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The Optimised Health ShowEp. 9 | Is weight loss tough or is your mind making it tough? with guest Na'iyma ChewDo you feel like you have a constant battle with the scales? Does your mindset SUCK when it comes to food and your relationship with it? In this episode we are joined by the incredible guest Na'iyma Chew who is an IFBB bikini professional, Bikini prep and mindset coach. She is also host of the Bikini Diaries Podcast where she helps educate women on the sport so they too can become successful In this episode we dive into many techniques Na'iyma uses with her clients to help them unblock limiting...2021-06-2338 min
The Secret Life of a Bikini Competitor#40 Na’iyma Chew IFBB Bikini Pro: the pro mindset and ‘turning’ pro before winning your card, importance of mindset coaching, helping the ‘lost’ competitorWE ARE BACK PEOPLE! Hope you all had an amazing Christmas and New Year, despite the circumstances and were able to connect with those you love. Also I got a JAZZY new intro - do you love it?First episode back for the year and it’s a great one! This week I sat down with the wonderful Na’iyma Chew who is an IFBB Bikini Pro as well as bikini prep and mindset coach all the way from Florida, USA. She is also the owner of her own active wear line called My Affirmation Fitwear.I...2021-01-1259 min
Bikini Diaries114: How To Work Through Your Lowest PointsGIVEAWAY Click Here In this episode I will be giving you practical steps you can do right now to help you process through your low points in prep and in life. Each of us experience both high points and low points in our lives, but how do we work through the low points? You will find out in the episode ! I Hope you enjoy this mindset hack and perspective to help you prosper. Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/bikinidiaries LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bik...2020-08-1127 minBikini Diaries113: I'm Not Done Yet with Abbi GaetanoAbbi began competing 5 years ago at age 37. Now at age 42 she is an online lifestyle coach for pro physiques and an in person trainer at EOSFitness. She’s been competing for 5 years and won her pro card at masters nationals in 2016. She was a young mom of 3 and gave her life to her children. Competing was the one thing she could control in her life which made her cling to the sport even more. After seeing a show she was hooked and immediately jumped into her first show after a 7 week prep with a local coach in Ut...2020-08-0459 minBikini Diaries112: From Cheerleading to IFBB Bikini Professional with Hope HarperBecome a patron: https://www.patreon.com/bikinidiaries Hope Harper started competing 4 years ago. Before she embarked on the sport of bodybuilding, she was an Allstar cheerleader. In her later years she obtained the title of captain of her division one collegiate cheerleading team. Hope is not only a captain of her cheer team, she is also a personal trainer at the UFC Gym in Reno and a coach for team Absolute Physiques. She accomplished this all before the age of 21. In this episode we talk about the differences she faced when beginning bikini competitions...2020-07-281h 04Bikini Diaries111: Second Chances with Pamela JohnPamela John is an IFBB Bikini Pro. She is 51 years old, a mother, and wife to a loving family. When Pamela made the decision to compete, she started her journey in secret, unsure of what she could accomplish. She has struggled with a lot of things in her life. She has Graves disease, lives without a thyroid and has had many injuries. Despite everything, she became a professional athlete and is still actively competing. In this episode Pamela shares with us the struggles she's face and how she truly believes she was given a second chance at...2020-07-211h 05Bikini Diaries110: What May Seem Unfortunate, Can Lead To Greatness with Lexus RedmondLexus has been competing for 5 years. She won her pro card in 2019 at the olympia amateur contest. Competing became something that she was good at and it makes her very happy. In this episode Lexus shares with us her journey to her procard. We talk about her experiences with her past coaches and how those experiences led her to achieving success. Get ready to listen to such a crazy coach/client relationship story. This is a story that will make your jaw drop. She also gives us insider tips on waist trainers and ways to g...2020-07-141h 06Bikini Diaries109: Turning Pro In Columbia with Caroline OfensteinCaroline is 28 years old and works as an online nutrition coach with Tailored Coaching Method. She's been competing for 2 years and received her pro card in February 2020 at the Olympia Amateur Contest in Columbia. She has always loved to challenge herself to see how far she can go in life. Her fitness journey began doing Crossfit. Her competitive nature and love for athletics led her to compete. After competing in her first show she became nationally qualified. She had no idea at the time what that even meant at the time, but was extremely grateful and excited f...2020-07-071h 02Bikini Diaries108: Turning Pro; The Leap Amateurs Must Take To Get ThereAre you on your journey to your pro card and wonder why you haven't achieved it yet? Or maybe you have your pro card, but you're experiencing a little imposter syndrome. Listen to this episode where I walk you through the changes I took to get my pro card. This episode will benefit anyone who is going after a goal and they are having a hard time achieving it. LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikin20 for 20% off your test! ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! htt...2020-06-2322 minBikini Diaries107: How To Be Successful For The Rest Of 2020Back in action for another solo episode. This time my focus is on how to literally squash your goals for 2020. This year isn't over yet, so take advantage of the time we have left to kill your preps ladies. I hope that you love the points I make and take each lesson with you to create daily consistent action full of abundance in your life. LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikin20 for 20% off your test! ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.myk...2020-06-1629 minBikini Diaries106: Protests in America: My Thoughts On Racial Injustice, Awareness and InclusivityIt's no secret today that the world is full of chaos. Today I want to address the issue and my thoughts of everything I have been experiencing. This Podcast episode is coming from the heart. I want to create awareness and make changes. Here are some resources below that will help you during this time. Books to Read: Making Our Way Home, The Great Migration and The Black American Dream White Fragility White Privilege Places to Donate NAACP; National Association for the Advancement of...2020-06-0931 minBikini Diaries105: I Started Competing in 1994 with Sandra NeidertThis episode is sponsored by LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikin20 for 20% off your test! Sandra is from Rochester NY. She is 48 ½ years old and works at a telecommunications company doing cash accounting. She's been competing on and off since 1994. She got her procard in 2003 in Figure. When Sandra first started competing she competed in bodybuilding. She had to do the traditional bodybuilding poses. She even mentions that women’s bodybuilding back in the 90’s looked a lot like Bikini currently and what old school prep actually looked like. After getting her pro