How to Tackle Back to Back Shows If you have ever competed, you can possibly relate to how strenuous and demanding it is to stay the course. From prepping all the way until you take the center stage to reveal that cute body – that you’ve worked so hard to build. Now imagine a show every two weeks. You think that’s nerve-racking? I thought so too. But not for Kaylie Fountain, who has been competing every two weeks. Huh?  Kaylie is an IFBB Pro, Personal and online Trainer. She has been competing for four years. She won her IFBB Pro Card at the Miami Nationals in 2016 where she emerged the overall winner in her category. Kaylie holds a degree in General Exercise Science and Nutrition from the University of Colorado. Her goal is to compete in the Arnold Show, as well as in the Olympia. Today, we will be talking about how to go around doing one show after another in a short span of time. As you may know, a lot goes into that and it can be quite demanding. Kaylie will also talk about switching from coaching yourself to actually getting a coach and how different it is when you're coaching yourself versus putting your prep into someone else's hands.  Additionally, talk to you about how you can compete in a healthy way. Plus, she’ll tell you what she thinks about competing. I’m sure these are all things that we want to know about.  Let’s get started.    Takeaways Maintain self-discipline If you don’t motivate yourself, no one will  Having a coach will simplify your journey Keep practicing and learning your body, you will establish what works for you You just got to stay focused Do whatever you have to do to ensure that you will be the next best the next time you get on stage Trusting your coach is as important Work with somebody that you can fully trust Be true to yourself Find techniques that will work for you Love what you do Offer help to others that look up to you Always be humble and willing to give    Important questions [00:07:46] How many years have even been competing? [00:09:22] Three qualities about yourself that make you a strong athlete? [00:12:35] What keeps you motivated? [00:15:53] How exactly did your fitness journey begin?  [00:26:03] What point in your life did you realize you need to put on muscle? [00:28:11] At what point did you realize you needed a coach?  [00:32:28] What are your thoughts about competing now that you're in it [00:38:42] I know you're doing back to back shows. Is it every single weekend it's a different show? [00:42:57] How strict are you with yourself right after a show even knowing that you have another show coming up? [00:49:45] How do you think your preps has changed since you been able to work with your coach? [00:53:33] Has there ever been a time where you didn't listen to your coach? [00:54:58] What would you say were the biggest lesson you've learned and your career?  [00:57:02] What are your goals for this year, next year, five years from now? Do you see yourself doing bikini forever? [01:00:58] What piece of advice would you give to an IFBB bikini professional?   LetsGetChecked trylgc.com/bikini use code Bikini20 for 20% off your test!   Follow Kaylie Fountain Instagram: @kayliefountain_ifbbpro Train with Kaylie !!! Mention Bikini Diaries for your first week completely free!!! Website: www.kfountainfitness.com   ----->Head HERE for your FREEBIES, coupon codes, and other links! https://vibe-athletics.mykajabi.com/links