Tips for getting out of a motivation slump
As both a physique coach and exercise psychologist, one of the questions I get asked most frequently is “How do I get myself out of this motivation slump?”. It’s no secret that we all struggle or have struggled at some point with motivation to exercise and/or to nourish ourselves in a way that’s contingent with […]
Self Care: How are you taking care of yourself?
Self-care is a term that has become increasingly popular in the fitness community, and you’ll hear everyone throwing it around or showing the world their self-care routines. This isn’t a bad thing at all: irrespective of where we’re at in our fitness journey, we all know for ourselves that self-care is relevant, but that doesn’t always […]
Fear of gaining weight
Do you ever scroll through Instagram and wonder how on earth competitors cope with weight gain post-show? Do you sit there unable to relate to women embracing curvier bodies, whether it be after spending 20-24 weeks dieting for a show, or just as the normal thing to do in their offseason? I get you. Losing […]
The Psychology of Bodybuilding: What does it take?
Do you look at photos of competitors on Instagram and think “but how do you do it?”? Do you wonder what it takes to get stage lean and question whether you’re capable of doing it yourself? I know the feeling, because I’ve been there myself, multiple times! However, after completing two photoshoots and four shows […]
Developing resilience as a gym-goer
Do you want to know how to become more resilient in your day to day life? Feel better able to cope with the demands of work, life, training, diet…? Then this article is for you. Resilience can be defined as the role that our mental processes and behaviours play in promoting and protecting an […]
