Can You Make It To The Top All Natural? As a sport, bodybuilding has evolved over the years to attract thousands of competitors. Despite this fact, many competitors still beg the question, is it possible to become a crackerjack in the sport while walking the natural bodybuilding route? "What does that even mean?" You ask. In the bodybuilding world, natural bodybuilding simply means abstinence from drugs and supplements considered as performance-enhancers. While you retain the freedom to pick you...
Mar 26, 2019•1 hr 29 min
How Long Does It Really Take to Become a Top Athlete You made it to your first show, congrats. Do you now qualify to compete as a pro? Let's see. With no intentions of discouraging you, whatsoever, becoming a Bikini professional calls for determination, commitment, hard work and a lot of patience. I mean, that's the bare minimum - without which you're bound to lose. At this stage, the angled pose and huge smile are not enough since you are competing against best of the best. More is required. Fi...
Mar 19, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Boys, Obey The Booty! Ladies, let's talk boys. When having conversations around being successful in this sport, quite often we pay attention to workouts and having a supportive coach. But having a supportive partner should be part of the conversation too. As Nishan Panwar once said, the best possible thing you can get out of a relationship is that you’re with someone who encourages you to be the best version of yourself every day. If you have tasted it, you know this sport is involving. Therefor...
Mar 12, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Mother of 5 and Fabulous I can't compete because: I'm too old. I'm a mother of x number of children. The sport is for younger girls with a lot of energy. These are just but few excuses in the ocean of excuses that women hide behind. But really, can you compete while a bit older? To be honest with you, this sport is not age restrictive. Whether 40, 50, 60,……yes, you can compete. Yes, you heard me! Just like you can achieve your dreams at any age, similarly, in this sport there's always an opportu...
Mar 05, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Journey Into Your Mind Muscle Connection and Keto This episode is epic because we shall be addressing two main things: Keto diet and mind-muscle connection. Ever heard of Keto Diet? Popularly known as keto diet, a ketogenic diet is a low-carbohydrate diet that enables you to successfully burn fat for improved health and performance. It's a substitute wellspring of energy when glucose is in short supply. And that's exactly what Keto Diet does. It deprives your body of glucose, which allows for sl...
Feb 26, 2019•56 min
HOW TO DEVELOP A WINNING MENTALITY It's absolutely everyone's goal to win. I kid you not. I have not heard anyone claim they just want to finish their race. Everyone I talk to compete with anticipation to win. Winning, therefore, is every competitor's ultimate goal in the competition. While pushing your performance limits and having the best skill is requisite for winning, building a winning mentality is imperative. So, how do you develop a winning mentality? Rest easy. I got you. Here and now, ...
Feb 19, 2019•1 hr 13 min
Journey to self-acceptance Quite often we hear phrases like “if you don't love yourself, no one will love you” or “you must love yourself.” But what does that even mean? Honestly, there is no standard meaning of self-love or self-acceptance. Each and every person has a different way of expressing love to themselves. It is, however, important to note that this is not something that you can derive from the number of followers you have on social media, or the way you dress, or the expensive car you...
Feb 12, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Hidden 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. ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links...
Feb 05, 2019•41 min
49 and Still Competing You might have contemplated quitting competing after a certain age…or you might have felt it’s too late to start. But you know what? Age is just but a number. Yeah, heard me right. Even at retirement, there’s no limit as long as you are strong and comfortable enough to flaunt your own physique on stage. Well, sweet 16 ship might have long sailed for you, but that does not mean you abandon your dreams of ever competing in this sport. As a matter of fact, there is no perfect...
Jan 29, 2019•1 hr 3 min
How I Gained 30 Pounds In 6 Days Post Show For you to perform optimally, you have to prepare adequately. Well, it goes without saying that the lack of adequate prepping is the best recipe for failure. Don’t get me wrong. Prepping for a competition can be a huge challenge. But with the right mindset, the right support, and putting in the work, it can only get easier. I need to mention that preparation applies to both pre and post-shows. While you may prepare well for the show – and actually perfo...
Jan 22, 2019•1 hr 18 min
How To Stick To Your Macros Let's talk macro. You probably have had this experience. You have it all figured out. I mean, your macros schedule is set and you are ready to go. Few days in....but the unanticipated happens. Either your work demands that you travel or a family member or a friend invites you for a dinner or a special occasion. At that moment, doubt sets in. You begin to wonder about the possibility of you sticking to your macros. This is a common scenario for many of us. See, if this...
Jan 15, 2019•57 min
There’s more to life than Competing As competitors, we can easily bury ourselves into competing. Competition after competition, our goal is to do better than we did previously. Therefore, we find ourselves working even harder, with intentions of bringing our best selves out. But is taking a break necessary? Should you do anything else besides competing? Actually, just take a minute and ask yourself if what you’re doing aligns with your goals. Does it? While some might view taking a break from co...
