Ep 72 800kg+ Total to 80kg Lean - Shifting The Focus Post Powerlifting w/ Andrew Blackwood

Chapters00:00 Exploring the Mind: Programming Thoughts and Beliefs03:04 The Journey of Powerlifting and Coaching05:54 Behavioral Psychology in Nutrition Coaching08:54 The Temptations Post-Bodybuilding Shows12:02 Navigating Body Image and Identity in Bodybuilding14:42 The Pursuit of Aesthetic Goals in Powerlifting17:44 The Long Game: Commitment to Bodybuilding30:18 The Journey to a Desired Physique31:48 The Balance of Performance and Aesthetics33:42 Overcoming Fear of Gaining Weight36:21 The Importance of Body Composition in Strength Sports40:19 The Shift from Performance to Health43:10 Understanding the Trade-offs in Competitive Sports46:20 The Impact of Performance on Overall Health48:46 Navigating Life Beyond Powerlifting51:47 The Identity Crisis of an Athlete01:02:17 Navigating Identity and Perception in Coaching01:04:40 Exploring New Avenues in Coaching01:07:09 The Complexity of Labels in Bodybuilding and Powerlifting01:09:24 Transitioning Between Bodybuilding and Powerlifting01:11:58 Experiences and Lessons from Competition Prep01:16:24 The Realities of Competing: Expectations vs. Experience01:19:53 Understanding the Qualification Process in Bodybuilding01:24:20 The Drug Testing Debate in Natural Bodybuilding01:27:51 Navigating Competition and Fairness in Sports01:30:20 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health01:36:20 The Struggle with Content Creation and Self-Worth01:48:36 Finding Balance in Content Creation01:54:30 Final Thoughts and Words of WisdomWhere to find Andrew:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewblackwood_/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/20t4dDQEi6PdmCOhaFFnqiCoaching: https://www.evopowerlifting.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewblackwood_To keep up with my progress, subscribe & follow me at the links below:1-1 Coaching: www.storeystrength.com Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/sstorey94⁠⁠Youtube: www.youtube.com/@sstorey94Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vuEGUqjwxZxiEkGMuUAItDownload 12 FREE Strength & Hypertrophy Programmes: https://mailchi.mp/storeystrength/eu1a1m8m0h