Client Results
Mel
One of our recent FIERCE 8WJ Overall Winner's impressive results!! ๐๐ผ
Almost 5kg down for @melicious_71 in just 8 wks & an entirely new outlook on life & her nutrition choices.
Mel also increased her strength & completely transformed her shape, body & mind.
Mel decided to join her wife Emma for Emma's second round and Mel's first round of FIERCE!
At the start of the 8 week journey, I asked if Mel and Emma were competitive and they said:
"Very, but most of all we're looking forward to doing this together!"
A massive well done to you Mel, you absolutely smashed your 8 weeks out of the park.
Mel & Emma will be back to tackle some more of their goals together soon!
I can't wait for what the future has in store for the both of you.
Jane
๐๐ผ CLIENT RESULTS ๐๐ผ
Jane has dropped from 23% body fat to just 6% (13.5kg & 17% body fat down!!) in her cut down into her shows for season A - commencing this week, kicking off with @nbaaustralia_official & then @icnqld in 4 weeks.
Jane & I have been working together since July 2023 - whereby she approached me with a goal to better her last stage physique ๐
Left is off season start & right is now in peak week.
We planned & executed a successful short 3 month re-comp/lean build phase, followed by a gradual cut down - with plenty of time for diet breaks.
We originally set a goal to reach 6-8% BF by show and to reverse Jane into show for a few weeks on higher cals & here we areโฆexactly where we aimed to land with plenty of time to increase food, decrease stress & cruise into her shows.
Now loading carbs in daily with bodyweight drops as a positive response to the reversal ๐ฏ
Jane is looking leaner & fuller by the day & her body is absolutely soaking it up!!
This is just a short post to congratulate Jane on her incredible resilience & determination - unwavering in her focus for this prep.
Having worked day & night on her posing with her incredible posing coach @personalisedposing , Jane & Georgia have made for a powerful posing duo.
Georgia is truly one of the industries best posing coaches!!
And as a trio we've aimed to bring together nothing but the best package possible for Jane on stage โจ
I've said it before & I'll say it again: Jane you continue to impress me with your athlete's mentality, your killer physique & your trust in myself as your coach & the process.
You follow the plan to an absolute T & this is how you ended up where you are today.
We talk almost every day & I wouldn't have it any other way.
You've always been eager to give your prep your absolute EVERYTHING.
I can not fault you!!
Truly you are unstoppable ๐ฅน
Thank you for choosing me to be your coach - we have quite literally worked together since the month I fell pregnant, all the way through giving birth & postpartum.
I am BEYOND proud of you for achieving what you have in this time.
From one working mumma to another, thank you for inspiring me & so many other mumma's out there.
Sam
Sam has dropped almost 8kg in just 3 months with 2 x FIERCE 8 week journeys!
And we're not finished yet.
Sam is an avid national netball team coach & knows how important it is for her to have her own coach and accountability.
You're an absolute pleasure to work with Sam!! We get along like two peas in a pod.
After all these years of knowing you - I can safely say, I AM SO PROUD OF YOU.
Sam has ALSO:
- increased mobility & stability significantly
- increased lean muscle mass
- improved her mental health greatly
- started enjoying her meals & cooking again
- learned how to make the most out of her macros with meals she LOVES
- increased her physical fitness to be able to keep up with her athletes during games
- managed a long term injury as best as possible through program adjustments
- improved her sleep quality
Chelsea
There's no hiding that Chelsea is one dedicated human being!
Chels lost a total of 10kg across 2 x 8 week FIERCE journeys (16 weeks) from November-February ๐ฑ
Our major focus for Chelsea was engaging in a fat loss phase first.
Now shifting focus and stepping into a major muscle growth phase for her goal to step on stage in the near future!
Throughout her cut down phase and even now - Chelsea is a solo mum, has also been swimming every morning, easily surpassing her step count, training at the gym, teaching swimming, whilst still increasing her strength and bronc riding on weekends.
Winning gold ๐ฅ and placing 2nd ๐ฅ at some of her most recent riding events.๏ฟผ
Now we taper back daily energy output an priortise weights training for her focus goal to increase muscle mass and eventually compete in a bodybuilding show!
Chels is all for it, pivoting her exercise selection so we can achieve this goal efficiently.
Fully entrusting in me as her coach, to lead the way - and I can guarantee she will execute this next phase just as effectively as the previous.
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A reminder that fat loss can not and will not always remain as the focal point along your fitness journey.
That's the key to progress - realising when you need to shift and change the plan to best suit your long term goals.
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SO PROUD of you girl!
Such an inspiration to so many.
Isabella
The incredible @isabella_mielczarek completely dominated her FIERCE 8 wk jourmey with @mariahjeanfit ๐๐ผ
- 20cm lost in total across her waist, hips and chest!
- 7cm added to her shoulders/back
- 3kg lost in total
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We become so fixated on numbers with weight loss that we forget - in order to SEE defintion, we have to actualy have hard muscle underneath!
Definition is muscle mass, closer to the skin's surface.
The more muscle mass we have - the more definition we have the potential to see.
