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Jamie Pinder is back on the show for episode #71 and we’re talking magic pills once again. With several recent deaths of females in the bodybuilding space, I decided it was time to help raise awareness.  It’s not just steroids, or diuretics, or competing, or crazy diet protocols, but a combination of a lot of variables plus back history that can make prep unhealthy or dangerous. 

In this episode we discuss red flags with coaches, the athletes responsibility at different levels, and what to expect from a coach according to your goals. 

Just a friendly reminder that bodybuilding is definitely healthy and bodybuilding competition prep variables can and should be mitigated  in a  healthy as possible fashion.  Enjoy the show! 

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Thanks for listening to another episode of the Women’s Maximum Fitness Podcast! Mom Chat edition! 

In this episode Abbie and I  talk about people gifting you things who have no idea what your taste is, Lily Mae’s third birthday party and how Abbie used to work at Bounce land, how creepy costume characters are at places like Disney and Chuck E Cheese, how I was punished for having a girls night, some of our favorite pet peeves, our recent routine scheduled Wednesday/Sunday hiatuses from our phones and social media, what Arnold said about freedom, the recent slew of female competitors deaths in the bodybuilding competition industry, how we love magnesium and so much more! Just a couple humans chatting in a not-so-PC-mom-style!

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Abbie coaches and trains moms through pre and/or postpartum both in person and on line and you can contact her via Instagram @shortfitneverquit or https://linktr.ee/amoverbeek 

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In this episode #69 I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing the so sweet Swiss IFBB Figure Pro Rahel Cucchia.  Her journey to the pro stage is incredible, and her positive and grateful spirit is ever apparent and extremely endearing. How many times did she express that she’s living her dream!! Sometimes dubbed  the beast with a doll face, Rahel is one to follow on Instagram @rahelanastasia_ifbbpro for her stunning pictures and training in Vegas. From Switzerland to Vegas, welcome to America! We are as happy to have you as you are to be here! 

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In this solo episode I share my experience with competing in bodybuilding. 

I talk briefly about the latest social media hype with diuretics and drug protocols coming to light as recently we’ve had several deaths in the industry to competitors. I emphasize the responsibility of coaches and competitors both in a contest prep relationship.

I share 6 specific criteria you can check off your list to assess if you’re ready and able to compete, do it well, and hopefully have a great and as healthy as possible experience. 

Then I share some of what to expect from a coach while explaining how I online coach. And finally to end this episode I share an incredible written review from my client who recently “graduated” from working with me over the last 4 months. 

Enjoy the show! 

Outline: 
Who should compete?

1. Someone who has a reasonable level of body fat at the beginning of an X amount of time prep. (Say 20 weeks or less) 
2. Someone with a decent amount of muscle for the desired category. (people are truly delusional about their gains FYI)
3. People who don’t have current or recent previous mental or eating disorders.
4. People who have a few thousand dollars to pay for a prep. (Minimum)
5. People who know how to train for hypertrophy ie: connecting with the muscle and with proper intensity. Otherwise you will look skinny soft on stage.
6. Someone who has been training and eating for bodybuilding consistently for at least a year after their trial/beginning years. 

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Thanks for listening to another episode of the Women’s Maximum Fitness Podcast! Our first Mom Chat edition! 