card in fig...2020-06-0256 minBikini Diaries104: Why You're Failing at Having a Grind MentalitySo someone of influence tells you to put in 100% every single day, make no excuses, and suck it up. You do this for a while, but then it doesn't work... Or maybe it works for a month or even a year, but you're failing at it again. you suddenly think, "OMG WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH ME" lol well in this episode I'm going be dropping some knowledge on how you can change this for yourself. How connected is our mind to our actions?? We are about to find out in this episode of the Bikini Diaries Podcast.2020-05-3020 minBikini Diaries103: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life with Morgan LindseyMorgan lives by the motto “Change your mindset, change your life”. She’s been competing for 5 years and received her pro card at Miami Nationals in 2017. She is currently a coach and has her own team called team morganlindseyfit where she coaches both lifestyle and competition athletes. She is also the co-owner of the cookie company named Drizzle Cookie company. Her first show experience wasn't the best experience which caused her to take time off. However, it didn’t stop her from trying again. A year later she stepped back on stage and to her surprise did fairly w...2020-05-2654 minBikini Diaries102: My Journey Until Quarantine with Alexandra SanchezAlexandra is a clinical social worker and bartender. She received her procard in 2017 at NPC Universe. Alexandra lives in New York which is very exciting because she often trains at Bev’s gym. In this episode she lets us in on her experiences working out at Bev's Gym and the gym culture there. From starting from scratch to winning an overall and then taking time off to get better to chase her pro card once more, Alexandra has one heck of a journey and many stories to share. She gives us insight on strategy to picking her sho...2020-05-191h 00Bikini Diaries101:The Story That Hasn't Been Told with Ashley PuidaAshley Puida has been competing for 16 years. She started doing the Haiwaian Tropic Competitions before going into the Npc and now IFBB. She became a professional in 2015 at the USA Championships. In this episode Ashley opens up so much to us sharing her deepest of secrets and some of the hardest experiences she’s ever had to go through. Her first experience at the Olympia was not what one would envision it to be. It quickly turned into a giant nightmare. However, this did not bring her down, this only made her stronger. Ashley also shares with us...2020-05-121h 03Bikini Diaries100: 100th Episode CelebrationIn this episode Na'iyma, the host is the one being interviewed by Mio Yokoi. This replay begins with the story behind Na'iyma's journey to the stage, how she achieved her pro card, and the mental battles she faced in he process. Getting into great shape can seem like an easy task from the outside looking in, however Na'iyma shares with us the steps it takes to become a professional and how much work is required. They also dive into a deep conversation about Na'iyma and her past relationship. How much of a struggle i...2020-05-051h 06Bikini Diaries099: A Passion for Career and Competing with Reijuana HarleyReijuana Harley has a B.S. in Psychology and a M.S in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. She works for the State of Minnesota as a Research Analyst Specialist conducting research, data analysis and program evaluation for the largest Sex Offender Program in the United States. Prior to the start of her fitness journey Reijuana Harley one day found herself living a life she no longer wanted to be living. She needed a goal and a new outlet which sparked her interest in fitness. She then began replacing her old habits with healthy ones. This began her f...2020-04-2850 minBikini Diaries098:Stronger Than Lupus with Shey WebbShey Webb is an IFBB Bikini pro. She became a pro in 2017 at NPC universe. Shey found out she was diagnosed with lupus in 2012. This was an illness that would change her life forever. Competing is hard enough, but to throw an illness like lupus into the loop will have its difficulties. In this episode Shey will give us the inside scoop on how lupus effected her during prep and in life. Shey also went through many struggles like binging post show and gives some examples of how you can overcome this cycle. 2020-04-211h 03Bikini Diaries097: Less Isn't Always More with Margret GnarrLess Isn't Always More with Margret Gnarr Margrett is an IFBB Bikini professional born and raised in Iceland. Ever since she was young she always wanted to be the first one to go to the olympics in every sport she attempted. She wanted to represent her country and be the best at her craft. She definitely fulfilled this dream. She became the first IFBB Bikini professional from Iceland, paving the way for many more females to chase their dreams too. Margret has competed and placed well at the most prestigious shows; The Olympia, The Arnold, and The...2020-04-1453 minBikini Diaries096: Quarantine Life Doesn't Define You with Elodie PurayeElodie is the first and only IFBB Bikini Pro in Belgium. She obtained her pro card in England in 2018. Elodie is a woman of passion. She fell passionately in love with the sport and knew she wanted to pursue fitness as her career. One day, she gained the courage to quit her job to pursue coaching full time. It can seem hard living in a country where you are the only one in this profession, but not for Elodie. She feels extremely connected with the industry and lives her life to its fullest, through passion. During this...2020-04-071h 02Bikini Diaries095: Show Day, What a Full Day Looks LikeIn this solo episode I will be painting the picture of what show day looks like. I would like to mention that I failed to say that you will have your athlete meeting the day before your show where you will get your number, pass into the venue, have a chance to meet all the athletes and sometimes watch a demonstration of how the posing is done! Show day tips: 1. Schedule your tan before hair and makeup 2-4 hours before the show starts. 2. Be prepared and bring your food with you throughout the d...2020-03-3128 minBikini Diaries094: Do You Need Balance To Be Happy? with Gina ScafoglioGina Scafoglio started her Competition journey in 2017. She spent a lot of time coaching herself until she decided one day it was time to get a coach. In 2019 she obtained her IFBB Pro card. Shortly after she quit her job and began coaching full time, following her passions. Competing can be a lonely journey. Gina experienced this when she moved to a new place. After stepping off stage when receiving her pro card she didn't have the excitement she had imagined. It was that very moment that made her realize that it was time she needed to...2020-03-2459 minBikini Diaries093: Corona Virus, Now What?Corona Virus Now What? In this episode I give my advice on what positive things you can be doing during the Corona Virus. I also share some NPC/IFBB Updates. ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links2020-03-1718 minBikini Diaries092:Live Life in The Present, Tomorrow Isn't a Guarantee with Weezie OwensANGEL Bikini Posing Suit GIVEAWAY !!! Enter Giveaway Here! Weezie; determined, red headed and extremely full of energy. She has been competing since age 42 and is now 48 years old. She received her procard in 2016 at North Americans Masters Pro. She’s a mother of one beautiful daughter who she calls her minime. In this episode we “talk bikini”, from tanning disasters to changing coaches, and being a redhead on stage. Weezie has experienced so much in the IFBB. Her energy is infectious and she will most certainly give you a different perspective of competing, making the negativ...2020-02-181h 24
