Podcasts about nanbf

Coach Zach Richie is back in the studio for Coach Talk! William and Coach Zach delve into a Q&A session addressing questions from clients and listeners about bodybuilding preparation and nutrition strategies. Key topics discussed include the risks of dehydration and extreme measures to be aware of for stage and photo shoots, proper carbohydrate loading techniques, and the dangers of altering potassium levels.We also address natural versus enhanced bodybuilding strategies and their impacts on physical appearance. Later on we discuss hormonal health, exploring causes for elevated liver enzymes, the implications of using supplements like DHEA, and the effects of birth control on women's hormonal profiles, especially those experiencing post-birth control syndrome.

Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Sam McDonough, from Kansas City, MO, currently living in Sacramento. She recently earned her BA in Psychology plans to eventually be a Marriage and Family Counselor. Currently, she is a coach at a couple gyms and a Posing Coach for Bikini and Wellness athletes. She has been competing since 2017, first in the NANBF. At her first NPC show in 2020, she started in Wellness and Bikini. She earned her Pro Card at the 2024 Arnold Amateur and is now in a long improvement season!   TOPICS COVERED -eating disorders -stage presence and showcasing the physique  -pursuing marriage and family counseling -being in the queer community -going through sexual assault -being a presentation coach -common posing mistakes -looking like you belong -training intensity & junk volume -falling in love with the sport   CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html CONNECT WITH SAM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andthats_showbiz_baby_ifbbpro/ Posing: https://www.instagram.com/360posing/   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 5:58 how her mentality has changed 11:52 competing while in school 15:22 pursuing marriage and family counseling 20:40 working with the queer community 26:00 exploring her identity 32:43 the desire to help others 36:43 plans for the future 38:09 going through a traumatic experience 46:40 being a presentation coach 51:32 working on feedback 60:25 posing for the Pro league 67:29 taking time away from stage 71:25 wellness & bikini 78:35 don't complain about competing 79:40 overcoming body image issues 84:00 my “last” competition 91:20 advice for competitors CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

TIME STAMPS: 00:05 We are THRILLED to be joined by the NATURAL BODYBUILDING LEGEND HIMSELF, JOHN ARNOLD!!! - IPE professional bodybuilder - Co-owner of Natural Build Fitness LLC - 65 years or combined training experience with his wife Becky - Promote several bodybuilding competitions in the US - judge for over 170 natural bodybuilding shows many of which were pro shows of which he was the head judge! www.naturalbuildfitness.com 03:19 “What do you pack for snacks when you travel?” (FAQ, L.I.S.S.) Danielle Fischer, WNBF Pro IG = @ danielleluvsher6 04:51 John's advice for snacking when traveling on keto/carnivore. 13:08 How does ONE MEAL PER DAY really affect your metabolism? 17:56 CHOLESTEROL = “the natty's testosterone!” 24:28 HELP–my total testosterone is 250! What do I do?! 28:12 The REAL REASON carbohydrates still remain popular in the sport of bodybuilding. 33:32 The ketogenic diet for ENDURANCE ATHLETES. 37:37 All of our questions ANSWERED about KETOACIDOSIS and DIABETIC KETO ACIDOSIS! (Thank you John!!) Symptoms, how to avoid this and what to do if you are worried about acidosis. 48:56 “I want to fast.” WHY? This is an important question!!! 54:30 John's recommendations for books on nutrition. 01:11:23 Crazy tanning stories! 01:24:49 The main difference in PEAK WEEK for NPC & NON-TESTED FEDERATIONS vs. NATURAL FEDERATIONS. 01:41:04 Advice on how to get past the SWEET CRAVINGS you'll likely experience your first week without carbs. =========================================== Mark Ennis Consultations & Coaching Inquiries: https://instagram.com/fitnessbeyondtime01?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= SUPERSET Coaching membership inquiries: https://calendly.com/ssyl/meet-greet Looking for some mid-workout entertainment and motivation? Stream The SuperSetYourLife.Com Podcast from any platform. We publish every MONDAY and FRIDAY!

John and his wife Becky have been the lead promoters for the NANBF and IPE Pro Natural Bodybuilding scene in Kansas City for the last 15+ years. John and Becky have been the face for natural bodybuilding and have helped thousands of people start their career in bodybuilding. in this episode, John explains how he and Beck got started, where they think natural bodybuilding is going, and what to expect from their shows in the future.

Today I speak with IFBB Pro Angela Rutherford, a coach for FitBody Fusion, who started competing in 2012 in a natural federation called NANBF, in figure. She switched to the NPC and bikini in 2013 and did her first National show at the end of the season, where she got last callouts. After taking time off to improve her physique, she returned to the stage in 2017 and competed in multiple National shows before taking a break to start her family. Her daughter was born in 2020 and just 15 months later, she returned to the stage in both bikini and wellness. After placing better in Wellness, she decided to focus on that division, but then became pregnant with her son. She made her comeback this year and finally earned her Pro card at 2023 Junior Nationals.    Angela shares about how she balances motherhood, coaching and bodybuilding. You don't want to miss this episode!   TOPICS COVERED -overcoming an eating disorder in her teens -prep and motherhood -picking up unhelpful habits -working out with kids -muscle loss during pregnancy -hard learned lessons -struggling with hormone imbalances -going Pro after 10 years   CONNECT WITH CELESTE: Website: http://www.celestial.fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/ All Links: http://www.celestial.fit/links.html CONNECT WITH ANGELA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_angelarutherford_/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@_angelarutherford_   TIME STAMPS 1:00 introduction 5:25 achieving your goals as a mom 12:40 nutrition expectations 16:43 incorporating her kids in her workouts 18:45 shifting into motherhood 27:30 returning to stage postpartum 32:10 competing on the National stage 35:55 food mistakes and disordered eating 41:45 developing positive body image 49:10 signs of better health 53:03 working as a coach 59:40 lessons learned getting to the Pro level 66:02 goals as a Pro 67:20 advice for competitors   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE FOOD RELATIONSHIP COACHING SERIES   CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE POST SHOW BLUES COACHING SERIES   LEARN MORE AND APPLY FOR MY 5 WEEK FOOD RELATIONSHIP HEALING & DISCOVERY COACHING PROGRAM   FOR OTHER FREE RESOURCES, LIVE EVENTS, AND WAYS TO WORK WITH CELESTE CLICK HERE

