
IFBB Pro Janessa Roy: Competing w/in a year of giving birth
02/04/24 • 75 min
Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #179 with IFBB Women’s Physique Pro Janessa Roy.
Janessa and I became instagram friends after several voice message exchanges while she was contest prepping and faithfully listening to the podcast while getting her steps in through outdoor walks (cardio). After learning she was barely a year post partum, I asked her to be a guest on the show.
Truthfully she gives a very interesting and detailed perspective on competing so soon after having a baby. This is a controversial topic, and though I still believe Janessas situation isn’t the norm and I wouldn’t usually recommend one steps on stage so soon after giving birth, I understand her reasoning.
I hope you enjoy the details in her story and how thoughtfully she executed this prep with balance—a word rarely accepted in the bodybuilding/contest prep space, and discernment. I hope you glean perspective, and education, while leaving judgement at the door. Janessa is inspiring, smart, and passionate about her family and this sport. Enjoy this convo!
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Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #179 with IFBB Women’s Physique Pro Janessa Roy.
Janessa and I became instagram friends after several voice message exchanges while she was contest prepping and faithfully listening to the podcast while getting her steps in through outdoor walks (cardio). After learning she was barely a year post partum, I asked her to be a guest on the show.
Truthfully she gives a very interesting and detailed perspective on competing so soon after having a baby. This is a controversial topic, and though I still believe Janessas situation isn’t the norm and I wouldn’t usually recommend one steps on stage so soon after giving birth, I understand her reasoning.
I hope you enjoy the details in her story and how thoughtfully she executed this prep with balance—a word rarely accepted in the bodybuilding/contest prep space, and discernment. I hope you glean perspective, and education, while leaving judgement at the door. Janessa is inspiring, smart, and passionate about her family and this sport. Enjoy this convo!
Support the show by subscribing!! https://www.buzzsprout.com/711555/support
Subscribe to The Women’s Fittest podcast as new episodes drop every Monday and throughout the week. Your reviews are appreciated and truly matter! Thank you in advance for your efforts towards the growth of The Women’s Fittest podcast. Also find many of these episodes in video form on my YouTube: Buffcake22!
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Coaching inquiries email Debra: [email protected]
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Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #178 mythbusting gut health with Sarah Ford Bishop!
We covered a lot of your questions and concerns with this episode! I’m super grateful to Sarah for the experience she’s gained and knowledge she’s invested into this topic of gut health. So much of our health is connected to our digestive system.
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How soon after eating can you exercise
What alcohol does to the gut
Supplements to promote gut health
The Squatty Potty ...and more
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Roman Empire: Body Image
Thanks for listening to another episode of The Women’s Fittest Podcast! This is episode #180 Roman Empire.
After a much needed break from social media in all forms I’m back on here sharing a trend I’ve seen quite a bit over the past several months on it about the Roman Empire.
Apparently men think about the Roman Empire quite regularly, so, the question is, what is women’s “Roman Empire”. Many videos hit my feed with women talking about body image and I wanted to address this from both a personal and professional angle.
I hope this episode edifies you and inspires you to challenge “what you were told” to believe about yourself. You are valuable beyond your “package”, but also, you can change both your physique and your mindset.
Remember, your physique is constantly evolving weather you put effort towards it or not, and that alone is proof you can change.
Love you!!
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Subscribe to The Women’s Fittest podcast as new episodes drop every Monday and throughout the week. Your reviews are appreciated and truly matter! Thank you in advance for your efforts towards the growth of The Women’s Fittest podcast. Also find many of these episodes in video form on my YouTube: Buffcake22!
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