013: "My Deepest Struggle" with Paige Lilly

10/09/18 • 59 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 that very experience led to her discovery of Bikini competitions – which she now continues to register nothing but success. Paige is an IFBB Bikini Pro and Posing Coach. She is an Overall 2017 NPC Junior USA Championship Bikini winner.

In this episode, Paige pours her heart to you about how she was bullied since she was young, her suicidal thoughts, and how her horse saved her life. She will additionally share her visualization technique on winning and how she does it. If you are also wondering whether you should go straight into your pro debut after turning pro, you are in the right place. Paige has some great tips for you.

Listen keenly till the end for a chance to win a free Skype Posing session with Paige. All you have to do is be the first to leave a review.

Here we go!

Takeaways

Persevere and be persistent
Go for anything you want, let no one stop you
You are not doing this for anybody else, you are doing it for you
Be steadfast and you will reach whatever goal you set out to reach
Surround yourself with people who are benefiting and enriching your life
Be passionate about what you do
This is supposed to enhance your life, it shouldn’t be your whole life
Don't ever listen to anyone who tells you can't do it
Follow your heart and do what feels right in your heart of hearts
Don't just be a sheep, educate yourself
If you need help or advice, reach out to people you look up to

Important questions

[00:07:09] How many years have you been competing?

[00:07:22] What qualities make you a strong athlete?

[00:11:18] What keeps you motivated?

[00:14:08] What got you started in fitness?

[00:21:56] What was that pivotal moment when you realized you can become an IFBB bikini professional?

[00:28:04] Could you explain the method of visualization you use and exactly how that took you to the top?

[00:31:56] Would you recommend women going straight into their pro debut after they turn pro?

[00:39:37] Why do you think you started binging?

[00:42:54] What would you tell someone struggling with binging to get out that?

[00:44:20] Can you explain the overhead shoulder press method?

[00:45:45] What are your goals this year or next year or five years from now?

[00:46:35] You are testing to become a judge. How do you go about that?

[00:51:50] Who is your mentor in the sport?

[00:56:30] What advice would you give someone wanting to become an IFBB bikini professional?

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My Deepest Struggle

Listen keenly till the end for a chance to win a free Skype Posing session with Paige. All you have to do is be the first to leave a review.

Here we go!

Takeaways

Persevere and be persistent
Go for anything you want, let no one stop you
You are not doing this for anybody else, you are doing it for you
Be steadfast and you will reach whatever goal you set out to reach
Surround yourself with people who are benefiting and enriching your life
Be passionate about what you do
This is supposed to enhance your life, it shouldn’t be your whole life
Don't ever listen to anyone who tells you can't do it
Follow your heart and do what feels right in your heart of hearts
Don't just be a sheep, educate yourself
If you need help or advice, reach out to people you look up to

Important questions

[00:07:09] How many years have you been competing?

[00:07:22] What qualities make you a strong athlete?

[00:11:18] What keeps you motivated?

[00:14:08] What got you started in fitness?

[00:21:56] What was that pivotal moment when you realized you can become an IFBB bikini professional?

[00:28:04] Could you explain the method of visualization you use and exactly how that took you to the top?

[00:31:56] Would you recommend women going straight into their pro debut after they turn pro?

[00:39:37] Why do you think you started binging?

[00:42:54] What would you tell someone struggling with binging to get out that?

[00:44:20] Can you explain the overhead shoulder press method?

[00:45:45] What are your goals this year or next year or five years from now?

[00:46:35] You are testing to become a judge. How do you go about that?

[00:51:50] Who is your mentor in the sport?

[00:56:30] What advice would you give someone wanting to become an IFBB bikini professional?

LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikini20 for 20% off your test!

Follow Paige Lilly:

Instagram: @ifbbpro_paigelilly

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Previous Episode

012: Switching From Figure to Bikini with Tiffany Vann

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 smooth as it can get. So hang on for Tiffany’s tips.

Tiffany is an IFBB Bikini Pro, and a former professional dancer. She is a Certified Yoga/Pilates Instructor, and a Pose Trainer. Tiffany is also a NASM Certified Weight Loss Specialist and Personal trainer. The IFBB Pro initially begun as a Figure competitor, but later switched to Bikini. Her goal is to compete in the Olympia in 2019.

