Collette is a Natural Female Bodybuilder, having competed in her first season as a figure athlete in 2015.

In that time she has actually transitioned up from the figure category all the way towards Womens Bodybuilding with her return back to the stage in 2021. She has won multiple titles in this category where in her last season in 2021, she took home the Heart of England Women's BB title, a top 3 at the British with UKDFBA & the British at the NPA.

Colette has also been professional photographer for 21 years, now also running her own photography business where she now directs her attention with this to her passions within the fitness industry.

In this episode we were able to discuss a wide range of topics relating to the experience of bodybuilding & competing as a female. It was particularly interesting to explore how this has changed for Collette over the years & how this has reflected in her prep this year.

I hope you enjoy listening!

Collette’s Instagram: @collette_evans_photo

Podcast Instagram : @naturalfemalemuscle

Time Stamps

00:00 - 03:59 Introduction & Collette’s background into Bodybuilding

04:00 - 08:59 Not actually enjoying the first competing experience

09:00 - 17:30 Taking the Positives from Bodybuilding

17:31 - 20:04 The Perspective of Bodybuilding to people outside the Industry

20:05 - 26:55 Time away from Bodybuilding & then finding Natural Federations

26:56 -36:14 Finding the Right Coach & Learning more about YOUR bodybuilding process

36:15 - 45:15 Nutrition Protocols over a Prep & Response Differences

45:16 - 58:25 Positive Body Image & The Influence of Photoshoots in Off-Season

58:26 - 01:07:00 Collette’s Plans for this years Prep & Overall Goals as an Athlete

This week we are joined again by Dr Zena, following on from her return to stage this year. 


We catch up on the results and experiences of the most recent shows, but most importantly we really dive into managing expectation as a returning competitive athlete.

Whilst expectation management is often discussed in the context of first timers, it can actually be far more difficult as a returning competitor when more pressure or ‘noise’ can really affect your process.

Zena gives a fantastic insight on how she has been able to view this going into the prep & how she now is able to manage this heading into the British Finals.

I hope that any returning competitors, whether you are in off-season or prep right now, are able to take some positive perspective away from this episode!

Thank you in advance, for listening!

You can find Zena on Instagram @_Dr.Zena

The Podcast Instagram: @NaturalFemaleMuscle

If you did enjoy the episode please make sure to rate & follow the podcast.

And please share/tag the podcast on Instagram!

Time Stamps:

00:00 - 03:50 Introduction & the Wrap up of Recent Shows

03:51 - 07:41 How did Zena Manage her Headspace around these first outings

07:42 -12:40 Enjoying Competing in a Different Category/Federation

12:41 -16:54 Potential Long Term Goals in other Categories

16:55 - 20:59 Managing having more External “Noise” & Expectation

21:00 - 30:39 Balancing how much you share on Social Media

30:40 - 38:49 Managing your own Internal Noise as an Athlete across different phases

38:40 - 40:223 The Main Take-Away Points & Outro

Really enjoyed discussing this topic for you guys this week. One that I can most definitely relate to a lot from my own experience & also guiding a lot of clients through this specific process.

University can be quite a difficult and challenging time in general, never-mind with bodybuilding thrown into the mix.

However, I do absolutely promise you that it is not only something that you can manage, but also something that you can really succeed at simultaneously with your efforts at your university.

I hope this episode helps to provide you with some further insight & awareness! If you do have any specific questions or would like any further support please just let me know!

You can DM me at: @loz.v or @NaturalFemaleMuscle

Longer off-seasons, are not only something that are often quite misunderstood but also feared by a lot of competitors too.


I think it’s important we really dig into the TRUTH of what comes with these time periods & what that means for us as athletes.

Hopefully this episode allows you to take away some great understanding so that you can shift your perspective on what these longer off-seasons really mean.

If you enjoy this episode please make sure to like share, rate , follow & let me know your thoughts in the Q&A!

Tyarra is both a renowned Coach and Competitive Athlete in her own right.

She has coached Female Athletes to the top levels of Natural Bodybuilding & it was amazing to have some very insightful discussions with her on this episode.

We talked about a wide range of relatable topics for females in the bodybuilding industry. From approaching bodybuilding prep as a first timer, to how we realistically view our longer terms goals in the sport. (& so much more!)

From both a Coach & Athlete perspective there is a lot of value to be taken away from the content we run through in this one!

We also caught up on Tyarra’s own competitive process as she approaches her next prep in just 3 weeks, following an extended improvement season. She truly represents what it looks like to lead from the front & its amazing to hear her talk about the importance of this.

I hope you all enjoy listening to this conversation! If you do, please make sure to rate, follow & share the episode!

