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Lizzie Martinez is an IFBB Bikini Pro, a Personal Trainer, and owner of Sun City Athletic Club in El Paso, TX. Her passion for fitness has led her to help others become more fit and healthy individuals. As a personal trainer, Lizzie has been blessed to help hundreds of women attain their dream bodies. She aims to educate women about how to work a gym, eat right, and feel comfortable and confident in their skin.

Lizzie first stepped on stage as a pageant contestant, but she has never looked back since switching to Bikini in 2012. She has accomplished incredible things over her ten-year career, and her longevity in the sport is something that many of us desire. I can't wait for you to hear her story and learn how the evolution of her marriage, career, and faith has shaped and supported her to become the person she is today.

Here's what you'll hear:

[4:30] Bikini Hack

[8:30] Where did your business journey begin?

[13:30] What was it like to begin your journey always on top?

[16:30] What has it been like going from the top and working your way back up?

[17:00] Why do you feel like there are some times that you want to give up?

[17:30] What helps you stay in the game?

[19:00] What happens to you when you don't place the way you want to place?

[21:30] What are some things you've learned from your coaches that you feel have helped you educate and coach others?

[27:00] What did you learn from working with Body By O?

[28:30] What is it about your glute workouts that make them so intense?

[30:00] How has your husband handled your passion for the sport?

[31:00] Did you and your husband ever have any obstacles that you needed to work on to make this passion work for you?

[34:00] How have you kept up with the development of Bikini?

[36:30] What has the response been to your red hair?

[37:30] What was the process to change your hair color?

[39:00] What has the evolution of your gym looked like over the years?

[41:00] What has the evolution of your online training looked like?

[43:00] How do you balance and manage everything now that you are competing more?

[45:00] What did your introduction to macro tracking look like?

[48:00] What do you think helped you make the transition to macros work?

[48:30] How has macro tracking impacted your preps this year?

[49:30] How are you feeling right now about your current prep?

[53:00] Is there anything that helps you with your mindset?

[55:00] What are you looking forward to the most this year?

[56:00] What are your goals this year?

[57:00] What has helped you the most with longevity in the sport?

[59:00] Dear diary

* Find Lizzie on IG @lizzieifbbpro

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Seeing others succeed before you can be challenging, but there's no greater victory than one that feels rightfully owned. IFBB Pro Jordan Brannon learned this as she fought to earn her pro card. She relied on her relentless spirit and ability to learn to deliver on feedback to make it to the top.

Jordan attended the University of South Florida, where she graduated with her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science. She found the bodybuilding community through friends while she was in college and started competing in 2019. She competed in five national shows before obtaining her Pro Card at the 2022 Junior USA's. On top of competing, Jordan is also a Transformation/Lifestyle and Bikini Prep Coach for team Fit Body Fusion and co-owns a gym called Pinellas Ultimate Strength House (PUSH) with her husband Drew. Get ready to be inspired as she gets personal and shares her story!

Here's what you'll hear:

[4:30] Bikini Hack

[11:00] Were you always into athletics?

[14:30] What do you think it is about you that made you get hooked on the sport?

[18:00] How did you step into the version of yourself who sets healthy boundaries?

[21:00] How do you release the guilt of missing certain events with your family due to being deeply involved in this sport?

[23:00] Is there an example that sticks out of a time when you had to use your relentless spirit?

[26:00] What do you think it was that wasn't allowing you to deliver on feedback?

[29:00] What did you learn from going to shows during your off-season?

[33:00] What do you think people are missing to reach that balanced look the judges are looking for?

[35:00] What was it like taking a full year off?

[39:00] What were your thoughts going into Junior USA?

[44:00] How did you feel when you got your pro card?

[46:00] How was your pro debut?

[49:30] Do you still have your period, or has it gone away?

[52:00] What are some of the supplements and methods you recommend women look into to get their period back?

[56:30] How do you feel right now being in peak week?

[59:30] What are your short and long-term goals?

[1:04:00] Dear diary

* Find Jordan IG @jayybrannon_ifbbpro

* Visit www.fitbodyfusion.com to work with her

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If you want to achieve something, you must make it a priority and not give up on it. Our guest today knows this to be true and is dedicated to achieving all of her goals.

Erin Dennis is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio and now works as a tire design engineer in North Carolina. She started her bodybuilding career in 2018 and earned her pro card just one year later. I am so excited for you to hear her story! She shares how she has been able to accomplish her goals and what she's doing to work towards completing her final goal of the year. She also gives her perspective on changing coaches and waking up early in the morning to fit bodybuilding into your lifestyle.

