Natural Female Muscle Podcast

Photoshoots can be such a powerful way to elevate your physique development journey, whether that's as part of your bodybuilding goals or otherwise. There are so many different ways you can approach doing a Photoshoot & it can truly have so many positive outcomes. So, I wanted to dive into these for you guys a little deeper this week & hopefully it gives you some points to consider for yourself ahead!Thank you for listening as always! 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.ne77awIvi8bNpx

Feeling like you've hit a stall on the scales when you are dieting can be super frustrating. But is it a true fat loss stall or is it just a scale weight stall? How should you act (or not act) moving ahead to make sure you can keep stepping forwards towards the goal you have set out? In this episode I dive in detail into those questions to give you the framework & things you should consider for yourself/client when you face these moments of decision making in a fat loss phase.If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to FOLLOW the podcast & 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.ne77awIvi8bNpx

"Bodybuilding is so expensive"... or is it? How much does it really cost to pursue bodybuilding? Especially if we consider the differences in day-to-day bodybuilding & competing specifically?In this weeks episode I wanted to give you my honest opinion on the matter & ultimately increase your awareness of the things you need to account for financially within your bodybuilding goals.Thank you for listening as always! 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.ne77awIvi8bNpx

An important discussion this week to talk through the importance and impact that your training environment can have on your progress and journey in bodybuilding - both mentally and physically.As always, thank you so much listening! 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.ne77awIvi8bNpxTime Stamps:00:00 The Importance of Training Environment04:05 Understanding Training Kit and Equipment07:23 The Role of Vibe and Community in Training10:17 Personal Experiences with Training Environments13:12 The Impact of Environment on Progress16:06 Finding the Right Balance in Training18:58 Traveling for Better Training Opportunities21:55 Creating a Positive Training Environment25:21 Final Thoughts on Training Environment

Happy 100 Episodes & thank you so much for all of the incredible support on getting the podcast this far - it means the actual world! I thought this was a great opportunity to remind ourselves of a very key message when it comes to making progress in your bodybuilding journey. As always, thank you so much listening! If you enjoy 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.ne77awIvi8bNpxTime Stamps:00:00 Celebrating 100 Episodes04:01 The Power of Repetition and Consistency06:57 Simplicity vs. Complexity in Bodybuilding10:22 Effort and Time: The Real Keys to Progress13:14 Finding Joy in the Process16:00 Balancing Macro and Micro Goals19:18 Overcoming Perfectionism in Training22:10 The Importance of Consistent Nutrition25:04 Training: The Value of Repetition28:02 Looking Forward to the Next 100 Episodes

Final segment of this Q&A run for you all this week - diving into your questions surrounding training & online coaching specifically. As always, thank you so much for listening! 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.ne77awIvi8bNpxChapters00:00 Introduction to Q&A on Training and Coaching02:30 Understanding Training Splits and Session Structure07:12 Balancing Aggression and Composure in Training15:13 Training Approaches for Men vs. Women23:17 Designing Training Programs for Bodybuilding Divisions25:32 Programming Cardio in Preparation for Competitions27:59 Maintaining Mental Toughness in Unilateral Training30:55 The Importance of Focus and Intensity in Training32:46 Navigating Client Guilt and Accountability37:59 Starting a Coaching Career: Insights and Advice45:31 Building Trust and Presence as a Coach50:50 Understanding the Dynamics of Coaching Relationships55:44 Empowering Women: Confidence and Self-Worth in Coaching

Another Q&A to deep dive into some additional really important topics this week. It's really important to me that I cover some of these in full detail so I really hope you find this episode insightful & helpful!Thank you so so much for listening as always! 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.ne77awIvi8bNpx

Something different this week - diving into some of your own questions for me with topics surrounding assessing your genetics for bodybuilding, show day preparation, relationship with food & so much more.I really hope you enjoy this different style of episode this week! If you have any questions for next week's episode, please get in touch via the anonymous question link here: https://ngl.link/loz.v45320If 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.ne77awIvi8bNpx

What is truly the most optimal way for you to approach bodybuilding for your goals? Join me as I fully break this down for your in todays episode. Thank you for listening & for the amazing support as always! 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.ne77awIvi8bNpx