Debbie chats today with Kristin Rowell about what is energetically efficiency.  We dive into how to gain muscle and lose fat weight as we age.  How should we fuel and train differently as we age up?  How to embrace the aging process instead of blame it!? Kristin Rowell, FNTP, JD is a former business litigator turned Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and low-carb/ketogenic athlete. She is the CEO and Founder of Energetically Efficient™, which is a Functional Nutritional Therapy business transforming the health of professionals through education about real food nutrition and other lifestyle practices. Kristin is an IPE Natural Professional Bodybuilder in the Figure Division, NANBF's 2018 Ms. Natural Minnesota (Figure), and she has run 25 marathons. When Kristin left her trial practice at Anthony Ostlund in 2019, she was at the same time named one of the Top 50 Women Attorneys in the State of Minnesota by SuperLawyers. As a former high-stress business litigator turned FNTP, Kristin largely serves what she calls the “old” her: high achieving, stressed-out professionals who strongly desire to prioritize their health and wellness but can't seem to get out of their own way. The clients who hire Kristin are ready for transformational change, and she works closely with them to guide them on their journey to becoming positive, energetic, motivated, fit high-vibrational humans. Kristin now serves on the Board of the Nutritional Therapy Association, which is where she received her degree. Kristin regularly speaks all over the country on various nutrition, wellness and other lifestyle topics.    You can find Kristin at:   Website: https://energeticallyefficient.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mngoldengirl/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinrowell/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWAQKQOaMQpOIuNfMQb6Yw

Ryan Irwin, president of the NANBF & IPE Pros joins John and Kayla on the pod today! Ryan is very involved in the Natural Bodybuilding industry as a leading coach, promoter, and athlete himself. We chatted about Ryan's bodybuilding career, going amateur to pro, and what that takes. Talking about the goals for natural bodybuilding...

Thanks for checking out Episode 53 of The Trainer's Scoop! In this episode, I'm joined by Max Straxny. Go give him a follow on Instagram @maxstrazny !Max is young, but very accomplished in the fitness industry so far. At 21, he is in a hybrid undergrad/graduate physical therapy program at St. Louis University, while also creating great content on Instagram/Youtube, Prepping for his first bodybuilding show in the NANBF (he looks absolutely shredded) and holding the position of intern for Renaissance Periodization. Max's hard work is already beginning to cement him in the industry as a motivator and educator, effective coach, and  even provided opportunities like becoming an athlete for the brand Gorilla Mind. Here are some of the time stamps from our discussion:0:00-5:30: Who is Max Strazny? 5:30-11:30: Starting a Youtube Channel11:30-20:00: Partnership with Gorilla Mind20:00-24:00: First Bodybuilding Shows24:00-31:00: Authenticity and Growing a Brand31:00-36:00: Training On Prep36:00-47:30: Goals + Time Management47:30-57:00: Get to Know Max57:00-1:01:09: ClosingI have no doubt that Max is going to excel at whichever route he decides to take in the industry. Thank you for your time Max, and thank you all for listening to the podcast. Please go support Max through all of the links below: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/maxstraznyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxstrazny/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maxstraznyWebsite: https://max.strazny.com/Meathead University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEDzHvhs8zCHDaT9aZUweQw Share this episode around with your friends and family! And as always, thank you so much for the support, if you liked this episode or learned something, please leave the podcast a positive review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and share it with your friends! ________________________________________________________________________________________________If you haven't already, go check out my new nutrition eBook! www.dmarttraining.com/ebook For more of The Trainer's Scoop, follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dmart_training/

Welcome Back to Hey Coach Radio! We are delving into part 4 of 5 in our Bodybuilding competition Prep series as we discuss Peak Week Mistakes. Your host William Grazione is joined by Coach Gillis Pellegrin and Coach Zach Richie. The three discuss how many weeks out from stage time a fitness competitor should be to best prepare for a successful showing. The reason for having a buffer time window? It gives you and the client time for mitigation techniques in case things get tricky, and it reduces the stress and cortisol response on the competitor when they know they are on target for bringing their best physique to the stage. William, Gillis, and Zach also discuss the dangerous peak week mistakes coaches make with their clients. If you're a competitor, you should be wary of water depletion techniques, sodium cutting, and potassium loading that can complicate your heart health. Last but not least, the three coaches go over the uncomfortable and unfortunate circumstances of GI complications related to messing with sodium, water, and potassium. If you're a coach, listen. If you're a competitor, take heed. Keep listening to this informational episode with that has your health or your client's health in mind.

