Ep. 113 | Embracing every phase of bodybuilding | ft. Loz Vickers
Welcome to this week's episode of the Your Gym Big Sister Pod where I sit down with Loz Vickers, and we chat all about embracing the off-season and the fun parts of bodybuilding!Chapters00:00 Introduction to Bodybuilding and Off-Season Insights03:01 Loz's Journey: From Struggles to Bodybuilding Success06:10 Transitioning from Bikini to Figure: A Personal Evolution08:59 The Importance of Off-Season in Bodybuilding11:46 Lessons from Competition: Winning vs. Enjoying the Process15:08 The Balance of Life and Bodybuilding18:02 Understanding the Competitive Landscape for Female Bodybuilders21:05 The Joy of Bodybuilding: Passion Over Pressure23:57 Sustainable Practices in Bodybuilding26:58 Final Thoughts: Embracing the Journey of Bodybuilding31:43 Bodybuilding: The Personal Journey34:40 Navigating the Transition to Bodybuilding39:49 The Importance of Off-Season Training46:55 Finding Joy in the Off-Season55:34 Understanding Productive Surplus vs. Bulking57:53 Embracing Individuality in Body Composition01:01:09 The Reality of Bodybuilding and Health01:05:04 The Importance of Self-Acceptance01:10:00 Navigating Disordered Eating and Body Image01:16:46 Thriving in the Off-Season01:21:24 Building a Sustainable Bodybuilding LifestyleI hope you enjoy, and if you do, don't forget to share it on IG and tag me @emma.currivan and Loz @loz.vCHAT TO ME ABOUT COACHING ON WHATSAPPJOIN TEAM EXCELLENCE COACHING To submit a question for a Q&A episodeclick hereDon't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel!To join my FREE CIRCLE COMMUNITYclick here1MR Discount Code: EMMA10Catch you in the next one xo
--------
1:27:02
Ep. 112 | your summer diet blueprint!
Welcome back to the show!! This week's episode I am brealing down your step-by-step guide to setting up and navigating your summer diet (0r any fat loss phase!)I chat through:- what drives fat loss-setting your calories and macros- food quality- training, cardio and expenditure- navigating plateaushope you enjoy <3 I hope you enjoy, and if you do, don't forget to share it on IG and tag me @emma.currivanCHAT TO ME ABOUT COACHING ON WHATSAPPJOIN TEAM EXCELLENCE COACHING To submit a question for a Q&A episodeclick hereDon't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel!To join my FREE CIRCLE COMMUNITYclick here1MR Discount Code: EMMA10Catch you in the next one xo
--------
59:45
Ep. 111 | Myth Busting: Nutrition Edition
Welcome back! Today I have my myth-busting hat on and we are busting some common nutrition misinformation!Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates10:57 Myth Busting Nutrition Myths12:19 Seed Oils: The Controversy24:47 Artificial Sweeteners: Debunking the Myths31:20 Understanding Artificial Sweeteners and the Microbiome36:50 Debunking Myths About Carbohydrates and Weight Gain42:22 The Insulin Model of Fat Gain: Myths and Realities50:26 The Anabolic Window: Timing Protein Intake56:43 Detox Myths: What Your Body Really Needs01:01:26 Conclusion and Practical RecommendationsI hope you enjoy, and if you do, don't forget to share it on IG and tag me @emma.currivanCHAT TO ME ABOUT COACHING ON WHATSAPPJOIN TEAM EXCELLENCE COACHING To submit a question for a Q&A episodeclick hereDon't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel!To join my FREE CIRCLE COMMUNITYclick here1MR Discount Code: EMMA10Alliance Supplements Discount: EMMA10Catch you in the next one xo
--------
1:01:37
Ep. 110 | Becoming an Olympian level athlete and coach | ft. Meg Sylvester-Cielen
Welcome back to the show! Today I am joined by IFBB figure Olympian Meg Sylvester-Cielen, and we dive into her journey of becoming a top class athlete, and coach. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Bodybuilding Journeys06:08 Transitioning from Bikini to Figure12:02 Navigating Muscle Growth and Body Image17:54 The Realities of Performance Enhancing Drugs23:54 Future Goals and Competition Plans27:50 The Evolution of Female Bodybuilding29:59 The Future of Figure Competitions32:31 Training Strategies for Success34:26 Experiencing the Olympia38:58 The Role of Coaching in Bodybuilding44:58 Unlocking Potential in AthletesI hope you enjoy, and if you do, don't forget to share it on IG and tag us @emma.currivan and @megsylvestercielen, and be sure to check out Meg's YouTube too!CHAT TO ME ABOUT COACHING ON WHATSAPPJOIN TEAM EXCELLENCE COACHING To submit a question for a Q&A episodeclick hereDon't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel!To join my FREE CIRCLE COMMUNITYclick here1MR Discount Code: EMMA10Alliance Supplements Discount: EMMA10Catch you in the next one xo
--------
51:39
Ep. 109 | How to stay on track with your fitness goals while you travel
Welcome back to the show! This week I am chatting all about how to stay on track with your fitness goals while you travel <3 Chapters00:00 Introduction and Wedding Dress Experience02:53 Prep Updates and Challenges06:10 Mental State During Prep08:58 Traveling and Staying on Track with Fitness Goals23:01 Traveling with Flexibility: Non-Negotiables and Mindset25:28 Nutrition Management While Traveling31:16 Food Prep and Airport Security Tips36:28 Training and Activity on the Go39:41 Sleep and Recovery Strategies44:14 Final Thoughts: Planning and OrganizationI hope you enjoy, and if you do, don't forget to share it on IG and tag me @emma.currivanCHAT TO ME ABOUT COACHING ON WHATSAPPJOIN TEAM EXCELLENCE COACHING To submit a question for a Q&A episodeclick hereDon't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel!To join my FREE CIRCLE COMMUNITYclick here1MR Discount Code: EMMA10Alliance Supplements Discount: EMMA10Catch you in the next one xo
A place for you to learn everything you need to know about fitness, nutrition, health and mindset, from your gym big sister! I've made all the mistakes in the book over the last 10 years, and I'm here to help you navigate gym girlie life without making them too.
Ireland