Here's what you'll hear:

[4:30] Bikini Hack

[10:00] How did you fitness journey begin?

[11:00] How did you find a team and a coach?

[12:30] What does the community that you have built with your team look like?

[14:30] Are you still with the original team that you joined?

[15:00] Why did you feel the need to change your coach when you got into the pro league?

[17:30] What are some of the changes you are seeing with your newer coach?

[19:00] In your last improvement season you were a lot more intentional. What did that look like compared to what you've done in the past?

[20:30] If you could describe 2021 season in three words, how would you describe it?

[22:00] Are there any things that you felt like you had to leave behind in 2021?

[23:30] What was the strategy going into 2022 and what were some goals you had in mind?

[24:30] What is it that worked for you that allowed you to accomplish the goals you set?

[26:30] Did you feel like it was helpful for you to do more shows in order to get your name out there?

[28:30] How does your job work, how do you design tires?

[31:30] Is your job very demanding?

[33:30] How do you handle waking up at 3:30 in the morning?

[34:30] Do you have any tips for athletes who struggle waking up early in the morning?

[35:30] How would you describe your relationship with your current coach?

[38:00] Is there anything in particular stands out that you've learned from your new coach?

[39:00] How was the first show of this season?

[41:00] What were the things you needed to work on after that first show?

[42:00] What did you do to make sure you accomplished the critiques from your first show?

[43:30] What is it like mentally to hear conflicting critiques?

[45:00] Are you always positive when receiving feedback and handling setbacks?

[49:30] Do you have any other passions outside of bodybuilding?

[50:00] What is your favorite place you've traveled to?

[50:30] Do you plan to compete abroad?

[51:00] What did you do to celebrate your birthday?

[53:00] Looking back on the shows you competed in this year which showing would you say was your best and why?

[54:00] What are you doing to work on that top five placing?

[55:30] What is your ultimate goal in this sport?

[58:00] Dear diary

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Are you planning on taking time away from the stage but you're worried about how it's going to affect your progression in the sport? If so, you do not want to miss this episode. Lawna Dunbar started competing when she was 21, almost got her pro card, then took a six-year break. When she returned to the stage, she achieved her pro card in just six months! She was on top when she left and is now back on top as she returns. She currently has 10 points towards the Olympia and doesn't plan to slow down anytime soon. This woman is on fire, and I know that her unique story is going to light a fire in you.

Here's what you'll hear:

[4:00] Bikini Hack

[13:00] How did your fitness journey begin?

[15:00] What was it about competing that prompted your dad to introduce you to the sport?

[16:00] Was everybody supportive when you started competing?

[17:00] Why did you take a break?

[20:00] How did you handle the break?

[23:00] What do you think it was about the sport that made you decide to give it another try?

[26:00] When you were on break did you still work out?

[27:00] What was the initial goal when you started training for a show again?

[30:00] What was the strategy you used when you decided you wanted to go for your pro card?

[33:00] What made you want to go to the Ben Weider?

[35:30] How did it feel to not only get first place but to win the entire show?

[38:00] How does it feel to be a pro now and do you have any regrets about not getting your pro card earlier?

[39:30] You've been doing well this year. What has been your strategy?

[45:30] Is the plan for this year to make it to the Olympia?

[47:30] Explanation of how the point system works

[50:00] When it comes to strategies what do you feel has been working for you this year?

[52:00] Having experienced competing at 20 and now 29 how has your mindset shifted over time and what differences have you noticed in yourself?

[54:30] How do you keep competing fun?

[57:30] What are your plans for the future and your ultimate goal?

[58:30] What show are you going to start with this fall?

[1:00:00] Dear diary

* Connect with Lawna on IG @lawnadunbar_ifbbpro

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Myesha Rodgers is a high school English teacher, lifelong student, avid animal lover, and eclectic free spirit. She began competing in the natural federations in 2013. She earned 3 pro cards in the natural federations before joining the NPC in 2018 and turned pro in the IFBB as a natural athlete. The thing that is most important to her is living a balanced life. In this episode, Myesha shares how she has maintained balance and happiness throughout the evolution of her bodybuilding journey. She has gone from eating Chick-fil-a on show day to now competing at her fullest potential. I absolutely love this women's energy and I know you are going to love her story.

Here's what you'll hear:

[4:00] Bikini Hack

[15:00] Which federations did you start in?

