How can you fit bodybuilding in around university life? Is it possible to immerse yourself in uni whilst also pursuing your goals as a bodybuilder? Figure competitor and KOMPAK athlete Caitlin Hill joins me to talk about how she manages just that. We also cover Caitlin's approach to the festive season.

Content includes

brief history and journey into competing

Starting out at a young age, the difficulties/challenges that can come with that

Gym anxiety and duck it mentality

Pressure being on stage and social media

Training maturity

Judgement being young

Not finding your circle yet

Budgeting competing and bodybuilding when being young

‘Living life’ ‘missing out’ being young

Christmas talk

Has Caitlin struggled with Christmas in the past?

What are her plans, social, food, training etc

Advice for people feeling worried about the festive period

the beauty of overthinking

Caitlin’s IG - @c8itlin_hill

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In collaboration with KOMPAK / #1 competing store www.kompak.store

Thinking about Christmas driving you crazy yet? Well here is an episode all about how I think Christmas should be approached.

Content includes

Training, cardio etc

Prep

Off season

Switching to macros?

Long term relationship with food

What you feel most comfortable in

Little smart choices

Rationalisation & perspective of days

Stop thinking you’re not dedicated

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In collaboration with KOMPAK / #1 competing store www.kompak.store

Think you know a thing or two about coffee? Think again!

Duncan, owner of Cannonball Coffee joins me to talk all things coffee, including the brand story behind Cannonball Coffee. As we know how much you girls love your coffee!

Content includes

Brand story 

The products

Health benefits of coffee and caffeine 

The process of coffee

Storing it 

Measuring your coffee

Temperature of coffee when making at home

Strength of coffee

Resources

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2959/3102/files/Cannonball_Coffee_Brewing_Guide.pdf?v=1591720933

https://cannonballcoffee.co.uk/collections/buy-strong-coffee

https://cannonballcoffee.co.uk/blogs/cannonball-coffee-blog

Socials

https://www.instagram.com/cannonballcoffeecompany/

https://www.facebook.com/cannonballcoffeecompany

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In collaboration with KOMPAK / #1 competing store www.kompak.store

Everything has it’s time and importance, that goes for off season and prep.

I am sure we have all felt that sense of urgency to instantly make the next move, think about the next show! Keep chasing that adrenaline! But there really is no rush, each stage teaches us something if we give it the time and space it deserves.

Content includes

Why taking your time is important

Taking too many steps ahead is dangerous

Fear of FOMO is real

Why chasing adrenaline is a waste of time and energy

Missing out on self development, growth in all areas, time with friends and family

Child self vs logical self

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In collaboration with KOMPAK / #1 competing store www.kompak.store

Weight gain is naturally the next phrase after show day. But why do we find this hard to accept, deal and cope with? How do you mentally deal with this realisation that weight gain is next?

Here is a repost of an episode from November 2018 where I talk about the strategies I use, the importance of real acceptance, and of course your approach to post-show weight gain from a mindset perspective.

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There are so many options and ways to do post show and there really is no right or wrong way. There are pros and cons to each method and every post show is different and may require a different method. Where you are in terms of mindset and health will determine which route to take.

Please note that I am not an nutritionist, GP or psychiatrist, consult your doctors if you are facing any particular issues

Content includes

Options post show

Times when some methods will work for you and others wont

How your mindset determines the option you take

How timing determines the option you take

Coaches and communication

Priorities, health and values

Macros, meal plans and intuitive eating

Remember! Don't do post show alone, if you are struggling please reach out.

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In collaboration with KOMPAK / #1 competing store www.kompak.store

As a lot of you entering or already deep in an off season here is a repost from November 2020….

Trying to find your groove in off season, particularly with your perceptions of your body? Well, I feel you!

In this episode I share my experience of building a better relationship with my off season body and practical things you can try.

Content includes

Comparing yourself to not the full reality

Being open with yourself and others

styling and fashion in the off season/post show

How to prioritise recovery both mentally and physically

Money mindset

Developing off season goals

Accepting your perception sucks

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In collaboration with KOMPAK / #1 competing store www.kompak.store

The full low down of KOMPAK’s Black Friday sale! Make sure you don’t miss this girls it is BIG!

19.11.2021

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Online coach, GBO judge and former competitor Abbey Willis joins me to talk about all things GBO in terms of their categories and judging criteria. We also cover off the new show, The Diva coming in 2022, it is definitely not one to be missed!

Content includes

GBO Criteria

How does the judging work at NFMUK

GBO categories and how they differ

Feedback

The Diva 2022

Knowing how long to take away

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In collaboration with KOMPAK / #1 competing store www.kompak.store

As many people start entering the post show period, I thought now would be the perfect time to repost this episode where Joe joins me to talk about how to approach the post show period.

Content includes

Approach to post show diet

Recovery

Food Relationships

Off Plan Eating

Hormones & Birth Control

Competing Frequency

Joe’s Bikini Insights

Resources

OPD Podcast

Carbscast

Does Birth Control Affect Body Composition In Females?

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In collaboration with KOMPAK / #1 competing store www.kompak.store