Bikini Diaries092:Live Life in The Present, Tomorrow Isn't a Guarantee with Weezie OwensANGEL Bikini Posing Suit GIVEAWAY !!! Enter Giveaway Here! Weezie; determined, red headed and extremely full of energy. She has been competing since age 42 and is now 48 years old. She received her procard in 2016 at North Americans Masters Pro. She’s a mother of one beautiful daughter who she calls her minime. In this episode we “talk bikini”, from tanning disasters to changing coaches, and being a redhead on stage. Weezie has experienced so much in the IFBB. Her energy is infectious and she will most certainly give you a different perspective of competing, making t...2020-02-181h 24Bikini Diaries091:Tapping Into What Will Make You A Strong Competitor with Katie KopfleUnfortunately, it's not always a smooth ride in this sport. Sometimes you will meet tough obstacles fiercely glaring at you with a huge banner bearing "quit" message. At such times, all you need to do is go tougher. Tougher than those obstacles. When you do that, your chances are quite high that you will conquer. Such a conqueror is Katie Kopfle. Katie Kopfle is a NASM certified personal trainer as well as a certified Women's Fitness Specialist. With years of experience in coaching and training, Katie extends the same knowledge to Katie's Ladies, a team of girls t...2020-02-111h 04Bikini Diaries090: Why Competing Is So HardANGEL Bikini Posing Suit GIVEAWAY !!! Enter Giveaway Here! In this solo episode I am going to tell you exactly why competing is so hard and ways that you can overcome this way of thinking. This is totally a way of thinking and you can rewire your brain into believing that the prep experience is fun and easy, Take a listen to find out how. ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links2020-02-0420 minBikini Diaries089: Everything You Need To Know About Competition Suits with CEO of Angel Competition Bikinis Karah JonesANGEL Bikini Posing Suit GIVEAWAY !!! Enter Giveaway Here! In this episode I had the privilege of interviewing the CEO of Angel competition bikinis. We discuss what the best bikini suit bottoms are for the stage. We also discuss what connectors are trending, the best crystals for making your suit look amazing on stage, and how to make sure your suit is the perfect fit. Want my guide on choosing the perfect suit color for the stage ----> DOWNLOAD NOW: GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE PERFECT SUIT COLOR FOR THE STAGE2020-01-311h 03
Bikini Diaries089: Everything You Need To Know About Competition Suits with CEO of Angel Competition Bikinis Karah JonesANGEL Bikini Posing Suit GIVEAWAY !!! Enter Giveaway Here! In this episode I had the privilege of interviewing the CEO of Angel competition bikinis. We discuss what the best bikini suit bottoms are for the stage. We also discuss what connectors are trending, the best crystals for making your suit look amazing on stage, and how to make sure your suit is the perfect fit. Want my guide on choosing the perfect suit color for the stage ----> DOWNLOAD NOW: GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE PERFECT SUIT COLOR FOR THE STAGE2020-01-311h 03Bikini Diaries088: Education Will Help You To Find a Healthy Relationship With Food with Aria AdamyJoin the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries When you set out to count macros, you most likely have a goal that you're seeking to achieve at the end of it all. This could be you want to gain more muscle, lose weight, or just want to feel more energized. But let's be honest. Sometimes binging comes knocking when you least expect it. If that happens, what should you do? Should you be militant about the macro counting process or should you just indulge? Let's find out. In this episode, we sit down with Aria a...2020-01-281h 16
Bikini Diaries088: Education Will Help You To Find a Healthy Relationship With Food with Aria AdamyJoin the Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Bikini Diaries When you set out to count macros, you most likely have a goal that you're seeking to achieve at the end of it all. This could be you want to gain more muscle, lose weight, or just want to feel more energized. But let's be honest. Sometimes binging comes knocking when you least expect it. If that happens, what should you do? Should you be militant about the macro counting process or should you just indulge? Let's find out. In this episode, we sit down wi...2020-01-281h 15
Bikini Diaries087: Optimal Health and Performance Through Chiropractic Practice with Sabrina and Slye SosaHave you ever gone to the doctors due to an injury and your doctor's quick solution was to take some kind of medication? Have you ever wanted to take a holistic approach to your recovery or healthcare? if so, Then this episode is one for you! We do a deep dive on the benefits of using chiropractic care. We discuss the different services and methods chiropractors use to help with injuries, reduce stress levels and regulate your hormone levels. Did you know that your hormones play a huge role on weight loss? Or that your...2020-01-241h 06Bikini Diaries087: Optimal Health and Performance Through Chiropractic Practice with Sabrina and Slye SosaHave you ever gone to the doctors due to an injury and your doctor's quick solution was to take some kind of medication? Have you ever wanted to take a holistic approach to your recovery or healthcare? if so, Then this episode is one for you! We do a deep dive on the benefits of using chiropractic care. We discuss the different services and methods chiropractors use to help with injuries, reduce stress levels and regulate your hormone levels. Did you know that your hormones play a huge role on weight loss? Or that your...2020-01-241h 06Bikini Diaries086: Lose Your Next 5lbs, Bikini Diaries Podcast ChallengeJoin The Bikini Diaries Facebook Group : Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Welcome !!! I am so excited to announce that we will be doing a Bikini Diaries Podcast challenge. This challenge is a way to get you back on track because usually by now momentum from your New Years resolutions have dwindled. I also know how it is in your off season and you need some momentum to get back on track, but may not have the money to afford a coach. This time can feel tough and sometimes its hard to find a good p...2020-01-2116 min
Bikini Diaries086: Lose Your Next 5lbs, Bikini Diaries Podcast ChallengeJoin The Bikini Diaries Facebook Group : Bikini Diaries Facebook Group Welcome !!! I am so excited to announce that we will be doing a Bikini Diaries Podcast challenge. This challenge is a way to get you back on track because usually by now momentum from your New Years resolutions have dwindled. I also know how it is in your off season and you need some momentum to get back on track, but may not have the money to afford a coach. This time can feel tough and sometimes its hard to find a good p...2020-01-2116 min
