Three Peaches in a Pod

In today's episode we have something long anticipated to tell you so tune in to hear our all about our baby peach news :) x

Welcome back to another episode! As you are all aware Carly is currently on Prep and in this episode we get to hear all about how her prep is going, what it is like to prep during the current COVID scenario and how this prep compares to her last one! Tune in to find out all of this and more! xxx

So today marks the grand opening of the gyms here in the UK, but after months of lockdown how do you feel about the gyms opening again? Were you queuing up at 5:55am to get in or would you rather hang on a little bit longer? Are you enjoying your home workouts? Spending time with the kids as you train, or maybe you have found a different passion? I today's episode we discuss all things opening of gyms related from social anxiety to workout-phobia (and a bit of laziness!) Love your peaches! x

In today's episode Carly introduces the peaches into a personality test - it is amazing how answering 28 questions can so accurately reflect your personality. Our three profiles came out as: Inspector, Champion and Giver - can you guess who is who? x

We are reverting back to our Seven Sins series and this week we discuss 'Greed' - how greedy are you? Is being greedy a good thing? What does greed mean to you? Tune in to hear this disucssion! Lots of love your peaches x

look who's back back back, back again again again.... How is everyone doing?! We have missed you! Life has been a little, mental, to say the least since the start of the COVID-19 lockdown. We have all been incredibly busy at work, homeschooling, caring for others and recovering from being impacted by the virus. Tune in to have a little chinwag with us and catch up with what are thoughts are on training, food and prep during this bizarre time! Love your peaches, xxx

Who is guilty of being too proud? Or perhaps a little bit too vain? Or perhaps not proud enough of your own achievements? where does that fine line sit!? We are kicking off a new series - the 7 deadly sins! We will be exploring them all, and getting knee deep into this gluttonous topics to explore if there really is anything to be so guilty about!

You asked, and we answered! In today's episode we answered those questions that have been on your mind and we reveal some peach exclusives - what's our goal for 2020?who is our biggest inspiration? what motivates us to train? and what is our sweet treat favourite? We would like to thank Build and Bake, LoDough and Eat Lean for backing the podcast and want you all to get your teeth into these products so have a little discount code for you all. https://www.buildandbakeltd.com/ - '3PEACHES' for 15% off https://www.eatleancheese.co.uk/ https://lodough.co/ https://www.animastrong.com/ for coaching enquiries much love your peaches x

So Carly and Nat have done their solo podcasts and now it's time for Laura to have her (h)ora - for all our latino listeners ;) Tune in to hear Laura's very brave podcast on the reasons why she will not be competing this year and perhaps never again. x

urrghhhh we have all been there - that time of the month, it comes around every frickin' month! PMS cripples you, the inconvenience of remembering to carry around 'supplies' with you, do I risk white jeans or not!? Not to mention the hormones! The random weight increase, the bloating, the inexplicable outbursts of tears and the sudden loss of strength that leaves you wondering - do I even lift tho!? Today's episode is all about hormones and periods ladies so buckle up and listen - Happy Valentines to all our ladddiessss x

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode. So this week we couldn't work out how to approach this topic so as always we kinda winged it! We wanted to address the idea of feminism in bodybuilding and how females within the sport can combat out-dated ideals around how women 'should look'. As athletes we work very hard to 'build' our bodies for this sport, but what do outsiders looking in say about this - 'muscles don't look good on a woman'?! We delve deeper into this topic and of course find ourselves going off tangent and touch on other taboo topics such as homosexuality within the sport. Happy to hear your views as well so please comment and get in touch @threepeachesinapod. Much love, your peaches x

So we all have those days where we just feel a bit down. Nothing in particular has happened, maybe just an accumulation of life events have built up and gotten on top of you. Don't worry you are human and you are allowed to wallow in self-pity for a while. What are some of the coping mechanisms we use? What makes us feel better? tune in to find out!

So what is it REALLY like competing with friends?! You see the stage shots of the three of us standing together and watch the giggles on the Insta stories but do you want to know the nitty gritty details about what it is like to prep together? Do we disclose weight? What about our macros? Who is the most positive? Who gets the most stressed? We answer all this and MORE in this episode - it's juicy and we don't hold back ;) Listen and take away some practical tips as to how you can most successfully compete with your friends. Tag a friend who you would most like to compete with! Lots of love - your peaches x

Carly takes the mic in today's episode and everything she has to say will resonate with every single girl or guy that is going through a bit of an off-season lull. Got the itch to start to diet again? HANG ON! Mini-cuts and crash restriction is not necessarily the answer - hang in there as there is no shame in weight gain!

