285: Finding the Balance Between Competing and Your Life with Liza Davis

Liza Davis joins us! Originally from England, she's a mother of twins and she's getting vulnerable today!   She's sharing how a life threatening event almost ended her career in bodybuilding. This event continues to affect her every single day but she doesn't let it stop her from pursuing her greatest passion. She has been in the sport since 2016 and isn't letting anything stand in her way.   What you'll hear in this episode: [4:00] Bikini Hack   [11:30] How Liza's fitness journey began   [14:30] Why she started doing bikini and how she was introduced to the sport   [15:30] What got her hooked?   [16:00] The judgement she faced as she was getting into bodybuilding   [18:00] The challenges of beginning at an older age   [19:30] When she knew that she wanted to take this sport to the next level and go for her pro card   [20:00] What makes the pro level desirable?   [20:30] Liza's pro card journey   [22:30] The qualities that allowed her to do so well as an amateur   [25:00] Her experience in the masters division   [26:00] How things get more challenging as you get older   [28:30] Differences in the way that you prep in masters category   [32:30] When you're in prep do you still allow yourself to travel? How would you say that you incorporate living your life and being in prep?   [37:00] What do you think has helped you have longevity in this sport?   [38:30] What is it that always pushes you to keep going?   [39:00] Can you share about the health set back that you experienced last year?   [42:00] This set back is something that you couldn't just drive through. What exactly did you do to take a step back and relax?   [43:30] How did you start to compete again?   [46:00] How did it feel to step back on stage again?   [47:00] How did it feel to win your first pro show?   [47:30] What are you planning next?   [53:30] What are you looking forward to most this year?   [55:30] Dear diary   * Connect with Liza on IG @lizabrit222   * Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links