Bikini Diaries085: What The Hormone Health with Nurse Practitioner Rachel LattnerWhat The Hormone Health This episode is a MUST! Nurse practitioner Rachel Lattner is not only a hormone expert but she's also a national level NPC competitor so her perspective is those of a competitor. In this episode we discus safe supplements to increase your testosterone and lower your estrogen. We dive in to the cautions of PED's and the effects it has on your body. Rachel really educates us on what a hormone is, what hormones you as an athlete should monitor and test, and how to keep our body healthy. furthermore w...2020-01-171h 10Bikini Diaries085: What The Hormone Health with Nurse Practitioner Rachel LattnerWhat The Hormone Health This episode is a MUST! Nurse practitioner Rachel Lattner is not only a hormone expert but she's also a national level NPC competitor so her perspective is those of a competitor. In this episode we discus safe supplements to increase your testosterone and lower your estrogen. We dive in to the cautions of PED's and the effects it has on your body. Rachel really educates us on what a hormone is, what hormones you as an athlete should monitor and test, and how to keep our body healthy. furthermore w...2020-01-171h 10
Bikini Diaries084: Eliminating These 5 Phrases For 2020Save your spot for the TYB (Tan Yourself Blueprint) --->TYB So I am here to tell you that there are 5 phrases you are going to want to eliminate in order to have a more positive life in 2020. These are common things we tell ourselves daily that is hindering our progression and keeping us in a negative state of mind. Tune in to find out what these 5 phrases are and how we can transform our thoughts. ------------------------------- 5 reasons to tan yourself 1. Say Goodbye to long appointments. 2. You can tan y...2020-01-1411 minBikini Diaries084: Eliminating These 5 Phrases For 2020Save your spot for the TYB (Tan Yourself Blueprint) --->TYB So I am here to tell you that there are 5 phrases you are going to want to eliminate in order to have a more positive life in 2020. These are common things we tell ourselves daily that is hindering our progression and keeping us in a negative state of mind. Tune in to find out what these 5 phrases are and how we can transform our thoughts. ------------------------------- 5 reasons to tan yourself 1. Say Goodbye to long appointments. 2. You can tan y...2020-01-1411 minBikini Diaries083: Everything You Need To Know About The Tanning Process with Pro Tan's Brand Coordinator Elysa WeissbaumJOIN OUR LIVE WORKSHOP Wednesday 15th @ 830pm EST SAVE YOUR SPOT! You can also save your spot by sending $30 via PayPal(naiymafit@gmail.com), Venmo(Naiymafit@gmail.com)cash app ($naiymafit). In the message state name and email :) In this episode of the Bikini Diaries podcast you will get the inside scoop of all things tan. Have you ever wondered why Competitors tan to begin with? Whens the best time to exfoliate? or things to avoid so you don't screw up your tan? Then lets learn from the expert h...2020-01-101h 17
Bikini Diaries083: Everything You Need To Know About The Tanning Process with Pro Tan's Brand Coordinator Elysa WeissbaumJOIN OUR LIVE WORKSHOP Wednesday 15th @ 830pm EST SAVE YOUR SPOT! You can also save your spot by sending $30 via PayPal(naiymafit@gmail.com), Venmo(Naiymafit@gmail.com)cash app ($naiymafit). In the message state name and email :) In this episode of the Bikini Diaries podcast you will get the inside scoop of all things tan. Have you ever wondered why Competitors tan to begin with? Whens the best time to exfoliate? or things to avoid so you don't screw up your tan? Then lets learn from the expert h...2020-01-101h 17
Bikini Diaries082: You are Beautiful with Dana CannonAs a bodybuilder, you probably have never thought your mentality plays a huge role in achieving the outcome you're chasing after. Yes, it does. Your mental capacity and power to think positively is crucial and necessary as is your prep. So if you struggle to maintain a positive mindset, this episode will teach you how to do that. In this episode, Dana shares about having the right mindset in the sport. She couples that with strategies she used on her way up to Nationals. Finally, we dive deep into the power of journaling and meditation to strengthen y...2020-01-071h 21Bikini Diaries082: You are Beautiful with Dana CannonAs a bodybuilder, you probably have never thought your mentality plays a huge role in achieving the outcome you're chasing after. Yes, it does. Your mental capacity and power to think positively is crucial and necessary as is your prep. So if you struggle to maintain a positive mindset, this episode will teach you how to do that. In this episode, Dana shares about having the right mindset in the sport. She couples that with strategies she used on her way up to Nationals. Finally, we dive deep into the power of journaling and meditation to strengthen y...2020-01-071h 21Bikini Diaries081: Meal Plans Make You Dumber with Chanee MomokoLow calories, copious amounts of cardio, feeling like just a number, eating disorders, constant binging and not being heard. These are all things that WBFF pro Chanee Momoko experienced after her first show. This lead her on to her own personal journey to coaching herself. While coaching herself she discovered how to count macros and prep in a healthy way. Chanee Momoko is a Podcast host of the top 30 fitness podcasts “Your Highest Self”. She is a wellness coach, prep coach, and life coach. Chanee recieved her pro card in 2016 in Sacramento, CA. She has dedicated her care...2019-12-311h 07
Bikini Diaries081: Meal Plans Make You Dumber with Chanee MomokoLow calories, copious amounts of cardio, feeling like just a number, eating disorders, constant binging and not being heard. These are all things that WBFF pro Chanee Momoko experienced after her first show. This lead her on to her own personal journey to coaching herself. While coaching herself she discovered how to count macros and prep in a healthy way. Chanee Momoko is a Podcast host of the top 30 fitness podcasts “Your Highest Self”. She is a wellness coach, prep coach, and life coach. Chanee recieved her pro card in 2016 in Sacramento, CA. She has dedic...2019-12-311h 07
Bikini Diaries080: From Overall NPC(First show) to Overall NPC Nationals(Pro status) in Under A Year with Ariana BrothersWhile everyone's path is different, without a doubt, hard work and determination eventually yield good results regardless of the time it might take you. The work you put in manifests in the results. But more so determination. Determination is key because it fuels you to persist and makes you march ahead with confidence until you accomplish your goals. In this episode, we are honored to share a conversation with Ariana Brothers. Ariana tells her story from when she began competing a few months ago to where she is today. She also talks about her experience in the s...2019-12-261h 10Bikini Diaries080: From Overall NPC(First show) to Overall NPC Nationals(Pro status) in Under A Year with Ariana BrothersWhile everyone's path is different, without a doubt, hard work and determination eventually yield good results regardless of the time it might take you. The work you put in manifests in the results. But more so determination. Determination is key because it fuels you to persist and makes you march ahead with confidence until you accomplish your goals. In this episode, we are honored to share a conversation with Ariana Brothers. Ariana tells her story from when she began competing a few months ago to where she is today. She also talks about her experience in the s...2019-12-261h 10