Tyarra’s Instagram: @TyarraNelson

Find her Coaching Page: @TheBodybuildingDietitians

Podcast Instagram: @NaturalFemaleMuscle

Loz’s Instagram: @Loz.v

Team LVFIT Coaching: @TeamLVFIT

00:00 - 10:59 Introduction. Tyarra’s journey to becoming a Successful Coach & a Competitive Bodybuilder

11:00 - 15:29 Self-Coaching through Prep

15:30 - 21:59 The Importance of Leading from the front as a Coach

22:00 - 32:19 Why new Bodybuilders NEED to learn that the physique is only a bi-product of the work

32:20 - 45:29 Understanding what it takes to see Progress & Success in Competitive Bodybuilding

45:30 - 49:29 Meeting an Athlete’s Competitive Goals with Transparency

49:30 - 57:14 The Benefits of Experiencing your First Prep & How this positively influences Longer Term Goals in Bodybuilding

57:15 - 1:04:23 Having Goals and Drive in ALL Phases of the Bodybuilding process

1:04:22 - 01:12:20 The Relative Difficulty of a Prep across different Female Categories

01:12:21 -01:19:34 Knowing when you can push an Athlete to get into True Stage Condition

01:20:35 - 01:30:49 The Importance of putting effort into your posing, in Improvement Seasons as well as Prep.

01:30:50 - 01:37:49 Tyarra’s approach to her upcoming Prep after an extended Improvement Season

01:37:50 - 01:40:17 Outro, Where to Find Tyarra & The Bodybuilding Dietitians

We have maybe all got to those points within a growing phase where we maybe feel as though we simply 'aren't progressing'.

Sometimes this is the case & sometimes it's not.

In this weeks episode I delve into assessing your rate of progression in off-season and some areas you might need to consider in order to see more frequent & consistent progress in the gym.

I hope you guys enjoy this episode & are able to take some valuable points away!

Episode 20: Sarah Glanville

This week on the podcast, we are joined by a guest who gives an extremely engaging and insightful conversation.

Many of you will know Sarah from her involvement in WNBF UK & being her podcast host in her own right on the WNBF UK Podcast. 

Sarah has an huge passion for natural bodybuilding & creating that exposure for females in particular. It’s something that she has displayed and continues to display through her own bodybuilding journey also.

She competed for the first time last year in the bikini division across multiple different federations, where she ultimately came away winning the WNBF Supernaturals & going to WNBF Worlds in LA. 

Since then, Sarah has began embarking on her journey towards the Figure category & she opens up about the difficulties that came with making this decision.

This journey for Sarah to get to where she is today is one that has come through a significant amount of growth & self-development that I found incredible to listen to.

I hope you all enjoy this episode too!

Sarah’s Instagram: @SarahGalnvillex

Podcast Instagram: @NaturalFemaleMuscle

Time Stamps:

00:00 - 02:25 - Introduction

02:25 - 21:46 Initial Journey into Fitness & overcoming a Negative Relationship with Food prior to Competing

21:47 - 33:59 Having an awareness of the Natural Bodybuilding Community as a Female Competitor

34:00 - 47:59 Sarah’s First Season in Bikini & how the World’s trip influenced a decision to move towards Figure

48:00 - The Difference in Sarah’s process in this Off-Season working towards Figure

52:45 - Finding Involvement in the Bodybuilding Community regardless of Circumstance

1:03:00 - Finals words & Outro

Deciding that you want to compete, can actually be quite a big deal. I think it's easy to forget how scary or intimidating it can feel being a first timer & possibly not knowing many people in the industry.

I know for me, personally, the thought of taking those initial steps into the world of competitive bodybuilding seemed extremely daunting at one point. And I honestly did not know where to start.

Looking back, I always wish I had a little more information and understanding about what to do & what my options were.

This is exactly why I have recorded this week's episode, to give a very basic but helpful overview on taking those initial steps.

This is not only helpful for first timer athletes, but also for coaches working with first timers to help lay the foundations for their competitive journey.

I really hope you enjoy this episode and are able to take some value away from it!

Don't forget to share and tag @naturalfemalemsucle or @loz.v if you liked this one! Thank you, as always!

With my upcoming trip to Sacramento next week for the Natural Muscle Mayhem, I thought it was a great opportunity to talk to you guys about managing travelling whilst also staying on top of your bodybuilding goals.

I talk a little through the different approaches you can take whilst travelling or going on holiday, but I mainly run through some tips & advice on how to manage things as best as possible during these circumstances.

I hope this one was helpful & that you enjoy listening as always!

Please make sure to rate & follow for future episodes! Thank you!

Rimini is a Natural Athlete, Sports Massage Therapist, WNBF Judge & Online Coach.

Rimini has already been on a fantastic journey within bodybuilding. From her first season where she had some amazing success as a Bikini competitor in 2021, to now transitioning up towards the Figure division over this past off-season. 

It was incredible to discuss through the in’s & out’s of this journey, along with the specific challenges that come with transitioning up to a new category & undergoing a longer off-season.

Rimini’s Instagram: @Riminifit

Time Stamps:

00:00 - 9:10 Background context into bodybuilding, coming from a previous sporting background

9:11 - 13:34 Experiencing the first prep as a Bikini Competitor in 2021

13:35 -17:59 Mentally handling a mixture of results across the season as a Bikini Athlete

18:00 - 26:19 The decision to move up towards the Figure Division & Changes it brings

26:20 - 31:59 Handling the bigger pushing phases & longer off-seasons

32:00 - 34:59 The difference of having someone to push you out of your comfort zone

35:00 - 38:59 Being able to Learn & Adapt form the different parts of the competing process

39:00 - 45:22 Setting Goals for the first Figure season in 2024 & Plans leading up to this

45:23 - 46:42 Outro & Where to Find Rimini