Not Just A Bikini Girl

Thinking about Christmas driving you crazy yet? Well here is an episode all about how I think Christmas should be approached. Content includes Training, cardio etc Prep Off season Switching to macros? Long term relationship with food What you feel most comfortable in Little smart choices Rationalisation & perspective of days Stop thinking you’re not dedicated For feedback, guests suggestions o...

Think you know a thing or two about coffee? Think again! Duncan, owner of Cannonball Coffee joins me to talk all things coffee, including the brand story behind Cannonball Coffee. As we know how much you girls love your coffee! Content includes Brand story  The products Health benefits of coffee and caffeine  The process of coffee Storing it  Measuring your coffee Temperature of cof...

Everything has it’s time and importance, that goes for off season and prep. I am sure we have all felt that sense of urgency to instantly make the next move, think about the next show! Keep chasing that adrenaline! But there really is no rush, each stage teaches us something if we give it the time and space it deserves. Content includes Why taking your time is important Taking too many steps ahead...

Weight gain is naturally the next phrase after show day. But why do we find this hard to accept, deal and cope with? How do you mentally deal with this realisation that weight gain is next? Here is a repost of an episode from November 2018 where I talk about the strategies I use, the importance of real acceptance, and of course your approach to post-show weight gain from a mindset perspective. For...

There are so many options and ways to do post show and there really is no right or wrong way. There are pros and cons to each method and every post show is different and may require a different method. Where you are in terms of mindset and health will determine which route to take. Please note that I am not an nutritionist, GP or psychiatrist, consult your doctors if you are facing any particular...

As a lot of you entering or already deep in an off season here is a repost from November 2020…. Trying to find your groove in off season, particularly with your perceptions of your body? Well, I feel you! In this episode I share my experience of building a better relationship with my off season body and practical things you can try. Content includes Comparing yourself to not the full reality Being...

The full low down of KOMPAK’s Black Friday sale! Make sure you don’t miss this girls it is BIG! 19.11.2021 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

Online coach, GBO judge and former competitor Abbey Willis joins me to talk about all things GBO in terms of their categories and judging criteria. We also cover off the new show, The Diva coming in 2022, it is definitely not one to be missed! Content includes GBO Criteria How does the judging work at NFMUK GBO categories and how they differ Feedback The Diva 2022 Knowing how long to take away For...

As many people start entering the post show period, I thought now would be the perfect time to repost this episode where Joe joins me to talk about how to approach the post show period. Content includes Approach to post show diet Recovery Food Relationships Off Plan Eating Hormones & Birth Control Competing Frequency Joe’s Bikini Insights Resources OPD Podcast Carbscast Does Birth Control Affe...

It is coming to that time of year where a lot of people are entering the post show period or are in their off season. Here are some important things to remember when you are post show or in an offseason. Content includes It’s okay to not be perfect Shifting the focus and priorities Oversize is a vibe Self-love & self-talk How different people deal with post show Photoshoots and having fun! The...

Knowing when to end a competing season…sometimes it is black and white and sometimes the lines are a bit more blurry. The million dollar question is always so ‘when is your next show?'‘ and it can feel like this question is loaded with pressure and expectation. In this episode I cover what is next for me and how I make the decision on whether to carry on or not. I also discuss why I think we shoul...

How often do you take a step back and really evaluate everything in your life? what makes you happy? What do you want more of? What do you want less of? During prep and transitioning from prep into offseason can be a really good opportunity to evaluate things and set the tone for the next few months. Content Includes where we fall short concept of time hard to admit when things aren’t great someti...

The things I have learnt through my 2021 prep. Content includes Secret preps Dealing with things that are out of your control Sometimes sh*t happens Gaining a different perspective on things Doing two shows in one weekend Personal lockdown Staying busy post show Some people care more when you are lean The internal vs the external factors For feedback, guests suggestions or just to say hi! You can...

