#33 Alana Coomer AWNBS Fitness PRO: you don’t need to suffer to compete, bodybuilding will not fix mental health issues, Spondylolisthesis, reverse dieting 101

This week’s guest was the amazing and hilarious Alana Coomer who
is an AWNBS Fitness Pro and online coach from Brisbane,
Australia.

Actually had the biggest lol chatting with Alana - I think 10% of
this podcast is just the sound of me laughing. I also learned a
whole heap and love Alana’s outlook on competing. I can’t wait
for you to listen.


We chatted about:


Helping her clients prep through COVID

Leaving a ‘safe’ full time job for a fitness career

Committing to competing after coming back from travelling

Prepping herself the first time around thanks to
bodybuilding.com and a 12 week prep!

Winning her pro card

Travelling overseas for a comp

How to prep food for a flight

Accepting placings and the subjectiveness of the sport

Reverse dieting 101 - what to expect!

What needs to be communicated and understood before competing

What to look for in a coach and the power of ‘why’

Importance of becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable

Overcoming anxiety and depression

Competing is not a solution to mental health issues but it
will give you helpful tools

Managing diet and training around our menstrual cycle

Pros and cons of diet foods

Her Spondylolisthesis diagnosis and how she works around it

Competing plans



And so much more!


You can find out a bit more about Alana’s coaching at
http://instagram.com/absbyalana/ and follow her on her personal
page here http://instagram.com/alanafayy/ 


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Until next time…


Stay safe, love you!


R x