New Year, New ME! Sound about right? New Year Resolutions, everyone makes them, whether you consciously make an effort to or not. We all have aspects of our work, fitness or family life we would like to try harder at or improve. So tune in to hear what we have planned for 2020!

The festive period is always a difficult one for anyone remotely involved in the fitness industry. Are you expected to be 'on it', hitting macros, being a role model, keeping the pounds off? Or are you expected to take the reins off and drink and eat to your heart's content and not step a foot in the gym? Or is it possible to find a happy medium in between? In this episode we discuss all the stigmas that are floating around during this time of year. Find out what our approach is and if we train on Christmas Day or not! Happy Peachmas!

So you've heard Nat's chat and now you hear Fay have her say! These are little deep dive episodes so you get to know us that little better :)

Hi everyone, and welcome back to another episode. Today we are going to be discussing a very simple question - How do you know if you are ready to start to prep? The competing season for 2019 has pretty much come to an end but this is also the time of year that some people are thinking about pulling the trigger on prep for the early 2020 season shows. But how do you prep for prep? Is it a case of jumping in head first? Or perhaps slowly transitioning? What factors do you need to consider to make sure your life is set up to be able to handle prep to the best of your ability? We cover all this and more in this episode :) Much love, your peaches x

So the glamour of show day is the ultimate goal we are aiming for - we want to be up there, on stage getting our hair and make-up done with our tan and looking the best we have ever looked... but how glamorous is the sport?! What do most people not talk about that we WILL discuss during this episode ;)? WARNING: if you are about to eat breakfast... perhaps listen after ;)

Hi Everyone and welcome back to another podcast! Today we will be talking all things supplements. What do we take? How often? When? What are our favourite brands and flavours? Do we change things up between prep and our off-season? Tune in to find out! Below are some links to our favourite supplements that we mention: Laura CNP (everything! Ignition, Cognition, Expansion, Whey, Protein Pudding, EAAs) https://www.cnpprofessional.co.uk/core-range-c2 My Protein (Whey & Toffee Drops) https://www.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/impact-whey-protein/10530943.html RedCon Fade Out https://redcon1.com/products/redcon1-fade-out Nat CNP Ignition https://www.cnpprofessional.co.uk/core-range-c2/ignition-30-servings-p364 Awesome Supps Salted Caramel Choc https://store.awesomesupplements.co.uk/products/vegan-protein EHP Labs Oxyshred https://www.ehplabs.com/store/oxyshred-category/oxyshred-non-stim-peach.html PEscience (Cinnamon Delight Protein, Cake Pop Protein, Peach Nectar BCAAs, TruMulti Vitamin) https://pescience.com/ CBD Oil (pro shot) https://cbdasylum.com/ MyProtein Creatine Monohydrate https://www.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/creatine-monohydrate-powder/10530050.html WheyBox Gingerbread, Cookies&Cream Protein https://wheybox.com/ Holland & Barrett (Curcumin & Digestive Enzyme) https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/search?query=curcumin&isSearch=true Carly MyProtein Whey https://www.myprotein.com/sports-nutrition/impact-whey-protein/10530943.html MyProtein Collagen Tablets https://www.myprotein.com/vitamins/collagen-tablets/11338775.html Protein Pick n Mix - all things protein!! (Our favs - Battlebites, Grenade, Barbells, Cookie Monster, PHD, Callowfit, USN) https://www.proteinpickandmix.co.uk/

Sorry peeps you are stuck with Me (Nat) this week! The peaches are going to be running a series of deep dives to get to know us a bit more. Every week we chat all the rants and bants about particular topics but over the next few weeks were are going to run a few personal episodes so you get to know the peachy bods within the pod a bit better. In this episode I talk you through a physique post-show improvement season update, the approach I have taken and how my mindset is at the moment. I reveal my biggest achievement to date, what spurred me to begin competing, my plans for next year, some past whacky hobbies and some advice for office workers. Happy Friday all! x

How do you find a prep coach? What makes a 'good' coach? Is there one perfect approach to prepping? How do you know when it's time to mix up your coaching style? Are YOU a good client? We cover all this and a lot more during this episode and of course giggles and all-round peachy silliness is guaranteed!

So here we are 5 weeks post-show! The transition from prep into off-season is never easy, we know its coming, we know its going to be hard but it hits us in the face like a ton of rice cakes. So how are we coping (or not!?)? What were our post-show tactics? Did we track? Did we slowly reverse? Did we bump calories up to maintenance? Did we just eat what the hell we wanted?! Tune in to listen to all of our personal stories and to get some practical tips as to what you can do post-show to make your transition as easy and comfortable as it could possibly be!

