Episode 119: Why You're Struggling to Hit Stage Lean Condition Naturally

Feeling like you're 'missing the mark' with your condition & just simply struggling to get down into the condition you want as an athlete, can be super frustrating. But there's a usually a few things you can look at to assess IF you really aren't lean enough & if so, why that's the case (how you can fix that moving forwards. As always I hope you find this episode helpful and thank you for for supporting the podcast! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ Message me about your goals here: https://wa.link/q50utyCoaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjKNBW Clothing (Code LOZ): https://nbwclothing.com/Join the Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide Community today: https://naturalbbworldwide.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loz.v/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@loz.vickersShop for ALL of your Supplements over at Pitstop Nutrition, Code ‘LOZ10’:  https://pitstopnutrition.co.uk?sca_ref=9492715.ne77awIvi8bNpxListen to the Natural Female Muscle Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ACytE60wOsCU2yPF8AtX6?si=rilOgxK0Q8aYV84SpxH9LAChapters00:00 Introduction and episode overview01:09 Why natural athletes often struggle with stage condition02:09 The debate around conditioning and natural potential03:33 Impact of assisted vs. natural athletes on conditioning05:56 The importance of muscle mass for leanness06:24 Muscle mass as a prerequisite for stage lean condition16:47 Starting prep with too much body fat and insufficient time17:16 The value of long, steady prep processes21:42 The importance of realistic timeline management29:52 Fatigue, inflammation, and peak week strategies33:55 Adherence, effort, and honest communication in prep41:04 Nuances and individual differences in natural bodybuilding