What is unique about bodybuilding that can cause stress in various relationships?  How do you prevent it? Today I'm starting a new series on my show with the main topic being “show prep fails.” The first discussion I'm going to tackle is where relationships can go wrong.  I dive into three specific types of relationships in life and the potential issues that can surface when you compete.  I provide suggestions on how to maneuver potentially awkward situations and suggestions on how to minimize future issues too.  My goal of this show is for you as a listener and potential bodybuilder to always feel empowered in your decisions and to not feel like you are being selfish if you make decisions that will ultimately fill up your cup.  I want people to know it's ok to do what's best for you in bodybuilding.  And you will always have an unbiased resource here (me! hi! *waving*) shouting from the rooftops, cheering for you, wanting to see you manifest the greatness within you. Let me know what resonates with you in our Facebook group called “The ‘Everything Else' in Bodybuilding Podcast Insiders!” Key Takeaways: *My story from childhood on how change affected a key friendship (3:00) *Why relationships in bodybuilding are special (5:49) *Why the “team” concept has exploded (6:31) *Bodybuilding is not a “team” sport (11:02) *Control vs Influence (13:26) *Navigating relationships with your significant others (15:00) *Finding your voice (19:57) *Do something awesome for yourself (21:19) Additional Resources: -Find out three secrets you won't learn at a competitor workshop or posing class at www.posingwinsshows.com -Grab your “My Own Motivation” tank top at shop.killitwithdrive.com  ----TRANSCRIPT---- Welcome back guys! I have a new series I'm going to do that is all about show prep fails. In this series I am going to cover common themes and things that go wrong in show prep. Today in Part 1, I'm going to talk about all things regarding relationships and things that go wrong.  If this podcast hits a chord with you, feel free to share your thoughts in the group I have on Facebook called the “Everything Else “in Bodybuilding Podcast Insiders. Throughout our lives we try to make friends and build meaningful relationships so that we have people to share our experiences with. At some point we come into our own and start new paths that take us in completely different directions.  This can mean the end of a chapter and the beginning of a new one. Often there are friends in our lives that don't understand our new paths and don't want you to change. They don't understand that you are evolving and growing.   They might even say or do things that are hurtful to try to keep you in their life as they know you.   I remember one time I was in grade school and I was starting to make new friends in school.  These girls were part of the “cool” crowd.  I had a friend that was not part of the cool crowd who lived on the same street at me. Growing up we hung out a lot and always created dance routines together to music on the radio. The 80s was all about dance scenes in movies and I embodied this to the max. I was always dancing and creating choreography either by myself, with my cousins, or with this friend.  When I started making new friends, my old friend got jealous.  One day, I was at her house playing again and got hungry.  By the way, I don't know about you guys, but there was always food at my house and my grandparents houses. My grandmother would feed me a stack of waffles and when I got through one of them, five more showed up. So I never understood when I would go to friends houses there would never be food. Like ever. It would come time for lunch and I'd end up with a piece of bread or something. I mean does no one eat?  So anyways, here I am making dance routines and I'm freaking hungry.  I ask for a snack and she goes and gets this coffee cake thingy her mom made. I mean really, coffee cake. I'm like, mmmm YES finally something good to eat. So she goes to hand me the piece of cake and then pulls it back and says, I am only going to give you this if you promise you will never change. That you won't be friends with these new people and you will stay the same person.   I was really young but I knew this wasn't right.  I didn't know it was blackmail at the time, but I knew it wasn't fair.  I mean, really, I'm freaking hungry and am being served an ultimatum by a close friend while a piece of coffee cake is being waived in front of my face. I left her house that day and felt funny about the whole situation.  I felt deceived and I couldn't shake the feeling.   That was the last day I went over her house to play.  Walking away from friends that don't align with your path is never easy.  It becomes harder when you actually do evolve, and they don't like the new you.  You might be more confident, you might have a physical transformation that they don't like, or you might be overall spending less time with them and they feel left out. I think after that friendship I distanced myself from all friendships. I kept people at arms length so that I wouldn't be cornered again. I didn't see it coming and I never wanted to be backed into a corner like that again. It wasn't until I was 20 and got into bodybuilding that I met my best girlfriend Shelley in the gym while she was getting ready for a bodybuilding show at 47 years old. She became my closest girlfriend and is still near and dear 20+ years later.  Why? I don't know. There is something about the friendships you make in bodybuilding the are different. There is like this unspoken code amongst competitors. It's like when you see two motorcycle riders pass by each other and they wave to each other and nod. It's a thing. With bodybuilders I think it has to do with having gone through show prep and knowing what it really takes to do a show.  You will never really know unless you do one.  I think it also has to do with how alone you feel in the environments around you unless you are in a bodybuilding Mecca or something. Most people don't have that luxury and prepare for shows in their local gyms where you might even be the only bodybuilder in the whole facility.  So when you meet people at the shows often times you make friends back stage and these friendships carry on long after the show.  I think this is why teams have become so popular because they provide a support system that many do not have anywhere else, including at home with their families. Cathy Savage pioneered the concept of teams before anyone in the industry. I remember meeting Cathy in 2004 at one of her camps and then by 2007 there was literally hundreds of competitors flying in from all over the world to her annual Camp Savage event. It was in the middle of January in Boston so there was zero weather incentive to be there.  But people came anyways despite 20 degrees and windy temperatures. That's how much people wanted CONNECTION.   Since then the team concept has exploded and now you have teams everywhere, all around the world.  The irony of the “team” concept is I think they can become quite isolating for competitors, and can even bring on a feeling of peer pressure.  Sounds weird, I know, but hear me out.  Remember that idea of evolving I was talking about?  Think about what happens when a competitor who started on a team and now wants to try something new and the team or the coach doesn't approve. They feel a pit in their belly because they don't want to leave the support system of their team, but they also don't want to be limited on what they can do with their competition career either.   “Can Do.”  Those words. Geez, just verbalizing it irritates me. I honestly don't understand why grown adults allow themselves to be told what they can and can't do with something that is a hobby.  That's like being a golfer at a particular golf club and deciding that you want a change.  So you find a new golf course to spend your thousands of dollars at, but when you tell your friends at the old golf club about your switch, you are faced with little to no support and a lot of push back.  Sounds ridiculous, right? But, how is bodybuilding any different? Unless it's your literal career, bodybuilding is a hobby where you will ABSOLUTELY spend thousands of dollars to participate.  From suits, entry fees, travel, tanning, contest prep coach, and posing coaches, it is absolutely going to rack up into the thousands.   Just my clients alone, when I was doing 1 on 1 sessions, I went through their accounts recently and added up how much they have spent with me over time.  YUP, THOUSANDS.  Part of why I made the Posing Wins Shows program. It is a curriculum that you have lifetime access to no matter when and where you compete.  It's a one time cost.  Want to compete in NPC? OCB? WBFF? WNBF? Fitness Universe? NANBF? I could go on you know…plus what's cool is includes a community that is like an ongoing posing lesson and accepts everyone, men and women, all divisions, all federations.  The unique support system that is growing in the group because of the diversity is incredible.  I just did one of our group classes the other night, yes there is weekly face time with me included, and there was a moment we talked about different federations. I told the group that the cool part about being a part of this program is you can compete anywhere, and you will have not just the support, but the education from the only person qualified to teach the posing for all federations and divisions.   Someone in the group is doing her first show in the NPC federation and wants to switch to OCB or WNBF in the future. Guess what, she not only feels empowered to make those changes, but has the support from the group, and will receive the proper instruction to make those changes to her posing when the time comes.   Another person is doing an OCB show coming up, but in the future is thrilled by the idea of the glam and over the top concept of the WBFF federation.  When the time comes for her to make that switch, she can make those changes effortlessly from someone who can help her.   She won't feel peer pressure to stay in a federation.   She won't feel like she needs to go seek out a whole new teacher to help her with the posing and stage presence requirements either.  She has a one stop resource for life that encourages her and supports her no matter where she wants to compete.   And another person in the group, one of our male competitors, got served some awful news last week.  The competition he was planning to do got canceled and he was left spinning wondering what to do.  You know what he did?  He knew he could ask me for guidance on what to do next.  He knew he was going to get an unbiased answer on where and when to compete.  He has pivoted and now has a brand new show to focus on. I think the team concept has blinded people to the fact that bodybuilding is not a team sport.  It is an individual sport.  And that the team should be the support system lifting you up no matter what your goals are.  What I loved about Cathy Savage and her team concept back in the early 2000s was that she never told someone they couldn't compete in one federation or another.  She was very honest about her opinions on the various federations and would freely tell people what she thought, but ultimately, she never disallowed a competitor to compete somewhere. She still prepped them no matter where they wanted to compete.  I think all teams should be supportive and not suppressive. Having a support system is a must and teams do fill that void, but from a career standpoint, when a team is more suppressive than it is supportive, it can keep you from growing as well.  Just like that feeling I had when my friend wouldn't give me a snack because she didn't want me to change, if you feel a pit in your belly that you “can't” do what you want to do or compete where you want to compete because your coach says no, then you got things twisted up real good.  Let me repeat, bodybuilding is not a team sport.  One person gets one trophy.  YOU did that.  YOU won that trophy. You don't see any contest results that list off the team name, do you?  No it's the individual person.  You don't hear that Lebron James won the NBA championships do you? No, he wasn't the only contribution to that championship.  You hear the Lakers won the championships because it was the efforts of ALL on the team who did the work.. Lebron might win a MVP award that showcases his excellence on the team, but again, it was the efforts of the team that won, so the banner that goes up in the gymnasium with the championship title on it says “Lakers” not Lebron.   In bodybuilding, there is no such thing as the contribution of the entire team being the reason You won your trophy.  The team is your support system.  Your friends.  But make no mistake that it was YOU that measured every ounce of food that you put in your mouth, YOU that got up at ungodly hours just to get your training in, YOU that lifted every dumbbell or barbell, YOU that pushed your self in the gym every day, week after week, month after month, YOU that went rogue from your team and contacted me to immerse yourself in my signature program because YOU wanted to do something for YOURSELF to level up your stage presence and increase your chances of winning.  YOU did all that.  And all this happened regardless of who was on your team.  It absolutely baffles me how many bodybuilders, and I mean all of you, from bodybuilding to figure to physique to bikini, how may of you allow your decisions to get better, improve, change, evolve to be controlled by others. Not influenced. Influenced is not the same as controlled. You can ask for someone's opinion or guidance as influence but weigh your options in your head yourself and ultimately make your own decision.  I'm talking about control. When it's like you are asking for permission from the people around you on decisions as if you have no say. At the end of the day, I think being on teams can be really fun and produce a camaraderie you might not find anywhere else. But where I draw the line is when the influence of the team environment keeps you from growing.  One of my favorite quotes by Einstein goes something like, follow the crowd and you will get no further than the crowd. The person that walks alone is likely to find himself in places no one has ever seen before.   Think about that for a second. I mean, really. Think about it. You are influenced by your environment, but you can change your environment at any point.  If you are around people who don't support your growth and evolution, you can change that. You are in control of your decisions. And being a part of an individual sport requires you to do what's best for you to reach your highest potential.  If you are just looking for friendships, this sport will provide you connections you will never find anywhere else while you are on your individual path to greatness.  It's important to keep that distinction.  That teams will provide you support, but the team is not responsible for your success.  YOU are. But let's talk about relationships of a different kind.   Relationships with your significant others.   Relationships with significant others aren't so easy to navigate when your significant other knows you one way, and you start to evolve, and one day decide you want to try something like a bodybuilding show. Up until this point so much of your life has been built around this other person.  You might even feel like life is passing you by and you want not do something great for yourself.  And the affect on the relationship can go one of two ways. Either your significant other will be genuinely excited for you and want to see you do something for yourself. Orrrr, your significant other will dislike your attention going elsewhere and not support you at all.   Just the other day, I had someone reach out to me to join my signature program, Posing Wins Shows.  I had never met her before so I didn't know anything about her or her goals.  So we chatted for a bit and she told me how excited she was to do her first show and wanted to get on stage late summer. She wanted to look incredible and give it her best shot and was beyond excited to have the opportunity to work with me through my program.  She was like, I need this! and couldn't wait to get started.  Next thing you know, I get a message from her saying that her boyfriend told her absolutely not and called her crazy.  And then out of nowhere, she blocks me on social media. In my head I said forget working with me, girl, there is nooo freaking way you are ever going to do a show with that kind of attitude at home.  Am I right guys? A lot happens during the time you prepare for a show. The show prep becomes life consuming.  Food. Training. Sleep. Posing Practice.  Add family commitments and children in there, you still have to find time for all of this stuff.  And somehow you do!  Without a support system from your significant other, it will add a whole other layer of stress to an already stressful endeavor. This person I was talking about is never going to do a show because the ONE person in her life that is supposed to lift her up and encourage her, thinks doing something for her that excites her is CRAZY.  How freaking controlling is that?!  It's actually quite sad.   No one should ever dim your glow.  But there is one more thing that happens during show prep.  Especially for new people.  You CHANGE. And in more ways than just one. You learn a lot about yourself.  You discover things about yourself you didn't know before.  You grow more confident.  Your aesthetics change.  Your body morphs into a shape you have never seen before.  When you go places people compliment you.  And these changes will either bring out the best or the worst in your relationships.  I've seen significant others be the biggest cheerleaders.  Imagine families wearing shirts with your name on it at your competition to show their support. And then I've also seen these changes cause a strain in relationships because the other person becomes jealous and doesn't like that the new you is getting this attention and that you are delegating some of your focus onto yourself.  Unless you are becoming an arrogant ass, their disapproval is usually because this new you means you are dedicating some time to filling up your cup instead of pouring yourself into everyone else's cup, including theirs.   This is not support.   And this eye opener doesn't often come until you are deep into your show prep.  So the girl who wasn't allowed to make a decision for herself because her significant other called her crazy, isn't even into show prep yet and already has little support for her desire to do something great for herself. This, my friends, is exactly what I mean about a relationship disaster during show prep.   The bottom line here is you absolutely need to be in control of your life, and your decisions, or you won't make it through prep.  And if you actually do putter your way through and somehow make it on stage, the strain on the relationship won't go away until you return back to the “old” normal or the other person has a come to Jesus moment seeing you on stage, starts to acknowledge all your hard work and your joy from it, and then evolves WITH you.   You need to have a conversation with your significant other before you begin the process.  I highly suggest you include this person in some capacity as well.  He or she might not want to do a show, but perhaps he or she can be a part of a physical transformation as well.  If they are already in decent shape, maybe they can plan to do a photoshoot right around the time of your show with you.  Ultimately I suggest you try to include them in some capacity if you can.   Or maybe, if they have their own hobbies that they enjoy and simply want to see you do something for yourself, and they don't need to be intimately involved in your show prep process.  That's fantastic too, but let's say golf is their hobby.  Going to play golf on the weekends as their expensive hobby isn't the same as your expensive hobby of doing a bodybuilding show.  Your hobby isn't a weekend thing. It's an every day thing.  And I think it's a good idea for them to be in the know on this beforehand.   I also think they need to know more than just the specifics on the show prep itself.  You should really share how much this hobby means to you.  Many might not understand and think competing is all about total vanity at first. And that's ok.  Not everyone is really going to “get” bodybuilding.  At the end of the day, you don't have to “get' why they love golf and how they can even watch it on tv for more than 2 minutes without falling asleep, right? So he or she doesn't have to “get' why you love bodybuilding.   What you both do “get” is that each of you loves your hobbies and you both love seeing the other person happy.  You also “get” that you are both allocating money and time towards your hobbies and neither hobby is more important than the other.  Relationships are a two way street.  And communication is an absolute must.  In fact, have your significant other listen to this episode so they can gain a better understanding of what this sport entails.  Help them understand more. Ok guys, I hope the biggest takeaway from this episode is to find your voice and communicate your dreams and desires.  Whether it's with your close friends who don't get why you want to do a show, your family, your coach, your team, and your significant other, it's important to provide info about what it is you want to do and ask for their support.  How about saying, “I really want not do this thing, it means a lot to me, and I would love your support.”  Instead of just putting up with naysayers, come out and ask for their support.  If they truly care about you and seeing you happy, they will want to support you.  You so got this! And by the way if you are ready to do something completely awesome for yourself then go to www.posingwinsshows.com and find out the three secrets that are holding you back from looking your best and winning a show….annnnd what you can do about it.  It's never too early to get started.  If you want to be great at something your efforts have to be great.  Also, like I said before join the discussion in the Podcast Insiders group if you haven't already.  I'll see you on the next episode for part 2 of this series of show prep fails! See you soon!