If I’m passionate about any two things, it’s parenting as a mom, and being healthy. So, I’m super excited to begin this new branch of the podcast called “Mom Chat” with my girl Abbie Overbeak. This was our first episode so it was interview-ish but also chat-ish with tons of laughs! (I knew we would click!) Several months ago a girl friend of mine said, “Hey Deb, there aren’t enough podcasts out there about parenting” (hint hint) 😉 so I decided to give it a go and I asked @shortfitneverquit on and we had an absolute blast from the get go. We are by no means parenting experts and we are in completely different phases of parenting but with very similar values and hobbies so it’s really fun! My daughter is almost 16 and I’ve raised her as a divorced single mom for 11 years. Abbie is very happily married and her daughters are three years old and nine months old. I hope you enjoy listening and can either currently relate or envision your future. 😇🙈😂We are candid as crap, very sarcastic, but both relying on our faith in Jesus and workouts for daily strength. Abbie is also an online coach and trains in a variety of styles including bodybuilding and CrossFit. She has several certifications and does personal training out of her home gym as well. I have my own cleaning business, do online coaching, and am eventually headed back to school for sonography (think baby ultrasounds 🥰 because I love babies and moms). These episode should drop every two weeks with the two of us but watch for additional “fit moms” of social media to be joining us for Mom Chat! 

In this episode we talk about

• Abbie’s background with fitness
• How she never wanted children at first 
• birth stories and epidurals 
• The “bounce back”
• Mom guilt
• Living on no sleep 
• Social media mom image 

Abbie coaches and trains moms through pre and/or postpartum both in person and on line and you can contact her via Instagram @shortfitneverquit or https://linktr.ee/amoverbeek 

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In this episode #66 I have the pleasure of chatting with the extremely practical and knowledgeable  IFBB pro Natalie Abrhiem.  This episode is chuck full of fit advice and application for anyone trying to amp up their personal health and wellness. We also talk extensively about competing as Natalie shares her unique story of turning pro in 4 shows, but also what prep looks like for the average person desiring to compete, and what you need to know about stepping on stage before you do it. 

Natalie is a fellow Michigander who rerouted  her pre med education for a MBA and BS because of her passion for in person training and helping people get healthy, and  her business is thriving! If you don’t follow @natalieabrhiemifbb on Instagram, do it now her content is gold. Contact her for coaching (in person or online) at www.alignbynatalie.com

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In this solo episode #65 I talk about 
• Chick Chat the new offshoot of the podcast
• My recent heart ultrasound my doctor ordered due to my positive COVID test way back in March and the symptoms I’ve been experiencing since 
• How my training has evolved to this stage of my life
• How I’m officially down 10lbs since December and how the emotional eating thing is going for be 
• Theme throughout this episode is about Peace in life by being present and how it’s made me more productive and less anxious 

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IFBB Pro Melissa Brodsky is back for some Chick Chat with me! She’s 1 week out from the Tampa Pro and her pro debut at that! 

In this episode we catch up on everything  since we last talked way back in March ! Melissa shares how  prep is going and where sponsorships have taken her. We talk body image, social media, and just life. I always appreciate connecting with this gem of a human. 

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In this episode #63 I have the pleasure of conversing with 24 year old NPC Wellness competitor Julia Rene, one week out from her third show (going for that pro card). 
Julia speaks articulately and boldly about her struggle with binge eating which emerged heavily during lockdown but began with her wrestling days back when she was only 15. 

This journey has an ongoing happy ending with recovery being a school one never really graduates from, but I’ve got all the winning vibes with this beauty. Her strength and charisma are undeniable and I truly believe this eating disorder battle is hers to win. It’s her love for bodybuilding and competing that drives her to heal this food relationship.

Throughout the episode we talk about educating kids to have healthy food relationships and how to correct this as an adult as well. 

One of my favorite interviews to date! Thank you Julia for the knowledge and message in a brave story that will hit home with many! 

Follow her on social media @_juliarene and join her girls only Facebook group: buff babe academy 

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In this episode #62 I’m joined by the delightful IFBB figure Pro and 2x Olympian Rhea Gayle. Just 8 days out from the Portugal pro, I was truly blessed to converse with Rhea while she stayed in Florida, after placing second (one spot away from an Olympia qualification) at the Orlando Europa. Born  and raised in London England, Rhea is a bundle of joy, extremely positive, funny, and smart, sharing her journey of literally finding herself through bodybuilding after an amazing athletic background in gymnastics and diving. This chat was truly a pleasure! Thanks Rhea!

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