Lift Your Life: Recent Episodes
Leah Hollingsworth
Our tips on approaching Christmas whilst keeping your goals and lifestyle in mind. In today's episode we talk through our mindset around this time of year and what we do so as to still enjoy Christmas whilst still progressing towards our goals.
I am joined by my client Georgia, we discuss her journey within fitness and self development, including the shift from viewing coaching as a training and nutrition plan.. to levelling up in all areas of her life.
In this episode Holly talks to Jasmin Jeffery, founder of KOMPAK and host of the Not Just a Bikini Girl Podcast. We delve into Jasmin's recent competing season, the lessons she's learned and her approach to post show and the transition into the offseason. If you tune in, please share this to your story on Instagram and tag us! Jasmin's Links: Jasmin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminjuliajeffery/ KOMPAK Website: https://www.kompak.store Not Just a Bikini Girl Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/notjustabikinigirl/
In this episode we talk through the move away from fat loss, in terms of how to approach this and how we have done this ourselves.
A run through of the PCA British Championships after becoming a British champion! All things show day.. the experience and also post show plans. Split in to two parts due to Leah's surprise brownie delivery.
We discuss our approaches towards peak week; the week leading up to a show, alongside common peak weak approaches towards show day.
We discuss how to set yourself up for a successful fat loss phase, in order to get the most out of it rather than diving straight in to fat loss.
Today's episode covers how we would approach a long term fat loss phase; top tips and our specific approaches, along with some food chat chucked in for good measure!
Holly's recent photoshoot.. what she did leading up to the shoot, her prep, the shoot day, plus all things outfits, makeup and shoot advice.
An insight in to all things competing.. Leah's experience of the PCA Manchester show competing in toned figure and the overalls. Talking all things leading up to show day, what happened on the day and the experience as a whole.
In this episode, Holly talks you through what equipment she keeps in her gym bag and why, and provides recommendations of what you should invest in to maximise your training!
An insight in to where we are both at with our own fat loss phases right now.. One of us being in a bodybuilding prep and the other in a general fat loss phase/shoot prep. Our honest feelings, how we've found it and what we have struggled with.
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In this episode we are joined by Danni, we talk through her transition away from competitive bodybuilding, key struggles within the female fitness industry and more!
In this episode we are joined by Becca (bstrong.pt), a fellow online coach, talking all things mindset, breaking through the all or nothing mentality and changing your mindset.
In this episode we talk through supplements to consider if your goal is to increase muscle mass. From health supplements to pre workouts and more.
All things supplements and how to use these to help wit your fat loss goals! Here we talk through our recommended supplements and the benefits of these along with misconceptions surrounding fat loss supplements.
In this episode we talk through how we set up our day, including morning routine and also taking time off. Tips on how to structure your day, increase productivity and improve your mindset and routine.
In this episode we talk about getting back in to gym based training, as well as life returning to normal; how to go about eating out/drinking and still make progress towards your goals.
We are back! A life update from the both of us coming towards the end of the lockdown. We also chat about mindset, how to approach coming away from a fat loss phase and how to tackle this.
We have our first ever guest on the podcast! In this episode we are joined by Ben, a fitness photographer (on IG as @Benmarkphoto). We talk about body confidence, first photoshoots, self confidence and life and goals in general.
In this episode we talk about training from home, mindset and looking at keeping up positive habits and a good routine!
This episode is a general life catch up with Leah and Holly. We talk about out current goals and life, morning routing and current lockdown, as well our plans with competing this year!
In this episode we cover how to work towards a fat loss goal, different methods, where to focus your efforts and loads more! We know there is so much misinformation out there and wanted to put together some of our top tips to help you along your way.
In this episode we cover what you can do if you find you're struggling to progress in the gym! From exercise selection, resting and our top tips.
In this episode we talk through fat loss plateaus.. why they happen, what you can do to overcome them and things to consider. We're following this up with an episode on overcoming a strength plateau next week!
In this episode we discuss how to focus on things you can control, especially over the lockdown period, and how to stay positive! We talk about keeping up with a routine whilst working from home and also looking at the bigger picture.
In this episode we discuss all things surrounding vegetarian and vegan nutrition. Things to consider, supplementation, eating out and more!
In this episode we cover all things training! How to progress your training, what to focus on, why you perhaps aren't seeing results with your training and much more!
This episode is a general chat.. our life goals, favourite food & more. We wanted to show a little more about us and our lives!
In this episode we cover mindful eating, what is it? How to do it? Practical tips, mindfully eating when eating out and much more! This is something we are both big advocates of, which can massively improve relationship with food and mindset.
Lift your Life, with Leah and Holly! Today we talk through our own experiences getting in to training and the gym, building confidence in the gym, progressing training and overcoming the fear of being in the weights area.
In this episode we discuss planning your day, prioritising, avoiding overwhelm, reflection and organising the day ahead. We also talk through meal prep and organisation with this, plus how to stay on top of your nutrition whilst on the go!
Talking through all things eating out! We discuss how to approach eating out whilst dieting, mindful eating, making progress whilst eating out and different approaches you can take, plus avoiding the 'cheat meal' mindset.
In this episode we discuss all things motivation, looking at finding your 'why' and how to set yourself goals and stay motivated whilst working towards them. We also discuss instant vs delayed gratification and playing the long game.
Episode 3 with Leah and Holly, all about some of the nutrition basics! Here we talk through energy balance, calories and how to go about getting started on working towards your goals, plus a breakdown of macronutrients and what to focus on.
Episode 2 of Lift Your Life, with Leah and Holly. We talk about scale weight and the reasons it fluctuates, plus how to move away from being so focussed on the number on the scale.
The first episode of the Lift Your Life Podcast with Leah and Holly. A little bit about us, our background and our podcast, as well as discussing the all or nothing mindset.