Feeling like you're 'missing the mark' with your condition & just simply struggling to get down into the condition you want as an athlete, can be super frustrating.

But there's a usually a few things you can look at to assess IF you really aren't lean enough & if so, why that's the case (how you can fix that moving forwards.

As always I hope you find this episode helpful and thank you for for supporting the podcast!

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and episode overview

01:09 Why natural athletes often struggle with stage condition

02:09 The debate around conditioning and natural potential

03:33 Impact of assisted vs. natural athletes on conditioning

05:56 The importance of muscle mass for leanness

06:24 Muscle mass as a prerequisite for stage lean condition

16:47 Starting prep with too much body fat and insufficient time

17:16 The value of long, steady prep processes

21:42 The importance of realistic timeline management

29:52 Fatigue, inflammation, and peak week strategies

33:55 Adherence, effort, and honest communication in prep

41:04 Nuances and individual differences in natural bodybuilding

It can be so easy to get so caught up in a world of comparison where you feel like your goals are insurmountable. You feel so far away from the things you want to achieve & might even find yourself believing that you’ll never get there.
But it’s why it’s so important to remember that every single person has to start somewhere & go on their own journey. Those starting points in and of themselves are also immensely special in their own way too.

Thank you for listening as always! 

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It's very common for you to hear athletes complain about 'missing their peak' on show day (maybe you have even experienced this yourself) - but what does this ACTUALLY mean? And how can we address this to ensure we in fact do NOT miss our peak on show day?

I dive into some of my thoughts and considerations in this weeks episode that I hope you find valuable!

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Competing can become very addictive or even simply something we feel as if we 'have' to do on a regular basis once you label yourself as a competitor.

But competing more frequently is often not the answer to what you actually want in your bodybuilding journey. In this episode I dive into the risks of competing too often, the issues you will encounter and WHY you might benefit in a number of different areas by competing less frequently (taking time off between preps).

As always, thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed the episode, please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ 

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It cannot be understated how important training longevity is for us to acknowledge and prioritise with the way that we approach bodybuilding. I've definitely made my fair share of mistakes in the past that would have absolutely hindered my longevity, and would not have ended well if I kept going down that path. I want to share some of my best pieces of advice to help you get the absolutely most of your own training journey.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and personal trip reflection

01:23 My training journey and injury history

04:49 Why training longevity matters beyond aesthetics

06:15 The importance of long-term progress in bodybuilding

07:38 Common barriers to training longevity: injuries and mindset

08:07 Differences between bodybuilding and health-focused training

09:28 Managing training intensity and avoiding overtraining

10:58 Realistic strength progression and patience

13:23 Training intent and muscle engagement

15:42 Emotional attachment to movements and ego lifting

17:07 Recognizing trigger movements and replacing them

19:26 The risks of overusing assistance gear

22:22 Injury prevention: mobility, rehab, and warm-up routines

24:49 Ignoring injuries and the dangers of denial

27:15 Balancing growth phases with recovery and pullbacks

29:28 Final thoughts on long-term training and injury management

Sadly we often see people come and go from the sport - not because they didn’t love it, but because they got burnt out. 

But this is absolutely something you can manage and avoid with the right understanding and systems in place, so that you can continue doing the things you love with passion. I have learnt a LOT about this over the year & wanted to share some helpful insight! 

Thank you for listening as always! Please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ 

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Relevance of Burnout in Bodybuilding

00:30 Recognizing the Signs of Burnout and Disillusionment

02:23 Loving Bodybuilding and How to Sustain It

04:44 Key Turning Points in Loz's Bodybuilding Journey

15:17 The Importance of Having a Life Outside Bodybuilding

22:26 Flexibility and Time to Switch Off

32:02 Managing Bodybuilding Content and Overanalysis

33:57 The Pitfalls of Constant Competition

42:30 Timing and Managing Competition and Work

48:45 Understanding Motivation and Long-Term Passion

51:39 Sharing Personal Journey to Inspire Longevity

53:03 Connecting with Loz and Final Thoughts

Being accountable to the goals you want to achieve is of course such a huge part of making them a reality. Understanding WHY you struggle to accountable to yourself, and to the goals you want to achieve - is an important part of being able to make actionable changes in your life that help drive you see the improvements you want. 

I hope you find this episode helpful as always & can take some valuable points on board that help you with increasing your own accountability! 

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and episode overview

01:09 The importance of accountability in achieving goals

02:08 Understanding cognitive consistency and its role in accountability

04:02 Breaking down long-term goals into manageable phases

10:18 Logical breakdown of inputs and outputs for accountability

18:31 Creating systems and environment to support accountability

25:42 The power of daily reflection and self-awareness

26:12 The role of coaching and external accountability

33:20 Optimising environment and social support

42:28 Locking in accountability through process and investment

44:23 The importance of verbalising goals and making them real

45:51 Conclusion and key takeaways

Growing phases can be extremely hard to handle, not just physically... but mentally over anything else. Especially as a female when there is so much narrative around being 'smaller', it feels backwards to chase doing the opposite.

But it's ultimately such a wonderful and important process to embrace - to not only make amazing progress - but to fully embrace being the best version of yourself (not the smallest version of yourself) So here's some of my advice on how to do this ❤️

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This week I wanted to touch on some really common habits I see people falling into when it comes to managing their daily nutrition that can be really detrimental towards your progress (without you realising). Hopefully this episode can help you to nip these things in the bud & avoid them if you really want to make the most progress possible.

Thank you for listening as always! 

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It cannot be understated how important training longevity is for us to acknowledge and prioritise with the way that we approach bodybuilding. I've definitely made my fair share of mistakes in the past that would have absolutely hindered my longevity, and would not have ended well if I kept going down that path. I want to share some of my best pieces of advice to help you get the absolutely most of your own training journey.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and personal trip reflection

01:23 My training journey and injury history

04:49 Why training longevity matters beyond aesthetics

06:15 The importance of long-term progress in bodybuilding

07:38 Common barriers to training longevity: injuries and mindset

08:07 Differences between bodybuilding and health-focused training

09:28 Managing training intensity and avoiding overtraining

10:58 Realistic strength progression and patience

13:23 Training intent and muscle engagement

15:42 Emotional attachment to movements and ego lifting

17:07 Recognizing trigger movements and replacing them

19:26 The risks of overusing assistance gear

22:22 Injury prevention: mobility, rehab, and warm-up routines

24:49 Ignoring injuries and the dangers of denial

27:15 Balancing growth phases with recovery and pullbacks

29:28 Final thoughts on long-term training and injury management

Thank you for listening as always! Please make sure to give the podcast a 5 Star Rating ⭐️ 

Message me about your goals here: https://wa.link/q50uty

Coaching Enquiries: https://form.typeform.com/to/iZ9zMXjK

NBW Clothing (Code LOZ): https://nbwclothing.com/

Join the Natural Bodybuilding Worldwide Community today: https://naturalbbworldwide.com/

 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loz.v/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@loz.vickers

Shop for ALL of your Supplements over at Pitstop Nutrition, Code ‘LOZ10’:  https://pitstopnutrition.co.uk?sca_ref=9492715.ne77awIvi8bNpx