It truthfully cannot be overstated how absolutely fundamental your sleep routine is within not just your bodybuilding progress, but quality of life overall. So this week we do a quick run through of the best things you can do, & be accountable with, to get the best sleep possible. Thank you for listening as always! 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.ne77awIvi8bNpx

It can be especially hard to navigate your body image throughout life in general, never-mind in the bodybuilding space when we go through so many varying phases & physical states.But a large part of being able to navigate this comes down to out own perceptions & beliefs that we create for ourselves - something that exists internally that we DO have control over. So, in this episode I wanted to run through some of the key points to keep in mind when navigating your Body Image & my best pieces of advice for being able to drive a more positive one too. Thank you for listening as always! 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.ne77awIvi8bNpx

One of the hardest questions to answer when either starting your process, or hitting a cross roads... Should I go into a gaining phase? Or should I go into a diet phase?These are a few things for you to consider what might be the best option for you ahead.If anyone is looking for help in their own bodybuilding journey please get in touch here: https://wa.link/q50utyCoaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjKNBW Clothing: https://nbwclothing.com/ - CODE ‘LOZ’Join the Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide Community today: https://naturalbbworldwide.com/Shop for ALL of your Supplements over at Pitstop Nutrition, Code ‘LOZ10’:  https://pitstopnutrition.co.uk?sca_ref=9492715.ne77awIvi8bNpxYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@loz.vickersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loz.v/

The one question we find ourselves constantly asking in our growing phases & off seasons... "Am I actually growing or am I just gaining body fat?"Well, in todays episode I break down some important questions that you can ask yourself in order to answer this question & some important considerations you can think about if you do really want to maximise the amount of muscle you could be building. Thank you for listening as always! 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: 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.ne77awIvi8bNpx

A discussion today on the reasons why doing a longer prep, if often the better option as a natural female competitor if you truly want to bring your best to the stage. 'Long' preps can seem daunting, but there is a reason why we use them & they have success.Thank you for listening as always! 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: 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.ne77awIvi8bNpx

These are my Top 5 Mistakes for you to avoid in your off season if you goal is to truly maximise both your progress and enjoyment in this phase of your bodybuilding journey. As always, I hope you find the episode insightful & valuable!Thank you for listening as always! 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: 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.ne77awIvi8bNpx

To follow up on last weeks episode - this time focusing on the athlete component with areas in your own, or your clients process, that should be raising flags. But most importantly, these are things you CAN and should be addressing.Thank you for the support & listening as always! 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: 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.ne77awIvi8bNpx

A requested episode this week - to drive awareness of both red flags & of course, green flags when it comes to looking for the right coach for you. This is one that I mainly hope simply drives up awareness and allows you to have the best coaching experience possible.Thank you for listening as always! 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: 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.ne77awIvi8bNpx

Managing all the different aspects of life as a woman can be challenging enough as it is - never mind adding bodybuilding into the mix. But making progress in bodybuilding alongside your other goals & demands in life is absolutely possible. In this weeks episode I dive into considerations within making your best possible progress & advice to take on board. Thank you for listening as always! 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/q50uty Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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Happy New Year everyone - starting off the first podcast episode in 2026 with some of my best advice & recommendations for you to level up in this year ahead. 

These are all habits & changes that I made in my own process over recent years that completely changes my progress - and I wish I acted on them sooner. So, I really hope you find this little chat helpful as you look towards areas of your process you can honestly improve that will provide legitimate returns. I hope you find this episode helpful as always! Please Rate the podcast & tag me on your socials!

