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Competition
CompetitionCommon Mistakes Hindering Your Fat Loss Journey
Even with the best intentions, many people approach fat loss...
CompetitionNavigating the Off-Season as an NPC or IFBB Athlete
The off-season is a crucial period for NPC and IFBB...
LifestyleCompeting Postpartum: From Baby to Bikini
Congratulations on becoming a new mom or mom again! Returning...
CompetitionIt's Never Too Late: Embracing Your Fitness Journey, NPC Stage or Not
The world of bodybuilding shimmers with amazing physiques and unwavering...
TrainingAre you BLUNT-ing your gains
Let's face it, strength training and creating lifestyle changes can...
CompetitionDealing with Guilt Trips During Your Competition Journey
The road to an IFBB/NPC competition is paved with dedication,...
NutritionLeaning out for the Stage
Creating a Calorie Deficit through Diet and/or Exercise Ah, contest...
CompetitionPoolside Protein & Mocktails
Suns out, guns out...but wait, is that chicken breast and...
NutritionConquering Cravings and Integrating Cheat Day Dreams into Your Macro Diet
We've all been there. You're cruising along with your macro-friendly...
CompetitionSupplement Savvy: Fueling Your Fitness Journey with Smart Choices
We all know the importance of dedication and sweat in...
CompetitionFinding Your Tribe
Finding Your Community, Finding Your Family: Why the Right Tribe...
CompetitionChoosing the Right Coach: NPC / IFBB
Author: FitBody Fusion Coach Nicole Desmond With there being so...
MindsetWhy Mindset Matters in the Fitness Journey
In the gym, amidst gleaming weights and pumping playlists, it's...
CompetitionFinding Sanctuary in Rest and Recovery
Embrace the Pause: In the busy world of fitness, the emphasis...
NutritionMacro Magic: Counting Macros using MyFitnessPal – A Beginner's Guide
So, you're new to counting macros or you are still...
CompetitionConquering the January Blues: How to Keep Your New Year's Fire Burning
We've all been there. January 1st arrives, bursting with the...
CompetitionChoosing The Right Coach For You
There are so many health and fitness coaches out there...
CompetitionHow To Lose FatNot Muscle
Friend/client/gym buddy etc: ”Jen, I want to lose weight”Me: "Umm...
CompetitionOne Year With FitBody Fusion
Afton's One Year With FitBody Fusion One year. 365 days....
CompetitionWhat Makes FitBody Fusion Different?
What Makes FitBody Fusion Different? What makes the athlete experience...
CompetitionFat Loss Mistakes
Even with the best of intentions, people tend to go...
CompetitionPatiently Waiting For The Stage
Patiently Waiting For The Stage So you want to compete?...
Mindset6 Things You Need To Maintain Motivation
Which of the following areas above are you lacking? You...
LifestyleMaking Eating Healthy A Habit
“OMG, these kale chips taste better than Pringles!” “WAIT. Have...
CompetitionHow Alcohol Effects Your Progress
If you are working towards any type of health or...
CompetitionEat Out and Still Stay On Track!
Your eating plan should never-EVER take away from living life...
CompetitionDon’t Let The Pretty Face Fool You. I Lift HEAVY Weights
“Don’t get too big!” “You are going to look like...
CompetitionThe Do's and Don't To Transforming Your Body
As a transformation coach the majority of my clients come...
CompetitionCompeting After Baby
August 2015, I had just competed at the national level...
Competition6 Tips To Choosing An Online Coach
6 Tips To Choosing An Online Coach Congratulations on taking...
CompetitionHoliday Tips To Keep You On Track
Holiday Tips To Keep You On Track 1. Plan ahead....
Competition9 Tips to Combat Adrenal Fatigue
Stress wreaks havoc on our minds and bodies, and it...
Competition5 Ways to Get Your Cardio Done Without Running
5 Ways to Get Your Cardio Done Without Running I...
CompetitionCompetition Tanning Tips
Competition Tanning Tips It’s show time! All your hard work...
NutritionHow To "Macro-Mize" Your Meals
When you only have a limited amount of macros and...
CompetitionRecipe: Italian Mush Room Bake
This Italian Mushroom Bake happens regularly. I don’t make anything...
CompetitionCompetitor Checklist
The big day is finally approaching and all the hard...
CompetitionMeal Planning For Busy People
“If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail.”...
CompetitionOverindulged? 6 Simple Ways to Get Back on the Horse
Went a little overboard going out to eat this past...
Nutrition5 Reasons Flexible Nutrition Leads to Weight Loss
We all want to lose weight, but we don’t want...
Competition3 Strategies to Stay Lean in the Off-Season
When the body is forced to function with less calories...
Competition5 Things You Should Know Before Your First Bikini Competition
So you like the glitz and glam of bikini competitions...
NutritionHow Reverse Dieting Gives You the Edge in Fitness
You worked hard to get to the point where you...
Nutrition5 Health and Fitness Myths People Say that Hold You Back
There are so many myths about diet and exercise. I...
Nutrition7 Surprising (And Not So Surprising) Foods That Ward Off The Cold
It's that time of year again, the season of the...
Nutrition7 Easy Ways to Fend Off the Holiday Pounds
Sticking to a regular exercise and nutrition plan all year...
CompetitionJami's 7 Keys to a Successful Contest Prep
I’m Jami Debernard, 2x Olympia IFBB Figure Pro athlete and...
NutritionThe 4 Big Lies Carb-Haters Tell You About Sugar
“The foods you are eating are slowly killing you, making...
MindsetReclaim Your Power: Respect Yourself!
It's so easy to get into a powerless mindset. Everything...
NutritionReverse Dieting: How Eating More Can Help You Lose Weight
Yeah...I said eating more.Yeah...I said eating more. I often get...
NutritionFlexible Dieting: How to Have Your Cake and Eat It Too
How to Have Your Cake and Eat It TooWe've all...