In this episode, we discuss the compounds Danielle has taken during prep, that have been known to be "safer" for women. 

Please note: Steroids and other Performance Enhancing Drugs are not safe. They are also often illegal and/or faked in most areas. This is not medical advice; it's simply a discussion on what Danielle has done, and her personal experience with those compounds.

Danielle:  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ifbbpro_daniellePetze  eMail: [email protected]  - Derek: http://www.instagram.com/derekLifts  - Behind Bodybuilding on IG: https://www.instagram.com/behind_bodybuilding/  - Discounts: True Nutrition (Discount applied with link): Http://www.Truenutrition.com/discount/vegandanielle  - Directional Force (Code: Danielle, 15% off plus free shipping): http://www.directionalforce.com  - Upside: Cash back on gas and other errands! Click to get an extra 15¢/gal bonus the first time you make a purchase: https://upside.app.link/DANIELLE452952  - Nutrex (Code: Danielle): https://www.nutrex.com/?aff=2091  - Alpen Organics (Discount Applied with Link): http://alpenorganics.com/?ref=zxbybckj  - Mega Fit Meals (Discount Applied with Link): https://megafitmeals.rfrl.co/64p89  - Amino Asylum (Discount Code “Danielle”) https://aminoasylum.shop  - 00:00 Disclaimer 00:16 True Nutrition 00:53 Intro 02:49 Optimize everything else before considering PED's 03:51 Testosterone 09:03 How testosterone works, and the benefits 10:01 Anavar AKA Oxandrolone 10:49 Why Anavar was created, and what it's used for 14:55 Winstrol AKA Stanozolol 17:34 Androgenic vs Anabolic 20:41 Cholesterol and oral steroids 21:30 Primobolan AKA Metenolone Enanthate 22:54 Water retention and oral steroids 23:52 Why Primobolan was created, and what it's used for 26:50 Testing your supply 28:55 Diuretics 29:40 Don't do Tren 31:58 Genetics play a huge part 33:20 HGH (Not a steroid) 36:20 How you could theoretically test your HGH to tell if it were real 38:58 HGH and egg quality, collagen synthesis, etc 40:25 T3/T4 40:36 Clenbuterol 45:49 Don't do steroids, but if you do...

This episode is not completely aligned with "bodybuilding", per se, but still follows the same path of determination, hard work and resilience, along with health and fitness.

Less than two months before recording this episode, Sam Hawley was diagnosed with Stage 4 Brain Cancer and a tumor removed from his brain! And get this, he won the Men’s Southeast North Carolina Championship and got 2nd place in the Men’s ESA East Coast Championships!

Sam's not done yet; He has signed up for two more upcoming Half-Marathons, and plans to follow those with a full marathon, a 50k, then a Half Ultra Marathon by next year.

In this episode, Sam describes what became his driving force in his medical recovery, and how he turned this seemingly devastating diagnosis to a blessing to help others!

Sam: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_hawley  The Warrior's Path 5K: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/HighPoint/TheWarriorPath5k  Zero Gravity: www.zerogravitync.com  Smokey Seas: www.smokeyseas.com  - Danielle:  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ifbbpro_daniellePetze  eMail: [email protected]  - Derek: http://www.instagram.com/derekLifts  - Behind Bodybuilding on IG: https://www.instagram.com/behind_bodybuilding/  - Discounts: True Nutrition (Discount applied with link): Http://www.Truenutrition.com/discount/vegandanielle  - Directional Force (Code: Danielle, 15% off plus free shipping): http://www.directionalforce.com  - Upside: Cash back on gas and other errands! Click to get an extra 15¢/gal bonus the first time you make a purchase: https://upside.app.link/DANIELLE452952  - Nutrex (Code: Danielle): https://www.nutrex.com/?aff=2091  - Alpen Organics (Discount Applied with Link): http://alpenorganics.com/?ref=zxbybckj  - Mega Fit Meals (Discount Applied with Link): https://megafitmeals.rfrl.co/64p89  - Amino Asylum (Discount Code “Danielle”) https://aminoasylum.shop  - 00:16 True Nutrition 01:30 Intro to Sam 02:50 Sports in early life 05:20 Dreaming BIG 06:40 Life before cancer 07:30 Alcoholism and getting sober 10:29 Leading up to the brain cancer diagnosis 11:15 Sam's seizure 12:24 Tumor discovery 14:07 What did I do to cause this? 15:21 Cancer treatment begins 16:36 Faith as a driving force, and feeling the presence of God 19:49 Waking up after brain surgery 23:11 Enhanced minset = enhanced recovery 24:00 Getting into a positive mindset after trauma 25:14 Creating motivation to move forward, even when it's hard 28:01 Running and Sam's first half-marathon 30:19 Giving back and inspiring others 33:56 Sam's purpose 34:58 Life after cancer 35:50 Choosing life over depression 39:10 Zero Gravity and Smokey Seas 39:43 The Warrior's Path 5K

Shauna Perry is currently a Registered Nurse in the ICU and ER. In 2004, she switched her focus from pre-med to a degree in health and exercise kinesiology. She began powerlifting in 2010, and bodybuilding in 2012.

