05/09/2026
Slide 5 is a jump scare 💀
I went through a JOURNEY in fitness.
I thought I had to be doing bodybuilding, and didn’t really understand the nuances of real life vs. social media.
I loved bodybuilding, but then it turned into me denying that I was losing the spark for it. I started to see what other methods of training and nutrition could be more applicable to my life and what I like to do while still being aligned in my goals.
It doesn’t mean I’m not still lifting - I’m still hitting compounds, but the structure and goals are a little different. I have more athletic movements, plyo work, and mobility built in.
The mindset behind it all has been the biggest shift.
Something I think would make a really positive influence from bodybuilding specific coaches (especially online):
Explain the concept of bodybuilding, and what the goals, cycles, expectations, and realities are.
Let your clients know that this can be considered an unhealthy sport at a certain level, so they can adjust their expectations, or go in knowing what to expect and how to navigate it with the right tools.
Actually listen to their check-ins. Don’t do it as a check-list. Hear what they’re giving you (or not giving you) and ask more follow up questions. I know so many coaches who just tell you what to do without asking for more info, or trying to understand the full picture better. This can help the development of your client as an athlete, as well as their adherence to the plan. When I ask follow-up Q’s to my clients for more clarity and context, I give them WAY better coaching. Someimtes they don’t know what to report and how things can impact their progress, and then they drop.
What I lacked in coaching from my earlier days of training, I want to give tenfold to my clients (and I do).
I’m thankful for the journey, because now I can help other women (and men, but I usually exclusively train women) learn while being successful in their goals.