[17:00] Which federation was your favorite?

[21:00] What was your experience like going into the NPC?

[27:30] Why do you choose to be a natural athlete?

[32:30] Do you believe that you can be successful in the bikini division the way it is now and the way that it is trending?

[35:00] What supplements have you used and found helpful?

[38:30] Can you share the thought process behind having Chick-fil-a the morning of a show?

[41:00] What does your balance look like now that you have switched to meal plans?

[43:00] What was the reason you only worked out every two days in the past?

[45:00] You were doing well with your previous methods. Why did you decide to change things?

[49:30] What do you see in your future?

[52:30] What is something you are excited about this year and something you wish you could change?

[58:00] Dear diary

>>> Find Myesha on IG @circe__ifbbpro

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Today is our final episode of the Posing mistakes series, we hope you loved it ! Be sure to go back to listen to the other 3 so you can get the upper hand on perfecting your posing.

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Why not me? This is the motto that IFBB professional Leah Walter lives by. Leah started competing over six years ago after seeing her husband's transformation while competing. It was persistence that allowed her to achieve her pro card. She is now in her rookie year as a pro and is working her way to accomplishing so much more in both her bodybuilding career and life. You will not want to miss this episode where Leah shares her secrets to success and the best way to navigate your way through the national circuit to get your pro card.

Here's what you'll hear:

[4:00] Bikini Hack

[7:30] Have you always been into fitness?

[9:00] What was it about your husbands experience that attracted you to the sport?

[11:00] What were your first steps when getting into the sport?

[12:00] What did you love most about competing when you first started competing?

[13:30] It can be a struggle when we first start bringing our Tupperware around. How did you handle that and what are some tips for newer competitors who are still struggling with that?

[17:30] Can you share with us the evolution of methods you've used when it comes to meal prep and nutrition?

[22:30] You felt a little out of tune with your body when you were on a meal plan. Can you explain why that is and how that happens?

[25:00] What was the hardest part of getting started with macros

[28:00] What has the evolution of your training methods looked like?

[31:30] How have your cardio methods changed over time?

[38:00] What was it like being on the national circuit?

[41:30] What is your favorite national show and are there any shows you recommend?

[44:00] Is there a specific strategy that you feel like girls need to know about when trying to get your pro card?

[46:30] What made you want to keep going instead of giving up?

[48:00] What does it feel like to be a pro?

[50:30] Why did you decide to change to FitBody Fusion and what were some of the major changes that you saw when joining?

[53:30] What's the biggest difference between being an amateur and a pro when it comes to mindset?

[54:30] What are you currently working on and what do you hope to achieve?

[56:30] What would you say has been the most impactful when working toward those 3D glutes?

[57:30] What are some of the advantages and disadvantages to your height?

[59:30] What is your ultimate bodybuilding goal?

[1:02:00] Dear diary

Find Leah on IG @Leahlou_ifbbpro

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Welcome back to the Winner Takes All Special! This is our very last but very special guest. I'm so excited to highlight this woman and everything she has accomplished. Keep in mind, this is a special that we are going to be bringing back year after year, to highlight these women and their successes. Not only did they win their pro cards, but they are winning the overall title at these shows. Which is absolutely phenomenal!

So let's talk bikini shall we?! Gaining confidence, strategy, feedback. We dive into all as we uncover the story behind this NICU nurse that won the overall at NPC Nationals. Learn what Brittany Gillespie did to make it to the top.

Are you ready to find out what it takes to win the overall?

What you'll hear in this episode:

[4:30] Bikini Hack

[12:00] Love for nursing

[15:00] Getting started with bikini and combining it with nursing

[17:00] How do you manage both?

[18:45] How did you find competing in bikini?

[20:20] What was different about your second season?

[22:45] Plans after first nationals

[24:00] Dealing with "a lack of fire"

[25:20] Being more intentional and finding balance

[29:30] What would you say to someone who is struggling to take time off the stage?

[31:00] Major changes to physique during time off

[35:10] Initial goals going into 2021

[37:00] Getting close to pro and how that affected prep

[39:45] A lack of confidence and how that affected competing

[43:00] How did you feel going into Nationals?

[50:20] Winning overall and being shocked

[54:10] Feedback from the judges

[55:50] Improvements for 2022

[56:40] What do you think made you stand out?

[58:40] Goals for 2022

[59:50] Rapid Fire Questions

[1:02:08] Dear Diary

Find Brittany on IG @britgillespiee

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