In this episode, Jules and Elle answer the following 3 questions: 1. How long will it take to see results? 2. How to keep consistent with exercise? 3. How to break bad habits? **NEW PROGRAM** HABIT COACHING https://bestfitbody.com/programs/habit-coaching/ Inquiring about training with BestFit Body? Head over to: www.bestfitbody.com OR email Jules directly at [email protected] Check out our different programs: Basic Level Lifestyle Program: https://bestfitbody.com/basic-training-lifestyle-program/ Road to Pro Competition Prep Program: https://bestfitbody.com/road-to-pro-competition-prep-program/ Improvement Season Program: https://bestfitbody.com/improvement-season-program/ Look Like a Competitor 12 Week Program: https://bestfitbody.com/look-like-a-competitor-program/ Follow BestFit Body on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teambestfitbody/ Elle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elle_bfitbody/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bestfitbody

In this episode, Jules and Elle answer the following 3 questions: 1. What should I eat before a workout? 2. What are the best foods to lose belly fat? 3. How to start exercising and stop quitting? Inquiring about training with BestFit Body? Head over to: www.bestfitbody.com OR email Jules directly at [email protected] Check out our different programs: Basic Level Lifestyle Program: https://bestfitbody.com/basic-training-lifestyle-program/ Road to Pro Competition Prep Program: https://bestfitbody.com/road-to-pro-competition-prep-program/ Improvement Season Program: https://bestfitbody.com/improvement-season-program/ Look Like a Competitor 12 Week Program: https://bestfitbody.com/look-like-a-competitor-program/ Follow BestFit Body on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teambestfitbody/ Elle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elle_bfitbody/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bestfitbody

In this episode, Jules and Elle answer the question "How Often Should You Weigh Yourself During a Cut?" Inquiring about training with BestFit Body? Head over to: www.bestfitbody.com OR email Jules directly at [email protected] Check out our different programs: Basic Level Lifestyle Program: https://bestfitbody.com/basic-training-lifestyle-program/ Road to Pro Competition Prep Program: https://bestfitbody.com/road-to-pro-competition-prep-program/ Improvement Season Program: https://bestfitbody.com/improvement-season-program/ Look Like a Competitor 12 Week Program: https://bestfitbody.com/look-like-a-competitor-program/ Follow BestFit Body on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teambestfitbody/ Elle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elle_bfitbody/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bestfitbody

TEAM BESTFITBODY 7-DAY FREE TRIAL! TRY OUR APP TODAY! https://www.trainerize.me/profile/teambestfitbody/?planGUID=edfc5e23d3aa4715893450443abade26 In this week's episode, Jules and Elle discuss scenarios where you may experience unsupportive people in your life in regard to your fitness goals and how to overcome them with rational solutions. Book Recommendations on Amazon: What to Say When You Talk to Yourself: https://tinyurl.com/yed4yrx3 A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook: https://tinyurl.com/2jccb8f7

In this week’s episode Jules and Elle tackle the nutrition and exercise portion of creating healthy habits! They talk about the following topics in order: Hitting the restart button on daily habits Is what I am doing getting me closer to my goals? Exercise: Daily Activity How many times do you get up from your desk during the day? How do you commute to work/school/activities? Adding more movement to your day Cardio: Where to start Realistic weekly cardio goals Can’t find time? Can you split exercise up throughout the day? Home workouts Strength Training: Exercise is not punishment for what you eat Coming back after illness or injury Patience and trust in the process Nutrition: How to gain more control over eating behaviors What are you doing while you eat? Relationship with food Respecting yourself Food fears Balancing calories Are you putting in effort to make changes? Is it risky to cut out entire food groups? How to plan for a balanced day of eating Navigating life when you have health and fitness goals Inquiring about training with BestFit Body? Head over to: www.bestfitbody.com OR email Jules directly at [email protected] Check out our different programs: Basic Level Lifestyle Program: https://bestfitbody.com/basic-training-lifestyle-program/ Road to Pro Competition Prep Program: https://bestfitbody.com/road-to-pro-competition-prep-program/ Improvement Season Program: https://bestfitbody.com/improvement-season-program/ Look Like a Competitor 12 Week Program: https://bestfitbody.com/look-like-a-competitor-program/ Follow BestFit Body on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teambestfitbody/ Elle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elle_bfitbody/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bestfitbody

In this week's episode, Jules and Elle talk about creating habits around sleep, hydration, and comparision!

