Ep 77 Bodybuilding Through Flexible Rigidity w/ David Shaughnessy

David O'Shaughnessy is a coach & natural bodybuilder from Tuam, Galway, who competed this year in his 3rd competitive season which was his best to date. David brought his best package to stage in the PCA Ireland, WNBF Ireland & WNBF Worlds, finishing the season with 1 Overall, 2 class wins & a 3rd place finish on the biggest stage in Natural bodybuilding.Chapters00:00 Post-Competition Reflections03:03 Training Philosophy and Enjoyment05:51 Strength Training Insights08:41 The Journey of Training11:43 Learning from Coaches and Influences29:06 The Journey of Self-Preparation32:08 Setting Goals and Timelines for Competition34:24 Choosing the Right Shows and Categories42:21 The Experience of Competing: WNBF Insights47:53 The Future of Natural Bodybuilding and Live Streaming49:58 Monitoring Progress and Adjusting Strategies55:03 Dieting Flexibility: The Role of Refeeds57:15 Understanding Refeeds and Their Impact59:51 The Role of Mindset in Bodybuilding Prep01:03:47 Training Performance During a Diet01:06:42 Navigating the Mental Challenges of Prep01:09:08 Building a Healthy Relationship with Food01:11:39 Learning Nutrition Fundamentals01:14:57 The Importance of Personalization in Dieting01:18:19 Focusing on Training Over Nutrition01:21:37 Dealing with Long Prep Periods01:26:47 Reflecting on the Journey and Growth01:31:04 Final Words of WisdomWhere to find David:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidshaughnessypt/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidshaughnessyptTo 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