In this conversation, Holly Baxter shares her journey from amateur to professional bodybuilder, discussing the challenges of self-coaching, the competitive landscape of bikini competitions, and the importance of flexibility in training and nutrition.

She emphasizes the need for dietary variety to prevent deficiencies and shares insights on body composition measurements and the limitations of DEXA scans.

Holly also discusses her approach to supplements and her goals for upcoming competitions, including her aspirations to qualify for the Olympia.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Competitive Journey

02:53 Self-Coaching and Its Challenges

05:48 Balancing Business and Competition

09:00 Transitioning to Pro Competitions

12:04 Training Adjustments for Bikini Competitions

14:54 Hormonal Health and Natural Competitiveness

17:58 Measuring Progress and Training Effectiveness

26:52 Muscle Growth and Maintenance Strategies

30:17 Research on Lean Athletic Populations

32:57 The Limitations of DEXA Scans

39:07 Tracking Body Composition Changes

48:05 The Role of Cardio in Contest Prep

54:44 Balancing Recovery and Expenditure

55:58 Understanding Caloric Floors and Nutritional Balance

57:49 The Importance of Social Life in Bodybuilding

01:00:10 Transitioning from Tracking to Mindful Eating

01:05:06 Supplementation Insights and Myths

01:10:47 The Role of Dietary Fats and Food Variety

01:18:06 Training Volume and Individual Adaptations

Find Holly:

https://www.instagram.com/hollytbaxter/

https://www.youtube.com/@HollyTBaxter/videos

https://bia-body.com/

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