258: There’s More than One Way to Be a Successful Bodybuilder with Allex Granger

Some say that to be successful in the sport, you have to eat, sleep, and breathe competing. While this approach will produce results, you can also be successful if competing is your hobby that doesn't consume every aspect of your life. Allex Granger is an example of just that. Allex's lifelong goal of becoming an IFBB Bikini professional was inspired by her mom, who went pro as an NGA bodybuilder. Allex began her competitive journey in 2019 and went pro at NPC Universe in July 2021. She accomplished her goal while also being a posing coach, NPC judge, and nurse practitioner. I am excited for you to hear her story and learn how she handles the mental struggles that come with competing, why she became an NPC judge, and why she chose to have two coaches instead of one.   Here's what you'll hear: [5:00] Bikini Hack [12:30] How did your fitness journey begin? [14:30] In what ways has your mom influenced your journey? [17:30] Are there any differences between what your mom did while competing to what we do now? [18:00] Why did you decide to do the NPC instead of the NGA? [19:30] Why do you think it was so important to you to turn pro? [21:00] You were so close to getting your pro card several times before you actually got it. What was that experience like? [26:30] How did you know it was okay to keep pushing instead of taking a break? [28:00] What did you eat on your refuel day to get in 600g of carbs? [29:00] What was the headrest part about your improvement season before turning pro? [30:30] What do you think was the most helpful for your mindset when dealing with weight gain? [36:30] What are ways that you like to play hard after working hard? [45:00] How did you get started as an NPC judge? [47:30] How do you feel that being a judge has helped you as a competitor? [52:00] What was your experience like going straight into the Republic of Texas after getting your pro card? [55:00] Why do you think you went through mental struggles after getting your pro card? [57:00] What was your feedback after your pro debut and what was different for you this year as you did a full season? [58:30] How did it feel to finally be on the pro stage and doing the pro things? [1:01:00] How did it feel getting the feedback that you're not lean enough after being told you were too lean last year? [1:04:00] What do you plan on doing differently during your break in order to bring a better physique when you return? [1:05:30] How has it worked for you to have a prep coach and a programming coach? [1:08:30] What are you looking forward to this year? [1:10:00] Dear diary   * Find Allex on IG @allexnicole_ifbbpro and @polishedposing * Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links