Part Time Bodybuilder: Recent Episodes
Holly
An insight into the life of a part time bodybuilder, juggling a full time job as a Communications Manager as well as competing in bikini competitions.This podcast intends to show that it is possible to achieve your dreams outside of your 9-5. I will be sharing my experiences and challenges and hope to also share the journeys of other competitors who juggle their 'double lives'. I hope this podcast will hope to motivate and inspire fellow competitors on their journey to the stage.
Seen as me and Jenny are doing the same show, I invited her back on to do an update at 2 weeks out from the 2bros Pro Tan Naturals Cup. Here is how we are both feeling at 2 weeks out, the realities of how hard we have had to push, our decisions to stay natural and so much more!
Content includes
How hard have we had to push
Managing injuries in prep
Where can you draw the line between prep tired and proper fatigue?
Honesty with your coach
Does having an ‘effective off season’ actually make prep any easier
Other people’s onions on your prep
Levels of commitment
Staying natural and do we feel pressure to go assisted
Should you look at what the pro’s are doing
Using the feedback from your shows
Not placing your worth on placings
Importance of your close circle and having their honesty
How discipline feeds other areas of your life
Watching shows in close proximity to your own
Jenny's IG: @jennyhamiltonpt
Podcast IG: @parttimebodybuilder @holly.lj
Feeling a bit overwhelmed trying to prepare for show day? Well here is an episode for you!
It was so great to have my first guest and owner of KOMPAK back on the podcast to cover off how you can make sure that you are prepared for the big day.
Content includes
Show day checklist
Budgeting for show day
Things to think about before the show
Planning your look
Considerations for show day
Show day timings & itinerary
Pumping up
Looking after yourself on show day
Resources
Show day checklist - https://www.kompak.store/blog/show-day-list-what-to-pack-male-female-bodybuilding-competitors
Budget planner - https://www.kompak.store/blog/competing-budget-planner-male-female
Social Media
KOMPAK women - @kompakwomen
KOMPAK men - @kompakmen
Jasmin's - @jasminjuliajeffery
keep up to date with the latest podcast news on IG @parttimebodybuilder. You can also find your host, Holly @holly.lj.
Here is where I am at 5 weeks out....eek! I have to admit that I am having my first proper prep wobble with the age old question of am I going to be ready in time ?!
Content includes
What has happened since the last update
Diet break
Where I am now with training, cardio and diet
Am I going to be ready?!
Life update
Some exciting news
Podcast socials:
@partimebodybuilder
@holly.lj
IFBB Bikini Pro Mary Ann Parks joins me to talk me through her journey to pro status and her plans going forwards. Two things really struck me about Mary Ann is her drive to really hone her craft through constantly learning every area of the sport as well as her ability to bounce back, she really has overcome so much.
Content includes
Amateur journey
Taking time away from the stage to get better
Getting uncomfortable in offseason
Importance of posing and hiding imbalances
Overcoming injuries
Training with imbalances
Journey to the pro stage
Mary Ann's IG: @maryann_ifbbpro
Podcast IG: @parttimebodybuilder @holly.lj
... until I injured myself.
Prep brain got the best of me and I was a complete wally. Here is a quick update on what I have done, how it has affected things and the plan moving forwards!
Podcast Instagram: @parttimebodybuilder
Personal Instagram: @holly.lj
11 weeks down, 9 to go! Where is the time going?!
Here is a full breakdown of where we are at 9 weeks out as well as what has changed recently.
Content includes
Recent changes to the plan
Body weight stalling
Will I be lean enough?
Prep and periods
Strength struggles
A shift in mindset
You can also follow my journey to the stage on Instagram @holly.lj
Keep up with the latest podcast news and episode @parttimebodybuilder
What an open, raw and inspiring chat I had with Amy, which to be honest took me completely by surprise.
We had intended to talk about training hard and preps however the conversation became a lot more than that, we discovered that we had similar experiences and could delve deeply into them instead. We opened up on the realities of the modelling industry as well refusing to let an abusive relationship turn be a defining feature, instead using it to harness mental toughness. I want to thank Amy for being so candid and vulnerable.
