Post by IFBB Women’s bodybuilding Professional – Kahla Bullemor I want to share something a bit left of field this month, in relation to competing priorities when embracing a body building career/lifestyle, and the impact this may have on jobs/careers, which in turn could also affect your finances, family and friends. It is difficult at times when you are torn between choosing something that you love so passionately (body building) and the demands of work and others who you care so much about in your life. I have found that my love for body building is carried over into every aspect of my life which in turn makes me a greater and better rounded person. The reason I have chosen to write on this topic this month is due to the fact that many people in society deem this sport selfish, self centered and typically think body builders are one minded creatures, with no other view on life apart from looking at their own reflection in every shiny object they pass by. Well this is not the case for us all (although for some it is). A lot of body builders are reasonably shy individuals, who are down to earth people and go about their business not bothering anyone else and just focusing on their dreams. The traits you acquire through the journey of body building, you will carry with you for the rest of your life and better yet, no one can take them away from you. Unfortunately though, this is quite an expensive sport, in the way of finances, time and sacrifices you will make...
Blog Post by Kahla Bullemor, IFBB Pro Female Bodybuilder. A lot of competitors deem the pre contest phase (eg. 16 – 12 weeks out from a show) as the most critical period of getting on stage. However, to me the off season phase is the most critical time of a contest preparation. The off season is an opportunity for you to take your physique to the next level, this is a time for growth so when you next get on stage you have not only transformed your physique even further, but you have had the chance to evaluate your weaknesses and work on those areas to bring a new and improved package to the stage. The 16 – 12 weeks out from a show is critical in the sense of maintaining the muscle mass you have gained through your off season and removing all fat, to showcase your physique as a work of art, which you have created during your off season. Off season tips 1. Food is a source of fuel Most competitors jump off stage and have their favourite cheat foods back stage and start eating them like there is no tomorrow. This is usually followed by going to a restaurant or a fast food place where competitors commence a feeding frenzy. There is no major problem with this, as competitors generally deprive themselves for a period of time of their favourite treats and their reward for seeing it through and getting on stage, is the feast at the end. However, don’t let this feeding frenzy spill into an off season diet. While you need excess calories to gain lean muscle mass,...
Post by IFBB Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Kahla Bullemor. I would like to share not only what I have experienced from my own results but what I have also witnessed from others in relation to the power of a positive mind set and the belief in yourself to attain your dreams. There are many achievements I have experienced in the sport of body building, in my career and life in general, which I know I could not have achieved if I didn’t have a positive outlook and belief in myself and my abilities. I have also been witness to others who have been fortunate to experience this themselves. I was not the smartest kid in school or an athlete by any stretch of the imagination, however I knew what I wanted in life and didn’t let others opinions taint my view, or distract me from my journey of doing whatever it takes, day in and day out, to achieve my destination. Along my journey I have had many people tell me I can’t do something or will never be a body builder. I have been told that I should be a figure athlete because I have such a small frame. Did I let these people stop me??? No I didn’t and why not, because how does anyone know what another person or even themselves are capable of achieving!! Whilst I have set myself small goals along the way, I have always had the long term goal of competing at the Ms Olympia and being competitive at that level. If I had not set the smaller goals along the way I would not have the belief in myself and my abilities that I have...
Blog Post by IFBB Pro Kahla Bullemor MOTIVATION TO TRAIN – NOT A ONE SIZE FITS ALL METHOD One of the many questions asked of me is how do I stay motivated to train day in and day out and not get bored, tired or generally sick of training. This is easy to answer, I LOVE TRAINING and I LOVE WHAT I DO. Motivation to train has never been an issue for me; training to me is like my lifeline. The only time I have ever taken time off is where physically I am not able to, or in situations where training would actually cause a negative aspect to achieving my goals to obtain the physique I desire. For example time out of the gym for me would be due to injury, illness or if I felt I hadn’t fully recovered and doing a workout would actually be counterproductive to muscle growth. I never take time off training for the simple fact that I just didn’t feel like it. What motivates me is each day being the best person I can be and living in the best physique I could hope. Each day is an opportunity to better myself in every aspect of my life. This is my motivation. The training concept I live by is definitely not for everyone, hence the reason we are all individuals with different goals and driving forces. However, the basic principles still apply to whatever your dream may be. If you love something and you are passionate and consistent in your journey and believe in yourself, you will eventually accomplish your desired end state. This is where I believe people need to take a step...
Blog Post by IFBB Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Kahla Bullemor. It never ceases to amaze me that people are so interested to hear how a body builder lives, what they do each and every day. What to me is a ‘normal’ life, every day chores and routine is clearly NOT what is seen as the norm by many people. As I am asked this question many times, I am going to go through a normal day in my life …. I wake each day at 4:15am, I shower and have breakfast consisting of egg whites and oats. Pre workout mix is taken (not a pleasant tasting drink first thing in the morning). I grab my training supps, towel, the days meals, clothes for work and out the door I go on my way to gym. I arrive at gym at 5:30am and commence my workout. I was always an advocate of afternoon training as I thought I needed a days worth of calories in order to have a decent workout. I have since found that this is not the case. I find that training in the mornings is much better for a variety of reason; the gym is not as busy and equipment is readily accessible, my working day is extremely intense and I actually feel more energy first thing in the morning than after a long days work and finally no matter what happens in the day I know my workout is done and therefore no surprise meetings schedules etc can interrupt my planned time to train. I leave the gym about 7:30am, shower and change at work to commence at 8:00am. I am employed as an Accreditation Manager at the Postgraduate Medical Council of...
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