How can you be both efficient AND stay connected to your intuition as a high-achieving boss babe?! Kristin Rowell and I dig into exactly that on today's episode. Kristin is a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, lawyer, and proud low-carb natural bodybuilder, making this episode a beautiful combination of macros + muscle + manifestation! ---------------------------- Time Stamps: (3:58) Kristin's background story - from trial lawyer to being a nutritional therapist coach  (6:54) Her spiritual awaking and the challenges that came with it (15:13) From running 25 marathons to bodybuilding (21:00) Why she chose the Natural Division, and differences between NPC, NANBF (24:35) Her experience getting checked before a Natural Division Competition (31:03) How her awakening intuition has a role in her desire for competition  (33:22) The rules of the old world vs. the new world (40:34) Tips to have more energy, energy efficiency and how she became a bodybuilder training twice a week (53:43) How she's applied higher carb diets throughout her life and the different diets she's done ---------------------------- Resources mentioned in this episode: The art and science of low carbohydrate performance by Jeff S. Volek and Stephen D. Phinney - (Amazon Affiliate Link) Discover Strength Gym ------------------------- To watch this episode, head over to Coach Caroline's YouTube channel. ---------------------- You can find Kristin on Instagram @mngoldengirl. ---------------------------- Connect with me on Instagram @carolineofenstein. ---------------------------- Click here to access the FREE More Than Willpower Workshop. Work with me & learn more. ------------------------- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!