Bikini Diaries079: Your Coach Is 079: Your Guide But It's Up to YOU to Put In The Work with Sethia Daigle079: Your Coach is Your Guide But It's Up to YOU to Put In The Work with Sethia Daigle There's something exceptional about someone who knows and understands how unique they are. When everyone else is doing things a certain way, they take time to understand themselves and instead do things their own way. Whether it's hitting the gym x number of days a week, taking or avoiding certain food, they do what works best for them. Being yourself and doing what works best for you will set you apart and lead you to great success. ...2019-12-171h 08Bikini Diaries079: Your Coach Is Your Guide But It's Up to YOU to Put In The Work with Sethia Daigle079: Your Coach is Your Guide But It's Up to YOU to Put In The Work with Sethia Daigle There's something exceptional about someone who knows and understands how unique they are. When everyone else is doing things a certain way, they take time to understand themselves and instead do things their own way. Whether it's hitting the gym x number of days a week, taking or avoiding certain food, they do what works best for them. Being yourself and doing what works best for you will set you apart and lead you to great success. I...2019-12-171h 08
Bikini Diaries078: Nothing Happens When You Turn ProNothing Happens When You Turn Pro In this mini episode I talk about how you should not let chasing a pro card run your life. I encourage everyone to start being great before they turn pro instead of waiting for validation from the outside world. Shop My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Grab your Bikini Diarie's Honorary Tee to support the podcast https://naiymafit.com/shop/ Use code: bikinidiaries for 20%off FOLLOW ME, Na'iyma Thompson @Naiymafit Naiymafit.com2019-12-1013 minBikini Diaries078: Nothing Happens When You Turn ProNothing Happens When You Turn Pro In this mini episode I talk about how you should not let chasing a pro card run your life. I encourage everyone to start being great before they turn pro instead of waiting for validation from the outside world. ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links2019-12-1013 minBikini Diaries077: I Actually Had Breast Implant Illness with Tawna EubanksGetting breast implants can transform a woman's life for the better. But in the recent past, there have been many reported cases of women who got breast implants and later got very ill. Breast Implant Illness (BII) is a phrase used to describe and identify a wide range of symptoms such as (to mention but a few) headaches, fatigue, anxiety, chronic pain that women suffer as a result of the implants. While there is still a debate on whether or not breast implants can result to BII, it's important that we have this discussion. In this episode, T...2019-12-031h 30
Bikini Diaries077: I Actually Had Breast Implant Illness with Tawna Eubanks MCcoyGetting breast implants can transform a woman's life for the better. But in the recent past, there have been many reported cases of women who got breast implants and later got very ill. Breast Implant Illness (BII) is a phrase used to describe and identify a wide range of symptoms such as (to mention but a few) headaches, fatigue, anxiety, chronic pain that women suffer as a result of the implants. While there is still a debate on whether or not breast implants can result to BII, it's important that we have this discussion. In th...2019-12-031h 30Bikini Diaries076: Its Never Too Late with Camile PeriatAs far as Bikini goes, some women see age as a hindrance to pursuing their dream and breaking records in the sport. On the contrary, aging can be an opportunity to get fitter and stronger than ever before. As a mature athlete, you may have an older face, but not old muscles. Building those muscles can yield both psychological and physical benefits, which you actually need in your reserve for later days. On today's episode of the Bikini Diaries Podcast, we speak with Camile Petriat. In our conversation, we talk about the perks of being a mature a...2019-11-2658 minBikini Diaries075: How I Battled Crohn's Disease Right After My Pro Debut with Shelby PierceHow I Battled Crohn's Disease Right After My Pro Debut Every competitor desires to stay healthy and never fall ill. In fact, in our daily routine, we all do everything possible to facilitate a healthy lifestyle and keep diseases at bay. Unfortunately, with all the effort, sometimes life presents challenges that are beyond us, posing a threat to this very sport that we cherish. This is not to scare you but to help you prioritize your health as well as encourage you, should you be facing a similar health challenge. Because you should never suffer in silence.2019-11-1940 minBikini Diaries074: How She Turned Her Poor Unhealthy Preps Into Healthy Ones with Carla GarthwaiteHow She Turned Her Poor Unhealthy Preps Into Healthy Ones with Prepping for a contest is one of the most gratifying and thrilling moments for a bodybuilder. However, if not done properly it cannot only be challenging but can result in major health issues. While prepping, you should not only be fixated to the idea of winning a competition, rather you should also pay attention to your health both now and in the future. It is, therefore, imperative that you go about your prep in a healthy way to eliminate any probable health risk associated wi...2019-11-121h 08
Bikini Diaries073: What Should My Post Show Weight Goals Be?What Should My Post Show Weight Goals Be? In this episode we will discuss healthy ways to approach your offseason when it comes to the gaining weight part. Is staying within 5lbs of stage weight healthy?? Lets find out what I think about this topic and tips I share. Shop My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Grab your Bikini Diarie's Honorary Tee to support the podcast https://naiymafit.com/shop/ Use code: bikinidiaries for 20%off FOLLOW ME, Na'iyma Thompson @Naiym...2019-11-0515 minBikini Diaries073: What Should My Post Show Weight Goals Be?What Should My Post Show Weight Goals Be? In this episode we will discuss healthy ways to approach your offseason when it comes to the gaining weight part. Is staying within 5lbs of stage weight healthy?? Lets find out what I think about this topic and tips I share. ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links2019-11-0513 minBikini Diaries072: A Balance Between Family Life and Competing with Denby CogertA Balance Between Family Life and Competing Balancing between family, love life and career is a topic that continues to be addressed over and over again. Amidst chasing dreams and success, families are facing more and more challenges that come about lack of balance in our professional life and family life. More often than not, people concentrate so much on their career to a point of neglecting their families–which eventually end up ruining their career which they so much desired. For that reason, it's not only necessary but critical to manage and balance the multiple commitments in...2019-10-291h 01Bikini Diaries071: Finding Passion with Saroj CarrFinding Passion Finding passions is not a new topic. But it's a difficult one. When asked, most people cannot point to a single thing as their passion. However, this should not worry you. There's nothing wrong with you and maybe there's nothing you're doing wrong. Some people discover their passion earlier in life than others. And that's okay. Each one of us is walking a unique path. So, at whichever point in your life you