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 COVIDLeaving a ‘safe’ full time job for a fitness careerCommitting to competing after coming back from travellingPrepping herself the first time around thanks to bodybuilding.com and a 12 week prep!Winning her pro cardTravelling overseas for a compHow to prep food for a flightAccepting placings and the subjectiveness of the sportReverse dieting 101 - what to expect!What needs to be communicated and understood before competingWhat to look for in a coach and the power of ‘why’Importance of becoming comfortable with the uncomfortableOvercoming anxiety and depressionCompeting is not a solution to mental health issues but it will give you helpful toolsManaging diet and training around our menstrual cyclePros and cons of diet foodsHer Spondylolisthesis diagnosis and how she works around itCompeting plansAnd 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/ If you love the episode don’t forget to share to your stories and tag us both in so we can see and share too! Until next time…Stay safe, love you!R x

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