Treadmill Talks

Wanting to eat more, particularly treat foods and carbs, is a NATURAL physiological response to stress.

Finding ways to cope with stress that don't involve food is easier said than done, but can get easier with practice!

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In this episode I am explaining why rest is best when you aren't feeling well

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In this Q&A episode I am answering the questions you guys asked me on Instagram!

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1:17 Do waist trainers and stomach vacuums actually work? And should you avoid side bending movements for a small waist?

7:17 Thoughts on lifting straps, belts, and shoes?

12:05 How has bodybuilding helped with other aspects of fitness like hiking?

14:13 How to know when to rest or push through an injury?

15:36 How to push through days with low motivation?

18:46 How to increase fiber especially when macros are low?

23:45 How to use caffeine to your advantage?

25:03 How long is a typical reverse diet?

26:54 How to deal with depression and weight gain after a competition?

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When shopping for a coach, you'll want to consider things like different coaching styles, male vs female, budget, and more.

I recommend asking lots of questions, and being objective when talking to current and past clients.

And keep in mind that social media can be a lot of smoke and mirrors!

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0:45 Things to consider when shopping around

2:52 Different coaching styles

3:29 Male vs female coaches

4:20 Social media

8:32 Budget

9:12 Asking questions

11:11 Being objective

13:30 Coaches who poach athletes

15:36 Switching coaches

19:30 My coaching style

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For the 4th of July, I’m releasing a quick episode to remind you to count your blessings, and not take for granted every day that you wake up with the physical ability to workout, and choose what you do or do not eat. Because those are luxuries that are denied to many.

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In this episode I am going over all things related to BOOZE!

I discuss everything from the physiological effects it has on our bodies to tracking into your macros.

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2:33 Calories from alcohol during a fat loss phase vs a maintenance phase

4:09 Physiological effects on training, recovery, and progress

9:36 Effects on digestion and fat loss

11:39 Diuretic effect and using alcohol to “dry out” for a competition

13:43 Effects on the liver, heart, brain, and immune system

17:01 Social and cultural aspects of drinking

17:54 Tracking alcohol into your macros

21:17 Navigating societal pressures to drink

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In this episode I am talking about how balancing a fitness focused lifestyle looks different for everyone.

I discuss how to manage expectations with things like training, nutrition, recovery, and competing.

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0:48 balance is relative

4:34 training expectations

10:04 nutrition expectations

18:47 stress, sleep, and hormones

21:10 competing timeline 

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In this episode I am sharing my personal story about why I decided to end my competition prep when I was just five weeks out from my first show of the season, as well as discussing the different "seasons" of life, and my thoughts about when it is best to put LIFE ahead any sort of physique or weight loss goals.

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1:19 My story

10:42 Putting life ahead of aesthetic goals

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In this episode I discuss the challenges of reverse diets and food relationships, post-show blues and body image, as well as give some of my best tips to stay on track after a competition prep.

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1:56 right after show day

6:02 my personal reverse diet strategy

13:01 my number one tip for post-show

15:48 body image

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In this super FUN episode for competitors, I am giving a detailed rundown of a typical show day, as well as sharing tips for things like tan, hair, makeup, pump up and post show meals.

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0:44 Rundown of show day

8:49 Tips for show day

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