After our girl, Phoebe Hagan took the win at the first ever Arnold’s UK, qualifying for the Olympia 2022 we thought it would be fun to throw it back to 2017. It has been incredible to follow Phoebe’s journey to this point and you can hear here Phoebe’s experience following the UKBFF finals. We chat about what she’s had learnt, the power of confidence and stress and the key things ANY female compet...

Prep brain, we all get it! However there are ways to manage it to make sure it does not take over. Here are my top tips for managing your prep brain. Content includes getting good at saying no protecting yourself, energy and space on prep/while dieting checking in with yourself how being self aware can help manage the prep brain getting ahead + organised how 8 weeks out can look vs 3 weeks out dis...

Back back back again! Darren is back to talk about FitX and FitXpo having now completed a successful run of shows as well as the first FitXpo. We also chat about what is next for FitX and FitXpo, including some very exciting exclusives! Contents includes FitXpo – 2 years in the making FitX – female category breakdown What is next for FitX? Lessons learnt from year 1 Considerations for athlete safe...

Surprise! with show day weekend looming I thought it was about time I spilled the beans! Content includes the back story, telling Joe and covid business and prep, carrying on managing demands, not telling my team why I decided to prep Why prep on the downlow and the benefits prep worries/meltdowns deciding on categories, shows & feds the plan / current situation not being scared to pull the pl...

A lot of people talk about struggles with overeating post show however the topic of undereating and attachment to condition isn’t always spoken about as much. Will joins me to talk about his post show experience as well as how he prepped with a busy corporate job and his plans for the future. Content includes Who is Will outside of BB Jump from ‘I’ll try it’ to wanting to do it again Understanding...

Things normally quieten down on peak week and with all extra time to think sometimes your mind plays tricks on you! Here is my survival guide for peak week to stop that self-sabotaging mindset creeping in. content includes Adapting to a change in routine and more down time Planning your show day and logistics Giving guests details ahead of time Mindset tips How self-love plays into peak week as a...

IFBB Pro Wellness competitor Lisa Meiswinkel joins me to talk about her experience of the wellness class and gaining her pro card. We go into detail about the wellness look as well as the importance of self-love in presenting your best self on stage. Content includes her journey to becoming pro her life as a physiotherapist main differences between IFBB Elite and NPC importance of self love on sho...

The newly crowned IFBB Bikini Pro, Becky Dean joins me to talk about her journey to pro status as well as finding out a bit more about who Becky is away from stage as well as a competitor. Content includes who is Becky? how did she get into competing PCA to 2Bros was pro the goal? challenges with scale weight dealing with serious injuries on prep her approach to food and nutrition experience with...

Laura Skye and Sam Lee join me to talk all things photoshoots, to hopefully demystify the process and encourage you to all just go for it and book that photoshoot. Content includes Who is Laura Skye and Photographerthatlifts What happens in the lead up to a shoot Who should do a photoshoot Common misconceptions and hang ups people have What to do to prepare Top tips Laura and Sam’s socials: IG: @l...

The WNBF will be coming to the UK for the first time this October. Steff Noble joins me to talk all things WNBF, women’s categories and drug tested bodybuilding. Content includes - her background as a competitor, turning pro naturally and why she decided to start WNBF UK - what female classes are available - how does the drug testing work? in depth breakdown - world anti-doping agency - yohimbine...

How often do you think your mindset holds you back? Harnessing a good mindset can help you in every aspect of your life, something I have learnt. I have been working closely with Coach Rob for a number of years and wanted to share not only some of the things I have learnt but also some things that you can start doing now to help you strengthen your mindset. Content includes - who he is - how does...

Fellow FitX Judge, dog mum and tall girl, Phoebe Goodwin joins me this week to talk all things judging, posing and shoes. We of course also had to talk about our staffy’s too! Content includes Judging Posing Shoe talk Tall girl problems Past life as a figure competitor Current plans Phoebe’s Socials: IG: @phoebegoodwin1 YouTube: Phoebe Goodwin For feedback, guests suggestions or just to say hi! Yo...