Which is very hard to achieve if we don't have very much muscle to begin with.
Muscle has to weigh something, so we also need to take this into account!
Remember your goals ladies - to look your best & feel more confident - and we're all about making that happen!!
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Ruth
One of our recent FIERCE 8WJ Winner's impressive results!! ๐๐ผ
Almost 4kg down for Ruth in just 8 wks & an entirely new approach to her lifestyle choices.
Ruth truly looks & feels INCREDIBLE!
She has built back her confidence & is keen to continue working on her goals well past the 8 wk journey has ended.
The best part of all of this, is that she CAN!
She has acquired the skills to be able to maintain her results, to live a balanced & fulfilling lifestyle with her newfound knowledge by learning:
- Exactly what foods work well in to her macros (what she needs to eat)
- How to follow a calorie deficit (how to effectively lose body fat)
- How to organise herself & create a routine (how to stay on track)
- When & why we have weight fluctuations (monthly hormones & muscle changes)
- How to take diet breaks (to help restore metabolic function)
- How to progress with her training (increasing her strength & energy output)
...and so much more!!
Here's what Ruth has to say about her experience with FIERCE:
"My happy Saturday wins ๐ช๐ผ being able to sit on my heels again without feeling like something is going to pop/break.
Also makes me so happy seeing the definition coming through in my core.
I am actually feeling younger...my body isn't feeling achey & swollen anymore.
Movement/flexibility/strength is sooo much better.
I have had multiple people comment on how much better my skin looks.
I think the combo of drinking a lot more water, getting better sleep & eating way less junk is working it's magic.
Thank you beautiful lady for sharing all of your wisdom & helping me to uncomplicate nutrition & our body processes.
Those info videos you have made to share have been so valuable to me ๐๐ผ
Also thank you so so much for being our greatest cheerleader for all of these weeks.
I can't say thank you enough for how much this program has given me back & helped me find more of my strength, confidence & happiness again.
Thank you Mariah โค๏ธ
Chelsea
Introducing one of our latest FIERCE 8 Wk Journey Winners Chelsea who has lost almost 4.5kg, a whopping 11cm off her waist, has gone from from a size 14 to a size 10 and has completely transformed her mind and body in just 8 short weeks!! ๐ฅ
I am so incredibly proud of this amazing solo mumma, who managed to train from home and at the gym, while juggling her career (swimming instructor), bronc riding on weekends & mum life ๐๐ผ
She pushed relentlessly in her journey - hitting her macros, step goal and nailing her training days.
She also overcame an 2 injuries from bronc riding, travelling and added huge personal challenges in the middle of her journey and she simply kept showing up for herself - day in, day out.
Chels you are an incredible client, woman and mumma to your little man.
Such an inspiration and a warrior woman at heart โค๏ธ
Chelsea will also be joining us for the next 8 Wk Journey kicking off in just a few days time!
We can't wait to see what you accomplish over the next 2 months, you absolute weapon.
Here's what Chelsea has to say about her life changing experience with FIERCE by MJ FIT:
"I just want to thank you for everything youโve done, Iโm finally in a tiny bikini and smiling! And loving my body for what Iโve got and how strong Iโm getting.
You have no idea how much youโve changed my life in such a short time. So much love."
Erin
โจ Client Results & Season Wrap Up for my long standing client @eri.nmaree ๐
16.5kg of body fat down in her prep. Crushing our goal stage weight set from the very start ๐ฅ
After 7 years away from the stage, Erin brought home a 2nd place medal ๐ฅin Bikini with @icn_nsw at the recent State Championship show ๐๐ผ
I've had the absolute pleasure of working with this incredible woman for 3 years now & she has only continued to impress me even more as the years have gone by.
Erin works full time in a busy & demanding work role.
And yet she took this prep by storm, she was truly unstoppable on her path to stage ๐ช๏ธ
I have never seen Erin more determined than she was, to not only return to the stage but to do WELL & that she did ๐๐ผ
For Erin, this prep meant so very much & absolutely NOTHING held her back for literally months on end.
After years of discussing, deliberating, planning, executing & adhering to the plan to reach this very moment.
To her, this represented so much more than just a Comp Prep but a way of life, which she relentlessly commited to in the lead up to her show & the hours of long chats with coachy, effort in the gym, meal prep every week & sacrifices made finally paid off ๐๐ผ
Nothing compares to the feeling of seeing her beautiful face standing up there with THE biggest smile, in her 2nd place on stage ๐ฅน
And I couldn't help but send her a voice recording - literally screaming with happiness!!
The moment Erin described as being: in shock that she had made it to this point & she knew her name was yet to be called for a top placing ๐๐ผ
It's not just her accolade but who Erin has become as a woman, which has just blown me away as her coach.
There was a time when I first met Erin in person back in 2020 & we'd have chats in the park while we trained through Covid Lockdowns ๐
We talked at length about her life goals, where she saw herself in the next few years & competing again was always top of the list โ๐ผ
To see her goal finally not just unfold but to be done so successfully, is truly such an emotional story & journey for this stunning woman.
To watch you go from strength to strength is an honour Miss Erin - Boss Lady is forever so proud of you.
