The Diary of a Wellness Bodybuilder

In today’s episode, I go over my 2022 experiences. I share ultimately what success is to me. Is it something external or internal? I talk about the highs and lows I went through, as well as the lessons I learned as the year progressed. My biggest lesson is that we can make plans for the years but not everything will always go according to our plan. That’s why it’s important to keep moving forward...

Today I am sharing my true feelings about holidays. How it used to be, how it is now and how I hope it to be in the future. Many of us feel low during holidays. Wether it’s due to strained family relationships or lack of holiday magic, I want you to know that you are not alone. Once we figure out what is causing us to feel blue and what we can do to change our feelings to happiness, we can take ac...

In today’s episode, I share my top 4 tips to thrive on social media platforms. As a full time, fitness coach and digital content creator I have successfully grown my following on tiktok, Instagram and YouTube over the years. Staying on top of creating content while maintaining sanity can be challenging at times. There are my tips to help with that: 1) Set up a content creation calendar to post reg...

In this solo episode, I share two of my most recent life experiences where I had to find ways to set boundaries and stand up for myself in the face of judgement via unsolicited advice. Often our “friends and family” members may think they are helping us by telling us that is best for “us”- but in reality it robs us the opportunity to figure our lives out in our own terms. As a recovered people ple...

In this episode, I talk about energy from an emotional and spiritual perspective. I share my struggles over the year to find balance in my energy through past experiences of trauma, heartache, pain- as well as, my journey towards gradual self healing. Being a woman in male dominated bodybuilding and fitness industry can make us lean more into our masculine energy which in turn can cause us to negl...

In today’s episode, I share where I get my gym outfits from while bulking during my offseason. Being in between sizes can be difficult when it comes to finding comfy gym clothes. Wether we are looking for shorts that doesn’t ride up or leggings that doesn’t give camel toes, we should be able to find clothing options for our changing physique without spending hundreds of dollars. If looking cute an...

In this solo episode, I share where I currently am in my bodybuilding journey. I talk about my nutrition, supplementation plan, as well as, current cardio and training protocol. I share information about my new bodybuilding coach, what we are focusing on for rest of 2022 and my plans in regards to competing again. Listen to tag along my journey! My Links Customized Online Fitness Coaching and 1 on...

On this episode of the Diary of a Wellness Bodybuilder, I share my future bodybuilding plans. After months of back on forth, I started scheduling consultation calls with prospective bodybuilding coach in search of someone who is more aligned with my visions for my future. After multiple calls with great bodybuilding coaches I have finally found my match. Even though it’s a bittersweet moment to pa...

In today’s episode, I share the changes I’ve made the last few weeks to become more prepared for what’s coming for me the next few months. I am a firm believer in preparation. Until we learn to utilize what we already have to the max, we most likely won’t be presented with more. 3 changes that are helping me to be more productive are: 1) Writing down my monthly, weekly and daily goals, 2) Breaking...

In today’s episode, I share the workout split I’ve been following the last three months. I explain my current cardio protocol. Afterwards, I go into detail about how I design my full workouts to work on lagging muscle groups. I’ve seen tremendous progress in my glutes and hamstrings while keeping my waist relatively small by following these protocols. Give this episode a listen to learn more. My L...

In today’s episode, I share how I manage my bodybuilding protocol while I’m under the weather. I don’t “sweat it out” when I’m sick, I let my body rest so that it recovers quickly and effectively. If you want quicks tips on nutrition, supplementation and training protocol to beat the cold and flu season as a fitness enthusiast, than this episode is for you. My Links Customized Online Fitness Coach...

In today’s episode, I share my insight to toxic work culture and how it can effect our overall livelihood. I’ve been working nonstop since I was 18yrs old. I have taken chances on career change and done my fair share of odd jobs. My last long term job pre-COVID was at a franchise gym where I moved up the ladder fairly quickly. I decided to chose my sanity and well-being over job security in a toxi...

In this solo episode I share a recent event at my gym where I felt triggered, which pushed me to act out of my character. I share my process of dissecting my outburst with kindness and compassion to become a better version of myself. Often time we are either very unaware of our triggers or we are our hardest critiques when it comes to self-healing. If you are going through the process of understan...