find your passion, quickly abandon the routine that leaves you unfulfilled and bored to enjoy life while exercising your passions. Just like...2019-10-221h 12Bikini Diaries070: The Power of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) with Hana DevoreThe Power of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs) Today we will focus on a topic that is yet to be discussed on the Bikini Diaries podcast - PEDs, and in particular, SARMs. If these acronyms sound new to you, PED stands for Performance Enhancing Drugs and SARMs stands for Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators. Without getting too technical on these terms, the purpose of using performance-enhancing drugs is to help shed fat and build muscle faster than you would naturally. The use of performance-enhancing drugs in the bodybuilding world is increasingly on the rise, and many athletes opt to...2019-10-151h 15Bikini Diaries069: Was It By Chance Or Is This My Destiny? with Daraja HillWas It By Chance Or Is This My Destiny? Meaningful and strong relationships take time and effort to build. If left unseasoned, cultivated, and taken care of, a relationship can go crumbling in a blink. While you may be talented and smart as an athlete, it's unlikely you will succeed without building great relationships with others - especially your loved ones and the people helping you prepare in the sport. By developing powerful relationships with others, you will be more successful, feel more supported and be more connected. So how do you build and maintain such positive...2019-10-081h 00Bikini Diaries068: How Changing Your Lifestyle Changes Your Health with Lauren JacobsonHow Changing Your Lifestyle Changes Your Health How many time have you attended a motivational talk, read an inspirational book, a life-changing article and vowed to take action, do things differently or change.... but then you didn't? How much time do you spend thinking but not doing? Sometimes even in your shortcomings, all you have to do is take action. Without taking action, it won't happen and you won't see the result. Your journey to improving whatever sphere of your life that need a boost starts with taking action. Embracing an action-oriented life will make you increasingly...2019-10-0150 minBikini Diaries067: Advice From The Queen of Macros Counting with Beth HallShop the "I am" Collection myaffirmationfitwear.com Use code bikinidiaries for 10% off your order Advice From The Queen of Macros Counting If you are in the athletics world, odds are the word 'macro' is not new to you. It's actually not new to most people. What's unfamiliar and mysterious is the term "counting macros." Most people don't know how to go about tracking calories and the type of food they eat so as to achieve certain calories and macronutrients goals. While counting macro is fairly simple, it can be a challenging task, especially f...2019-09-241h 10Bikini Diaries066: Champions Lose More Than They Win with Adelle RogersShop My Affirmation: myaffirmationfitwear.com Champions Lose More Than They Win My true guess is that every girl's anticipation and ambition in this sport is to have as many highs. And if possible, have zero lows. Unfortunately, you're likely to encounter obstacles along the way and therefore that will not always be the case. You certainly will encounter low moments as well as lose sometimes. Having said that, this should not discourage you. You can utilize your failures and obstacles to fuel your highs and wins. Or better still turn them into success. So how do...2019-09-171h 31Bikini Diaries065: Overcoming Competition Rebound with Shannon Perez"I am Collection" myaffirmationfitwear.com Overcoming Competition Rebound Getting comfortable in your own skin is something you should always embrace even as you progress towards your ideal weight. While this is the mindset we all should grasp, many women beat themselves up for not looking a certain way. This not only leaves them depressed but makes them feel futile instead of being positive and working towards their ideal weight. As long as you're in this sport, gaining or losing weight is something you will deal with at some point. It is therefore imperative to pay at...2019-09-101h 18
Bikini Diaries064: The Real Reason You Should Never Give Up with Alexandria RossShop The "I am" Collection ! myaffirmationfitwear.com The Real Reason You Should Never Give Up Sometimes in your preps, you work twice as hard to achieve an outstanding physique that will set you apart from the rest of the competitors. But even then, you step on stage only to be told by the judges that you need to put on muscle. This should neither discourage you nor should you take it personally. There a way around this challenge, and Alexandria will be telling us how. Alexandria Ross is an IFBB Bikini Pro...2019-09-031h 15Bikini Diaries064: The Real Reason You Should Never Give Up with Alexandria RossShop The "I am" Collection ! myaffirmationfitwear.com The Real Reason You Should Never Give Up Sometimes in your preps, you work twice as hard to achieve an outstanding physique that will set you apart from the rest of the competitors. But even then, you step on stage only to be told by the judges that you need to put on muscle. This should neither discourage you nor should you take it personally. There a way around this challenge, and Alexandria will be telling us how. Alexandria Ross is an IFBB Bikini Pro and Li...2019-09-031h 15
Bikini Diaries063: Perfecting Your Skills and Competing with Integrity with Casey Torres (Samsel)Perfecting Your Skills and Competing with Integrity Fitness is not just about physical activity and regular exercise. There is more to it. When you think about personal fitness, you have to figure out your workout and exercises routines, health, and nutrition, meals plan...name it. While we all want to experience a smooth fitness journey, it can get quite bumpy if you're doing it wrong and don't have a proper plan in place. So how do you improve your fitness journey to promote your health and wellbeing? Let's find out with Casey Torres. ...2019-08-2755 minBikini Diaries063: Perfecting Your Skills and Competing with Integrity with Casey Torres (Samsel)Perfecting Your Skills and Competing with Integrity Fitness is not just about physical activity and regular exercise. There is more to it. When you think about personal fitness, you have to figure out your workout and exercises routines, health, and nutrition, meals plan...name it. While we all want to experience a smooth fitness journey, it can get quite bumpy if you're doing it wrong and don't have a proper plan in place. So how do you improve your fitness journey to promote your health and wellbeing? Let's find out with Casey Torres. Casey is a...2019-08-2755 minBikini Diaries062: Mental Health and The Cure To Disordered Thinking with Carolyn LeeMental Health and The Cure To Disordered Thinking With mental health conditions on the rise today, mental health is a topic that cannot be ignored or overlooked. Mental health refers to psychological, emotional and behavioral wellbeing. The state of our mental health informs how we feel, think, and behave. It helps us to establish how we respond to stress, makes decisions and relates to others. Sometimes the demand that comes about being in this sport can be stressful. Therefore, being aware of the possible triggers of mental health problems is very necessary. If you're facing su...2019-08-201h 10Bikini Diaries061:6 Skillsets That Set Pros Apart From Amateurs With Lauren Johnican6 Skillsets That Set Pros Apart From Amateurs Let's switch gears a little bit. Previously all my beautiful guests have either specialized in IFBB Bikini or Figure. Today we focus on a different category - World Beauty Fitness and Fashion (WBFF). Stay tuned for more information about WBFF. Now, irrespective of the area you specialize in, your goal should be to become better and register growth overtime. This will not only set you apart to become a pro but will help you achieve your fullest potential. But truth be told, growth does not just happen. Possessing t...2019-08-131h 14Bikini Diaries060: Happy Birthday Special Edition EpisodeI hope you enjoy this episode! No text needed. listen and be inspired. Thank you for you love and support. ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links2019-08-0639 minBikini Diaries059: Supplements At Their Finest with Maureen BlanquiscoSupplements At Their Finest with Maureen Blanquisco Let's talk supplements. Results from CRN 2018 Survey on Dietary Supplements carried out by Ipsos Public Affairs indicates, "The use of dietary supplements among U.S. adults increased ten percent over the past decade." According to the survey, in 2017, 76% of the U.S adults are taking nutritional supplements. While the use of supplements is not new in this sport, this is an opportune time for us to have this conversation. As you may know, dietary supplements are meant to deliver nutrients that may not be absorbed in sufficient quantities...2019-07-301h 14Bikini Diaries058: My Personal Struggle With AnxietyHi! I hope you enjoy this mini episode where I talk to you about where I think my anxiety began, how it effects my preps, and what I do to help myself conquer it. ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links2019-07-2916 minBikini Diaries057: Life Before My Big Comeback with Liz IsraelLife Before The Big Comeback You may have heard this enough times but it's worth mentioning. Competing is a race. But you should stick to your own path, and run at your own pace. For this reason, goal setting is critical when deciding to engage in the sport. It's quite important to have an end result specific to what you want to eventually achieve. By setting clearly defined goals, you will never feel as if you're adrift. You will also never get a point where a need to compare yourself with others is necessitated. This simply means...2019-07-2355 minBikini Diaries056: What The Combination Of Faith, Fitness, and Wellbeing Can Do For Your Life with Taylor JordanWhat The Combination Of Faith, Fitness, and Wellbeing Can Do For Your Life While you are in the bodybuilding world, you will definitely have your hills and valleys moments. In simple terms, you will not always have it easy. You will be faced with a lot of struggles along the way. As a matter of fact, most people have. But the problem is some people do not know how to respond to such struggles to eventually overcome them. T The way you respond to those challenging times is what really defines you. When you are a...2019-07-1655 min
Bikini Diaries055: Coping Mechanisms While On PrepCoping Mechanisms While On Prep In this mini episode, I will share different ways I cope with life while on prep. I hope you enjoy some of these bikini prep hacks that have truly helped me along my journey. Grab your Bikini Diarie's Honorary Tee to support the podcast https://naiymafit.com/shop/ Use code: bikinidiaries for 20%off FOLLOW ME, Na'iyma Thompson @Naiymafit Naiymafit.com Join TEAM BOSS BODIES use code: bikinidiaries for 15% off your package2019-07-1213 minBikini Diaries055: Coping Mechanisms While On PrepCoping Mechanisms While On Prep In this mini episode, I will share different ways I cope with life while on prep. I hope you enjoy some of these bikini prep hacks that have truly helped me along my journey. ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links2019-07-1213 minBikini Diaries054: Know Your Own Ability with Phoebe HaganKnow Your Own Ability Everyone is designed with their own ability, but the thing is, you must push yourself to recognize it - if you already haven't. It is only when you have identified your ability that you can fully realize what you are capable of. Without constantly trying and putting in the work, you will not be able to know what you are good at and how far you can stretch. While fear and lack of confidence cannot be ignored when it comes to reaching your full potential, it is also important to address...2019-07-091h 15Bikini Diaries053: The Destruction of Losing Self Control with Beatrice SanfordEmail us @ teambossbodies@gmail.com for retreat Information The Destruction of Losing Self Control While giving a commencement speech at Harvard University, Oprah Winfrey said, "It doesn’t matter how far you might rise, at some point you’re bound to stumble." Each one of us gets knocked down by life at some point - even when you have well laid out plans. Sometimes we push our limits higher and higher but still, life does not always happen as planned. When such situations occur, we can easily get caught up in the outside world...2019-07-021h 14Bikini Diaries052: 5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Prep/Fitness JourneyToday in this solo episode, I will be talking about 5 ways you can improve your fitness journey. Try one of these things today! 1. Being more tedious with our food intake 2. Digestion 3. Recovery methods 4. listening to your coach, sticking to the plan 5. Talk to your fitness friends or someone who is doing a show ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links2019-06-2817 min
Bikini Diaries052: 5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Prep/Fitness JourneyToday in this solo episode, I will be talking about 5 ways you can improve your fitness journey. Try one of these things today! 1. Being more tedious with our food intake 2. Digestion 3. Recovery methods 4. listening to your coach, sticking to the plan 5. Talk to your fitness friends or someone who is doing a show Email teambossbodies@gmail.com for retreat information Grab your Bikini Diarie's Honorary Tee to support the podcast https://naiymafit.com/shop/ Use code: bikinidiaries for 20%off...2019-06-2817 minBikini Diaries051: The Success Principles with Casey MarshallEmail: teambossbodies@gmail.com For retreat inquiries The Success Principles with Casey Marshall Personal growth and development is simply making improvements tailored to various aspects of your life. While there are numerous reasons for self-development, the significant one is that self-growth can progress and change your life for the better. Personal development is not a one-off event. It is a lifelong process that one has to constantly keep at. For the transformation process to pay off, the fundamental principle is to certainly identify areas in your life that require transformation and stretch yourself. Pe...2019-06-2552 min
Bikini Diaries050: How To Get Motivated and Stay MotivatedIn this solo episode I will shed some insight on my beliefs about motivation, what I believe motivation is, where it comes from and some tips on how you yourself can stay motivated. I really hope that you enjoy this mini episode. Email: TeambossBodies@gmail.com for retreat ideas ! Grab your Bikini Diarie's Honorary Tee to support the podcast https://naiymafit.com/shop/ Use code: bikinidiaries for 20%off FOLLOW ME, Na'iyma Thompson @Naiymafit Naiymafit.com Join TEAM BOSS BODIES use...2019-06-2018 min