Tash
7 months of hard work for my client Tash in these photos ๐ฏ๐๐ผ
Tash is 8kg down on the scale from her initial weight of 72kg in August last year.
However, Tash also has an incredible set of genetics for muscle growth - so much so she has literally gained kilos of muscle whilst in a calorie deficit.
Which I much stress, is EXTREMELY rare and I have only seen this occur a handful of times; usually with the same clients over and over.
So her fat loss likely looks a little more like 10kg + inclusive of her muscle growth.
Tash initially had a goal to compete in a show later this year representing AUS in an international show as a PRO bikini athlete from her status attained 5 years ago.
We both decided it was best we take some time off prep to give her body a chance to repair and recover adequately as she also happens to heavily adapt to dieting and cardio stimuli rather quickly.
This gives us MORE time to reduce stressors on the body, detrain some muscle groups and reduce total energy output to really focus on applying the exact training and nutrition stimulus for her goal division.
Learning to do LESS to illicit a more efficient result and to maintain a reasonable body composition through this maintenance period - leading into her next potential show next year.
Changing direction in a Comp prep isn't easy by any means and yet it is NEVER a bad decision to make.
Remember - the stage will ALWAYS be there but you must make responsible decisions with your nutrition, training and physique in the interim between shows.
Tash took a week off training and tracking to give her headspace and body a decent break and we're back on track with a newly structured maintenance program, much lower levels of LISS and some higher calories to illicit some metabolic repair.
Coaches MUST understand this variability and respond accordingly.
Cookie cutter calorie deficits will NOT work for everyone; as their are multiple genetic, physiological, mental and environmental variables in play.
Liz
โจ CLIENT RESULTS & SEASON WRAP UP for my client @wild.88 โจ
14kg down in her Comp Prep into her 2nd season of competing & a whopping 15 x placings, including 9 x top 3 placings, 2 overall titles & 1 PRO card across 4 x shows ๐๐
Liz & I have coached together for 4.5 years, from what started as a transformation journey of a 56kg loss into her first time competing.
As a mother of 4, wife & owner/operator of an incredibly demanding farming business - Liz is irrevocably the hardest working woman.
She simply wanted to better her package from her last stage appearance 3 yrs ago in 2020 & that she sure did so, by far!! ๐๐ผ
Her dedication to her journey, patience & persistence with her goals is what makes her such an incredible woman.
She has always been eager to learn, improve & come back better each time we've set new goals in place for her.
She understands the effort & hard work required to level up & she remains humble & optimistic in the process.
Liz does not EXPECT success - she simply works for it.
She is the true representation of a woman who has been to hell & back, fought hard & conquered her wildest dreams time & time again ๐ฏ
With the right support in your corner & the right attitude, truly anything endeavour is possible.
This amazing human being started from absolute rock bottom & has pushed her way to the top slowly but surely.
She has waited patiently for progress & taken feedback like a champion.
Change doesn't happen over night, but it DOES happen when you never give up on yourself.
Liz you are a warrior woman - I am beyond proud of you, who you are & all that you've achieved.
Here's to plenty more of your accomplishments to come ๐ฅ
Chloe B
โจ Client Transformation & Season Wrap Up for the STUNNING Chloe B โจ
Almost 70kg of body fat down ๐ฑ๐๐ผ from the start point of her own health journey & 14kg total lost from peak of our coaching growth phase to cut down into show, March-Sept this year ๐ฅ
Chloe took home the QLD Overall Wellness Title with @nbaaustralia_official ๐
2 x 2nd's in BOTH of her Sports Divs ๐ฅ๐ฅ
She also placed 1st x 2 in BOTH of her Wellness Divs with @icnqld ๐ฅ๐ฅ
4th & 5th BOTH of her Sports Divs๐
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Cleaning up in her first ever season!! Chloe is also a proud MUM & partner ๐๐ผ๐ฏ
Chloe came to me in Jan this year, with her goal to compete for the first time & from the beginning...I knew this incredible woman had something SO special to offer.
Her overall shape screamed Wellness & I couldn't have been more eager to get started on her project.
We engaged in a very short lean build phase to add a touch of muscle & symmetry to her frame & give her body a break from previous dieting bouts before we commenced her cut down in to show ๐๐
And my god did she impress me as her coach, her partner, family & of course the judges!
Chloe brought an undeniable package, nailing her muscle density/conditioning - with the BIGGEST & leanest quads/hamstrings/glutes on stage.
She perfected her posing with @natkitneyposingcoach , pushed herself to her absolute limits with dieting, steps & training AND overcame sickness & a glute/back injury in prep ๐ช๐ผ
This inspiring & humble woman blew us all away with THE most impressive natural Wellness physique I've ever seen.
I am ridiculously proud of you Chloe, your resilience & stubborn commitment to your dreams truly paid off.
SO WELL DESERVED ๐ซถ๐ผ
Chloe & her partner Josh are now close friends of myself & my partner.
Josh was a huge pillar of support in Chloe's journey - of which I can vouch would not have been possible without him ๐๐ผ
You are truly one in a million you beautiful human. I can't wait for the future & your next BIG goal ahead.