In this week’s episode, Jules and Elle discuss what to expect post-show including nutrition, weight gain, and the psychological impact of it all. They also cover how to interpret judge's feedback, sportsmanship, and the celebration of completing the goal of stepping on stage. Post-Show 1. It’s never too early to plan for what is happening after your show 2. Post show begins after prejudging 3. What’s next? - [x] Another show coming up? - [ ] Improvement season? - [ ] Hanging heels up for good? 4. Planning your post-show meal 5. Strategically planning for extras/treats over the course of several weeks 6. Holding yourself accountable 7. Understanding your relationship with food 8. Pressure from friends and family to eat and drink since you “finally can eat” (their words) 9. Psychological challenges post-show 10. Communicating with your coach 11. Setting a reasonable calorie goal for the first few weeks post-show 12. Honesty with yourself 13. Food will still be there tomorrow and the next day… and the next day 14. Separating the emotions of the prep from the emotions post show through reflection 15. Show day weight is not maintainable 16. Your body is ultra-sensitive to a high-calorie intake after a long period of dieting 17. Your body is ready to store fat and hold onto it 18. Comparing yourself post-show 19. Reverse diet 20. Interpreting the Judge’s feedback 21. Sportsmanship Inquiring about training with BestFit Body? Head over to: www.bestfitbody.com OR email Jules directly at [email protected] Check out our different programs: Basic Level Lifestyle Program: https://bestfitbody.com/basic-training-lifestyle-program/ Road to Pro Competition Prep Program: https://bestfitbody.com/road-to-pro-competition-prep-program/ Improvement Season Program: https://bestfitbody.com/improvement-season-program/ Look Like a Competitor 12 Week Program: https://bestfitbody.com/look-like-a-competitor-program/ Follow BestFit Body on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teambestfitbody/ Elle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elle_bfitbody/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bestfitbody

In this week’s episode, Jules and Elle discuss the do’s and don’ts of skin prep, tanning, and traveling for a show! This is part 3 of a 4 part series! 1. Skin Prep Do’s and Don’ts: - Shaving/Waxing - Exfoliating (Our favorite pre-tan exfoliant by ProTan: https://protanusa.com/products/get-buffed) - Moisturizing 2. Tanning: How to get the perfect show tan - What time should I book my tan? - What to expect during the spray tan - What to wear after your tan - How to sleep to best preserve your tan - Going to the bathroom with a tan on 3. Show Day Checklist Recommended Items Elle's Youtube video show day bag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-QO13vA4g8 4. Traveling by plane - Food transportation - Cooking in a hotel room - What to pack in your carry on 5. Recommendations for hair extensions, jewelry, and nails and putting it all together for the stage Inquiring about training with BestFit Body? Head over to: www.bestfitbody.com OR email Jules directly at [email protected] Check out our different programs: Basic Level Lifestyle Program: https://bestfitbody.com/basic-training-lifestyle-program/ Road to Pro Competition Prep Program: https://bestfitbody.com/road-to-pro-competition-prep-program/ Improvement Season Program: https://bestfitbody.com/improvement-season-program/ Look Like a Competitor 12 Week Program: https://bestfitbody.com/look-like-a-competitor-program/ Follow BestFit Body on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teambestfitbody/ Elle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elle_bfitbody/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bestfitbody