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The difference in a scarcity vs. abundance mindset in bodybuilding will completely transform your experience and outcomes. Having an understanding between the two and increasing self-awareness with the mindset you personally practice can allow to gain much more positive control in your bodybuilding journey. As always, I really hope you are able to find this episode insightful. If you enjoy the podcast please make sure to leave a 5 Star Review & share with others <3 If anyone is looking for help in their own bodybuilding journey please get in touch here: https://wa.link/q50uty Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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Hey everyone - a slightly different topic discussion for this weeks episode! One that I ultimately think is really relevant and important to this channel. Making the decision to either stay natural or go down the assisted path in bodybuilding is a very big decision to make & one that almost every competitor might consider at some shape or form throughout their process. As a result, I really want to talk through the ‘why’s’ & things to consider when looking at this decision. This is an extremely extensive topic that I know for a fact I could analyse in more detail but I want to cover most of the key points and keep it concise for the sake of easy listening & insight. If there is anything else you'd wish m for me discuss in more detail - either in a Q&A format or group episode please let me know. Of course this episode pulls from my own experience in the bodybuilding industry and as a natural competitor myself. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and should make a well through decision based on what truly makes them happy & brings them fulfilment in bodybuilding and beyond. If you want to have a deeper understanding of the impact/usage of PEDs I highly recommend that you educate yourself further through your own research & consult with those who are experienced and able to help within their remit of practice. If anyone is looking for help in their own bodybuilding journey please get in touch here: https://wa.link/q50uty Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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In this weeks episode, I run through a 5 Stage Process of how to deal with & manage any resistance from family or friends when it comes to your bodybuilding process. Everyone encounters this in some capacity throughout their journey, especially at so many different stages of their life too. Having the tools to navigate this can be immensely helpful, especially around this time of year. I hope you find this episode helpful as always! Please Rate the podcast & tag me on your socials! If anyone is looking for help in their own bodybuilding journey please get in touch here: https://wa.link/q50uty Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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Getting a little 'lazy' in your off season is a very quick way to cutting your progress short - something that I am sure you want to avoid as much as possible. In this weeks episode, I go through some of my best pieces of advice to help you avoid this - so that you can truly maximise having long & productive phases of growing! I hope you find this episode helpful as always! Please Rate the podcast & tag me on your socials! If anyone is looking for help in their own bodybuilding journey please get in touch here: https://wa.link/q50uty Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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It's that time of year again (the most wonderful time of the year) but also one that I know can cause a lot of people a bit of uncertainty when it comes to also navigating their own physique/bodybuilding related goals. As a result, I wanted to revisit this very important episode to hopefully provide some additional guidance and reassurance when it comes to managing your process and ultimately being able to enjoy festive celebrations (to your own preference) in alignment with that. I hope you find this episode helpful as always! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ If anyone is looking for help in their own bodybuilding journey please get in touch here: https://wa.link/q50uty Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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There is nothing more frustrating that feeling as though you are putting all of your efforts into your process, to only feel like you simply aren’t progressing in the way you want to. 

Nobody, especially in bodybuilding, wants to feel like they are spinning their wheels. 

In this weeks episode, I run through the main reasons why you really aren’t seeing you training progress as it should. And what you can do to remedy that. 
I hope you find this episode helpful as always! Please Rate the podcast & tag me on your socials!

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Having a timeline of your ENTIRE process as a competitor is immensely important - especially when you want to be the best you can possibly be the next time you step on stage. 
 In this weeks episode, I run through the “Why’s & How’s” with setting up your prep & overall bodybuilding process timeline. 

 I hope you find this episode helpful as always! Please Rate the podcast & tag me on your socials!

