing UK vs abroad Recovery and returning to training Lessons learnt from her last competitive season Mel’s socials: @me...

Rimini joins me to talk about her experience being a first timer, gaining sponsorship with CNP and how important authenticity is for growing a social media following. Content includes First timer experience & competing journey so far Dealing with anorexia Mental health Being authentic on social media Switching to figure Making bodybuilding part of a career Rimini’s IG - @riminifit & @milor...

Answers to some of your recent Q&A’s, including how to deal with the fear of missing out in off season as well as determining when is the right time to do a show. Content includes Do’s and don’ts of starting a business Dealing with FOMO in off season Is there a right time to compete? For feedback, guests suggestions or just to say hi! You can contact us at hello@notjustabikinigirl.com In colla...

If you are a first timer this is the episode for you. We cover what you need to know as a first timer, common misconceptions and how to pick a show/federation. Content includes Who is Lowri Beth Competing journey Getting sponsored by CNP Placing in your first show – blessing or curse Should a first timer do a first timers show Entering more than one category Picking a federation/show Supplements –...

Have you been setting your goals for 2021? In this episode I talk about why I am not jumping in head first and setting my goals for 2021 just yet. Content includes : Why you don’t have to set goals at New Year Are you in the headspace now to set goals? Refreshing goals regularly Striving for those big goals For feedback, guests suggestions or just to say hi! You can contact us at hello@notjustabik...

How can you fit bodybuilding in around university life? Is it possible to immerse yourself in uni whilst also pursuing your goals as a bodybuilder? Figure competitor and KOMPAK athlete Caitlin Hill joins me to talk about how she manages just that. We also cover Caitlin's approach to the festive season. Content includes brief history and journey into competing Starting out at a young age, the diffi...