What's your favourite exercise? What is that exercise you dread? How do you push yourself in the gym? What is your 'offseason' mentality? What is your favourite split? We answer all these questions and more in this episode as we turn our winning 'trophy' mentality to all the gains and hypertrophy.

30, flirty and thriving that's the rule right? In our later years (in a competing world) we should have it all together surely? Be comfortable in our own skin, feel confident in who we are and not feel intimidated by others? But when it comes to stepping on the stage is being in that category a positive or a negative? Do you feel pressure to keep up with girls just out of their teens? Are things you never thought you consider suddenly seeming like a good idea to remain in that ever attractive, youthful appearance zone. Stepping on stage is hard no matter what age. We can all appreciate that. Listen to our 2.....slightly older.....*coughs* peaches discuss how being on the cusp of masters feels and the considerations they have going forward x

Post-Show can be such a stressful time. You have spent months and months on a strict diet and training regime and now that your competition is over - where is the goal to keep you focused and on track? The urge to eat can be overwhelming, the rapid fat gain can be depressing and that lost feeling without that immediate goal can be disturbing. Don't worry, you are not alone - we all go through it. Tune in to hear how we are coping with all these feelings x

We did it! We competed and have now all completed our 2019 competing season. What a day it was at NFMUK. Between us we took home 10 trophies - can you believe it!? Tune in to hear about how the day went and all the backstage low down on NFMUK and what we thought of it.

Hi everyone and welcome back to another episode. Yes, we know, we have been MIA these last 2 weeks, but that for us has meant Meltdowns In Action! Quite literally. We are all now less than 2 weeks out from our last show of our epic mega long seasons. We have faced it all - the highs and the lows - and this episode is a little reminder that prep gets to us all but we all need to remember how far we have come! If you are feeling low, feeling like you can't go on, re-evaluate your 'WHY' - why are you doing this? do you want it? is prep still in line with your goals and your values? If so then let's crack on and you have got this! If not then don't worry, perhaps now isn't the time for you... the stage will always be there. We hope to see many of you at NFMUK, tune in next week to hear how all of our peak weeks are going! Much peachy love x

Have you been to any industry events this season? We went to the . NFMUK event last weekend and thought we would do a bit of an overview of what we thought! Tune in to hear our thoughts and opinions on how it was run and the speakers that were there - we hope to see you there next time!

Prep isn't easy, we all know that... but how often do we reach out to others to let them know we are struggling? How often do we send that SOS if we really need to? Most often than not people don't - things can bubble up inside us, we can feel alone, not 'normal' and we let our emotions spiral. In this episode we show you you are not alone! We too struggle and prep does the weirdest things to us! Have a listen as we lay it all bare for all to hear. If you are struggling at all, we highly advise that you reach out to someone and let them know - be it a friend, a coach or us! Please note we do not condone any 'disorderly' behaviour referenced in this episode and urge you to seek professional help if you need it.

So this wraps up the last episode in the Mums Series - we hope you have enjoyed the interviews so far but we have saved the best till last. In this episode Laura interviews and gets interviewed by her 2 daughters. This is an extremely insightful episode and opens your eyes to how competing could be viewed by younger children. This is not only useful for all you competitor mums out there but also any mum who is in to fitness/thinking about it. Share this episode with a Mum who is thinking about competing but hasn't taken that leap yet!

So you have heard from one competitor's mum on their views about seeing their daughter compete and now you get another TWO perspectives! Yes that's right, TWO. In today's episode you get to hear from Carly's Mum and Step Dad on their view of Carly's competing journey. How does it feel to see your daughter up on stage in nothing but a bikini? Will they come to more shows in the future to support? What do they think of the title 'bikini competitor'? What would be their advice to parents of competitors? Find all this out and MORE in this episode.

What's that you're eating? Why wont you eat with us? When will you be 'normal' again? Why do you compete? Surely competing isn't healthy? ... all these questions AND MORE are ones that are often voiced by a competitor's parents or loved ones. Especially for mothers who naturally worry about their son or daughter partaking in an extreme sport like bodybuilding. Here in the peachy pod we like to get uncomfortable, so listen in on this interview that Nat did with her mum who doesn't hold back on the truth! Prep can make parents and loved ones feel as if you are 'eating against' them and not 'with' them, they can become worried for your welfare and, for women, may even see the sport as sexist and degrading! This is the first of many relative and loved ones interviews where we get up close and personal with the TRUE perception of the sport. The idea of this series is that you will be able to share this episode and upcoming ones with your friends and families so they too do not feel alone with their feelings. The responsibilities is on US as competitors to make the effort to explain the sport to others and to not presume that they will disregard what we have to say from the onset. Send this to a family member who may not understand the sport and see if it helps! x

Dieting can be hard - we all know that! If it were easy everyone would be walking around the streets with washboard abs and chizzled shoulders. BUT whilst we acknowledge here in the peachy pod that dieting isn't always the most comfortable thing to experience, we do have some tips and tricks to make it a whole lot easier! Tune in to hear our favourite diet hacks!