If you're a figure competitor and you're thinking about moving to Bikini or maybe you're already a bikini competitor, this episode is for you. Tiffany will give you tips on how you can switch from one category to another and how to determine which category is best for you. She will also talk about the extremes of prep and how to structure your show choice.

Not just that. She’ll be addressing the common question of when it’s the best time to start picking out your shows for the next season. As well, she talks on whether or not it is important to have sponsorships.

Finally, natural hair. Should black girls wear their natural hair on stage? Is this ever going to be a thing where you see afros and thick curly hair on stage?

Without further ado, I am so excited and delighted to introduce to you Tiffany. Let’s go.

Takeaways.

Learn and grow every day
Cultivate a desire to improve
Do your research and make sure that you're making a sound decision
Be confident in your decision
Ensure your lifestyle is sustainable
If you start the process with a coach, finish it
If your coach is not confident in their ability to get you where you need to be, find another coach
To challenge yourself, step out of your comfort zone
Hire a knowledgeable coach
Always consult other competitors when choosing your coach
Have the right mindset
Make sure you're mentally prepared to embark on this sport

Important question

[00:07:42] How many years have you been competing?

[00:10:49] What keeps you motivated?

[00:15:46] How did you start your fitness journey?

[00:17:32] Why did you decide that you were going to do figure?

[00:18:16] What advice would you give someone to help them decide which category they should be in?

[00:20:17] How does training for figure and bikini differ?

[00:21:21] Do you think you have to use performance enhancements in order to be successful in figure?

[00:22:46] What made you want to switch to bikini?

[00:24:58] Did you switch coaches after switching from figure to bikini?

[00:26:40] What advice would you give to someone who's struggling with trying to make that switch?

[00:27:30] What things do you as a bikini competitor take into consideration when deciding a coach?

[00:35:45] How do you structure your shows for the year?

[00:42:46] Is there a reason as to why you don't wear your natural hair on stage?

[00:48:41] Is there any mentors that you look up to in the sport?

[00:51:04] What advice would you give someone wanting to become an IFBB bikini professional?

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Instagram: @fit_t_cv

Facebook: Tiffany Vann

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014: How To Handle Every OFF-SEASON With Ease With Lauren Dannenmiller

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. She is a Business Partner, a Contest Prep and Lifestyle Coach at Team Cosmic Bodies, a company that lay focus on Bikini prepping and fitness coaching.

Today, we're going to dive deep and talk to you about how she handles her off-season and the possible physical and mental changes during that time. Lauren will also share her experience being in-season versus off-season and how the attention that she gets while in-season is affected.

Finally, she will give you tips on how to set boundaries when your partner adds up not just as your business partner but a coach. Ready? Here we go!

Takeaways

Hard work, consistency, and determination will take you where you want to go
Ensure you are ready to compete
Get your willpower high
Take a break to evaluate and work on yourself
You never know what's going to happen at each show
Taking time off gives you longevity in the sport
The more shows you do, the easier it gets
Your time will eventually come
Be patient, it takes time to get anything that you want
Don't give up, keep pushing
Competing should not be the only thing that you do
Put your posing under control before doing any national shows
Plan out your season

Important questions

[00:07:14] When did you get your pro card?

[00:10:06] Why exactly do you compete?

[00:16:05] How did you start your fitness journey?

[00:18:31] What is your team's mission statement?

[00:21:48] How do you set the boundaries with your partner?

[00:26:46] How were you able to stay lean the entire year that you competed?

[00:32:09] How did you handle your reverse and what was your step by step process, stepping off of stage?

[00:41:37] How exactly did you prep your mind going off-season?

[00:44:13] Exactly how did you adapt to off-season when it came to nutrition though?

[00:47:04] How did you handle post-show blues?

[00:49:56] Do you feel like you received less attention in the off-season than when you're in-season?

[01:03:55] What does being a professional in the sport mean to you?

[01:10:03] What advice would you give to someone wanting to become an IFBB bikini professional in the sport?

FOLLOW Lauren

YouTube: Lauren Dannenmiller

Instagram: @laurendannenmiller

Team Cosmic Bodies @teamcosmicbodies

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