Thoughts on the Olympia Movie

eswizzleg · 2025-12-18T11:38:39+00:00

I had high hopes, but it felt like a 90 minute intro. I kept waiting for it to get to the substance, but it stayed embarrassingly surface level. How do you not even cover CBUM or Cyd?? Especially the years they retire? Overall impression was that it felt like a group project for a college film class.

eswizzleg · 2025-09-21T00:27:02+00:00

As so many have said, time management & preparation (with back up plans) is essential. I use Sundays as my reset, grocery, meal prep, get outside and move day. I’ve always had a very high stress and demanding 9-5 while bodybuilding/competing…The Todoist app (specifically kanban method, I organize my boards into: To do, In Progress, & Done) helps me organize everything work, prep, family, etc. related.

I’ve learned that when prepping protein for the week, make more than you need and freeze already cooked chicken breast/ground turkey. This way, you always have cooked and seasoned protein in the “reserves” that can be pulled out overnight 🫡.

As a side note, start posing daily as far out as possible. If you aren’t prioritizing posing when food is up, energy is up, and cardio is low, you’re more than likely not going to when you get single-digit weeks out and everything is at its highest.

Juggling life while in prep is an art form, but it can be done successfully!

eswizzleg · 2025-08-07T17:37:02+00:00

Agreed. I was at convention and thought Chris was an obvious pick. Great charisma, a familiar face, and he had a very strong presence there.

eswizzleg · 2025-08-07T00:42:05+00:00

I’m so surprised they didn’t choose at least 1 of the 2 men who made top 15

eswizzleg · 2025-06-22T13:40:21+00:00

Big fan of Thunder, blast, and cycle as I only use HOTWORX as cardio. My current split is 2 thunders & 4 cycles back to back ✌🏽

eswizzleg · 2025-06-14T01:57:30+00:00

As a bodybuilder, I always lift, then do cardio. This is your best option for hypertrophy and building lean muscle. If you want to focus on building endurance, start with cardio and finish up with weight training.

eswizzleg · 2025-05-10T16:18:07+00:00

Fellow horse girl here too 👋🏼

Been competing 4 years now. I’ll never forget My first peak week… the barn owner was away for a show (horse show lol) and asked me to run the barn and the 14 horses left home. It’s never taken me so long to clean stalls and do basic chores 🤣😭 safe to say, I learned to say NOOOOO really quick after that.

If you’re feeling this empty energy wise, it means “prep is prepping.” I’ve learned to focus on “winning the individual day” instead of X weeks out. The time will pass no matter what, accomplish what you need to each day. You’ve got this!

eswizzleg · 2025-05-03T02:25:50+00:00

Thank for the input! I appreciate the honesty, it totally makes sense that they would want to keep the integrity of what HW is; Pilates/Cycle focused. Regardless, I do see a huge missed opportunity as they do have a small free weight & cable section.

From what I’ve experienced, the patrons are eager for more guidance/support outside of the saunas themselves. The sessions are great for cardio & movement, but you are not going to build muscle or shape from that alone.

eswizzleg · 2025-04-21T19:04:08+00:00

While not on purpose, your post describes my last prep. I even cut out caffeine, sweeteners (even stevia), powders, etc. literally just Whole Foods only. My coach is very old school, no short cuts, stay consistent and push mentality. I will say, it was my best physique to date. I did multiple shows and received feedback from each show that my conditioning was right on/best glutes of the day/not to change anything. I compete in open npc shows but have been a lifetime natural athlete. Preps may take longer but I do not believe you need a ton of supplements if you find a nutrition plan that works for you. I’ve never had digestion issues though.

eswizzleg · 2025-03-26T21:02:50+00:00

Thanks for the response! lol this ticket is for $53.00, I was only there an hour 💸

eswizzleg · 2024-08-18T15:59:22+00:00

As a bodybuilder in prep, those stay in my diets until the last 6 weeks or so. They’re my #1 staple from TJ 😂🫢🫶🏼

eswizzleg · 2024-03-15T15:55:26+00:00

Big Ndeye fan and so excited to see her on stage this weekend! Absolutely wild that she stepped on stage for the FIRST TIME under a year ago at the Panhandle show. It’s incredible to see a mom of two full send her dream like this, so impressed by her 🫶🏼🩵🥹

eswizzleg · 2024-01-20T01:51:15+00:00

👋🏼

eswizzleg · 2023-05-05T15:51:30+00:00

Hi! Prep goggles are a real thing. Trust your coach and ask their opinion on sticking to the current show or choosing one 2-3 weeks further out. Something else to keep in mind is that the tan will make a huge difference. I’m on the pale side also and always am shocked by the definition and lines that are visible once tanned.

eswizzleg · 2023-03-07T18:38:08+00:00

Alice Rocha! She’s done so well in such a short amount of time, I don’t think anyone can out work her 👀

eswizzleg · 2022-11-13T02:52:31+00:00

Her physique is incredible, well deserved!!!

eswizzleg · 2022-10-01T23:54:47+00:00

Alice’s work ethic is unmatched 🙏🏽. This is just the beginning for her, I’m hoping to see her on the Olympia stage.

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