Watch this space because we're stepping it up a notch - this next phase is going to be SPICY ๐ถ๏ธ๐๐
Tia
20 wk transformation & season wrap up for my client Tiaโจ
10kg of body fat lost in just 20 weeks, reaching just 8% BF by show day ๐ฑ
4 x podium placings across 2 shows with @nbaaustralia_official QLD & @icnqld including 2 x 2nd's, a 4th & a 5th in her very first season competing ever!! ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐
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Tia is a proud mumma, registered nurse & commited athlete โค๏ธ
Tia came to me as one of my very rare shotgun preps - yes that's correct, we underwent a shotgun prep at just 20 weeks out from her first show.
I wouldn't usually commit to a last minute Comp Prep with a client I haven't worked with prior.
However Tia had a determination like no other, so we dug deep to see what we could achieve in a short space of time.
To have achieved what Tia did in just 20 weeks with no prior specific build phase or tracked nutrition/training is ASTOUNDING ๐ฅน๐๐ผ
This incredible woman learned how to pose, track macros & create a strict prep routine - possibly the fastest & most effectively I've ever seen someone acquire the skillset required to compete.
I've said this before & I will say it a thousand times over: Tia is an absolute pleasure to work with ๐ฏ
Tia is what I could most accurately describe as a unicorn of a human & athlete ๐ฆ
Such a standout physique on stage (with the smallest waist I think I have ever seen) & an unwaivering dedication to her goals.
Tia you are so very driven, selfless, wise & spirited - never change who you are.
She was eager to learn, take feedback & improve and she stuck to the plan from day one.
Her infectious smile, humble attitude, calm approach & warm energy is what makes her so rare.
Not to mention the support she showed her team mates on show days & the bulk laughs backstage ๐
A huge thank you to her dear friend @sarahswann22 , her posing coaches @personalisedposing & @offtapfitness_montana & her little girl for supporting her throughout her journey to stage & coming to watch/help her on show day ๐ฅฐ
With some big goals set in place, it's time for a chance to make some serious growth in her off season.
If this is what Tia could achieve in a shotgun prep, I'm beyond excited for what can be accomplished in her future ๐
Kasey
IFBB bikini debut & VERY FIRST time competing ever for my client Kasey โจ๐ @ifbbproleagueoz
What an incredible first showing for such a stunning woman, inside & out.
She is also a 100% natural athlete at just 21 yrs old ๐๐ผ
Kasey mentioned leading into her show:
"If I just make callouts I will be ridiculously happy but I don't expect to either.
I just want to look like I belong."
AND....she made first callouts place in her Junior bikini division in a massive lineup!!
The moment her number was called out will remain etched in my mind forever ๐ฅน
For those who don't know - callouts for your first IFBB show let alone your first show ever is just INCREDIBLE.
In the most prestigious bodybuilding federation in AUS & the world, plus being the largest bodybuilding show in Australian history with over 400 competitors.
Kasey genuinely didn't believe she would look the part on stage - & yet I knew from her check-in photos throughout her prep, she couldn't be more perfect for a future in IFBB bikini.
Kasey & I have been coaching together since Jan 2022, growing from 52kg to up to 66kg in March 2023 this year & back down to 52kg for her stage weight.
Stacking on muscle from the beginnings of a very petite frame
We started with a goal to enter the Wellness division in a smaller federation & pivoted direction at roughly 25 weeks out from IFBB, knowing full well it would be a MUCH harder push to the IFBB stage.
Kasey was determined to simply set the bar high & we are both so happy that she did.
She not only followed her prep to a T but also prepped through her 21st Birthday & was hungry to push harder.
Kasey is truly made for the IFBB stage.
In the lineup for comparisons, she showcased a well balance physique - entirely aligned with the bikini criteria.
When I showed her the photos of herself both prior to & stepping on stage she said: "That's me? I look like that?"
With Nationals in just a few weeks - Kasey is pushing through to the very end.
Stay tuned for a final season wrap up for this incredible young woman.
Big things to come ๐
Abby
โจCLIENT RESULT & SEASON WRAP UP for my client Abby โจ
Introducing your newest Ms. Swimsuit QLD @nbaaustralia_official ๐
17kg of body fat lost in her cut down into her very first Comp Prep & season ever competing ๐๐ฅ
AND took home 4 placings๐
including an overall title across her shows at just 21 yrs old ๐ฑ๐๐ผ
Would you believe, Abby started coaching at just 55kg & her stage weight was 57-58kg!!
Abby came to me late March/early April 2022 not long before her partner Levi, to pursue her dream to compete.
She had a tall & slender frame to begin with, so we started a 9 month long growth phase up to 74kg at the height of her bulk ๐ช๐ผ
This incredible young woman worked tirelessly in the gym pushing some of the heaviest weights I have seen a bikini competitor hit.
She trained 5-6 x weekly CONSISTENTLY - this young lady is OBSESSED with her goals.
She didn't miss a beat, not just in cutting but in her growth phase as well.
