How to Handle the Judges' Critiques

Once you step on the stage, criticism, whether positive or negative, is inevitable. In one way or another, the judges will critique you. Unfortunately, some insensitive judges will say awful things about you - a possible destructive-criticism. This kind of criticism can even ruin you and your career if you are caught off guard. So, how do you handle such critiques to avoid derailing your goals for this sport? Let’s find out with Jacqueline Gomez. 

Jackie is an IFBB Bikini PRO who has been competing for five years. She was Overall Bikini Winner in 2017 North American. Jackie is also an Elementary Teacher in a Montessori. She is passionate about Bikini competition and she aspires to compete in the Olympia some day.   

In today’s episode, Jackie will talk about what it feels like to get a really awful critique from a judge and how you can handle such a critique. She as well will share exactly how peak week works, available peak week methods and how it does change every single time we step on stage. 

 

Takeaways

• Blocked out all the negative and just stay positive
• Don't run with everything judges tell you
• Give your body a break
• Do whatever it takes to get to where you want to be
• Keep going, don't give up
• Everything happens within time
• Be patient, consistent and you will achieve your goals

 

Important Questions

[00:05:05] How many years have you been competing?

[00:08:36] What keeps you motivated?

[00:20:41] How did you get into fitness?

[00:24:38] Was your success gradual or do you feel like you were always at the top?

[00:26:37] Can you share with us what is your peak week method?

[00:33:39] Do you ever use diuretics? 

[00:36:08] Do you ever keep your feet up?

[00:39:28] What made you not want to compete anymore?

[00:40:52] Could you explain some of the symptoms you would feel when you had anxiety?

[00:44:28] You suffered from Amenorrhea. Can you explain to us what Amenorrhea is?

[00:51:50] How do you feel about the new Olympian qualifications? 

[00:56:06] What is being a professional in the sport mean to you?

[00:59:41] What advice would you give to someone wanting to become an IFBB Bikini professional?

 

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