Maintaining a Positive Mindset During Competition Season
Robert Sikes
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Due to my busy travel and competition schedule, I haven't been able
to schedule podcast interviews like usual. As a result, I've been
documenting my experiences during this competition season, and for
this episode, I'll discuss how I maintain a positive pre-show
mindset.
What
you'll hear:
The psychology of preparing for a big endeavor and how it affects
dopamine (1:34)
How I'm feeling as I'm about to step onto the largest stage I've
ever been on (2:44)
The importance of mental preparation in bodybuilding (3:52)
Winning a major competition in 2012 and the period of depression and
disordered eating that followed (4:46)
How I've made this prep season more sustainable to avoid the
downfall postseason (7:39)
Post-competition meal-planning and mental well-being (10:11)
My nutrition plan post-competition and macronutrient targets (14:12)
The importance of having a plan and support to cope with the stress
after the competition season is over (18:03)
My plan to relax, enjoy the moment, and be present with my
supporters (22:24)
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