Content includes
Thoughts/feelings 2 weeks out from pro debut
Taking other people’s comments with pinch of salt
Fitness prep vs bikini prep
Keeping strength training and cardio separate
Importance of regular contact with your coach on prep
Finding the gym
The brutality of the modelling industry
Abusive relationships
Rebuilding confidence and self-worth
Not letting the past define you
Turning trauma into mental toughness and fuel
The formula to training hard
Stopping worrying what anyone else things
Everything you could possibly want to know about tanning for a bodybuilding show with Laura from Get Bronzed, the official tanning partner for 2Bros Pro Events.
Content includes:
Skin prep
Hair removal
Base coat
Show day tan
What to expect when getting tanned
What to wear and what not to wear
Tanning mishaps – what is fixable
Back to back shows
Listener Q&A:
What can competitors do to make it easier for the tanners?
Prep for pale skin
Doing your own tan
Get Bronzed contact details:
IG: @get_bronzed
Website: https://www.getbronzed.co.uk/
We are 14 weeks out and 6 weeks into prep so I thought it was time for a little update. Covering what has been happening in terms of prep and some exciting developments in life in general.
Content includes:
When the scales don’t change
Why I follow a meal plan & don’t work out my macros
How different this prep is
Putting my phone away
Morning routine and habits
Show plans
Life update
Things work out in the end
Podcast IG: @parttimebodybuilder @holly.lj
How often do you hold yourself back from doing things that you want to?
Well, I do a lot! I will hold my hands up and say that my overthinking and overanalysing is both a huge strength and a huge weakness for me. In this episode I talk about how I have been talking myself out of some particular shows recently and why looking at the real reason I body build has helped me reframe things and decide just to go for it.
Podcast social's:
@parttimebodybuilder
@holy.lj
It was great to catch up with teammate Phoebe to talk about her new role as The Posing Pro Assistant Coach, all things posing coaching and her competing journey. Including her switch from toned figure to IFBB bikini.
Content includes
Phoebe's new role as The Posing Pro's Assistant Posing Coach
How often should first timers and seasoned competitors have posing coaching
Whether to stay loyal to a posing coach
Phoebe's competitive journey
Toned figure to IFBB bikini
Things to think about when competing abroad
Adapting your training to your needs
Future Plans
Book in a posing session with Phoebe - https://theposingpro.com/product-category/posing-sessions/
Phoebe's Socials:
IG - @phoebegoodwin1
YouTube - Phoebe Goodwin - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcuTmIB-qRPfk-XxsUXPsNQ
Podcast Socials:
@parttimebodybuilder
@holly.lj
A round up of my 2 year off season and my plans moving forward for the 2021 competitive season.
Content includes
Feedback and takeaways from my 2019 show
Changing coaches
Taking a different approach and not being afraid to go against the grain
Changing gyms
Plan for this year
1st week of prep
Listener Q&A
Listener Q&A includes
What exercises have you made the biggest progress with?
How high did your calories get in off season
Did you still do cardio in offseason?
How long did you take for off season?
Favourite and worst part of off season?
What are you most exciting for during prep?
@parttimebodybuilder
@holly.lj
Thanks for listening as always
Holly x
What can you do when life doesn't go to plan?
We all know the importance of structure and routine when it comes to bodybuilding but are you being too rigid in your thinking?
Everyone will have times when things don't go to plan and you will have to be adaptable. If you aren't prepared for this it will likely throw you completely off balance. Here are my tips for preparing for all eventualities and learning to be flexible in your thinking.
Content includes
What has been going on the past few weeks
Adapting the plan when things go wrong
Learning to be flexible and being prepared
Overwhelm and procrastination
Taking one step at a time
Emily Plajer shares her journey to her Pro Card and then her subsequent Olympia qualification just a week later at her first pro show. I cannot tell you how jam packed this podcast is with little gems. We covered training approach, balancing work and competing, tall girl problems, prep and relationships as well as appreciating every moment and not taking anything for granted.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.
