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Is striving for Perfection holding you back? ✨
I had a really good chat with a friend today about this topic. I am a Virgo and thus a natural perfectionist and actually I think that’s been crippling me for some time now.
Studies have shown perfectionism can lead to a paralyzing and procrastination-inducing fear of failure. If your aspirations are so high you can never possibly meet them, that can't possibly be good for your productivity and mental health.
When people constantly worry about making mistakes, letting others down, or not measuring up to their own impossibly high standards the consequences of this incessant sense of failure and worry are grim. Being this sort of perfectionist can contribute to serious health problems, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, fatigue and even early mortality. ☠️
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I would say the fear of failure has totally ruined this prep for me. It’s taken the fun out of it and actually taken the fun out of me. So for those who I am close to, I am sorry. I won’t let this happen again. ♀️
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You don’t have to be PERFECT- Being good enough is actually ENOUGH so give yourself a break! Be perfectly imperfect and be happy with that!
Photography credit: The outstanding @jody_wright1
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✨ THIS IS WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF ✨
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Performing on the @arnoldsportsau stage a year and half after my first ever bodybuilding show (toned figure) only 5 months after winning my pro card in fitness (at my first ever fitness show) my 2nd pro show and my 4th ever competition!
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If you’d have asked me if I could have achieved all of this back in 2016 when I first picked up a weight I would have laughed at you!
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But, just look, there I am! Proof you can achieve ANYTHING you set your mind to - if you just work hard enough and believe in yourself! Not the result I had hoped for, admittedly, but the biggest learning curve and boost of motivation ever! Now it’s time to prove I can do this and this is exactly were I am meant to be.
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I know I’ve said it over and over but a seriously MASSIVE thank you to @tonydohertyoz for the opportunity! I promise if I ever get the chance to grace this phenomenal stage again I will bring everything I have got to it!
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Utterly and forever grateful
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Hey @schwarzenegger
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If that’s not motivation enough to get your cardio done, I don’t know what is?!
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Currently in @dohertysgymcity and really feeling the vibes in here! Melbourne city centre is amazing! Definitely coming back for a holiday soon! ☀️
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All in all the travel wasn’t actually too bad, holding a bit of water and swelling surrounding my injuries in knees, shins, ankles and feet but I’m sure that will have all settled by tomorrow!
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I really am #livingmybestlife right now!
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Whole outfit: @gluteywear
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Feeling ridiculously happy, positive and grateful right now
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Kind of the same way I was feeling on this day, shooting with the incredibly talented @jody_wright1, the day after I won my pro card
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After last weeks disappointing result I wasn’t sure I would shake it off, but here I am! I don’t know whether it’s down to the sun or the extra calories - all I know is that I hope that this mindset is here stay
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Hope you’ve all had an equally positive Monday people! Let me know in the comments below ⬇️ Wishing you all the best week ever!
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And before some smartass comments about my boobs nearly falling out... I can confirm there were some serious nip slips during this shoot But the awesomely professional Jody managed to edit them out
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Way Back Wednesday ⬅️
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Way back to Xmas eve the last time I got dressed up and went out, out! So your getting two of me The one thing I get asked the most when I’m on prep is doing you miss going out?!
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The answer, not really. Yes I miss socialising with my friends, but I’d prefer to go for a walk or a coffee with them and have a proper conversation, not have to shoot over club music and probably forget the heart to heart we had at 2am
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I do miss getting dressed up, putting some make up on and dancing During prep its very rare for me to put on make up or do my hair - there is just no point, I do hardcore cardio everyday and sweat so much it would just all slide off my face - not a good look
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Then people ask, should I stop going and drinking? Well, that’s up to you and what your goals are. If drinking every weekend is taking you out of a calorie deficit you will not loose weight (especially if your finishing the night with a burger or kebab and then having a full English the next day as a hangover cure!)
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Remember guys it’s as simple as calories in VS calories burned and being in a deficit. So, to anyone just trying to loose a few pounds I wouldn’t say stop your nights out, maybe limit them to twice a month. Above all, just be conscious of your calorie intake, opt for lower calorie drinks such as vodka/gin with soda and lime or diet tonic water. Ditch the cocktails and wine! Stay away from the burgers and fry ups after too! This should be sufficient for you to still hit your goals whilst having a social life! Enjoy for me, I’m living my vicariously through you all!
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Never give up❗️
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If you have followed me for some time you know in my last prep I was very honest and open about where I was physique wise, I posted most check ins and updated my feed with current pictures. I was confident and proud of what I was achieving
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However, this time round it’s been a different story. I have really struggled with this prep as you all know... my weights been really stubborn, along with my body fat and I have plateaued over and over again.
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I could have given up a million times and I could have pulled out, I was just so worried of letting everyone down. But guys, this is the Arnold’s! Its invitation only and I couldn’t pass on this amazing opportunity. I am glad I kept going because finally, after lots of persistence, perseverance, low calories and high cardio I have had a weight drop
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The LHS picture I took on the 9th of Feb and the RHS picture I took today. Please ignore my, just rolled out of bed, look! Guys, I cannot stress to you enough how important listening to your coach and reverse dieting is after a season. I started in a terrible position due to over indulging so much after my competition in Romania - safe to say I will not be doing that again! ♀️
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Although I am not exactly where I want to be right now physically, mentality I have learnt a huge lesson and I hope I won’t repeat the same mistakes in the future - although not gonna lie, I really can’t wait for post show treats already! This time I will just do moderation!
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Massive shoutout and thank you to @angelcompetitionbikinis for my beautiful Candy posing suit and for sponsoring me this year, I promise things can only get better from here!
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The Fitness ladies with the main man himself @tonydohertyoz ♂️
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Cannot believe I will be performing on stage at my first ever @arnoldsportsau tomorrow! Wish me luck!
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For everyone back home asking where you can watch it, I have added a swipe up link in my story and posted it on my Facebook page too! The physique round is at 5am and the routine round is at 8am! I will get videos up ASAP too! ♂️
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I will be first on as I am number 1 and starting to get a little nervous now but mainly just so excited to be here. I cannot thank @tonydohertyoz and the @arnoldsportsau enough for inviting me to this prestigious event and giving me this opportunity I am sincerely honoured! ☺️
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Now it’s really time for me to get to bed but I can’t sleep, I’m like a kid on Christmas Day going to Disney Land
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