Bikini Diaries030: Hidden Secrets; What I Thought Competing Was Going To Be Like Vs. What It Actually WasHidden Secrets; What I Thought Competing Was Going To Be Like Vs. What It Actually Was In this Solo episode I am going to spill the beans on what I thought competing was going to be like vs. what it actually was like for me and all the lessons I have learned. I want you to listen to this episode so I am purposefully keeping the notes at a minimum. :) hehe .... Hidden Secrets. Grab your Bikini Diarie's Honorary Tee to support the podcast https://naiymafit.com/shop/ Us...2019-02-0540 min
Bikini Diaries022_How To Handle The Judges Critiques with Jackie GomezHow to Handle the Judges' Critiques Once you step on the stage, criticism, whether positive or negative, is inevitable. In one way or another, the judges will critique you. Unfortunately, some insensitive judges will say awful things about you - a possible destructive-criticism. This kind of criticism can even ruin you and your career if you are caught off guard. So, how do you handle such critiques to avoid derailing your goals for this sport? Let’s find out with Jacqueline Gomez. Jackie is an IFBB Bikini PRO who has been competing for five years. She...2018-12-111h 02
Bikini Diaries021: My Relationship With Food Almost Took My Life Life with Andreanna CalhounMy Relationship With Food Almost Took My Life The thing I love most about this sport it how it has continually transformed lives. I have lost count of the inspiring stories that I have registered so far — even on this podcast alone. Whether it's a girl who was contemplating suicide. Whether it's a girl who had a feeding disorder. Whether it's one who had an emotional breakdown. And not to mention domestic violence. These are some of the stories whose positive outcome was as a result of engaging in Bikini competition. Andreanna Calhoun story is uni...2018-12-0439 min
Bikini Diaries020: Fuck It, Im DoneFucki It! I’m Done! All I had to do was quit. That's it. I quit. It's annoying, discouraging, and mentally draining to constantly change who you are to please others. It's even more annoying when you have to do it at the expense of your happiness. We all want money. I get it. But I'd rather be broke and be happy. No amount of money should you allow to compromise your happiness. Reason being, happiness is an exceptional recipe for many great things. If your job no longer brings you joy, chances are...2018-11-2728 min
Bikini Diaries017: How To Create A Healthy Relationship With Food with Laura NortonHow To Create A Healthy Relationship With Food We all have to eat. No doubt about that. But what, when, and how much you eat is all under your control. What and how much you eat especially tend to reflect on your physique. Unfortunately, if you do not eat right you are likely to become overweight, risk health problems or even depression. Now, making the right food choice and eating the right portion can be a struggle for many of us, and sometimes we find ourselves having to deal with that in this sport. But w...2018-11-0653 min
Bikini Diaries016: Breaking Barriers: The First Persian Bikini Pro with Mahsa AkbarimehrBreaking Barriers: The First Persian Bikini Pro When you embrace taking bold steps, you definitely are set to breaking certain barriers. And sports—specifically bikini—is a great way to breaking some of those barriers. While barriers could be your culture, religion or even people around you, the gifts and talents inside you, when cultivated, can help you overcome those obstacles. Mahsa Akbarimehr is an IFBB Pro, who made history as the first-ever Persian woman to earn a Bikini Pro Card. Mahsa grew up as an athlete but she was limited to what she cou...2018-10-3057 min
Bikini Diaries015: Make Your Vegan A Reality with Bre TurnerMake Your Vegan A Reality What comes to your mind when you think about the word "vegan"? I bet how hard it is for you to resist all the mouth-watering animal products—sausage, pizza, chicken, etc. For how long can you ignore the urge? Can you do without these animal products altogether? Now, if you do and you're wondering where to begin to transition into a vegan, or which diet to incorporate in your meals, you are in the right place. Bre has been a vegan for over a year now and she has great tips for yo...2018-10-231h 02
Bikini Diaries014: How To Handle Every OFF-SEASON With Ease With Lauren DannenmillerHow to Handle Every OFF-SEASON with Ease When you begin to think about the business side of competing or even your relevance as a competitor, you probably would be reluctant to take an off-season. But the real question that you should ask yourself is, is taking off-season important? Really, is it important? If it's important, how should you handle it? Let's find out with Lauren Dannenmiller. Lauren Dannenmiller is an IFBB Bikini Pro, who triumphed over the 2017 NPC Nationals Bikini Championship. She is a Business Partner, a Contest Prep and Lifestyle Coach at T...2018-10-161h 13
Bikini Diaries013: "My Deepest Struggle" with Paige LillyMy Deepest Struggle If you were told to define how you want your life to be, you probably would never incorporate pain, struggle, shame, humiliation….name it. We all wish to have a smooth life with minimal obstacles if any. But surprisingly, if you sit back and reflect, some of the worst experiences you’ve faced probably led to great outcome. Beautiful success stories have been obtained from those very struggle. Paige Lilly has been through such struggles to a point of contemplating suicide. Yet that very experience led to her discovery of Bikini competitions – which...2018-10-091h 00
Bikini Diaries009: "Staying in Tune With Yourself" With Angeles BurkeStaying in Tune with Yourself Wait! Have you ever paused and asked yourself these questions: What drives you in your bikini journey? Relevance, success or self-love? Are you restricting yourself? Are you denying your body? How do you find balance? You probably should. Your answer to these questions could be your turning point to breaking that barrier. We often focus so much on what awaits us on the finish line to an extent we forget about ourselves and end up not touching the line at all. This then becomes our self-imposed so...2018-09-111h 07
Bikini DiariesBONUS: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started CompetingWelcome to this bonus track! This is an episode you won’t want to miss. In this episode I will reveal 10 things I wish I knew before I started competing to help you on your journey to the stage and to avoid some of the hiccups on the way! Key Takeaways You will make so many mistakes along your journey, however you are also going to overcome so many obstacles Be prepared, save and manage your money Purchase self tanner Sometimes the sport can feel lonely, however this isn’t because of competing Tackle and d...2018-08-2830 min
Bikini Diaries007: The Story Behind The Beautiful Ruth Wood, With Ruth WoodThe Story Behind the Beautiful, Ruth Wood You may remember her parents on the Arnold stage. Or maybe you've seen her on the prodigious Olympian stage. If that does not evoke your memory, then you will definitely remember her from her latest victory on the Arnold Classic 2018. What a superstar! On her day to day, Ruth Wood is a Bikini Posing Trainer and a Real Estate Agent. The IFBB Pro has been competing for the past 5 years and you won’t believe how much she has accomplished since she begun competing. Ruth is pr...2018-08-2853 min