Content includes
Competing at a young age
Taking a break from competing
Balancing work and competing
Birth control issues
Pro card win
Training approach
Tall girl problems
Olympia qualification
Should blondes really go dark?
Prep and relationships
TallGirlGang
You can follow Emily's journey on instagram @emily_plajer and you can buy #TallGirlGang apparel and book posing sessions with Emily at https://jointallgirlgang.com/
You can find the podcast and host Holly @parttimebodybuilder @holly.lj
Ever wondered what it feels like to be absolutely peeled?! Well Clare is know for her trade mark condition and we talk about the real physical and mental reality of being in that condition. We also talk about Clare's lifelong passion for fitness, her bodybuilding history, the importance of learning along the way and much much more.
I am so glad me and Clare finally managed to get this recorded. I have known for a few years now. She in fact say me take my first tentative steps into the bodybuilding industry when she was a PT in the gym I trained in.
Content includes:
Intro to Clare
Fitness background
Falling in love with the weights room
Fitting in fitness with children
Why bodybuilding
Bodybuilding journey
Educating yourself along the way
Feeling pressure to do well
Show day being the hardest part
Plans for this year
Physical and mental reality of getting into condition
Positive and negative side of the bodybuilding industry
Questioning the plan and constantly learning
Clare's Details:
IG: @clarebarkspt
Athlete log: https://www.trainedbyjp.com/
Podcast details:
IG: @parttimebodybuilder
Host's details:
IG: @Holly.ljh
This will not be what you expect....it isn't about growing weak areas in an off-season. I am not very good about talking about feelings but being vulnerable is important, it is part of being human. In this episode I talk about how moments of weakness have been defining moments for me and how they can be turned into strengths.n
Podcast IG: @parttimebodybuilder
Personal IG: @holly.lj
IFBB Pro, 2x Figure Olympian and all round lovely human being, Rhea Gayle joins me for a chat. We cover the meaning behind her mantra No More Fear, No More Doubt and what it is like to be an Olympian and so much more.
Content includes
No More Fear, No More Doubt
Prepping in 2020
Backstage Rituals
2020 Olympia
The Figure Category and Posing
Follow Rhea @Rheagpt
When should you start prep? I do think there is a good and bad time to enter into a prep depending on your situation at the time. In this episode I cover the things I consider when choosing show dates and what ducks I like to have in a row first.
Helpful resources - https://www.kompak.store/blog/competing-budget-planner-male-female
If you want to follow us on Instagram you can find us @parttimebodybuilder
Guess whose back...back again!
Well where the hell have I been and what has happened in February?!
Just a quick update on what has been happening, why I have been quiet, life plans and competing plan.
Destiny joins me again to give us an update on life following her diagnosis with cervical cancer in July 2020. I am in absolute awe of this girls mindset, positivity and willingness to share her journey to help others. It was great to catch up with her and here where she is now and what her plans are moving forwards.
Content includesCervical Cancer Prevention Week
Treatment
Road to recovery
Getting through the dark days
Current update
Plans for the future
This week is cervical cancer prevention week and Destiny is sharing the stories of 11 amazing women, please check out her instagram @bikinigirl_vs_cancer and get sharing the stories. If you need more information on cervical cancer then jostrust.org.uk is a great resource.
If you want to find me or the podcast on IG you can find me @parttimebodybuilder or @holly.lj
As always, thanks for listening.
Speak again soon x
First podcast of 2021 and we are starting with a bang!
Super excited to share this one with you guys. I had the absolute pleasure of talking to IFBB Pro Phoebe Hagan about her journey on route to that Olympia stage and how she deals with set backs. Also we covered the 2020 Olympia, an insight into the bikini class, IFBB bikini posing and much much more.
This is certainly not one to miss!
Content includes
The current situation
A rundown of Phoebe's 2020 competing season
Dealing with disappointment
Building a strong mindset
2020 Bikini Olympia
The Bikini Criteria
IFBB Bikini Posing
What is next for Phoebe
The secret project!
If you want to follow Phoebe's journey here are her socials:
IG - @phoebehagan_
YouTube
Website - www.phoebehagan.com/
Thanks for listening guys. Speak in the next episode.