Only taking a handful of days off for sickness in 1.5 years of our time working together ๐ค๐ผ๐ค๐ผ
Abby's story is not just inspirational because of her impressive transformation & overall win...
But Abby also came from a background of struggling with her eating & was previously severely underweight ๐ฅบ
She made it her mission, to challenge herself & push to achieve something FOR herself she'd never imagined she ever would.
Prepping Abby was an absolute breeze, she was ridiculously adherent to the plan ahead.
She NEVER once questioned the process - simply dug her heels in, accepted the plan of attack, protocol prescribed, sessions in her training & took every single piece of advice I gave & applied it to her comp prep ๐ฏ
Prior to coaching, Abby was & still is a very close friend of mine.
She is selfless, kind, gentle, generous, humble & utterly beautiful inside & out ๐ซถ๐ผ
She exemplifies what it takes to be an athlete & she trusted in the process from day one, all the way to the end.
She was hungry to grow, to learn & to prosper in her journey to stage ๐
Proud is an understatement - I am overwhelmed with pride for this driven, determined & commited woman ๐
Now we grow into the next BIG goal - watch this space ๐
Constantine
hat an epic transformation for my client Constantine who has lost an insane 17.5 kg from the height of his bulk ๐ฅณ๐คฏ๐๐ผ
Constantine and I have been working together for just over a year and a half towards his goal to first grow significant muscle and then cut down to a more conditioned physique ๐๐ผ
Constantine has always been so eager to learn and push his limits in both his training and nutritional adherence along the way.
I have watched Constantine go from strength to strength, tackling lifeโs challenges - all whilst tackling his goals, one day at a time.
There is a mutual respect of the process between Constantine and myself.
In that with every check-in, he is always completely transparent with me and weโd work together on fine tuning the fortnight ahead.
Constantine persevered with his bulk, even when it became uncomfortable for him to eat the sheer volume of calories, in order achieve a change in his physique.
And by the same token, when we flipped the plan to then commence his cut, he was just as committed and understanding of the sacrifices to be made ahead of him.
At one point, I literally suggested to Constantine that I think he should do a photo shoot to mark the success of his progress and Iโm so glad that he did.
I have seen this impressive man come out on top time and time again and his mind blowing transformation is just as much mental as it is physical.
An entirely new human being has come out the other side and Iโm beyond proud of his accomplishments.
This life development and change has led to another solid goal in place, which will only see Constantine reach a new level of confidence and resilience in the months and years to come.
There is no client more deserving of his results!!
Thank you - for simply following the plan no matter what, you absolute weapon.
Hereโs to the future Constantine ๐ itโs brighter than ever โจ๐ค๐ผ๐ค๐ผ
Levi
43kg lost in 9 months ๐ฅCLIENT TRANSFORMATION & Season Wrap Up for my client Levi ๐๐ผ
I had the privelage of coaching Levi & his partner Abby, as a couple through Comp Prep.
In such a short space of time, this young but driven man accomplished some insane results.
At just 21 yrs old he also just started his own business - mid comp prep ๐ณ
Abby & Levi came to me in April (Abby) June (Levi) 2022 with a goal to simply make it to stage for their chosen divisions.
Levi needed to build a fair amount of muscle for Classic Physique & his very first time competing.
So we got started with a 6 month growth phase before commencing a 9 month cut down phase/prep into Season B 2023 ๐๐ผ
He also started coaching with one of his legs almost half the size of the other due to a prior incident of being hit by a car.
I programmed plenty of isolation work, to bring up his lagging leg & we successfully managed to do so.
We also focused on bringing up an under developed chest & overall leg size ๐ฏ
Prior to coaching, Levi wasn't following a structured nutrition or training regime.
He was eating intuitively, had only ever purposefully dieted & his training volume/days weren't matched to his goals.
These were some of the major changes we made in order to give him the best possible chance at success from our start point โ
He entered an aggressive build & although we originally planned on reaching 110-115kg...
Went from 92kg up to 122kg at the height of his bulk (thanks to his ability to put away food) ๐
Then entered an incredibly long cut from Jan to Sept 2023.
Despite the long journey ahead, he hit his macros, steps & training every single day of prep.
Ending the season at 4-5% body fat, 43kg down & he came away with a 3rd & 4th place for his final show๐ฅ๐
Plus his partner took home an overall title on the same day ๐ฅน
This guy has the most impressive stomach vacuum I've ever seen & a relentless commitment to follow the cut down plan to perfection.
Both Abby & Levi are also dear friends of mine & I'm beyond proud of their achievements in just 1 yr & 3-5 months ๐ช๐ผโค๏ธ
Michelle
2 WEEK TRANSFORMATION for my client Michelle ๐ฅ
Almost 5kg of body fat down โฌ๏ธ
A slight increase in muscle mass - NO muscle loss during a deficit phase.
And a complete change of mindset!
How did Michelle do it? ๐ค
Overhauling dietary choices and mindset towards foods off plan.
Incorporating foods she enjoys in to her macros.
Reduction of alcohol consumption.
Improving accuracy and adherence to macros/calories on weekends, not just week days.
Shifting thinking and changing the inner dialogue.
