Coaching & Cocktails

Whew! What a day it was at the 2020 OCB Chesapeake Classic in Baltimore, MD! Brandi and I are elated and exhausted, but still wanted to take some time to give an overview of the show, all the highlights and a little insight into each of our TEN athletes who took the stage yesterday. An unbelievable day in every way!

Huge kudos to promoters Bobby and Jess Covino for putting on another amazing event.

Thanks to Yvette White with Body Beautiful Bronzing for the flawless stage tans.

Thanks to Kira with Vandella Costumes who created each of our team's gorgeous competition suits.

Thanks to Maliki Connor and team for the stunning stage makeup!

Full placements and written review coming on our website blog: https://www.centerstageathleticscoaching.com/

Looking for a coach to help you be YOUR best self in bodybuilding or just in life? Let's get in touch!

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To reach out to Ginny @ Thrive NutriFit

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In this final episode of Season 1, Brandi and Tina introduce what's to come in the new season. The Empowerment Project is a collection of your (our listeners) stories. Everyone has a story to tell, and there is empowerment in telling it, not only for the owner of the story but for others as well. If you've been listening to us long, you know we LOVE stories and we LOVE empowerment and we also LOVE to share! This is YOUR chance to share, in your own voice, telling your own story in your own words.

We're looking for anyone who wants to share their story. Even if you don't think you have something to share, you'd be surprised how many others could benefit from something you have to say. If you are interested in sharing your story with others, please submit an email to [email protected] and we'll give you the details. You can even stay anonymous if you prefer.

BONUS: We finally announce the winner of our first random drawing!

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Looking for a coach to help you be YOUR best self in bodybuilding or just in life? Let's get in touch!

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To reach out to Tina @ Center Stage Athletics

www.centerstagethleticscoaching.com

[email protected]

To reach out to Ginny @ Thrive NutriFit

www.thrivenutrifit.com

IG & FB: @ginnygrivas 

In 2019 we had this crazy idea that people might actually enjoy listening to us talk about things we normally talk about just between us. So one day in October, we decided to record our conversation. We were so excited we never introduced ourselves or even told anyone what they were listening to in that first episode. We really had no idea or expectation of how people would respond, but here we are a year later with 50 episodes and over 5500 downloads in 15 different countries!

In today's episode, we take a walk down memory lane as we cruise through all our episodes discussing some of our favorite aspects of each. We appreciate each and every one of our listeners for your support over the past year and we cannot wait to bring you new content in season 2. We have some exciting things in store. We could not be more excited about how our little podcast has grown over the past year; for this we thank you!

If you love our little podcast, please continue to download, rate, review and share with friends.

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Looking for a coach to help you be YOUR best self in bodybuilding or just in life? Let's get in touch!

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To reach out to Tina @ Center Stage Athletics

www.centerstagethleticscoaching.com

[email protected]

To reach out to Ginny @ Thrive NutriFit

www.thrivenutrifit.com

IG & FB: @ginnygrivas 

In Episode 41, Brandi and Tina discuss what happens when changing training and nutrition aren't always the answer to the biofeedback we're receiving from clients. Weight spikes, or strange fluctuations in an otherwise "on point" training and nutrition program can indicate something more going on that can't be addressed with training or nutrition changes alone; or even at all.

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Looking for a coach to help you be YOUR best self in bodybuilding or just in life? Let's get in touch!

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To reach out to Tina @ Center Stage Athletics

www.centerstagethleticscoaching.com

[email protected]

To reach out to Ginny @ Thrive NutriFit

www.thrivenutrifit.com

IG & FB: @ginnygrivas 

In episode 40 of the Coaching & Cocktails podcast Brandi and Tina discuss some of the most common mistakes we see on stage. Coming off of our team competition weekend in Norfolk, some of our newer athletes had questions about what the hell they were looking at and what on earth was going on with what they were seeing on stage. Gave us a great idea for a podcast! Listen and learn "what NOT to do" on stage so you can avoid someone looking at you on stage and saying "WTF"?

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Looking for a coach to help you be YOUR best self in bodybuilding or just in life? Let's get in touch!

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IG: @teamcsfp
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To reach out to Tina @ Center Stage Athletics

www.centerstagethleticscoaching.com

[email protected]

To reach out to Ginny @ Thrive NutriFit

www.thrivenutrifit.com

IG & FB: @ginnygrivas 

In Episode 39, Brandi and Tina take a break from the normal fitness conversation and decide to share our very own "hometown murder" stories. Fellow true crime fans will recognize the hometown murder series featured on our "other" favorite podcast "My Favorite Murder." Of course, even when we take a break from the norm, Tina has some life altering epiphany and we find our way back to some very important messages on safety, mental strategies and life lessons; this episode is no different.

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Looking for a coach to help you be YOUR best self in bodybuilding or just in life? Let's get in touch!

