Aspects that competitors struggle with post show can come on both sides of the coin - from letting go of prep to aggressively, to not letting go at all.
There's so much to discuss on this topic (which I have done in my full Post Show breakdown episode), but I wanted to do a little reminder of the main points to be mindful of & keep an eye out for during (and in advance of) this time frame.
Of course, above all else , make sure to speak to those around you if you need more support & guidance on this matter. You can always get in touch with me via the links below!
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29 Sept 2026
Episode 123: Building (Off Season) is Harder than Dieting (Prep)
As a follow up on last weeks episode, I wanted to dive a little deeper on my point that growing/building phases are actually much harder than dieting phases (when done well).
It's important to know WHY, so that you can actually embrace and maximise these phases (and your progress) to your full potential.
Thank you for listening as always!
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22 Sept 2026
Episode 122: Have You ‘Earned the Right’ to Diet?
On this week’s episode I wanted to discuss the idea of ‘earning the right’ to diet. Essentially, being in a position where you can actually warrant going into a fat loss phase, doing it well & getting the results you want (without an unwanted negative experience or side effects).
As it can sometimes be hard to know if dieting is or isn’t the right call for you… where it be a case of simply deciding whether to pursue a growing or fat loss phase, or off the back of a recent prep.
Today I cover WHY it’s important we do an assessment before going into a diet phase & some of the points you should consider.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and episode overview
01:09 Main topic: Earning the right to diet
02:08 Why most people prefer dieting over building muscle
03:07 The false perception of quick aesthetic results
04:00 The challenge of a proper growing phase
05:24 The misconception that dieting provides instant gratification
06:24 Social media's influence on body image and dieting standards
11:08 When not to diet: building muscle first
12:35 The importance of muscle mass for revealing physique
16:22 Assessing readiness: muscle, health, and psychological factors
20:40 Psychological and hormonal considerations for dieting
26:19 Timing and proximity to previous diets or preps
33:30 Health over aesthetics: the priority in dieting
35:53 Conclusion: The importance of earning the right to diet
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