#15 Maxine Page PCA Bikini: Drunk uni friends to bodybuilders, fad diets, how competing improved the rest of our lives, organisational hacks and tips

Maxine is a PCA bikini competitor from the UK, Head of English at
a special needs school and also a dear old friend of mine from
The University of Hull!


Neither of us had a particularly sporty background and despite
being in the Netball League together at Hull University, there
was very little netball played (We were bloody good at drinking
though).


In this episode you get a little glimpse into what we were like
at university, as well as hear about Maxine’s journey into
competing and some of her best tips for staying organised and
crushing your goals:


We chatted about…


Spending three drunk years together at university

Finding fitness after university and learning to love
training

Experiences with fad diets 

Starting weightlifting and noticing shape change

Going from an 8 week challenge before being inspired to
compete

Enjoying prep and the process

Small steps and lifestyle changes vs. all in

Dealing with cancelled shows due to COVID

Reversing during isolation

Managing her job as a teacher and a long commute plus prep

Making prep fit into our lives

To pre-workout or not to pre workout

What keeps her motivated and on track 

Why we love motivational quotes

The positive impact bodybuilding has had on the rest of our
lives

Organisational tips and life hacks you pick up as a
competitor 

Prep brain moments

Competing plans/goals

Weird food cravings in prep



You can follow Maxine’s journey at
https://www.instagram.com/maxinep14589/


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Until next time,


R x