Nathan Ensor-Aduddell, 3-TIME OVERALL bodybuilding champion and recent WINNER of the overall at the NPC Northern Classic is back for round 2! If you haven't listened to it yet, check out Episode 58 which we recorded fresh out of his victory. Nate is sponsored by Tennessee Pre supplements. You can follow Nate on IG @fitbeast253. Watch the video of this podcast on our YouTube Channel "SKULLBELLZ TV." Audio available on Anchor, Breaker, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio. Show notes: 03:18 Starting as an all-natural bodybuilder and competing in the NANBF. 08:05 Taking a break from bodybuilding in 2017 to run half-marathons, catabolic effects of running, and re-building leg mass to come back into bodybuilding. 09:39 The over-exaggeration of Calories that are actually burned when training weights. 12:18 The anabolic effects of running on the calves. 14:02 Nates review of the Skullbellz Deltoid Desolator cable attachment and Metabolic Nutrition TRI-PEP Branch Chain Amino Acids (both available on our website) https://supersetyourlife.com/products/tri-pep-branch-chain-amino-acid 19:01 Both of our experiences dealing with eating disorders. 22:24 Body dysmorphia: thoughts on avoiding this while excelling in bodybuilding. 25:11 How Nate trains and eats intuitively more than following a strict, scientific regimen. 29:05 Nate's upcoming competition plans!

