11/02/2026
Bodybuilders, MUST READ THIS!
Any coach can get you stage lean. That alone doesn’t make them a good coach.
These last two months have been the hardest of my career, and most people wouldn’t know. I’ve chosen to keep showing up for others and celebrating their success while navigating my own struggles. But I also want to be honest so anyone going through something similar knows they aren’t alone.
This industry is growing, but not everyone is growing with it. Let this be your sign to do your research, ask questions, and advocate for yourself.
Stepping on stage might be a one time goal, but how you get there matters. Those six months can affect you long after the show is over. You invest too much time, money, and energy to only think about the moment on stage.
For the first time, following the plan hasn’t brought the results I’m used to. I controlled every variable I could, stayed consistent, and still couldn’t see a clear sign that it was paying off.
When you pride yourself on discipline and consistency, that’s hard to sit with. It’s been mentally and physically discouraging. But I’m finding purpose in it.
“Find a coach who cares” means someone who has your best interests at heart, inside AND outside the sport.
When I say, “No, you’re not doing a show yet,” I mean it. Mental readiness and a strong foundation come first. If that doesn’t sit well with you, I’m not the coach for you!
My first year competing, I followed the plan without questions. I thought that made me coachable. Now, I encourage my athletes to ASK. You can respect your coach and still advocate for yourself. I wish I’d understood that sooner.
Helping others avoid this experience is why I keep educating myself. Food diversity, adequate fiber, balanced nutrition, hormones, menstrual health, and recovery ALL matter. So does recognizing the limits of your scope and knowing when to involve a healthcare professional.
Coaching should help you understand your body beyond a meal plan and a laundry list of supplements.
This sport puts so much emphasis on macros and how we LOOK. But micronutrients matter, too. Both support how we feel, function, perform, and recover.
FRUITS AND VEGGIES ARE NOT OPTI
