LIANA GIANNAMORE

Today, Celeste interviews IFBB Pro Liana Giannamore, a soon to be
Registered Dietician and coach of Bair Aesthetics.  In this
episode, Liana talks about her journey to becoming a RD, her path
into bodybuilding, and the invaluable lessons she has learned
along the way.  Liana provides essential nutritional value
regarding macro and micro nutrients, as well as science based
tactics she implements with her own competitors.  


 


Using the knowledge she has learned obtaining her RD, Liana
dispels some of the common myths around the bodybuilding diet
culture.  She elaborates on how much protein competitors
should actually be eating to achieve their goals, and the
importance of a well balanced diet to achieve optimal
results.  


 


Liana talks about her personal bodybuilding experience including:
the beginning of her journey, finding common ground with her
coach  Dylan Bair (a fellow dietician), and feedback
she has received from judges regarding her physique.  The
pair discuss the importance of celebrating personal victories
outside the realm of bodybuilding and overcoming various
struggles throughout preps.  


 


Specifically, the two discuss some of the adversities Liana has
had to recently overcome; including prepping during the 2020
COVID pandemic, moving to a different state, and
quarantine.  This is certainly an episode you don’t want to
miss out on!






Connect with
Liana: https://instagram.com/Lianagianna_ifbbpro


Connect with Celeste: https://instagram.com/celestial_fit


 


Episode Time Stamps:


[00:44] Celeste introduces Liana onto the podcast 


[1:45] Celeste asks about a ritual or routine before Liana steps
on stage


[2:50] Celeste asks Liana about what inspired her to pursue her
career dietetics 


[4:52] Liana talks about when and how she began her 1:1 coaching
journey 


[6:28] Celeste and Liana chat about Liana’s past and current
school scenarios 


[9:00] Liana talks about working with Dylan and what she’s
learned at Bair Aesthetics  


[10:10] Celeste and Liana talk about using an “if it fits your
macros approach”


[10:50] Liana talks about using the term “Flexible dieting” over
“if it fits your macros” 


[11:30] Celeste asks Liana to dispel any myths regarding proper
nutrition and getting ready for the stage


[12:07] Liana talks about peak week, and the importance of
carbing up instead of being depleted


[13:34 ]Celeste talks about the evolution of bodybuilding and the
different approaches


[14:20] Liana talks about the textbook recommendation for protein
vs what is necessary for lifestyle/bodybuilding clients 


[16:28] Celeste asks about Liana’s opinion on carbs and fat
macronutrients 


[17:50] Celeste inquires about the micronutrients liana would
recommend for competitors to prioritize in prep


[19:00] Liana talks about the importance of consuming enough
fruits and vegetables  


[20:28] Celeste asks how Liana would consult a competitor who was
previously advised to restrict fruit from their diet 


[22:54] Celeste and Liana talk about Liana’s journey as a bikini
competitor 


[22:35] Liana talks about how she began her bodybuilding journey,
starting with her parents


[25:28] Liana talks about how she reached out to Dylan of Bare
aesthetics 


[26:30] Liana mentions how bodybuilding came “naturally” to her
because of her prior lifestyle, and some struggles she
faced 


[28:08] Celeste asks what made Liana to pull back from competing,
despite her high placings 


[29:35] Liana talks about the process of reverse dieting and the
motivators that come from it 


[30:11] Celeste asks about Liana’s feedback regarding her upper
body


[31:00] Celeste asks how Liana has used her experiences to stay
the course in their improvement seasons and capitalize on their
reverse diets 


[31:43] Liana talks about switching our focus from the scale, to
our own personal victories as competitors/training w intent 


[33:03] Celeste talks about the importance of victories outside
of bodybuilding 


[35:34] Liana talks about her current life living in
Colorado 


[37:39] Celeste and Liana talk about how moving states impacted
Lianas schooling and prep experiences


[40:25] Celeste asks what made the biggest difference for Liana
winning her pro card


[40:31] Liana talks about her transition from gym life—>at
home training throughout COVID 


[42:20] Liana talks about some of the improvements she noticed in
her posing from working with Kenny Wallace


[44:45] Celeste inquires about Liana’s experience competing at
Jr. USAs and transitioning into another show days later


[48:08] Liana talks about the importance of enjoying yourself
post show and post show meals 


[49:44] Celeste asks what it was like for Liana’s vision of
turning pro at Jr. USAs not coming to fruition 


[51:17] Liana talks about the differences between the competitors
last year (2019) vs this year (2020) at the national level 


[52:46] Liana talks about the motivators that kept her going
throughout the quarantine and then pandemic


[53:52] Liana talks about her overuse of caffeine during prep and
resetting her body


[57:04] Celeste asks Liana about her favorite glute, hamstring
and shoulder exercises 


[61:26] Celeste asks Liana about one of her favorite meals during
prep


[64:10] Celeste asks Liana for advise for girls who have never
competed before and girls on the road to pro


[67:17] Liana shares her instagram handle: Lianagianna_ifbbpro


[68:33] Celeste and Liana sign off the podcast