Moving through adversity and challenges gently.
Having a set goal & timeframe to work with in the lead up to her overseas holiday.
Plenty of support and encouragement.
I've previously worked with Michelle and something I LOVE seeing with my return clients, is the milestones and moments in time where they're able to make significant shifts in mindset and approach towards their goals.
Michelle came in to this 12 week block with a firm goal in mind and has come out the other side with a new found confidence in herself ๐ช๐ผ
With future plans in place - the sky is the limit for this incredible woman.
Life is full of challenge and adversity and Michelle is no stranger to this.
But resilience and strength is forged in determination and hope.
Well done Mish, you've worked so hard over the last few months towards this very moment ๐๐ฅฐ
Sam
An entire life and all body transformation and season wrapup for my stunning client @samanntha_roberts ๐ฑ
Sam has quite literally been grinding away relentlessly for the past few YEARS towards her goal to compete.
Sam and I have worked closely together in coaching for the last 1.5 years in the lead up to her first 2 shows in April, earlier this year.
Where she came away with 2 x placings ๐
with ICN and 2 x placings ๐
with NBA, including the NBA Overall Wellness Title ๐ with @nbaaustralia_official and a 2nd place๐ฅ in NBA Sports Mumma's - next to her team mate, Shari.
She not only worked tirelessly in her prep, ticking every box possible but well and truly in the years prior to competing.
Dropping 12kg from the height of her growth phase to the end of her cut into shows ๐คฏ
This incredible mumma is one of the most determined, resilient and stoic women I have ever had the pleasure of working with.
Like clockwork, Sam dug in every week during her bulk AND her cut.
Sam is a no nonsense, no bullshit kinda gal and I LOVE TO SEE IT!! ๐
She was patient enough to spend a considerable amount of time working on building more muscle BEFORE cutting down for show ๐๐ผ
Training 5-6 times weekly, hitting her steps day in/day out.
Drinking her water, getting her 8 hours sleep. Nailing her macros & calories and just getting the job in front of her done โ
She perfected her Wellness posing from scratch with her posing coach Nat.
All while holding down her career and family commitments.
And her Wellness physique proportions, complete with her tiny waist and insane leg & glute density became the testimonial to her unbreakable worth ethic ๐๐ผ
I can not wait to see this powerhouse return to stage to present her second package in the seasons to come.
I am forever proud of all you have achieved Sam.
Your journey has been nothing short of inspirational.
Proof that a dream can become reality, that no matter where you begin and no matter your circumstances - you CAN come out on top ๐ฅน
Your story gives me goosebumps and your future ahead is brighter than ever โจ๐ฅฐ
Bree
Client results and season wrap up for the stunning Bree Lavery ๐
@bree_lavery competed in 2 x shows for her very first season with ICN and NBA.
And lost a total of 11.5kg to make it to stage ๐๐ผ
Bree came away with 4 x podium placings in all of her bikini divisions, including a first place ๐ฅ in her first timers division at the ICN QLD Brisbane Classic state titles, then going on to compete in the Bikini OVERALLS alongside her teammate Majella๐ฅ
Bree and I have been coaching together continuously for an incredible 1.5 years!! Yes, working with your coach long term DOES indeed pay off.
In the lead up to her first show, Bree truly put the work in to grow in her off season to bring a competitive package to stage and was in no rush to make that happen!
She was patient with the process and wanted to wait until she felt ready and my goodness was she READY ๐ฅน
This humble young woman was an absolute standout on stage, putting hours and hours into her posing practice at posing classes, with her posing coach and even after her sessions daily.
She was determined and ruthless in her pursuit of her goal to compete ๐๐ผ
Bree is one of the most gentle and sweet souls I've had the pleasure of working with.
Not to mention how supportive she was of her fellow team mates, helping pump up our figure champion Renee backstage.
She has a NO nonsense approach to prep and took every piece of feedback on board.
Seeing Bree come off stage after her win ๐ฅ was THE most heart warming moment.
When she was finally given the recognition she deserved for all of her hard work over the last 1 and a half years ๐ฅฐ
And it's these moments you will never forget along your comp prep journey!
Bree you overcame some heavy and hard battles in prep and kept that beautiful smile on your face from start to finish.
I told you, you'd cruise into prep and you were going to be ready well and truly on time and as a result your prep didn't have to be so gruelling on your mind and body!
