PREP FILES EP 11: GYMS ARE BACK BABY, fluid retention, injuries, social FOMO (again)
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10/26/21 • 46 min
Hello friends - I am back with the next instalment of PREP FILES where I take you with me on my prep journey... now the ICN Victoria stage!
This week we had VERY good news in Victoria with the announcement that restrictions will be easing further next week which means... gyms are back next week baby! Let’s get it!
Another week down and only 5 more to go - here’s what’s been happening!:
- A small injury I’m dealing with
- What restrictions easing means for my prep
- Dealing with fluid retention
- Social FOMO!
- Current stats: weeks out, weight, training, wins, lessons, challenges etc.
Listener Q:&:
- If you win, will you keep going in 2022?
- Are you planning on competing in the early wbff shows next year
- Where do you find low cal recipe inspo?
- Pre show hair removal tips
- How on earth do I pick photoshoot clothes?
- First alcoholic drink post show
- Have you lost your period yet
- Daily rituals schedule on prep
- How many house a day do you workout and what does your home training mostly consist of
And PLENTY more weird and wonderful things as usual.
You can subscribe so you never miss an episode and if you love the show feel free to leave a 5* review and/or share to your Instagram stories and tag me so I can see!
And don't forget SLBC MERCH is STILL AVAILABLE! But not a lot left so if you've been thinking about grabbing a shirt now is the time! Head to https://thesecretlifeofabikinicompetitor.bigcartel.com/ to get yours now!
You can find me and the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/secretlifeofabikinicompetitor/ and https://instagram.com/robynzimmy
Love you,
R x
#SLBC #prepfiles
Hello friends - I am back with the next instalment of PREP FILES where I take you with me on my prep journey... now the ICN Victoria stage!
This week we had VERY good news in Victoria with the announcement that restrictions will be easing further next week which means... gyms are back next week baby! Let’s get it!
Another week down and only 5 more to go - here’s what’s been happening!:
- A small injury I’m dealing with
- What restrictions easing means for my prep
- Dealing with fluid retention
- Social FOMO!
- Current stats: weeks out, weight, training, wins, lessons, challenges etc.
Listener Q:&:
- If you win, will you keep going in 2022?
- Are you planning on competing in the early wbff shows next year
- Where do you find low cal recipe inspo?
- Pre show hair removal tips
- How on earth do I pick photoshoot clothes?
- First alcoholic drink post show
- Have you lost your period yet
- Daily rituals schedule on prep
- How many house a day do you workout and what does your home training mostly consist of
And PLENTY more weird and wonderful things as usual.
You can subscribe so you never miss an episode and if you love the show feel free to leave a 5* review and/or share to your Instagram stories and tag me so I can see!
And don't forget SLBC MERCH is STILL AVAILABLE! But not a lot left so if you've been thinking about grabbing a shirt now is the time! Head to https://thesecretlifeofabikinicompetitor.bigcartel.com/ to get yours now!
You can find me and the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/secretlifeofabikinicompetitor/ and https://instagram.com/robynzimmy
Love you,
R x
#SLBC #prepfiles
Previous Episode
PREP FILES EP 10: resting, starting my post-show food mindset work now, advice for beginners
Hello friends - I am back with the next instalment of PREP FILES where I take you with me on my prep journey... now the ICN Victoria stage!
I promised it would now only be a week between episodes and you know I’m a woman of my word, so here we are mates! Another week down and only 6 more to go - here’s what’s been happening!:
- Importance of noticing unhelpful/harmful eating patterns now ahead of post show
- Getting over my training funk
- Why trusting your coach is vital
- Coming out of lockdown nerves
- Focusing on resting and stress management
- Current stats: weeks out, weight, training, wins, lessons, challenges etc.
Listener Q:&:
- Advice for beginners: Where do i start to compete / how to know when you’re ready to start your first prep?
- Your go to meals/day on a plate at the moment
- What category will you be competing in?
- Tips, tricks and ideas for keeping stress down during peak week
- When do you order your bikini?
- Tips for cancelled competition
- How do you get your water in?
- What’s your reverse plans into Christmas?
- What would you do if your boyfriend didn’t support you or approve of you competing?
And PLENTY more weird and wonderful things as usual.
You can subscribe so you never miss an episode and if you love the show feel free to leave a 5* review and/or share to your Instagram stories and tag me so I can see!
And don't forget SLBC MERCH is STILL AVAILABLE! But not a lot left so if you've been thinking about grabbing a shirt now is the time! Head to https://thesecretlifeofabikinicompetitor.bigcartel.com/ to get yours now!
You can find me and the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/secretlifeofabikinicompetitor/ and https://instagram.com/robynzimmy
Love you,
R x
#SLBC #prepfiles
Next Episode
PREP FILES EP 12: Hardest week so far, digging phase, FULL macro/body weight breakdown
Hello friends - I am back with the next instalment of PREP FILES where I take you with me on my prep journey to the ICN Victoria stage!
3 weeks out and this was the HARDEST week of prep so far - I have been exhausted and really had to dig deep this week. It was a long episode this week - I delved deeper into the details of my macros, body weight trends and plan of attack for the week ahead.
Here’s what’s been happening!:
- Being EXHAUSTED and really struggling
- Cutting out anything non prep related
- Monitoring sodium
- FULL macro/calorie breakdown and body weight trends
- Also wins, lessons, challenges etc.
- Tip of the week!!
Listener Q:&:
- What to expect from a first show prep
- How to get over the feeling of not being good enough
- My biggest wins so far
- Plans for reverse
- Tips for someone struggling with binge eating post show
And PLENTY more weird and wonderful things as usual.
You can subscribe so you never miss an episode and if you love the show feel free to leave a 5* review and/or share to your Instagram stories and tag me so I can see!
And don't forget SLBC MERCH is STILL AVAILABLE! But not a lot left so if you've been thinking about grabbing a shirt now is the time! Head here to get yours now!
You can find me and the show on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/secretlifeofabikinicompetitor/ and https://instagram.com/robynzimmy
Love you,
R x
#SLBC #prepfiles
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