In this episode, I share my personal hacks to keep working towards my goals. It’s not always about being motivated. Expecting ourselves to be motivated 24/7 is unrealistic. That’s why we need to know our “why” behind our goals. When motivation can’t push us, our “why” can pull us to keep moving forward. It all comes down to getting to know ourselves and setting up practices that help us to stay on...

In this episode, I invite my hubby Benjamin Berry, an aspiring classic physique bodybuilder to join me in discussing what we look for in a good coach. We take you through our experiences working with various bodybuilding coaches and personal trainers so far as a bodybuilders. Working with different individuals with different coaching styles, and different specialties has taught us the importance o...

Do you ever get disheartened about your own progress by the female body image promoted in today’s FITNESS & BODYBUILDING industry? Shredded bodies with minimal clothing portray perfection but many of us are far from achieving that illusion. Perfection doesn’t exist. In this episode, I share my own struggle with body image and what I do to make a difference in promoting real bodies. We don’t need t...

In this solo episode, I share where I currently am in my bodybuilding journey. I talk about my nutrition, supplementation plan, as well as, current cardio and training protocol. I share intimate information about my hormonal panel while explaining how it will dictate my future bodybuilding plan. Taking care of the inside of the body is just as important as taking care of the outside of the body to...

In this episode, I invite my hubby Benjamin Berry, an aspiring classic physique bodybuilder to join me in discussing how we support each other during times of motivational ruts. We take you through our experiences so far as a bodybuilders. Working through different phases of bodybuilding such as bulking vs. cutting, working with multiple coaches, and financial cost of bodybuilding lifestyle has ta...

How often do you forget to do something IMPORTANT? Whether it’s calling a loved one, setting your alarm to be at work on time, or making time to go to the gym, ORGANIZATION is KEY to your SUCCESS. I am a MASTER at organization, in this episode, I walk you through my daily routine, giving you applicable strategies and tips to help you get your shit together. My Links Customized Online Fitness Coach...

Have you been wanting to do a bodybuilding show? In this episode, I give you all the information you NEED TO KNOW to help you make that decision. I discuss the MINDSET you will need to cultivate, COMMITMENTS you will have to make, and what the PROCESS looks like in detail. I also bring to light some RARELY discussed topics and make some important connections to bring you into a new awareness and u...

Is it having the COURAGE to be your most authentic self at all times? Or maybe it’s when courage is no longer needed. Either way, this isn’t a surface level topic. So in this episode, I take a DEEP DIVE into this topic and what it means to embody the highest level of honesty with yourself and others. I also share VALUABLE lessons from my own experiences, and how self talk and keeping the promises...

How are your RELATIONSHIPs right now? Have you checked-in with your family and loved ones recently? In this episode, I examine my relationships thus far with what I have learned, and what I am currently working on to be the BEST version of myself in the relationships that are important to me. My 4 KEY AREAS of focus are: 1)Becoming more self aware about the roles I play in my relationships, 2)Work...

What did you learn a little TOO LATE? On this episode of the Diary of a Wellness Bodybuilder, I continue my ongoing monthly series called OFF THE RECORD. In this episode, I share what I have learned though my mistakes by working with bodybuilding coaches and trainers that were not the right fit for me. I believe as we grow and change our needs change as well, so it’s okay to move on to different c...

Are you having trouble CREATING your perfect life? Bouncing from one job to the next, only to be disappointed and exhausted? In truth, perfection is unattainable, but there are steps you can take to manifest your most optimal life.  In this episode, I give you daily practices that has helped me create the life I have now. 1)Fill your cup first every day, 2)Incorporate daily visualization and journ...

Are you feeling OVERWHELMED with all the health and fitness supplement information out there? In this episode, I SIMPLIFY it for you with recommendations and strategies that have helped me achieve my fitness goals. I share the health supplements I take and their dosages specific to my needs. My Links Customized Online Fitness Coaching for Women: https://www.sincerelybysumi.com Shop my Amazon Favor...