Real Talk with Desiree & Kaelin: Ryan Irwin, NANBF President

To watch this episode, please visit Rachel’s YouTube channel. Listeners can find Kristin Rowell at her website Energetically Efficient.com, and on Instagram @mngoldengirl Kristin Rowell is a former trial lawyer turned Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. She is an IPE Professional Natural Bodybuilder in the Figure Division, the NANBF’s 2018 Ms. Natural Minnesota (Figure), and she has run 25 marathons. Kristin coaches high-performance individuals, she consults for organizations, and she speaks about nutrition and wellness topics around the country. She helps her clients look better, feel better, and do better. In this episode, we talk about a ‘real food’ detox protocol, benefits of detoxing periodically, how to set yourself up for success during a detox, quality whey protein, signs of a sluggish liver, exercise while detoxing and more! "I think it's a really good idea, at least on an annual basis, for people to engage in a real food detox that gives their liver system some support and love." Kristin Rowell Top Takeaways: Kristin’s protocol for detoxing What to look for in a quality whey protein Health benefits of incorporating cranberry into your detox Fasting vs. Detoxing  Today’s Questions: What have you learned about detoxing when working with clients? Would there be a reason to cut monk fruit and stevia out of your regiment during a detox? Do you recommend any kind of protocol to reduce your caffeine little by little vs. all at once?  Why is cranberry good for a detox? What’s your recommendation for exercising while detoxing? What would you recommend for those who need to continue taking medications or supplements through a detox? What is the difference between extended fasting and detoxing? Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to MetFlex and Chill! Rachel Introduces Kristin @mngoldengirl to the listeners! [1:00] Clearing up the confusion around detoxing  [2:00] Rachel Introduces Kristin @mngoldengirl to the listeners! [2:30] Episode 23: Becoming Energetically Efficient with Kristin Rowell [4:30] The best of both fitness worlds [7:00] Question: What have you learned about detoxing when working with clients? [7:30] Real Foods Detox [10:30] Kristin’s protocol for detoxing [13:30] Question: What's your average day been like in terms of macros? [14:00] Zone diet [14:00] Chronometer: Track your nutrition, fitness & health data [14:30] Kristin’s breakdown on whey protein [16:00] Accent Whey Protein, Biotics Research, X-Werks [16:30] Question: Would there be a reason to cut monk fruit and stevia out of your regiment during a detox? [18:30] Question: Do you recommend any kind of protocol to reduce your caffeine little by little vs. all at once? [24:00] Symptoms of a sluggish liver [27:00] Questions: What’s the second weekend of your detox entail? And then what do you do afterwards? [29:00] Questions: What’s your recommendation for exercising while detoxing? [32:00] Question: What would you recommend for those who need to continue taking medications or supplements through a detox? [35:30] Question: What is the difference between extended fasting and detoxing? [40:30] Question: What is your detox protocol called? And where can people go to find it? [41:00] Fat Flush Plan, The Fast Track One-Day Detox Diet  [42:00] Radical Metabolism [42:00] Question: Is there anything that you've changed your mind about in the last year? And why? [46:30] Listeners can find Kristin at her website Energetically Efficient.com and on Instagram @mngoldengirl. If you’re interested in Kristin’s Detox Program email her for more info at kristin@energeticallyefficient.com. It starts January 11th, 2021!  [48:30] If you are enjoying the show please share it out! Tag @rachelgregory.cns or leave a review on itunes.  Check out www.metflexlife.com for other resources   --- Join the FREE MetFLex Life Course: www.metflexandchill.com Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).