Holly x
Just a quick Christmas message from me! I hope you are ok where ever you are in the world.
This is my last podcast in 2020 so I will catch you in 2021.
Holly x
Well I couldn't let the biggest event of the year go by without a little chat about it could I?! Here is my thoughts on this years bikini class.
Content includes
Top 10 breakdown
This year's trends
Importance of stage presentation
If you have any comments or feedback or just want a chat you can find me on IG @parttimebodybuilder or @holly.lj
Holly x
2021 show plans have been decided eek!
In this episode I cover what my 2021 show plans are and how I go about setting my goals.
Content includes
The 2020 show plans that never happened
2021 show dates
Goal setting
What my goals are
How I set up my short term and long term goals
What a tough cookie!
Char has had a challenging year to say the least, not only has she had to deal with the challenges of covid she has also had to emergency spinal surgery. We talk through her injury, her surgery, the recovery process and much much more! I also discover what my cool new job should be!
I absolutely loved chatting to Char, she just has such a positive energy about her and I just can't wait to see her comeback in 2021.
Content includes:
Emergency spinal surgery
Recovery & returning to the gym
Lockdown training
Char's competing journey
Future show plans
Being a professional dancer and travelling the world
You can find Char on instagram - click HERE
@parttimebodybuilder
@holly.lj
Dear Diary.....
Only kidding, well sort of not actually. This week I thought I would try something new and give you some of my thoughts and feelings this week.
Content includes:
Stress & burnout
Living in the moment more
Why I have started journalling
Ways to journal & the benefits
The importance of humility
Remaining teachable
Chasing excellence
Celebrating the little wins
If you want to know more you can find me on instagram @parttimebodybuilder or @holly.lj
Jenny has come on leaps and bounds since she started competing in 2019. I have been following Jenny's journey from the start and have become friends through the power of social media. I wanted to get Jenny on to talk about the approach she took in terms of training and mindset to step up from a small local show to holding her own in a stacked IFBB qualifier.
Content includes
How we met
Why bodybuilding?
Going from a small local show to taking on the IFBB stage
Utilising the offseason effectively
Training styles
Striving for big goals
Low down of this season and future plans
Post show experiences
Judges Feedback, taking a balanced view and different bikini looks
Stage nerves and overthinking
Prep emotions, staying positive and prep guilt
Self-doubt, self-confidence and trusting your timing
Practicing self-love through exercise and nutrition
You can find Jenny on IG @jennyhamiltonpt
You can also feel free to shoot me a message if you have any feedback, suggestions or questions @parttimebodybuilder or @holly.lj
Until next time, Holly x
This year has certainly been a challenging one for everyone, especially all the first timers. Laura joins me to talk through her first prep and show during covid. We also talk about her feelings post show and what is next for her.
Content includes:
Why bodybuilding?
Enjoying the lifestyle before prepping
Coaching - a two way process
Importance of training
Prepping and show day experience during covid
Post show and future plans
Picking the right category
If you want to follow Loz's journey you can find her on IG - click here
For updates on the podcast - click here
Look forward to chatting to you all next time,
Holly x
This isn't always the easiest subject to talk about but Hayley approaches it eloquently and with such openness and honesty. It was a pleasure to hear Hayley's journey with mental health as well as competing. A really important topic which doesn't need to be shied away from.
Content includes:
An intro to Hayley
The highlight reel that is IG
'The Grind' - should we aspire to it?
Hayley's mental health journey - clinical depression and disordered eating
Has bodybuilding been a help or a hinderence
Diet culture
Hayley's competing journey
Social Media
Find Hayley on IG here
Find the podcast here
Your host Holly's IG here
I am back after a brief hiatus!
At the moment I am juggling a full time corp job, a college course and bodybuilding so I thought it might be useful to document how I keep myself organised and stay on track. It even contains my top tips for meal prepping on the road!
I also touch on my views on motivation and why you can't rely on being motivated.