Shauna competed in 2013 in the Women's Physique category, then in 2018, she hit 230 pounds. After an intense amount of hard work, she stepped on stage again in 2023 at the Phoenix Iron Games, followed by USA's and North Americans.

In this episode, Shauna shares some of her struggles she experienced along her journey, and how she was able to conquer her goals to get on stage again!

Shauna:  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mzperry18 

Danielle:  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ifbbpro_daniellePetze  eMail: [email protected]  Website: https://www.flowcode.com/page/daniellepetze  - Discounts: Directional Force (Code: Danielle, 15% off plus free shipping): http://www.directionalforce.com - True Nutrition (Discount applied with link): http://www.Truenutrition.com/discount/vegandanielle  - Nutrex (Code: Danielle): https://www.nutrex.com/?aff=2091  - Alpen Organics (Discount Applied with Link): http://alpenorganics.com/?ref=zxbybckj  - Mega Fit Meals (Discount Applied with Link): https://megafitmeals.rfrl.co/64p89  - Amino Asylum (Discount Code “Danielle”) https://aminoasylum.shop  - 00:38 Disclaimer 00:54 Directional Force 01:32 Introducing Shauna 02:45 Backstage at a show 04:01 Powerlifting 04:48 Exerise Physiology 05:06 Kinesiology 05:42 Personal Trainer 06:10 Nursing Degree 06:50 Graducate Degree (in progress) 07:05 A focus on mental health 07:53 Powerlifting and strength training as a base for bodybuilding 08:48 Powerlifting vs bodybuilding training 10:55 How Shauna got into bodybuilding 11:38 Childhood experiences 12:30 How Shauna chose Women's Physique over Bodybuilding or Figure 13:18 Overcoming the fear of a first show 15:40 Nursing Degree 16:35 Dealing with the stress of oth people's words 17:06 Binging post-show 18:25 Weight fluctuations 19:16 Using weight gain as a way to "run away" 20:15 The turning point from weight gain to eventually stepping on stage again 24:02 Stress and GI issues 26:13 "I'm done with food" 27:04 Keto 28:51 Coming back to bodybuilding 30:28 You need carbs to grow 31:24 Qualifying for Nationals 33:01 Taking a break, and doing back-to-back shows 34:40 Mental health and coming back on stage 36:23 Meditation and self-care 40:48 "What Now?" - The post-show blues 42:42 Eating disorders and body dysmorphia 45:29 Nutritional Coaching; attacking health from the foundation 47:50 The importance of posing

John Thomas has been vegan for 17 years and has been lifting weights for 15. He did his first bodybuilding show in 2014 and has been an online fitness coach who has worked with over 200 individuals with highly customized plans.

His next show is on November 11th, 2023, which will put him in a step towards his goal of being the first fully vegan IFBB Pro Bodybuilder in the Men's Open Bodybuilding category.

In this episode, John talks about the differences between animal and plant-based protein sources, the importance of bloodwork (vegan or not), the cost of being a bodybuilder, and so much more! He also dives into his experience with microdosing (link below for a discount),  how to prepare for your first show, and his personalized coaching plans.

John:  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingvegan  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.thomas.5473894?mibextid=LQQJ4d  Website: https://thebodybuildingvegan.com/  Shrooms (Discount Code: BodybuildingVegan): https://goldeneuphorics.org/shop/ols/products/golden-teacher-capsules  LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/thebodybuildingvegan

Danielle:  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ifbbpro_daniellePetze  eMail: [email protected]  Website: https://www.flowcode.com/page/daniellepetze 

Derek: http://www.instagram.com/derekLifts 

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- 00:38 Disclaimer 00:54 Amino Asylum 1:15 Introducing John 3:05 John's IFBB Pro goal 4:35 What is "vegan"? 5:41 Vegan vs Plant-Based 9:09 "You can't be a bodybuilder as a vegan!" 9:48 Whst do you eat? - Primary protein and carb sources 16:31 Can anybody build a "bodybuilder's physique" being vegan? 18:32 Bloodwork and performance 19:56 How protein is utilized by the body to build muscle 22:32 Bodybuilding is not healthy 24:30 The cost of eating like a bodybuilder 26:36 PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs) 27:32 Steroids are vegan 28:04 Starting your first cycle 28:29 Everything you need to do BEFORE considering steroids 30:50 Steroids for women; should you start with Anavar? 31:42 Non-steroidal compounds for women 32:51 Testosterone and SARMs 34:15 Bloodwork 39:10 The mental side of getting off steroids 43:01 Mushrooms and microdosing 54:33 John's coaching style; Competitors vs Lifestyle Clients 55:40 Proper off-season 1:03:10 Going to watch a show before competing in a show 1:07:04 Where to find John online

Tony Drake was 255 pounds at only 12 years old, which led to bullying, teasing and trouble from gangs and subsequently, a loss of confidence. At 21, Tony hit 335 pounds and 40% body fat. With the help of his brother Dorian, this marked the turning point of his success story.