Kristin Rowell is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Lawyer, self-experimenter and proud low-carb/ketogenic athlete.  Kristin believes that each of us is responsible for taking control of our own health and longevity, and she firmly believes that doing so starts with tuning in and listening to the signals our bodies are always sending us.  As a former high-stress business litigator turned NTP, Kristin largely serves what she calls the “old” her:  high achieving, stressed out, adrenally depleted, cortisol-spiked professionals who strongly desire to prioritize their health and wellness but can’t seem to get out of their own way. The clients who hire Kristin are ready for transformational change, and she works closely with them to ensure that they are able to transform into the person they have always wanted to become.  Kristin is an IPE Natural Professional Bodybuilder in the Figure Division, she is the NANBF’s 2018 Ms. Natural Minnesota (Figure), and she is a 25 time marathon runner – her best of which happened after she broke her right leg in 10 places, had 22 pieces of metal put into her leg, and recovered from that injury in record time.  Kristin’s mission is to wake up as many humans as she can on this planet by inspiring people to live their BEST lives!Meditation Coach, Vanessa Feils: IG @vanesssafeils https://vanessafeils.com/Link to ENERGYbits  https://www.energybits.comYou can find her on Instagram @mngoldengirl or on her website, www.energeticallyefficient.comDon't forget to subscribe on all platforms and you can find us on Instagram @forgedfromfat @theketocolombian @kieran.carobine and feel free to email us at forgedfromfat@gmail.com!

Kristin Rowell is a former business litigator turned Function Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. She is an IPE Pro Figure bodybuilder, NANBF 2018 Ms. Natural Minnesota, and a 25x marathoner. Kristin runs Energetically Efficient consulting for companies and organizations around the country on different topics about nutrition, lifestyle and wellness. She also does one-on-one nutritional and lifestyle coaching to individuals who are truly interested in and ready for transformational change. Kristin is a long time client of personal training business, Discover Strength. In this podcast, you will begin to understand the mindset of a high-powered busy professional and how she thinks about her investment in personal training.  In this episode, Kristin Rowell shares her Discover Strength experience, how she recovered from a disastrous leg injury, marathon diet tips, key business success factors, and much more. Lawrence will help you get more clients inside HIT Business Membership For all of the show notes, links and resources - Click Here This episode is brought to you by ARXFit.com, ARX are the most innovative, efficient and effective all-in-one exercise machines I have ever seen. I was really impressed with my ARX workout. The intensity and adaptive resistance were unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. I love how the machine enables you to increase the negative load to fatigue target muscles more quickly and I love how the workouts are effortlessly quantified. The software tracks maximum force output, rate of work, total amount of work done and more in front of you on-screen, allowing you to compete with your pervious performance, to give you and your clients real-time motivation. As well as being utilized by many HIT trainers to deliver highly effective and efficient workouts to their clients, ARX comes highly recommended by world-class trainers and brands including Bulletproof, Tony Robbins, and Ben Greenfield Fitness. To find out more about ARX and get $500 OFF install, please go to ARXFit.com and mention “High Intensity Business” in the how did you hear about us field – ORDER HERE

Join Kaelin and Desiree as they chop it up with World Champion Natty Bodybuilder, Mark Meadows. This man is a lion with a heart of Gold! Tune in!

Listeners can find Kristin Rowell at her website Energetically Efficient.com, and on Instagram @mngoldengirl Kristin Rowell is a former trial lawyer turned Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. She is an IPE Professional Natural Bodybuilder in the Figure Division, the NANBF’s 2018 Ms. Natural Minnesota (Figure), and she has run 25 marathons. Kristin coaches high-performance individuals, she consults for organizations, and she speaks about nutrition and wellness topics around the country. She helps her clients look better, feel better, and do better. In this episode, we talk about nutrition protocols for marathon and bodybuilding training, the importance of protein, the importance of having a coach, and the life-changing benefits of mindfulness practices! “My best performances were when I relied on a coach. Always. And it's not because the coach was ever doing the work for me. A coach helps people be successful for two primary reasons: accountability and when you hire someone and pay them money you are creating an energetic exchange.” Kristin Rowell Top Takeaways: Neglecting fat for fuel is a big no-no for marathon training. Even coaches need coaches! Protein is key for feeling full on any diet and becomes even more important as we age. Show Notes:   Join Rachel’s weekly newsletter: https://www.killinitketo.com/newsletter    [4:30] While working as a trial lawyer, Kristin trained for and ran her first marathon, and she immediately caught the marathon “bug” [7:00] Kristin suffered a fall that left her leg broken in 10 places, which drew her attention toward her nutritional health and she began questioning the typically prescribed runner’s diet. [8:45] When Kirsten switched from carb fueling to fat fueling she experienced the best health benefits and athletic performance of her life so far. [10:00] Kristin competed in her first bodybuilding competition in 2017, she shortly thereafter quit working as a lawyer to pursue fitness coaching and competing full time. [12:30] Kristin shares what it's like to train and prepare for a bodybuilding competition. [16:30] Metabolic flexibility vs. 24/7 ketosis [20:30] Effects of a ketogenic diet on the menstrual cycle [24:00] Why hiring a coach is a game-changer [28:30] Coaching is good for physical and mental health [30:50] Kristin and Rachel talk morning routines (the complete version of Rachel’s morning routine in her podcast HERE) [34:30] Kristin recommends Stillness Is The Key for meditation and The Five Minute Journal for a morning routine [38:00] Kristin’s fasting protocol  [44:00] The potential pitfalls involved with extended or frequent fasting. [49:00] Protein, specifically animal protein, satiates like nothing else. [52:00] Protein is one of the three macronutrients the body needs [60:00] Kristin is launching her first online course which will cover Kristin’s method of success, individualized macronutrient balancing, alcohol, fasting, meditation, and Q&A! --- Join the FREE MetFLex Life Course: www.metflexandchill.com Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).

