How to Handle Every OFF-SEASON with Ease

When you begin to think about the business side of competing or even your relevance as a competitor, you probably would be reluctant to take an off-season. But the real question that you should ask yourself is, is taking off-season important? Really, is it important? If it's important, how should you handle it? Let's find out with Lauren Dannenmiller.

Lauren Dannenmiller is an IFBB Bikini Pro, who triumphed over the 2017 NPC Nationals Bikini Championship. She is a Business Partner, a Contest Prep and Lifestyle Coach at Team Cosmic Bodies, a company that lay focus on Bikini prepping and fitness coaching. 

Today, we're going to dive deep and talk to you about how she handles her off-season and the possible physical and mental changes during that time. Lauren will also share her experience being in-season versus off-season and how the attention that she gets while in-season is affected. 

Finally, she will give you tips on how to set boundaries when your partner adds up not just as your business partner but a coach. Ready? Here we go!

 

Takeaways

• Hard work, consistency, and determination will take you where you want to go
• Ensure you are ready to compete
• Get your willpower high
• Take a break to evaluate and work on yourself
• You never know what's going to happen at each show
• Taking time off gives you longevity in the sport
• The more shows you do, the easier it gets
• Your time will eventually come
• Be patient, it takes time to get anything that you want
• Don't give up, keep pushing 
• Competing should not be the only thing that you do
• Put your posing under control before doing any national shows
• Plan out your season

 

Important questions

[00:07:14] When did you get your pro card?

[00:10:06] Why exactly do you compete?

[00:16:05] How did you start your fitness journey?

[00:18:31] What is your team's mission statement?

[00:21:48] How do you set the boundaries with your partner?

[00:26:46] How were you able to stay lean the entire year that you competed?

[00:32:09] How did you handle your reverse and what was your step by step process, stepping off of stage?

[00:41:37] How exactly did you prep your mind going off-season?

[00:44:13] Exactly how did you adapt to off-season when it came to nutrition though? 

[00:47:04] How did you handle post-show blues? 

[00:49:56] Do you feel like you received less attention in the off-season than when you're in-season? 

[01:03:55] What does being a professional in the sport mean to you?

[01:10:03] What advice would you give to someone wanting to become an IFBB bikini professional in the sport?

 

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YouTube: Lauren Dannenmiller

Instagram: @laurendannenmiller

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