Hope you enjoy this episode
Holly x
Mana joins me after just turning IFBB Pro to talk about what it is like to earn your pro card, whether she has come down off of cloud 9 and how she juggles her double life as a figure competitor and Paramedic.
Content includes:
Turning IFBB Pro
Explaining Bodybuilding to people
What not to say to someone on prep
Post show eats
2020 Prep
Whats next?
Motivations and discipline
Mana's competing journey
Prep brain
Structuring diet and training around shift patterns
Remember you can now also find us on YouTube as Part Time Bodybuilder!
You can find Mana on IG @bluelightbarbells_ifbbpro or the podcast page @parttimebodybuilder
Thanks for listening
PTB x
Antonia started competing at a young age and has had a very successful competing career, however at the beginning of the year she announced she was hanging up her sparkly bikini. In this episode we talk about Antonia's decision and how she is finding life after competing. We also talk about her decision to compete and the competitive journey that followed.
This is a great episode and gives and insight into what the transition out of competing can look like. I loved talking to Antonia and found her continued positive outlook on the bodybuilding industry refreshing!
You can continue to follow Antonia's journey on Instagram @antonia.mander
Thanks for listening,
Holly x
Prepping in 2020 has not been an easy ride but the first shows of the year are now in sight! Danni joins me at just 6 days out from her first show of 2020 after a long prep (29 weeks).
We cover a LOT of ground in this episode and may have gone off on a few tangents. Including:
- Long 2020 prep
- Deciding to enlist the help of a coach at 10wks out
- Macro tracking on prep & offseason and the benefits
- Danni’s competing journey
- Long improvement season
- Importance of mindset on prep
- Loosing and regaining your menstrual cycle
- Taking a break from hormonal contraceptives
- Plan & goals for this year
- The subjectivity of the bikini category
- Gaining stage experience
- What bodybuilding teaches you
Let me and Danni know what you think of the episode and feel free to send us a DM with any questions.
You can Find Danni at:
@dannibosworth
@TeamDB__
www.dannibosworth.com
The Female Fitness Podcast
In this week's episode I am back for a solo episode to talk about my experience of bodybuilding and being a bikini competitor as well as what I have learnt along the way. Hopefully this is useful to beginners and relatable to seasoned athletes. Anything you thing I have missed shout me a message as I am going to pull this together into a document as well.
As always you can find me on instagram @parttimebodybuilder or @holly.lj and my DM's are always open.
Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy it.
Holly - PTB x
This week I am joined by RayRay Hudson who is a fitness model competitor and make up artist.
We cover:
- First gym sessions back after lockdown & creative lockdown gym equipment
- Prepping for a virtual show in lockdown
- Virtual WBFF show - how it worked
- Prepping for the WBFF worlds
- Being prepared for show day
- Finding her home in fitness modelling federations
- RayRay's day job and working from home
- Getting involved in stage make up
- What makes a good stage make up look and how to pick a MUA
- Why you shouldn't be afraid of colour in stage make up
- How stage make up differs between federations
- RayRay's charity make up ebook project
You can RayRay on instagram @rayrayhudson or @raysofbeauty
Charity make up ebooks - https://www.rayrayhudson.com/
Podcast insta - @parttimebodybuilder
Thanks for listening!
Holly x
Destiny story is a must listen for all females! Following a recent cervical cancer diagnosis she has set about raising awareness, particularly around the importance of cancer screening for females. Destiny is a fellow bikini competitor, a children's oncology nurse and an all round wonderful human! She inspires me daily and I am sure she will inspire you too.
This is a great episode. I do however apologise for the mic feedback noise my side. Luckily I don't do that much talking and Destiny's importance message is clear :)
In this episode we cover:
- Destiny's diagnosis and how she struggled to get seen by her GP due to covid
- Her treatment plan.
- Being a paediatric nurse who specialises in oncology and how that is a blessing and a curse with her own treatment.
- Knowing your own body and following your intuition, even when on prep
- The importance of smear testing and both of our experiences. Highlighting that they shouldn't be feared.
- Women's health - why we shouldn't be embarrassed even when talking to men.