"When I was 9 years old I had a very rare illness that left me wheelchair bound for 2 years of my life. Every since I relearned how to walk, I promised myself I would never be in that situation again. Fitness saved me... Being in a wheel chair as a little girl changed me, made me appreciate every single step I took, and is the motivation I think of during all my workouts." -- Emily Stacy Tune in to get the rest of the story on this World-class natty pro

Aaron Callister started competing as a teenager in 1989 and since, has competed in over 28 competitions. Aaron turned WNBF pro in 2004 when he won the overall at the NANBF 10,000 Lakes Bodybuilding Championships. Aaron’s most recent competition accomplishments consist of 2019 IPE Masters Cup Men's bodybuilding champion, 3rd place 2018 IPE Pro Masters Cup, 1st Place in the Pro Masters 40+ at the 2017 Windy City IPE Pro Am, placing in the top 10 at the 2006 WNBF Pro International, 2004 NANBF 10,000 Lakes overall champion, 2000 Mr. Minnesota overall champion, and the 1997 & 1998 NANBF Mr. Natural USA heavy weight champion. Aaron, now a IPE Pro since 2009 also promotes the IPE Pro North American Championships held along with the Mr/Ms Natural Minnesota. Aaron has a B.S. degree in Exercise Physiology and is a certified personal trainer and owner of several Snap Fitness’s. 

In this episode, Desiree and Kaelin catch-up with promoter and new NANBF President, Ryan Irwin. They'll be looking to learn more about what the future holds for the NANBF and any changes athletes can expect. Maybe they'll also get the inside scoup on Irwin's recent competition, the NANBF Natural Iowa Championships. Tune in.

Robert Kennedy talks about Workout Where You Work in The Fitness Blitz Podcast. I'm an ex-Porsche tech, turned personal trainer and business owner with 15 years experience in this industry. Originally certified by the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, I've amassed a long list of specialist certifications through NASM. I've previously competed in the NANBF and been asked to staff the Beijing Olympics. My wife, I and our staff now provide one-on-one personal training and corporate wellness services around the Omaha metro. To learn more about The Fitness Blitz podcast, please visit: https://www.fitnessprofessionalonline.com/the-fitness-blitz-podcast/

Desiree and Kaelin talk all things "spring prep" with natural bodybuilding veteran and Promoter, John Arnold!! Tune in to get tips on how to stay dialed-in as we cruise into the Spring shows and make the most of your training as you head toward the Summer and Fall!

We have a treat for you this week!  This episode isn't just for athletes. It's not just for women. It's for anyone who has encountered an obstacle and made that obstacle the way! We had the opportunity to chat with Kristin Rowell this weekend. Get ready!  After chatting with her we were so inspired and ready to conquer this week and we know you will be too! Kristin isn't your typical Marathon runner! She is also a Pro-Card carrying Natural Bodybuilder. This is what we have termed The Mythical Unicorn of Fitness.  (She's also over 40 friends!)  You'll hear about how after breaking her leg in 10 places she didn't let that injury stop her! She used it as an opportunity to overcome and become better than ever. Kristin drops some knowledge bombs for how to succeed in your goals, how she incorporates a Ketogenic Diet into her day and what it takes for someone to stay motivated.  Outlook is everything Friends! Kristin is a trial lawyer with boundless energy.  In May 2018, Kristin became NANBF's Ms. Natural Minnesota Figure, where she earned her status as an IPE Natural Pro Figure Bodybuilder.  Kristin has run 22 marathons and will complete her 23rd marathon at Twin Cities Marathon on October 7, 2018. She is on Instagram at @mngoldengirl and can be reached over email at mngoldengirl@gmail.com Eat Fat and Prosper! Steve and Melody Find out more about Exogenous Ketones here.

On this episode, Desiree and Kaelin chat with Pro Bodybuilder Sam Okunola about his recent string of wins, including his latest victory at the NANBF, IPE Windy City Naturals. He is part of good company -- the Three Musketeers -- with the likes of Ryan Doris and Habideen.

Jess Mart, aka Jessica Lynn, has been blowing-up the natural bodybuilding scene, first as an NANBF competitor and now as an IFBB Pro. Jess has big goals for the future. Join Desiree and Kaelin on P4P Real Talk as they unpack where Jess is headed and the tools she put into place to get there!