PREP FILES EP 6: ‘what do emotions have to do with it’ - when prep gets you good!

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07/27/21 • 68 min

Hello friends - I am back with the next instalment of PREP FILES where I take you with me on my journey to the WBFF stage in October.

Oh my days, 13 weeks you guys!! How exciting! This was the first week I truly felt like I was in prep - it got me good! But I truly loved the challenge and feel like if I can get through that I can get through anything! As well as all things prep related I answered all your fantastic questions at the end.

Some of the things I cover off in this episode:

Hardest week so far
Lockdown life
‘What do emotions have to do with it’
Plan B/C/D for if shows get cancelled/pushed back and my mindset around that
Importance of rest and recovery
Full update on my stats, condition, weight/cm loss, challenges, goals
Listener Q&A! Including:
- Dealing with emotions during that time of the month in prep
- Do you get hungry on prep, if so, what are some tricks you used (mindset or otherwise)?
- Do you feel lockdown will give you a disadvantage over other athletes on show day?
- Weird cravings
- Will your show be live streamed?
- How to choose the evening wear dress for WBFF?
- Do you think eating protein bars, powders and things with artificial sweeteners effect your physique?
- Do you ever feel lonely in prep, especially in lockdown?
- What’s your key to self motivation?
- How to find a coach
- How not to compare yourself to others

And PLENTY more weird and wonderful things as usual.

I mentioned two blog posts I wrote in this episode which you can see below for more info:

Don’t forget to 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!

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 journey to the WBFF stage in October.

Some of the things I cover off in this episode:

Hardest week so far
Lockdown life
‘What do emotions have to do with it’
Plan B/C/D for if shows get cancelled/pushed back and my mindset around that
Importance of rest and recovery
Full update on my stats, condition, weight/cm loss, challenges, goals
Listener Q&A! Including:
- Dealing with emotions during that time of the month in prep
- Do you get hungry on prep, if so, what are some tricks you used (mindset or otherwise)?
- Do you feel lockdown will give you a disadvantage over other athletes on show day?
- Weird cravings
- Will your show be live streamed?
- How to choose the evening wear dress for WBFF?
- Do you think eating protein bars, powders and things with artificial sweeteners effect your physique?
- Do you ever feel lonely in prep, especially in lockdown?
- What’s your key to self motivation?
- How to find a coach
- How not to compare yourself to others

And PLENTY more weird and wonderful things as usual.

I mentioned two blog posts I wrote in this episode which you can see below for more info:

Don’t forget to 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!

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 5: diet breaks, dates, social FOMO, posing and listener Q&A!

Hello friends - I am back with the next instalment of PREP FILES where I take you with me on my journey to the WBFF stage in October.

We are still trucking away and now 16 weeks out!! Cant quite believe how time is flying. This week I run you through how I am managing my first ever structured prep diet break, an update on everything else prep related and of course all your questions!!

Some of the things I cover off in this episode:

Diet break low down
Going on a date (lol)
Missing my friends and social FOMO
The effects of other states going into lockdown and shows being postponed on my mindset
Full update on my stats, condition, weight/cm loss, challenges, goals
Listener Q&A! Including:
- Competing and fear of prep triggering old eating disorder
- Top 5 comp things you do daily
- Biggest challenge going through right now
- How many weeks out do you start to “cut”?
- Would you suggest practicing your peak week during prep before the show?
- What’s your fave thing about being on stage?
- Biggest bikini athletes regardless of federation
- How do you manage social relationships in prep/do you feel like you have to isolate?
- Go to affirmation when things are feeling extra tough
- What inspires you through the tough days when you’re hungry and don’t want to train?

And PLENTY more weird and wonderful things as usual.

Don’t forget to 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!

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 7: Lockdown (again!), plan B? Weight plateaus, food cravings, honouring my emotions & listener Q&A!

Hello friends - I am back with the next instalment of PREP FILES where I take you with me on my journey to the WBFF stage in October. Currently 11 weeks out!

Well, well, well. Back in lockdown again. Round 6. Getting pretty good at this lockdown business now. Not going to lie, this has been the hardest one to deal with mentally/emotionally so far. Really kicked me in the guts - but ever resilient (read: stubborn) I am still on track on kicking goals!

As always I cover all things prep related and I answer all your fantastic questions at the end.

Some of the things I cover off in this episode:

Advice for first time competitor who is most nervous about being on stage
What Cold World song you blasting for squats? (Most important question ever)
Best low calorie sauces?
Why WBFF over NPC?
How do you stay motivated in lockdown // get through the adversity in prep?
Do you have any off/plan/fun meals during prep?
Biggest cravings?
What are you most proud of yourself for so far this prep?
How are you finding posing?

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!
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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