Jan 08, 2019•1 hr 3 min
C'est La Vie I know you like competing just like I do. That's why we work so hard towards it. In pursuit of success in this sport, we immerse ourselves in the energy of competition like healthy diet, the right exercises...you name it. But competition is a process, and every step of the process is important. While being aware of what the process entails is key, recognizing other internal and external forces that might affect your performance or your life while competing is equally significant. Ho...
Jan 01, 2019•1 hr 9 min
3X BIKINI OLYMPIA WINNER, MY TRUTHS with Ashley Kaltwasser Disclaimer: This episode will blow your mind Let’s be honest. Most girls admit their goal for this sport is to make it to the Olympia. That tells you how huge this platform is. In simple terms, Olympia could peak your career in many great ways. Qualifying for the Olympia means you have worked extremely hard and you are really good at what you do. Now, imagine not just competing but winning a title in the Olympia. Not only that. Imagine w...
Dec 25, 2018•1 hr 11 min
Why You Are Failing At Your Reverse Diet Reverse dieting basically means adding back calories into your calories restricted diet that was done with the objective of getting into shape for the contest. Sounds easy, right? It is however not as easy as it sounds. Many people tend to wonder why they are the only ones messing up after every competition every single time they step offstage. But you are not alone. In fact, I have personally been through this struggle so I totally understand what it fee...
Dec 18, 2018•1 hr 17 min
How 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 ...
Dec 11, 2018•1 hr 3 min
My 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 ...
Dec 04, 2018•39 min
Fucki 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 a...
Nov 27, 2018•28 min
Relationships Struggle While Competing By competing, we all strive to gain victory when we step out of that stage. However, the prepping process is not always easy. It’s a difficult plight. While your attention shifts to prepping for the competition, your relationship with family and friends is at risk of going down the drain. As a matter of fact, when you immerse yourself to competing, things are going to change. Relationships will be affected either negatively or positively depending on how we...
Nov 20, 2018•58 min
I SURVIVED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND A CRAPPY COACH Definitely, you hire a coach with a hope that they will help you realize your full potential or achieve your professional or personal goals. But sometimes your coach may do more harm to you than good. Now, as a learner, is it advisable not to just follow blindly on the things your coach asks you to do. This way, you will be in a position to tell if your coach is helpful or they’re just after your bucks. Sometimes also you have to listen to your gut...
Nov 13, 2018•1 hr
How 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 thi...
Nov 06, 2018•54 min
Breaking 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 gr...
Oct 30, 2018•58 min
Make 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 ti...
Oct 23, 2018•1 hr 3 min
How 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....
Oct 16, 2018•1 hr 13 min
My 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...
Oct 09, 2018•59 min
Tiffany Vann: Switching from Figure to Bikini You know without a doubt that this sport is where you belong. Your passion tells you so. And so is your desire. In fact, that is as clear as day to you. But you are not exactly sure where in the sport you belong. If this is the question you are struggling with, I got you. Getting to decide which category of this sport will augur well for you can sometimes be difficult. But don’t you worry, I’m committed to ensuring your ride in this journey is as smo...
Oct 02, 2018•54 min
How to Tackle Back to Back Shows If you have ever competed, you can possibly relate to how strenuous and demanding it is to stay the course. From prepping all the way until you take the center stage to reveal that cute body – that you’ve worked so hard to build. Now imagine a show every two weeks. You think that’s nerve-racking? I thought so too. But not for Kaylie Fountain, who has been competing every two weeks. Huh? Kaylie is an IFBB Pro, Personal and online Trainer. She has been competing fo...
Sep 25, 2018•1 hr 3 min
God, Family, Giving, Competing Episode 10 guys! This is how far we’ve come. What a milestone! Believing and having a relationship with God is a personal choice. And when you do, your actions - what you chose to do or not to do - could be perceived wrong or right depending on who you ask. Especially competing in this sport, there is a possibility that you will be judged by people who do not have a clue what your story is. So what do you tell them? Should you even say anything to them? Our guest, ...
Sep 18, 2018•1 hr
Staying 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 t...
Sep 11, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Competing Saved My Life You want to be happy, right? I also want to be happy. We all want to be happy. But sometimes life throws at us obstacles and challenges to a point of depression: You can't sleep. You lose appetite. You feel useless. Eventually, you get stuck and you are at your wits' end. It's much worse when people around you recognize you're hanging off the cliff, but instead of saving you, they unexpectedly snip the rope you've been holding to stay alive. This is not a fairy tale. Kerr...
Sep 04, 2018•1 hr 3 min