Team CSFP

IG: @teamcsfp
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To reach out to Tina @ Center Stage Athletics

www.centerstagethleticscoaching.com

[email protected]

To reach out to Ginny @ Thrive NutriFit

www.thrivenutrifit.com

IG & FB: @ginnygrivas 

In 2016, Brandi and Tina published their all encompassing guide to competing in physique competition, 'What to Expect When You're Competing.' It's your no B.S. guide to everything you need to know from making the decision to compete through what happens when you step off stage. 

In this new 4-part series, we take it a step further and dive deeper into the lifecycle of a successful fitness/physique competitor. 

• Part 1 - Pre-Prep, Off-Season, Building
• Part 2 - Cutting Phase (Prep) 
• Part 3 - Peak Week and Showday
• Part 4 - Recovery and Reverse

Part 4 - Post Show Recovery and Reverse

In today's episode we talk about what happens post show, from the moment you step of stage through the next 4-8 weeks. This is the recovery and reverse period which many find to be THE TOUGHEST part of the entire process; but can also be THE MOST CRITICAL in order to set yourself up for success in your next prep no matter how far out it may be.

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Looking for a coach to help you be YOUR best self in bodybuilding or just in life? Let's get in touch!

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To reach out to Tina @ Center Stage Athletics

www.centerstagethleticscoaching.com

[email protected]

To reach out to Ginny @ Thrive NutriFit

www.thrivenutrifit.com

IG & FB: @ginnygrivas 

In 2016, Brandi and Tina published their all encompassing guide to competing in physique competition, 'What to Expect When You're Competing.' It's your no B.S. guide to everything you need to know from making the decision to compete through what happens when you step off stage. 

In this new 4-part series, we take it a step further and dive deeper into the lifecycle of a successful fitness/physique competitor. 

• Part 1 - Pre-Prep, Off-Season, Building
• Part 2 - Cutting Phase (Prep) 
• Part 3 - Peak Week and Showday
• Part 4 - Recovery and Reverse

Part 3 - Peak Week and Showday

In today's episode we talk about the peak week (the week just prior to the show) and the showday itself. Interestingly, peak week is what we get asked about the most. It seems to have gained some weird reputation as "hell week" and that's likely because of all the old days of crazy diets and short cutting periods where we typically came screaming into the show not quite ready so we better use this week to catch up. In this episode, we'll demystify peak week and set the record straight about what it really should be as well as dive into all the fun, behind the scenes, antics of the showday itself!

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Looking for a coach to help you be YOUR best self in bodybuilding or just in life? Let's get in touch!

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[email protected]

To reach out to Ginny @ Thrive NutriFit

www.thrivenutrifit.com

IG & FB: @ginnygrivas 

In this week's episode, Brandi and Tina revisit the concept of "Fuck Politeness" (borrowed from My Favorite Murder hosts Karen and Georgia. In episode 4 of our podcast we discussed this concept in terms of protecting yourself from physical harm; but in today's episode we take it a step further and focus on the mental aspects of protecting yourself as well as how it's our duty to stand up for and protect others. It's not about being rude or mean, rather, it's about setting boundaries when someone else's "doing their best" just won't jive with our own core values and quite simply just doing what's right.

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Looking for a coach to help you be YOUR best self in bodybuilding or just in life? Let's get in touch!

Team CSFP

IG: @teamcsfp
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To reach out to Tina @ Center Stage Athletics

www.centerstagethleticscoaching.com

[email protected]

To reach out to Ginny @ Thrive NutriFit

www.thrivenutrifit.com

IG & FB: @ginnygrivas 

In 2016, Brandi and Tina published their all encompassing guide to competing in physique competition, 'What to Expect When You're Competing.' It's your "no B.S. guide to everything you need to know from making the decision to compete through what happens when you step off stage. 

In this new 4-part series, we take it a step further and dive deeper into the lifecycle of a successful fitness/physique competitor. 

• Part 1 - Pre-Prep, Off-Season, Building
• Part 2 - Cutting Phase (Prep) 
• Part 3 - Peak Week and Show-Day
• Part 4 - Recovery and Reverse

Part 2 - The Cutting Phase = Embrace the Suck!

In today's episode we talk about the "cutting phase" of the competition cycle, or what many people refer to as the actual prep. Even though if you've already listened to the first episode in this series, you know every single phase is about prep. We define the cutting phase as the last 16-20+ (average) weeks leading up to a selected competition. This is where we "unwrap" the package you spent the pre-prep, off season, building phase creating. This phase is all about creating a balance of muscle with low levels of body fat to show a conditioned athlete on stage. This is often what will make or break you as an athlete. You WILL suffer. It WILL suck. But on the other side of that suffer and suck is an accomplishment so amazing that no trophy or placement will define your win. Buckle up buttercup and come along for the ride.

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Looking for a coach to help you be YOUR best self in bodybuilding or just in life? Let's get in touch!

Team CSFP

IG: @teamcsfp
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To reach out to Tina @ Center Stage Athletics

www.centerstagethleticscoaching.com

[email protected]

To reach out to Ginny @ Thrive NutriFit

www.thrivenutrifit.com

IG & FB: @ginnygrivas