- Building self-awareness and knowledge of our bodies through bodybuilding.
- Mental toughness - the bodybuilding mindset and how it is transferable to life.
- The bodybuilding community and how Destiny's former coach has stepped in to help.
You can follow Destiny's journey on instagram @bikinigirl_vs_cancer . I have also included the link to Destiny's go fund me page - https://uk.gofundme.com/f/bikini-girl-vs-cancer
This episode is also available on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITRd9pFIDaE
Power couple in the house! What these two have achieved together in such a short amount of time is amazing. I loved talking to them about their business and there competitive journeys. Plenty of laughs along the way and I nearly started a few domestics...whoops :)
We covered:
- How they met
- How they set up KHRU Coaching
- Opening a gym
- Their competing history
- Prepping as a couple
And much much more! including a cheeky game of Mr & Mrs.
If you want to follow their journeys or find out more about KHRU Coaching you can find them on Instagram @hannahmaclellan @kenny_gibb_physique @khru_coaching
You can find the podcast or my personal IG @parttimebodybuilder @holly.lj
We are also now on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/Rp_3Z33KyMg
Solo episode for you guys today on what I have learnt from the last few crazy months and what my plans are going forwards.
If you want to find out more about the podcast or me, you can find it on instagram @parttimebodybuilder or @holly.lj
I will be launching my YouTube channel for the podcast next week too so keep your eyes peeled!
much love,
Holly x
Becky Wright who is a wellness competitor and a mental health nurse joins me in this episode. We chat about:
- Home workouts
- Mental health nursing
- Balancing bodybuilding and work
- Shift work
- How she got into bodybuilding
- Wellness training
- Mini cuts and the scales not playing ball
- Looking after yourself on and off prep and ways to de-stress
- Using social media positively
If you want to follow Becky's you can find her on instagram @becs_x
You can also find me on IG @parttimebodybuilder or @holly.lj
I am joined by the lovely Jade-Kelsie Wolfenden who is an IFBB Pro bikini athlete. We talk about:
- Continuing prep during lockdown
- Her experience of living with epilepsy
- The positive impact of bodybuilding on her health
- Her competitive journey
- Winning her pro card and how that wasn't the original goal
- Plans for her pro debut
- Advise for competitors working towards a pro card
and much much more! Also featuring a very special guest appearance from her gorgeous puppy Ted!
If you want to follow Jade's find her on instagram @jadekelsie_ifbbpro
You can find the podcast @parttimebodybuilder or my personal journey @holly.lj
This week I am joined by Adele Johnston who a evidence based nutrition and lifestyle coach, twin mum to Clara and Shannon and the host of The Body Positive Mum podcast.
Adele's outlook is a breath of fresh air and I loved talking to her and understanding her perspective.
We covered so much and I am not sure this even covers everything but we chatted about:
- Introduction to Adele
- Lockdown life - coping strategies for being teacher and mum
- Importance of taking time for yourself
- Growing up with a bodybuilding mum
- Starting weight training after children
- Food fears, fad diets & busting food myths
- Teaching our children about nutrition and passing on our habits
- Adele's competitive journey
- Taking a pause from competing and her girls body positivity
- Finding a good coach & advise for new competitors
- Maintaining a social life on prep
Here are the links to Adele's socials:
https://a-gamelifestyle.com/
@adele.johnston
Part Time Bodybuilder socials:
@parttimebodybuilder
@holly.lj
In this episode we talk about hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) which is the loss of periods with Dr Nicola Rinaldi. Nicola has worked with hundreds of women to regain their menstrual cycles and is also the author of 'No Period. Now What?'.
Loss of periods is very prevalent in women in bodybuilding so it was great to hear from an expert. In this episode we cover:
- What is hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA)
- What causes HA - Why HA is common in bodybuilding women
- The short and long term effects of HA
- Why you may need to pee more when your cycle is missing
- HA vs PCOS and how they can be misdiagnosed
- Whether contraception can mask HA
- How to recover from HA
- What is the concept of going 'all in'
I really hope you find this as interesting as I did. Below are links to all the information covered in this episode:
www.noperiodnowwhat.com
https://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/book
https://www.facebook.com/groups/436981166801162/ (support group)
You can find your host, Holly Jeans on intstagram @partimebodybuilder or @holly.lj
IFBB Pro Kamara Graham joins me for an episode to talk about all things fitness! This is a must listen if you are interested in the fitness category.