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As we come around to the end of the competitive season for most athletes, this is an immensely important paint of discussion for us to have. In this episode I talk through the navigating the transition post-prep into a phase of restoring homeostasis and eventually a phase of improvement. Hopefully this serves as a good reminder and provides helpful & supportive insight for competitors no matter how experienced you are within your process. If anyone is looking for any additional support, please don’t be afraid to reach out to me! Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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Having a coach should be one of the best investments you ever make within your fitness & bodybuilding journey - but knowing how to make the absolute most out of that is absolutely KEY. In this episode I run through my 5 main pieces of advice that will help you extract the best that you can out of coaching & ultimately allow you to be truly 'coachable' - so that you can hopefully then truly unlock your potential. Thank you for listening as always! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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In this weeks episode I break down WHY lean physiques have become so desirable for females in the fitness & bodybuilding industry, WHY thats not something that is maintainable & how we can improve out perspective on this. This is a really important episode and message for me to share so I really hope you find this one helpful. Thank you for listening as always! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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A full breakdown on both the physical and psychological drivers that can massively impact your prep in terms of the success and experience. This is one that will immensely helpful for you to listen to, to hopefully identify key areas you can address for either your own, your friends or a clients prep. Thank you for listening as always! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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A good old catch up with Ella & Zena this week - diving into a wide range of different topics & of course a few questions! Thank you for listening as always! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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The way in which you perceive your day to day life, quite literally creates your lived experience. This is such an important realisation make, as it gives you the power to truly drive the outcomes you want to see in life & of course, throughout your bodybuilding process. I hope you find this episode insightful as always & can hopefully start driving greater awareness even into the smaller aspects of your days - to see how big of a difference this makes. Thank you for listening as always! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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Hello everyone! A re-post of an episode from earlier this year, but one that (even if you have already listened) is WELL worth a re-listen at this time of year. If you're finding yourself comparing to others on stage, or in different phases to you and wondering "why am I not like X" or "I don'd look as good as X"... then you DEFINITELY need to give yourself a reminder of the points in this episode. I really hope you can find this gives you some positive perspective and you find it helpful! If you're interested in learning more about how I can help you to reach your goals, enquire here for coaching: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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What exactly are re-feeds and why do we actually need other use them? In this weeks episode I discuss all the ins & outs of their use and purpose (or lack thereof) within a contest prep. 

This is an episode I hope you find helpful to understand from both an athlete and coaching perspective! 

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Whilst I am travelling this week, I wanted to re-share a VERY important episode. This one especially goes for any of your current in prep (or maybe even approaching a prep in the future). We always have to remember that with a bodybuilding prep, the goal is NOT to just diet as hard as you physically can. Or even, to get as lean as you can physically get. Presenting your best possible physique is largely an art that we have to truly appreciate as both a coach and as an athlete. And there are so many different variables we have to consider within that process. I hope you enjoy the discussion of the episode & any new topics you want to see ahead please let me know!

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A little reminder for us all this week on what it takes to NOT look the same. If you really want to progress and step forwards - this will always be an important message to listen to. Thank you for listening as always! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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Success in bodybuilding should not just be determined by 1 factor alone. There are so many different factors we can assess to determine the ‘success’ of our bodybuilding journey & we should also be able to appreciate how the hierarchy of these can, and should, change over time. 

 I really hope this episode reminds you to question your own measures of success and allows you to have a much better picture of your bodybuilding process as a whole. If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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A topic that’s absolutely important for us to discuss - as we will all encounter this in some capacity, at some stage within our training and/or bodybuilding career. As a result, it’s important we do know how to handle these situations with confidence to deal with them effectively & know that we WILL be okay. Know that if you are going through this time frames you are not alone, you can work through them & most importantly… you are not broken. I really hope you find this episode useful as always & that it provides you with some positive support and guidance ♥️ If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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What does 'flexibility' mean in bodybuilding and how can or should you incorporate this in relation to your OWN goals? An episode that is absolutely essential to discuss, and one that follows on nicely from last weeks topic too! I really hope you find this useful & Thank you for listening as always! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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Off Plan, Cheat Meal… whatever you want to call it. Today we dive into what these REALLY mean, and how you can and should be able to simply enjoy different food within your diet, & day to life, whilst also working towards your goals. Being able to eat away from your normal plan/away from tracking in a sustainable manner is something that is so important for your understanding of nutrition, relationship with food, and longevity in bodybuilding. And this is applicable for ALL phases of your journey also - whether you are dieting or not, you CAN always factor this into your lifestyle and goals. Thank you for listening as always, I really hope you find this one helpful! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK NBW Clothing: 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.vickers

Do you need to compete in order to be a bodybuilder? Absolutely not. Bodybuilding is a process in and of itself. Competitive bodybuilding takes that to the extreme level & that is not something that will actually enhance everyones bodybuilding experience. 