Thanks to an early start to your growth AND cut in your off season and a very responsive body ๐ฅ
Your preparedness and patience speaks volumes of your work ethic & dedication to this sport. ๐
Kara
WBFF Australia show wrap up for the stunning @karaabell__ โค๏ธ๐๐ฅ
What a phenomenal WBFF Bikini Diva debut for my client Kara ๐
Who absolutely blew us all away with her flawless physique on stage over the weekend ๐๐ผ
Kara had never competed before & truly worked her heart out for this show, with a lengthy off season starting September 2021 then carrying right into her cut down into show - 22 April 2023โจ๐
Kara had a goal to build & grow as much as we could before her show & that she did (lifting heavy AF) ๐๐ผ
Bringing some killer glutes, hammies & quads to show, a crazy small waist to glute ratio & even capping her shoulders out nicely to complete the overall package ๐
This stunning woman is also a NATURAL athlete which is even more impressive achieving such lower body muscle density in an untested federation ๐
We had her cals up to 3300 in her off season & pushed weight up to make the most of her growth phase ๐ซถ๐ผ
And this meant we did not have to diet her as hard into her show to bring her in ๐๐ผ
Given this years Bikini line up, it was clear Kara was well & truly more developed in quad, glute & hammie muscularity in comparison to the bikini athletes on stage - which is A VERY good thing ๐
Meaning Karaโs next showing will be focused on the Wellness division, the biggest compliment is knowing you need to go up a division! ๐ฑ
We had discussed the idea of putting Kara in Wellness Diva with such strong lower body development & fullness earlier in prep but decided together to give Bikini a shot for her first show โจ
Watch this space, this queen will be back with future plans set in place to upgrade her division to Wellness ๐๐
It has been a pleasure to be a part of your journey to stage you beautiful human, you really have surpassed even what we originally set out to achieve and that in itself is an astonishing accomplishment ๐
From the road to recovery from a life threatening eating disorder to a WBFF competitor - you are an inspiration to so many of us ๐ฅนso much love & admiration for you, QUEEN
Shari
Client transformation & season wrap up for my beautiful client @shari_hope
Shari came to me early 2022 with a goal to step on stage and had a previous history of training at F45 & had never been through a purposeful growth or bodybuilding phase prior! ๐ฑ
We spent almost one full year of determined growing in a calorie surplus to increase Shari's weight by 10kg from our start weight of 57kg & then began her cut down phase to drop an incredible 13kg to make it to stage weight of 53kg in her 6 month cut ๐ฅ
Shari competed for the first time every in her two shows with @icnqld & @nbaaustralia_official & came away with a whopping 8 x top 3 placings including 2 x 1st places and made it into the NBA sports overalls, with a split judges decision to have ALMOST won the overall Sports Title! ๐ ๐คฏ placing in every division she entered! IN HER FIRST SEASON EVER!
And this incredible woman is a career woman, wife & mumma of 3!!
Shari was eager to learn throughout her entire journey to stage (listening to my check in rambles) & despite the initial challenge of eating all of the food to grow - she embraced the process required & was patient in waiting for her well earned time on stage. ๐ฅฐ
I have SO much respect for a client who can come from a background of cardio or circuit focused training to shift over to weights based training, eating in a calorie surplus & following a new path, plan & goal.
It is much harder than you might think, to shift your thinking towards a polar opposite lifestyle & then flip mentality again to diet into a show. ๐ฎโ๐จ
Even at times when Shari was unsure she would be ready after her build & even after her cut, she came out on top & smashed her results out of the park. ๐๐ผ
This stunning woman hands down has the most insane X frame, with one of the TINIEST waist to shoulder/hip ratios I have seen in my coaching career.
She was relentlessly supportive of her team mates & kept spirits up when everyone was depleted and unwelcome body dysmoprhia kicked in. ๐ช๐ผ
Shari you have a VERY bright future in bodybuilding - when you do choose to one day return to stage.
Your family, kids, friends, team mates and coachy are SO bloody proud of you. ๐ฅน
Renee
What a TRANSFORMATION & season wrap up for my client @rhugg who dropped 12kg (final scans at 7-8% body fat) for her comp prep debut with @icnqld & @nbaaustralia_official - her first time EVER competing!!
Renee competed in 4 back to back shows & took home a whopping 15 x placings (including 8 x 1st places๐ฅ) + 1 Overall State Title ๐ + 2 Overall National Titles ๐๐ + 2 x PRO cards ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Achieving PRO status in both Figure & Figure International with NBA Australia in her very first season!!
Absolutely CLEANED UP across the board ๐๐ค๐ผ๐ค๐ผ
Renee approached me with her original goal just to compete roughly 9 months out from her first show & with little time to spare, we took her training from her F45 sessions into full swing bodybuilding weights training to prep her into her figure divisions.
We had a couple of short months to work on a small build phase & transition over to solely resistance based training. ๐ช๐ผ
Renee took to bodybuilding like a fish to water.
She dug in her heels, put the hard work in with her training, maintained her strength across her entire prep & tracking macros to a T - she truly invested herself fully into this process.
Her weekly meal prep, early morning steps, immacualte organisation & daily structure became a part of the process Renee simply accepted as the new norm & adopted with a resilient & determined attitude. ๐ฏ
Renee was ALWAYS willing to take on feedback, hungry to learn and apply changes where required
In the early days, I mentioned we needed to grow shoulders a touch & she came back a few weeks later with shoulders twice the size.
Renee was always so polite, humble & grateful in her demeanour. โบ๏ธ๐๐ผ
A HUGE thank you to Renee's posing coaches, family and friends who supported her along her journey.
She went from struggling to get her lats out at all to becoming an absolute natural while posing on stage, thanks to the consistent work with her posing coach in Brisbane.
I had the pleasure of joining Renee in Sydney for the ICN national show and 2 of her state title shows.