A lot of ground was covered in this episode including:
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What the fitness category is
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Kamara's competing career so far and how she prepped herself to her IFBB Pro card
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Show day nerves
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Why she decided to hand the reigns over to a coach
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Managing recovery
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advice for fitness competitors
If you want to follow Kamara's journey her instagram is @kamarajayne_ifbbpro or you can find full details of her training and nurition on the Trained by JP website.
If you want to follow the podcast you can find it on instagram @parttimebodybuilder or your host Holly Jeans @holly.lj.
In this episode I talk about the challenges that we can face in offseason, how to overcome them, why you need a structured offseason, different approaches and my future competing plans.
You can follow the podcast on instagram @parttimebodybuilder or follow my personal journey @holly.lj.
Anya Limbert joins me this week to discuss:
- Arthritis awareness month and her experience of living with arthritis
- Her studies in prosthetics and orthotics
- Her competing jouney
- Striving for that IFBB Pro card
- Bikini colours and so much more!
If you would like to follow Anya's journey on instagram you can find her @anya_limbert
You can find me, your host, on instagram @holly.lj or @parttimebodybuilder
If yu give this episode a listen please tag us in your insta stories so we can see who is listening :)
What do my friends really think of my bodybuilding journey?!
Two of my closest friends, Ely and Aimee share their views on my bodybuilding journey so far. I have known these girls for over 11 years so they are been privy to my life before and after.
We explore their perceptions of the sport and how this has changed, how I have changed as a person, what they thought of my first show and the worries they have about my mental and physical health.
I hope you enjoy this episode. If you did hit subscribe so you never miss an episode. If toy would like to find out more about me or the podcast you can find me on instagram @holly.lj or @parttimebodybuilder
This episode I catch up with fellow podcaster Robyn Challands to talk about:
- Finding fitness and earning what your capable of
- Learning the basics
- Transitioning from Crossfit to bikini competitions
- Starting a podcast
Myself and Robyn's journeys are incredibly similar so it was nice to compare. Robyn is a breath of fresh air in the industry, she has an incredible passion for life and bodybuilding. I hope you come away from this episode as positive as I did.
If you want to connect with Robyn you can find her on instagram @robymzimmy or @secretlifeofabikinicompetitor
Your host was Holly Jeans and you can follow my journey on instagram @holly.lj or @parttimebodybuilder
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Sam and I chat all things mindset and personal development.
From overcoming eating disorders and body image issues to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Sam's story is fascinating and one we can all learn a lot from. In this episode we cover:
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Sam's competitive career and how bodybuilding has been a journey of self discovery
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Why is is important to look after your mind as a bodybuilding
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Setting up Supreme Minority and it's drive to empower women
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Mindset, meditation, morning routines, favorite podcasts and so much more!
If you want to find out more about Sam or Supreme Minority you can find more info at
Instagram - @sam.supreme.coaching or @the.supreme.minority
Website - http://www.suprememinority.co/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIKvNSyZNwTZFvkxVzCKWHQ/videos
If you enjoyed this episode please hit subscribe so you don't miss the next one! I am Holly and you can fins me at @Holly.lj or @parttimebodybuilder
I am joined by IFBB Pro Meg Sylvester for this episode. We chat about:
- Her competing history
- Going from not being able to walk to winning her pro card in 2018
- Juggling a full time job, being an online coach and her own training
- Her transition from being a bikini competitor to a figure competitor
- 2020 plans
Meg is the perfect example that it is possible to achieve your goals outside of your day job. If you want to follow her journey on IG @megalyciasylvester.
If you want to hear more about my journey or this podcast you can find me on IG @holly.lj. If you enjoyed this episode please hit subscribe so you don't miss the next one!
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I am back with a solo episode for you.