In this week’s episode, Jules and Elle discuss another aspect of peak week that involves preparing to perform on stage and other useful tips. This is part two of the series with at least two more episodes relating to peak week to come! Topics covered in this episode include: 1. Getting performance ready 2. Rituals before stage 3. The feeling before your step foot on stage 4. Performing, entertaining, connecting 5. Fear vs confidence 6. Posing practice tips 7. Stage tips 8. Show day events what to expect 9. Alcohol before stage? Pros and Cons 10. Water intake on show day 11. Pumping up and Staying warm before stage 12. The fun part of show day 13. Show day expectations 14. But did you win? 15. Pre and post show useful tips And more! Inquiring about training with BestFit Body? Head over to: www.bestfitbody.com OR email Jules directly at [email protected] Check out our different programs: Basic Level Lifestyle Program: https://bestfitbody.com/basic-training-lifestyle-program/ Road to Pro Competition Prep Program: https://bestfitbody.com/road-to-pro-competition-prep-program/ Improvement Season Program: https://bestfitbody.com/improvement-season-program/ Look Like a Competitor 12 Week Program: https://bestfitbody.com/look-like-a-competitor-program/ Follow BestFit Body on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teambestfitbody/ Elle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elle_bfitbody/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bestfitbody

In this week’s episode, Jules and Elle discuss the details of training, nutrition, and digestion during peak week as competitors prepare to step on stage. 
The topics in this episode are as followed in order: 1. The purpose of peak week 2. Training during peak week 3. Terminology: full, depleted, flat, spilling over, vascular, tight, striated, watery 4. Last workout before show day 5. Nutrition: depletion and refeeding 6. Carb loading 7. Preparing natural athletes 8. Are you ready for your show? 9. Water and sodium 10. Cutting out foods during peak week 11. Digestion 12. Foods to eat and avoid on show day 13. Bloating 14. Water retention 15. Cutting and loading water 16. Red flags to look for in your peak week plan Part 2 and 3 coming soon! Inquiring about training with BestFit Body? Head over to: www.bestfitbody.com OR email Jules directly at [email protected] Check out our different programs: Basic Level Lifestyle Program: https://bestfitbody.com/basic-training-lifestyle-program/ Road to Pro Competition Prep Program: https://bestfitbody.com/road-to-pro-competition-prep-program/ Improvement Season Program: https://bestfitbody.com/improvement-season-program/ Look Like a Competitor 12 Week Program: https://bestfitbody.com/look-like-a-competitor-program/ Follow BestFit Body on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teambestfitbody/ Elle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elle_bfitbody/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bestfitbody

Don’t let the gym intimidate you! This podcast episode will empower, equip, and excite you to step foot into the gym and get to work on your fitness goals 1. Gym anxiety 2. Everyone was a beginner once 3. Gym etiquette 4. How to handle unsolicited advice 5. Getting to know the equipment in your gym 6. Busy gym tips 7. Hypertrophy (Muscle growth) 8. Importance of bodyweight strength training 9. Progressive overload 10. Building muscle creates a defined and toned physique 11. Scale Weight 12. 1 rep max and strength testing 13. Training Volume Defined 14. What occurs during a plateau 15. Deloading 16. Rest Days 17. Importance of training logs 18. Difference between using dumbbells and barbells 19. Understanding exercise selection 20. Interpreting the name of exercise: a piece of equipment, muscle group, and action (ex: barbell bicep curl) We hope you enjoyed this two-part episode! Inquiring about training with BestFit Body? Head over to: www.bestfitbody.com OR email Jules directly at [email protected] Check out our different programs: Basic Level Lifestyle Program: https://bestfitbody.com/basic-training-lifestyle-program/ Road to Pro Competition Prep Program: https://bestfitbody.com/road-to-pro-competition-prep-program/ Improvement Season Program: https://bestfitbody.com/improvement-season-program/ Look Like a Competitor 12 Week Program: https://bestfitbody.com/look-like-a-competitor-program/ Follow BestFit Body on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teambestfitbody/ Elle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elle_bfitbody/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bestfitbody