Watching Renee on stage, I was beyond proud of the package she delivered in every facet - surpassing what we had originally ever envisonined! ๐๐ผ
Majella
Client transformation and season wrap up for my client @majellaowen
Majella was doing group classes and had just finished a challenge before she commenced prep.
She podium placed in ALL of her 7 x divisions in both of her shows. She also took out first place 30+ bikini for both @icnqld & @nbaaustralia_official ๐ฅ๐ฅ and took out the overall evening wear title at NBA as well! ๐
Majella dropped an astonishing 13kg in total on her entire journey to stage and 6kg of this in her final push to cut down as lean as possible for prep. ๐ฅ
Majella you were an absolute pleasure to coach, always so polite and respectful. ๐ฅน
You dug right into your prep and made improvements where possible when juggling your busy real estate career with stage life. Some insanely late nights at work and in the gym to finish what needed to be done ๐๐ผ
You were indeed a quiet achiever but your accolades and accomplishments did not go unnoticed with the undying support of your partner, your sister and family/friends who came to support you at your shows. And of course your coach screaming her lungs out when your hard work paid off on show day ๐๐ช๐ผ
An absolute stunner on stage and a standout up against some women who were 10+ years your junior! ๐ฑ
What an inspiration you are. Truly such a sensational prep for such a deserving and humble woman.
Iโm so unbelievably proud and your prep results speak for themselves you beautiful human ๐๐ผ
Hustle hard & your dreams truly come true ๐
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Ash
Client transformation for the ever so beautiful @ashjwalden ๐โจ
17kg down to get to stage in just over 20 weeks ๐ฑ
AND we built a few kilos of muscle mass & maintained it all through prep ๐ช๐ผ
AND took home 2 x podium placings in her first show ever!!๐ฅ๐
Ash has also had 3 beautiful children (crazy right??) & her husband @thetomwalden (also my client) who supported her relentlessly through prep ๐ฅฐ go MAMA! ๐ฅ
My goodness, the story behind Ashโs journey is beyond inspiring ๐ฅน
Ash came to me late last year with a goal to simply step on stage for the first time๐
She asked me if it would be possible to achieve in the time frame we had to have her compete in season A 2023 ๐
To which I replied โYes, however this is going to be a hard push, but youโre going to make it.โ ๐ซถ๐ผ
Ash mentioned to me that someone had told her that she will not be able to make it to stage - that she didnโt have enough muscle and she didnโt have enough time ๐
I simply replied โI canโt wait until you prove them wrong!โ๐
And boy did she do just that ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
I donโt often take too many clients on that close to a season beginning.
But I could tell that Ash was more than determined than ever to compete and overhaul her mind & bodyโฆ and that she well & truly did! ๐๐ผ
Ash completely surpassed her goal weight we had in mind for her and transformed her shape entirely from the beginning ๐ฑ
What was Ashโs secret?
She followed the plan to a T ๐๐ผ
In fact, she never deviated - not once ๐ฏ
She followed absolutely every single step, instruction and plan given ๐
This incredible woman left NO stone unturned in her journey to stage ๐๐ผ
Working with Ash was an absolute pleasure ๐ฅฐ
She is transparent, patient, hard working and disciplined ๐๐ผ
Not to mention that she just has a head down, bump up attitude and approach to prep ๐
Ash simply got stuck in and got it done.
And didnโt complain once to me through prep about what was required to achieve the end result ๐
Impressive to say the very least!
Ash your accolades and pure joy on that stage is so well deserved & you couldnโt wipe the smile off my face seeing you up there ๐ฅฒ๐ญโค๏ธ
Congratulations Angel ๐
Tara
What an incredible client transformation for my client @tara.kate.k ๐ช๐ผ๐ฅ
From simply just considering stepping on stage as a side hobby ๐ณ to putting in 20+ weeks of dedication and hard hustle, resulting in a complete physique transformation and a sports posing award! ๐๐คฉ
So how DID she do it??
Discipline, consistency, a stubborn commitment to her end goal and the most positive spirited mindset throughout the entire journey ๐
And somehow Tara maintained an infectious sense of humour throughout her prep ๐๐๐ผ
Always giving me a good giggle in her biweekly check ins ๐
This beautiful human being also supported her team mates relentlessly ๐ฅน
AND overcame a plethora of challenges while in the thick of comp prep - a pre booked cruise, multiple bouts of sickness, a toe injury, 2 different surgeries, dental work, juggling mum life, numerous weddings/events & the list goes on ๐ฎโ๐จ๐คฏ
And this determined mama of 4 ๐ฑ STILL made it to stage looking this HOT ๐ฅต๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Tara lost a total of 8.5kg into her bikini divisions & first show ever ๐๐ผ๐
She was curious to learn, to improve and to dig deep when we needed to ๐๐ผ
Her partner & kids supported her through it all & she continued to show up every day relentlessly for her family โค๏ธ
It was an absolute joy working with Tara and her transformation is nothing short of inspiring ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
Congratulations on your well-deserved success Tara! ๐โจ๐๐ฅณ