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bodybuilding, boston marathon, carly kovacik, marathon, npc, running, womens physique - February 24, 2023

E123 – Running Advice for Bodybuilders, with Carly Kovacik

Carly Kovacik is an NPC Women’s Physique Competitor currently in preparation for the 2023 Emerald Cup in Bellevue, WA, a marathon runner, mountain climber, close friend and client. Check out EPISODE 108 for our recap of the last two shows Carly and Colt competed in together! Time Stamps: 00:39 koh-VAY-chik 02:35 Introductions & opening prayer (Hebrews 12:1-2) 09:00 SPRINTING: Where it all began! 21:24 Hand-written words of impact from Carly’s running coach. 26:40 Training for 5k and 10k races. 36:42 Training for HALF-MARATHONS. 43:44 Carly’s nutrition training for MARATHONS vs. training for BODYBUILDING. 45:38 How Carly’s dad have her motivation...

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2023 commitment, npc, wellness, womens physique - January 11, 2023

E111 - Taylor's BIG Announcement!

E108 - Carly Kovacik: NPC Women’s Physique Athlete, Mountain Climber, and Marathon Runner!

Time Stamps: 01:46 Beginning of Carly's competition prep for the 2022 NPC Northwest Natural & 2022 NPC NW Championship 02:20 Overview of the (many!) challenge overcame through her journey & how we met Carly 03:10 Meal prepping in a FLOODED KITCHEN! 22:42 Chicken breast: Carly's favorite contest prep food (not really!) 24:20 Diet hacks to give your meal plan more variety 30:01 Controlling your attitude when you are ANGRY, STRESSED, and OVER-WORKED 31:03 REVERSE DIET: How to stay as lean as you possibly can year-round 37:42 Confidence approaching PEAK WEEK being SHREDDED at 5 weeks out 39:02 Deep dive into...

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...

E97 – Ayana Fuentes, Carnivore Bikini Competitor on Structure & Tangible Lifestyle Habits Around WINNING!

Ayana Pilar Fuentes is another carnivore success story! “I like to do HARD THINGS to CHALLENGE MYSELF.” Amy Bellinder’s “Mighty Network” Group: https://carnivores-angel.mn.co/landing?space_id=6466194 Ayana’s Instagram: @ketofitvegas Show notes: 03:51 Abandoning the “food pyramid” and OBESITY. 06:45 Weighing 188 lbs at 10 years old, and learning how to make positive changes. 09:24 How bodybuilding gave Ayana a tangible way to develop herself into a lady of DISCIPLINE. 11:09 MODERATORS vs. ELIMINATORS; which one are you? 17:22 Ayana’s cardio strategies for fat loss. 22:29 Women’s competition categories and considerations when selecting which is right for you. 25:38 Steroids and drug use in...