Ever wondered what it is like to be a Vegan Bikini Competitor? Want to know where to get high protein Vegan sources from? Is there a difference prepping for a competition as a Vegan or flexible dieting as a Vegan 'in general'? Find out all this and more in this episode as well as a PEACHY EXCLUSIVE! You heard it here first ;)

So you have put months and months of hard work into your competition prep. The big day finally arrives and you are super pleased with how you presented your physique on the day... BUT you don't get the placing you want. How does that make you feel? Were you prepared for your world to come crashing down? Were you prepared to not feel 'good enough'? In this episode Fay talks about her rollercoaster of a mindset ride as she had to battle all of these feelings and more after her last show. Listen in to this very brave insight in hope that it will help prepare others for the reality of the subjectivity of this sport and how to turn that state of 'defeatedness' into 'let's go and defeat'.

So the time has finally arrived - it is Fay's first ever bikini competition. Tune in to hear how she found it and see if she will compete again!

Do you dare to compare? How do you compare yourself to others? Do you find yourself scrolling through instagram endlessly? Do you find yourself being pressured socially to post? Hear the social media struggles all three of us have faced as we share our tips and tricks to battle the rut with you! Love, Nat, Laura & Fay x

So you have taken the leap to do your first bikini/physique/bodybuilding competition and you have your heart set on one federation....but are you prepared to Trial Your Style? Are you willing to test out different shows to see where you naturally shine? Or perhaps you are already there but now just need to figure out the logistics - can I use the same bikini? What about shoes? Don't worry we have it covered! In this episode we will talk through how to manage switching between different federations. Laura, Nat, Fay/Carly (:L) x

Sometimes life may throw the unexpected at you and there isn't much you can do to prepare for that. What you can do is admit that it is OK to not be OK or get your big girl pants on and get on with it. In this episode we talk through our unexpected weeks, how we have dealt with them and what we do to get on with things; whether it be a headache or a heartbreak! At the end of the day we all have choices over our actions and thoughts and can take control over the situation. #staypeachy

So you have put all the effort in to getting ready for show day for months and months on end - but will you be ready for show day itself? Have you thought about skin prep, tanning, hair, nails, black towels, plastic cups and your lashes & tashes! We will go through it all in this episode - so grab your pen and pad and get ready to make notes! #staypeachy Nat, Laura & Fay x

So we all know prep is difficult, we get that, we are trying to push our bodies to a place where it doesn't want to be! But what about post-show? You have been through the low calories, the high cardio, the excitement of show day but now what do you do?! The reality is that everyone handles post show in different ways and everyone has their own struggles. The main thing to realise is that you are NOT alone in this! In this episode we talk about the struggles of post show from three perspectives - it is one not to miss! Fay, Laura & Nat x

Hi Everyone, Welcome back to The Three Peaches In A Pod-Cast! In today's episode we discuss all things Meal Plans and Macros. All 3 have us have approached dieting from different approaches and in this episode we talk through some potential benefits and perhaps drawbacks from using each method and if there is one optimum way that increases chances of reaching that end goal. Fay, Nat & Laura x #staypeachy

So you've got feels for the heels and want to compete in a Body Building show? But stop, take a second to think if you are ready or not! There are so many things to think about before you commit to prepping for a show: Are you ready physically, financially and mentally? Do you have a support network around you? Do you have a clear goal and reason why? We will discuss all of this and more in this episode! Fay, Nat & Laura x #staypeachy

Welcome to the Three Peaches in a Pod-Cast! We are extremely excited to be launching our first episode of our podcast series that aims to talk about all things fitness and fun. We are three bikini competitors who met through bodybuilding and have been through the highs and lows of prep and show day together. Since we met we have spoken on WhatsApp via voice notes everyday and through the tears and laughs we thought 'there must be something here that others can relate to'. Either that or at the very least you will get a good giggle. So join us in our bants and rants and be part of our peachy community. Fay, Laura & Nat x