For some it will & they will thrive in that environment. For others, it wont. And that is actually perfectly okay. As a female especially, competing takes a lot out of you (mentally and physically) - so being able to make a smart decision as to what will give you the most enjoyment and longevity within bodybuilding is always going to be so important. In this episode I talk through some of the main reasons why, and scenarios where, it might be better for you to simply bodybuilding without getting down to stage lean condition. I hope you all find this insightful and helpful in some capacity, as aways! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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This week I dive into the ins & outs of managing a look over MULTIPLE shows in a competitive season. This is something that is absolutely essential to understand for effective management & setting expectations as both the coach and the athlete. I run through the main scenarios of: - Qualifiers vs Finals/Pro Qualifier Shows - Back to Back Peaks - Big Gaps in between Shows I use my own prep last year as a general example of this to help provide some insight on this too! I hope you all find this insightful as always! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ 
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Following on from last weeks episode, where we dived into all things Peak Week in and of itself - this week I wanted to discuss how you can set yourself up to ensure that the peak week in itself is well managed & enjoyable. Essentially, how can we make sure that the lead up to the show is smooth & ensures you can display your best look on stage? I hope you find this episode insightful and helpful as always! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ Join the Level Up Challenge: https://form.typeform.com/to/IkIZA3Rf Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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About time I followed through with a full episode to walk through the peaking process, specifically for the female competitor - and how this ranges through different categories for different physiques. I really hope that both athletes and coaches (or simply anyone interested) can gain some valuable knowledge and insight from this episode! I hope you all enjoy listening as always! 
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Often as bodybuilders we are scrutinised or judged for doing things others perceive to be ‘weird’ or out of the ‘norm’. 

 But ultimately we choose to dictate what we perceive as ‘normal’ both for good & bad reasons.

In this weeks episode I dive into this topics and share how you can use this to your advantage or disadvantage in life & your bodybuilding process. I hope you all enjoy listening as always! 
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This week on the podcast, we are joined by special guest Ariane Hine (@ari.gyms) Ari is a Natural Figure Competitor, having competed for the first time in 2024 with an extremely successful season - taking 2nd Place in Toned Figure at PCA Yorkshire & a Top 3 Placing at the UKDBA International Championships. In this episode, we were able to talk about all the pivotal points in Ari’s journey that led her to where she is today. Particularly, all of the valuable lessons that she as learnt along the way so far as she has navigated her bodybuilding journey. Ari also opens up about her experience with Endometriosis and how she has navigated this alongside her competitive goals. She gives some incredible insight that will undoubtedly help so many other females know that they are not alone in their experience, and that they too, can accomplish the goals they set out for themselves I hope you all love this conversations as much as I did! 

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Roundtable episode this week where I was joined by fellow female NBW Athletes, Zena Al Kelaby & Ella Calverley for a good old chit chat - in this episode we go off tangent down a number of different topics, but mainly discuss differences in prep experiences, managing expectations & dealing with pressure as a competitor. We will be keeping these trio epodes regular in the future so if you have any future requests please let us know! Thank you for listening as always! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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I am sure many of you at this time of year might be embarking on, or in the middle of some form of fat loss phase. If not I am sure at some point in the future, this will become a part of your process or at least something you maybe trying to help others with. 
Now, one thing thats always painful to see when it comes to these phases is when people really making them a lot HARDER from themselves than they need to. 

There are so many thing you can do to achieve your fat loss goals, whilst making the process considerable easer AND enjoyable for yourself. So, in todays episode I take you through 5 of my best pieces of advice for making this your reality. Thank you for listening as always! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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This weeks episode touches on a VERY important reminder in your bodybuilding process, if your goal is to legitimately make progress. It can be a challenging concept to accept, but one that is absolutely essential if you want to be able able to consistently step forwards & maximise what you are capable of achieving. Thank you for listening as always! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK
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Very excited to finally have Aj on the podcast this week to discuss relationships as a bodybuilder in depth. We discuss how to navigate your personal relationships alongside your bodybuilding process, being in a relationship with a bodybuilder vs non-bodybuilder, important lessons we have learnt within our own relationships & so much more… We really hope you enjoy listening to this weeks episode & are able to find some valuable insights! Thank you for listening as always! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ Any suggestions, feedback or questions please shoot them in the comments below!

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