In this episode I cover how lock down life is treating me, why I think we should ignore the productivity police and how everyone's experience of lock down is unique and finally I explain why I think this along with other challenging situations provide us with opportunities.
If you want to find out more or follow my journey you can find me on instagram @holly.lj
Had the absolute pleasure of interviewing IFBB Pro Kuba Cielen for an episode. We spoke about:
- The importance of off season
- Struggling with binge eating
- How to pick your coach
All topics that are particularly prevalent in the industry at the moment. Whether you are a coach, competitor or someone who has struggled with disordered eating I think there will be something you can take away from this episode.
If you want to find out more, you can follow Kuba on instagram @kuba_cielen.
If you enjoyed this episode please hit subscribe so you don't miss future episodes. For any feedback, suggestions or to follow my competitive journey you can find me on instagram @holly.lj.
Bikini competitor Jodi Delande joins me to talk about:
- Her competitive journey & next steps
- Enjoying the process
- Why confidence is so important
- Building your personal brand and social media presence
- What it means to be a sponsored athlete
You can find Jodi on IG @Jodi_Delande
My team mate Hannah Mitchell joins me to chat about:
- Her competing journey and future plans
- Having a career outside competing and why it is important to pursue interests outside of bodybuilding
- The current situation and life in lock down
You can find this week's guests, Hannah on IG- @_hannahsheath.
You can also find your host, Holly Jeans on IG @Holly.lj.
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Me and Lewy have known each other for a long time and Lewy was actually my coach for three years. We cover a lot of ground in this episode including:
- Lewy's career in the fitness industry and his competing journey
- Things to consider before your start prepping
- Managing stress
- Taking control of your social media
You can find on IG @LewyBlackmore or https://www.teamblackmorecoaching.com/
You can find your host, Holly Jeans on IG @Holly.lj
I chat to Mikaela about her first bikini prep and her experience of shows being cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
You can find Mikaela on IG @Mikaelafit_
Yor host is Holly Jeans - IG @holly.lj
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In this episode I catch up with Leonie West about:
- Her competitive journey and experience of competing abroad
- Competing and working in the city in banking
- Setting up an online coaching business
- Experience of prep being self-employed vs employed full time
- Life after competing
You can find Leonie on IG @leonie_west or at www.leoniewest.com/
Your host was Holly Jeans @holly.lj. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a comment and subscribe.
So it is a bit of a crazy time for us all! In the UK we have been told to social distance and gyms have been shut. As bodybuilders the gym have formed part of our lifestyle and identity. In this episode I put my change management hat on, explaining reactions to change and how to cope with change.
Hopefully you find this useful. If anyone is struggling or wants to chat please just reach out to me on IG @Holly.lj
In this episode we catch up with Jasmin Jeffery to discuss her competing journey, hear how KOMPAK was born and tackle some frequently asked questions. We cover:
- Jasmin's competing history
- Why you should just go for it!
- How she started KOMPAK
- Future plans for KOMPAK
- Why you should always trust your gut
- FAQ's and top tips for competitors
I loved talking to Jaz and certainly took a lot away from her story so I hope you do too! If you did enjoy the episode please give us a like a subscribe.
You can find Jaz on:
IG - @kompakwomen @kompakmen @notjustabikinigirl
www.kompak.store
You can find your host Holly Jeans on IG @holly.lj
Here are my ramblings on self-confidence, self-doubt and feelings of not being good enough. I think as competitors who are judged based on our looks and other peoples perception of our bodies, alongside the rise of social media, it can allow for feelings of self-doubt to creep in. In this episode I share my experience of each of these and why I think feelings of self-doubt might actually be a positive thing.
If you liked this episode please subscribe and leave me a comment. You can also find me on IG @holly.lj.
Here is the first ever episode of Part Time Bodybuilder!
In this episode I explain the purpose of the podcast and why I set it up, a bit about my journey and how I started competing and finally what I do for work.
I hope you enjoy it and please leave me a like or a comment and let me know what you think. Always open to feedback or suggestions on things I should cover.
You can find me on IG @holly.lj