A few years later, Tony proceeded to pursue his childhood dream of being a professional wrestler, and was told he was too overweight to ever be successful. This sparked the next phase of Tony's journey, inspiring him to lose another 80 pounds over the next year, and ultimately getting him a place in the WWE.

After wrestling in Japan and Mexico for the WWE, as well as being featured on MTV and conquering his biggest goals, Tony hit another rock bottom, which led to a dark space of depression and thoughts of suicide.

Over his journey of ups and downs, and realizing he had to be something better for his wife and daughter, Tony was introduced to Intermittent Fasting, which led to even more fat loss.

Today, Tony fuels his coaching business not only in physical health and fitness, but in lifestyle as well, by relating to others and helping them conquer their own goals.

Tony: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingbydrake/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachingbydrake  Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachingbydrake  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachingbydrake3  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachingbydrake  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachingbydrake/  Website: http://www.CoachingByDrake.com 

Danielle:  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ifbbpro_daniellePetze  eMail: [email protected]  - Discounts: True Nutrition (Discount applied with link): Http://www.Truenutrition.com/discount/vegandanielle  Nutrex (Code: Danielle): https://www.nutrex.com/?aff=2091  Alpen Organics (Discount Applied with Link): http://alpenorganics.com/?ref=zxbybckj  Mega Fit Meals (Discount Applied with Link): https://megafitmeals.rfrl.co/64p89  Amino Asylum (Discount Code “Danielle”) https://aminoasylum.shop  - 00:38 Disclaimer 00:54 Amino Asylum 01:11 Intro to Tony's story 02:02 Tony's childhood experience 05:15 Food worship vs. his brother Dorian's influence 05:59 The health implications of Tony's obesity 06:30 Tony's turning point, after hitting 335 pounds at 21 years old 07:30 The "reality check" with professional wrestling 09:18 How bullying can lead to either depression or success 09:35 "You'll never make it in life!" 10:30 Turning "Rock Bottom" into a thriving mindset 11:30 Hitting rock bottom again, later in life 14:16 Tony's dreams coming true in the WWE and WWF 15:53 "What did it take for me to stand in the same place as 'my idols'?" 16:15 Changing the victim mentality to a winning mentality 20:01 Fat to Fit, to Fat to "Changed my Life" 20:20 Getting comfortable after wrestling, and reaching over 300 pounds 22:10 Keeping the drive: Creating new goals after current goals have been accomplished 23:00 "Do you miss it?" 25:31 Translating the drive in wrestling to coaching others and supporing his family 27:02 Intermittent Fasting and losing another 62 pounds 27:42 What is Intermittent Fasting? 28:32 How to properly fast, and avoid mistakes 30:36 Benefits of IF 33:35 Using body fat for energy rather than consumed calories 36:01 Genetics play a part 39:20 The side effects of prescription weight-loss pills 41:04 How to combat boredom eating 44:10 How to get started with IF; finding your purpose, rather than simply existing 47:42 Coaching by Drake 51:20 Forget the number on the scale 57:12 Don't hold in the pain

Welcome to Episode 1 of Behind Bodybuilding! In this episode, we talk about how we started competing, and go over a few basic steps for those interested in doing a show.

Stay tuned because this is just the beginning! We have some really exciting topics and some great guests coming up, so be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with new episodes.

In this episode, we go through the basics of bodybuilding, including calories, macros, cardio and lifting. We also discuss our own experiences through competing as a couple and competing individually, and the impact that competing has on your social life.

Danielle:  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ifbbpro_daniellePetze  eMail: [email protected] 

Derek:  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/derekLifts11  Discounts: True Nutrition (Discount applied with link): Http://www.Truenutrition.com/discount/vegandanielle  Nutrex (Code: Danielle): https://www.nutrex.com/?aff=2091  Alpen Organics (Discount Applied with Link): http://alpenorganics.com/?ref=zxbybckj  Mega Fit Meals (Discount Applied with Link): https://megafitmeals.rfrl.co/64p89  Amino Asylum (Discount Code “Danielle”) https://aminoasylum.shop

00:38 Disclaimer 00:54 Amino Asylum 01:36 Danielle's Story 02:38 Derek's Story 04:05 Competing as a couple vs individually 07:35 Being on prep vs. having a social life 09:20 Best time of the year to start prep 10:02 Calories, macros, bulking and cutting 13:52 Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner vs Meals 1-6 16:22 Consistency and accountability 19:01 The importance of having a coach 21:22 The benefits of cardio, and furthermore, fasted cardio 25:54 Water weight vs fat gain 28:24 Waking up early vs sleeping in, and the best time of day to lift 31:26 Goals for calories burned and steps per day 35:37 Cheat meals vs refeed meals 39:58 The downfall of too many competitions in a row 42:31 Managing fatigue on prep 43:01 Manipulating caloric intake to fill out the muscles

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