The Sumaiya Sarwar Show

Let’s Talk About Binging

In this solo episode, I go over my on and off struggle with binging. I share my history of unhealthy emotional coping mechanisms. Wether it’s alcohol, drugs, food, shopping or binging on mindless TV— with time and patience we can get better. I am taking it day by day to get back on track as many times as needed. Here I share my struggles not to get pity but to give hope to someone out there who might be going through the similar struggles. You are not alone💚

What Bodybuilding Means to Me

In this episode, I talk about what bodybuilding means to me. Key words: discipline, consistency, patience, hard work and continuous growth. Bodybuilding has changed and shaped my life in the last five years in more ways than I could have even imagined. The work is never done. However, it hasn’t been just about building my body— it has been shifting my mindset completely. I see it’s positive effects spilling over in every area of my life. Here is an insight to the journey that sets my soul on fir...

Post Show Blues

In this episode, I share my struggles post show. I talk about depression, feeling of confusion, resurfaced body image issue and difficult relationship with food. I look back at the mistakes I made after my past shows and share my game plan to handle these struggles better for my next show Eastern USA Championship’21. Competitor or not if you struggle with feeling blue, not loving your body time to time or have difficulty making food choices when you get emotionally overwhelmed— you will find thi...

Post Show Self-reflection: East Coast Cup’21

In this episode, I share my 4 takeaways from my very first competition as a NPC wellness athlete past weekend in East Haven, CT. I share my experience with all honesty and transparency. I go over the game plan my coach IFBB Pro John Jewett and I have for the next few weeks as I prep for my next show Eastern USA Championship. 3 more weeks to fine tune and improve. Listen and share this episode to learn more about the experience of competing in a NPC wellness show!

Mental health struggles during competition prep

In this episode, I share my mental health struggles during this competition prep. I go over my tips to manage stress, busy schedule, relationships and my overall sanity as I feel more and more depleted every day. I talk about my two biggest take aways from this experience. Listen to this episode for the inside scoop!

6 Tips to Manage Cravings

In this episode, I stare my 6 tips to manage cravings. We all struggle with this time to time. I have successfully lost 32 lbs in the last 4 months and I haven’t indulged in any cheat meals. So, the struggle has been real. If you want to get insight into how I manage my cravings while staying on track, this episode is for you.

5 Tips to Ensure Adequate Muscle Recovery

In this solo episode, I go over my personal 5 tips for muscle recovery. As a bodybuilder, competitor and personal trainer I am lifting weights 6 days a week. On top of that, doing cardio 2x a day. Without a recovery plan and tracker it’s not possible for me to always give 100% in everything I do. Same goes for everyone. We need to make sure our own cup in full before we pour into others. If you need tips in setting up your own recovery routine, then this episode is for you!

Cardio during competition prep and weight loss journey

In this episode, I go over my current cardio protocol and compare it to my off-season cardio protocol. I share my tips on what time of cardio machine to use, length of cardio, cardio form and daily recovery. I share my tips on using cardio as a tool to expedite weight loss. When the ‘why’ behind your goal is strong enough, the ‘how’ becomes easy. Let’s enjoy the process together.

What I eat in a day during competition prep

In this episode, I share my current calorie intake. I talk about training day vs. non training day calorie intake. I explain macro borrowing and how I make my meal plan for sustainable. I share my tricks on how I curb cravings. I am currently 20 weeks into a 27 week long competition prep. Give this episode a listen for tips on how to eat clean and make your meal plan stick longterm!

Does the length of your bodybuilding competition prep make a difference?

In this episode, I share inside scoop of my current competition prep as a wellness athlete. I compare my last two competition preps as a figure athlete with my current prep as a wellness athlete. I talk about implementation of PEDs, cardio increase, calorie intake decrease and bodyweight loss. If you are looking to learn from detailed personal experience of doing a lengthy prep vs. doing a shorter prep, this episode is for you.

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