E103 – Melony Murray: Nurse, Realtor, Grandmother, and NPC Bikini Competitor!
Colt & Melony recap her first-time, 3-month NPC bikini competition prep for the 2022 NPC Nebraska State Championships.
ALSO FEATURING MELONY:
SHOW DAY VLOG: https://youtu.be/gEDo212OqYg
STAIRMILL DEMO: https://youtu.be/nb-SBcmY5pI
UPI TOUR: https://youtu.be/B2ZqPo8_vyw
Athlete: Melony Murray
IG: @nurse.realtor.badassfitchick
Category: Bikini
Show notes:
00:00 Melony’s bio & introduction.
03:58 Why Melony decided to compete in a bodybuilding competition!
05:19 Overview & recap of Melony’s 3-month prep; overcoming increasing fatigue, doubts, and fears.
08:02 Weight & fat-loss trends throughout the prep; cardio & macronutrient modifications.
15:52 Peak week carb depletion, rapid-backloading, & meal plan.
20:35 Developing confidence in your STAGE PRESENCE.
24:59 The reality of the discipline required to compete in a bodybuilding competition. Be part of the 1%!
26:22 Touring Upgrade Performance Institute (Dr. “Fit & Fabulous” Jaime Seeman’s new gym)! E-GYM, DEXA scans, and spending the day with the Seeman family in Elkhorn, OH.
33:27 The challenge of teaching athletes to perform a “LAT SPREAD”—an essential skill in posing in any category.
37:41 How we strategically worked Melony’s 25th wedding anniversary into her meal plan so she could enjoy her special day with Dan stress-free and stay 100% on track for her show.
56:00 Final words of wisdom and advice from Melony to aspiring first-time competitors (HOW MELONY SUPERSETS HER LIFE)!