In this episode I chat with Alex Leonidas who shares his journey to the natural bodybuilding stage and why he decided to compete after years of training.

We discuss his experiences from his first show, the lessons learned, and the changes he plans to make for the future. He also talks about his unique 'bear mode' bulking strategy, offering insights into the origins of this approach and his current perspective on effective bulking and weight management.

Tune in for valuable tips on competition prep, training adjustments, and more!

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:12 What made Alex decide to compete and lessons learned

11:06 Next plans

13:45 Satisfied with the first show? Lighting and fake-natties

19:28 Main takeaways and what did Alex enjoy about it

27:20 What are the downsides of competing?

32:34 Switching to a plant-based diet

35:54 Caffeine intake when dieting

38:04 Weird foods and eating habits?

42:40 Main go-to protein sources and fibre intake

53:38 The benefit of a coach?

01:00:46 Post show period

01:06:14 Gaining too fast is not wanted

01:09:40 Stepping on stage again

01:11:26 Bear mode gaining

01:16:59 Getting too heavy in the offseason isn't worth it

01:19:41 It takes a long time to look impressive

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